Tough Loss Against the Braves 
Hey Marlins fans,We had a nail-biter tonight against the Braves, but unfortunately, we came up short with a final score of 5-4. It was a game filled with highs and lows, and despite some great moments, the Braves managed to edge us out.
Early Struggles and Bright Spots 
In the first inning, the Braves quickly took the lead with a solo homer by Ozzie Albies. We had a quiet start, but Jonah Bride brought us to life with a massive 382-foot homer in the 2nd inning, tying the game 1-1. Trading Blows 
The back-and-forth continued. Jake Burger heroically homered in the 4th inning, putting us ahead 2-1. But the Braves struck back in the 5th, scoring two runs to retake the lead 3-2. A solo homer from Gio Urshela in the 6th stretched their lead to 4-2.Not to be outdone, we answered with back-to-back homers from Connor Norby and Jesus Sanchez in the bottom of the 6th, tying the game at 4-4. The energy at the park was electric!
Heartbreak in the Late Innings 
The Braves managed to sneak in a run in the 7th inning, and despite our best efforts, we couldn’t claw back. We left runners in scoring positions in the 7th and 8th innings but couldn't capitalize.Our bullpen worked hard, with Jake Baumann, Tucker Davidson, and Thomas Carrera doing their best to keep us in the game. However, the Braves' pitching was just a bit tighter tonight.
Final Push Falls Short 
In the 9th inning, we couldn't get anything going against the Braves' closer. Groundouts from Nick Fortes and Xavier Edwards, along with a flyout by Norby, closed the game. Despite the loss, there were some encouraging signs. Those homers showed our power potential, and our bullpen had some strong moments.
Let's keep our heads up, Marlins fans. We'll get them next time!
#LetsGoFish
Scoreboard for Braves @ Marlins (September 22nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |