Atlanta erased an early deficit with a devastating sixth-inning outburst, defeating Miami 9-1 at loanDepot park. The Braves scored seven runs in the sixth to transform a close game into a rout.
Chris Sale dominated over seven innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 run while striking out 8 without issuing a walk. The veteran left-hander improved to 7-3 with a 1.89 ERA, controlling the game after Miami's early lead.
The Marlins struck first when Edwards scored on Hernández's sacrifice fly in the opening inning. But Atlanta answered in the second as Riley homered to center, a 415-foot blast that scored Albies and Dubón for a 3-1 lead. The decisive sixth inning began when Olson singled home Acuña Jr., then Albies drove in Harris with another single. Smith capped the rally with a three-run homer to right center, extending his season totals to 5 home runs and 22 RBIs.
Janson Junk absorbed the loss for Miami, allowing 8 runs over 5 innings. The right-hander fell to 2-5 with a 5.07 ERA after surrendering 8 hits without a walk. Tyler Phillips provided 3 innings of relief, allowing 1 run on 1 hit.
Atlanta improved to 33-16 and snapped a losing streak, while Miami fell to 22-27. Albies sits two stolen bases away from 100 career steals.