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The Miami Marlins delivered a statement performance Friday night, silencing the Atlanta Braves with a dominant 5-1 victory that showcased both their explosive offense and lockdown pitching. Edward Cabrera was the story of the game, carving through the Braves' lineup with surgical precision over eight masterful innings. The young right-hander allowed just two hits and one run while striking out 11, overpowering Atlanta's hitters with a devastating mix of fastballs and breaking balls. His 109-pitch gem lowered his ERA to 3.08 and gave Miami's bullpen a well-earned rest.
While Cabrera stifled Atlanta's bats, the Marlins' offense struck early and often against Bryce Elder, who labored through six innings while surrendering five runs. Heriberto Hernandez provided the biggest blow with a two-run homer, part of his 2-for-4 night that included two RBI, while Xavier Edwards set the table with three hits at the top of the order. The Braves' only bright spot came from Jurickson Profar's solo shot in the fourth, but it wasn't nearly enough as Atlanta's lineup managed just two hits total. The win moves Miami within striking distance in the division race, while the Braves face questions about their struggling offense after being held to one run for the second time this week.
The Miami Marlins delivered a statement performance Friday night, silencing the Atlanta Braves with a dominant 5-1 victory that showcased both their explosive offense and lockdown pitching. Edward Cabrera was the story of the game, carving through the Braves' lineup with surgical precision over eight masterful innings. The young right-hander allowed just two hits and one run while striking out 11, overpowering Atlanta's hitters with a devastating mix of fastballs and breaking balls. His 109-pitch gem lowered his ERA to 3.08 and gave Miami's bullpen a well-earned rest.
While Cabrera stifled Atlanta's bats, the Marlins' offense struck early and often against Bryce Elder, who labored through six innings while surrendering five runs. Heriberto Hernandez provided the biggest blow with a two-run homer, part of his 2-for-4 night that included two RBI, while Xavier Edwards set the table with three hits at the top of the order. The Braves' only bright spot came from Jurickson Profar's solo shot in the fourth, but it wasn't nearly enough as Atlanta's lineup managed just two hits total. The win moves Miami within striking distance in the division race, while the Braves face questions about their struggling offense after being held to one run for the second time this week.