The Braves erased a two-run deficit with a decisive eighth-inning rally, defeating Miami 8-4 at loanDepot park. Atlanta scored four runs in the frame to turn a 4-3 deficit into a commanding lead.
Michael Harris went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs to pace the Atlanta offense. His 421-foot homer in the sixth inning tied the game at 4-4, setting up the late surge. Matt Olson added two hits and three RBIs, including a two-run single in the eighth that extended the lead to 4-7.
The eighth inning unraveled quickly for Miami. Dubón reached on an infield single to bring home Yastrzemski, breaking the tie. Olson followed with his decisive hit to left field, scoring Acuña Jr. and Kim to give Atlanta breathing room.
Calvin Faucher absorbed the loss for Miami, allowing three runs in two-thirds of an inning. Dylan Lee earned the win for Atlanta with 1.1 scoreless innings of relief, carrying a 0.79 ERA. The Marlins got early production from Xavier Edwards, who homered in the first inning, and Kyle Stowers, whose double drove in two runs to give Miami a 3-2 lead.
Atlanta improved to 32-16 and maintained its hold on first place in the division. Miami fell to 22-26 despite the early offensive burst. Ozzie Albies sits two stolen bases away from 100 for his career.