Atlanta, GA—The Atlanta Braves wrapped up their weekend series with a dominant 7-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday, fueled by home runs from Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Michael Harris II. The offensive explosion complemented a strong outing from starter Joey Wentz, who delivered 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball to pick up his first win with Atlanta since being claimed off waivers from Minnesota on July 11.
The Braves’ sweep on Saturday’s doubleheader set the tone for Sunday’s game, as they won four of five games in the series, which had included a rescheduled match due to an April rainout. Wentz (1-2) allowed just one earned run in a solid performance, holding the Marlins to four hits and striking out four.
Key Moments:
Jurickson Profar provided a pivotal moment in the fifth inning with a two-out, run-scoring double off Miami’s Tyler Phillips (1-1), putting Atlanta ahead 2-1. Profar then came home on Phillips’ second wild pitch of the inning, making it 3-1.
Marcell Ozuna delivered a clutch three-run homer in the seventh inning, followed by a solo shot from Michael Harris II, as the Braves pulled away to seal the victory.
The Marlins’ lone run came in the second inning, when Derek Hill hit a two-out double off Wentz and scored on Liam Hicks’ single. However, Miami’s offense was unable to build on that momentum. Cal Quantrill, starting for the Marlins, threw just 47 pitches in 4 innings, marking his second-lowest pitch count of the season. He allowed one run on three hits and no walks.
History-Making Moment:
Sunday’s game was also notable for Jen Pawol, who continued her historic run as the first female umpire to work a regular-season Major League game. After impressing in Saturday’s doubleheader as a base umpire, Pawol was behind the plate on Sunday, earning praise from fans and players alike. Some fans held up signs that read, “Way to go Jen!” while Pawol’s calm, professional demeanor behind the plate made her calls appear routine.
Looking Ahead:
Both teams have Monday off before their next series. The Marlins will travel to Cleveland, with their pitching rotation still to be announced, while the Braves head to New York to face the Mets on Tuesday night. Spencer Strider (5-9, 4.04 ERA) will take the mound for Atlanta, squaring off against Clay Holmes (9-6, 3.46 ERA) of the Mets.
