The Atlanta Braves' pitching staff stifled the Miami Marlins in a dominant 7-1 victory Saturday afternoon, making up for an April rainout with a statement performance. Rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep continued his breakout season, tossing six sharp innings of one-run ball—allowing just four hits while striking out six. His 1.54 ERA through this start underscored why Atlanta's rotation depth remains a nightmare for opponents. The Braves' bats backed him early, with Michael Harris II delivering the knockout blow: a three-run homer in the fourth that broke the game open. Harris finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs, while Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin each contributed multi-hit efforts to pace a balanced attack.

Miami's offense never found its footing against Atlanta's bullpen, managing just one run on Xavier Edwards' RBI single in the third. Marlins starter Ryan Gusto kept his team within striking distance through six innings, but the floodgates opened in the seventh when the Braves hung four runs on reliever George Soriano. The loss dropped Miami further behind in the wild-card race, while Atlanta's sixth win in eight games reinforced their grip on the NL East. With the doubleheader's second game looming, the Braves sent a clear message: their October aspirations won't be derailed by a makeup game.