Braves beat Marlins 9-1 behind Chris Sale and 3-run homers from Austin Riley, Dominic Smith
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 9-1, with standout performances from Austin Riley and Dominic Smith, who each hit three-run homers. Chris Sale pitched seven innings, allowing only one run and striking out eight batters. The Braves' victory was bolstered by key contributions from Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II, helping them maintain their lead in the National League.
- ▪Austin Riley and Dominic Smith hit three-run home runs in the game.
- ▪Chris Sale allowed just one run and struck out eight over seven innings.
- ▪The Braves improved their record with this victory, maintaining their position at the top of the National League.
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