Braves Power Through for a Victory in Miami!
What a game, Braves fans! Our team pulled off a thrilling late-game comeback to clinch a 9-7 victory over the Marlins. This win was nothing short of electrifying, showcasing our boys' resilience and power. Let's dive into the action!Early Innings: A Tense Start
The game started off tense, with both teams locked in a pitcher's duel through the first few innings. Despite a quiet start, the Braves broke through in the 2nd inning thanks to a sacrifice fly from Adam Duvall, which brought Matt Olson home. However, the Marlins quickly responded with a solo homer from Bryan De La Cruz to keep the game tied at 1 apiece early on.Braves Take the Lead
Our Braves showed their fighting spirit in the 3rd and 4th innings. A costly error by the Marlins and smart base running by Ronald Acuña Jr. allowed Ozzie Albies to score, regaining the lead for Atlanta. Duvall then extended our lead with a massive 415-foot homer to center, sending us Braves fans into a frenzy!
Marlins Fight Back
The Marlins weren't going down without a fight, though. They managed to claw back in the 6th inning, pushing ahead with a two-run homer by Nick Gordon. This saw the Marlins taking a 7-5 lead, putting the pressure back on our team.A Thrilling Comeback
But our Atlanta Braves had some late-game magic up their sleeves!
In the top of the 9th, down by two, Marcell Ozuna delivered when we needed him the most. With Acuña Jr. and Olson on base, Ozuna smashed a three-run homer that not only mesmerized us but also shifted the tide firmly in our favor, making it 9-7 for the Braves!Closing Out Strong
In the 9th, Raisel Iglesias came in to close out the game, ensuring the Marlins couldn't mount another comeback. He kept his cool, securing the Braves' victory with a series of critical outs.This game was a rollercoaster of emotions, but our Braves showed what they're made of! The late-game heroics from Ozuna were just phenomenal, and it's these moments that remind us why we love baseball so much. Let's carry this momentum forward, Braves Nation!
Scoreboard for Braves @ Marlins (April 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0 |