Braves Bash Marlins 7-1, Ozuna Hits Another Home Run against Former Team

Braves Bash Marlins 7-1, Ozuna Hits Another Home Run against Former Team

The Atlanta Braves wrapped up a successful weekend against the Miami Marlins with a commanding 7-1 victory on August 10, 2025, at Truist Park. This win not only showcased the Braves’ prowess but also marked a significant turnaround from their recent struggles against the Milwaukee Brewers. Highlighting the game, former Marlin Marcell Ozuna continued his impressive streak, hitting a home run for the second consecutive day, further solidifying his place in this series. Joining him in the power parade were Matt Olson and Michael Harris II, as the Braves launched three home runs overall during the game.

As reported by Local 10, the Braves had an impressive showing overall, winning four out of five matchups against the Marlins. Interestingly, after falling behind 1-0 in the finale, they scored seven unanswered runs to clinch the victory. Ozuna’s three-run homer in the seventh inning was particularly notable, marking his fourth long ball of the series. Over the last 12 games, Ozuna has been in exceptional form, maintaining a .314 batting average with a .457 on-base percentage and .829 slugging percentage.

Pitching Performance

The Braves‘ pitching also turned heads, with Joey Wentz delivering an outstanding performance on the mound. He allowed just one run over 5 1/3 innings, limiting the Marlins to four hits. This game was a stark improvement for Wentz, who has now allowed only 10 runs (nine earned) in his six outings with the Braves. Meanwhile, Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill had a rough outing, exiting the game after just 47 pitches due to feeling under the weather.

The Braves‘ relief staff stepped up remarkably, giving up only two earned runs across 17 innings in the series, with an impressive tally of 17 strikeouts. The team’s ability to manage situations with runners in scoring positions was crucial, as they were 14-for-38 throughout the series. This level of efficiency is something the Braves will look to carry forward.

Marlins‘ Recent Struggles

For the Marlins, this series concluded a tough stretch considering they had won 10 out of their previous 14 games. However, as it stands now, they sit six games behind the final National League wild-card spot. They will take an off day on Monday before gearing up for a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. The Marlins‘ need for a turnaround is evident, especially as they aim to reverse their fortunes in the final stretch of the season.

The Braves and Marlins‘ overall head-to-head record also gives insight into the competitive nature of their matchups, with the Braves currently boasting an impressive 327 wins to 217 losses over the last ten years. This year, the Braves hold a 5-4 record against the Marlins, directly reflecting the ongoing rivalry and intensity of games between these teams. The next phase of this rivalry will unfold soon when the Braves travel to Miami for a three-game series at the end of August, which promises to be just as electrifying.

The Braves and their fans have much to celebrate as they manage to put together their first three-game winning streak since mid-June and their first series win of four out of five games in the same timeframe. As the season progresses, the challenges ahead will only intensify, but for now, the Braves can enjoy a well-deserved this moment in the sun.