Braves Break Marlins

     The Atlanta Braves escaped with a 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday night at Truist Park. It began the final road trip for the Marlins during the 2020 regular season. The Braves extended their lead for first place in the National League East. 

     It was a scoring fest as both clubs put up a combined seven runs during the first inning. Miami(28-26) got three runs in the top of the first. Jesus Aguilar singled to center field which scored Starling Marte. Brian Anderson then got a base hit into left field for Aguilar to score. Garrett Cooper drove Matt Joyce in on a single to left. 

     Atlanta(32-22) came back with four runs in the bottom of the frame to take the lead. Travis d'Arnaud get an infield hit to third and Ronald Acuna Jr. reached home. Ozzie Albies singled up the middle and brought in former Marlin player Marcell Ozuna. Austin Riley then powered a double to deep right as Adam Duvall and Albies scored. 

     In the second inning, the Braves made it 5-3. Acuna ripped a ground-rule double to left field and Dansby Swanson crossed the plate. 

     The Marlins cut the lead to 5-4 during the eighth inning. Jorge Alfaro hit the ball to left field and Miguel Rojas scored.