Braves Aim for Seventh Straight Win Against Marlins

The Atlanta Braves are set to pursue a season-high seventh consecutive victory on Wednesday as they host the Miami Marlins for the second game of their three-game series.

In the series opener on Tuesday, the Braves secured a 4-2 win, with the Marlins attempting a late rally that ended when Jakob Marsee was caught stealing third base. This victory allowed the Braves to maintain a 7.5-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East, while the Marlins, now two games behind in the wild-card race, had their three-game winning streak halted.

Wednesday's matchup features Atlanta's Bryce Elder, who has a record of 7-6 and a 3.84 ERA, against Miami's Eury Perez, who stands at 5-8 with a 3.44 ERA. Elder has been performing well since the All-Star break, winning two of his last three starts with a 2.12 ERA. Perez, meanwhile, has not allowed more than three runs in his last nine starts, although he has yet to secure a win against the Braves in his career.