Rookie right-hander Elieser Hernandez had been on a nice streak of success out of the bullpen since the All-Star break. The Marlins rewarded him with a spot start while José Ureña serves his beanball suspension.
Both Ronald Acuña Jr. and Charlie Culberson hammered no-doubt home runs in the early innings. Meanwhile, Miami’s offense couldn’t solve Sean Newcomb or the Braves relievers. Final score: 5-0.
Other notes from the series opener:
- Jarlin García took a sharp line drive to the leg in the fifth inning.