After Kyle Wright authored the best start of his young career Friday night, striking out 11 over 6 shutout innings, it appeared the Marlins’ early season woes were set to persist. For their sake, this would, fortunately, not be the case.
Getaway day in Atlanta proved an all-around effort for Miami walked away with a 5-4 victory over the Braves. Now 7-8, the Fish’s exit from Truist Park saw them take 2-of-3 from the defending World Champions.
“It’s huge for us to come over here and win a series in I don’t know how long,” said first baseman Garrett Cooper.