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A pair of MLB’s best hitters go head-to-head when the Atlanta Braves (20-10) and the Miami Marlins (16-14) meet at 6:40 PM ET on Wednesday at LoanDepot park. Ronald Acuna Jr. has a .362 batting average (third in MLB) for the favored Braves (-137), while Luis Arraez ranks first in MLB action hitting .435 this season for the underdog Marlins (+117). Atlanta’s Kyle Wright and Miami’s Braxton Garrett will start this matchup.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Braves vs. Marlins
- Game Day: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Braves | -137 | 8 |
How Do I Watch the Braves vs. the Marlins?
- TV Channel: BSFL
Braves Stats & Trends
Braves Batting
- The Braves average 1.5 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 46 total home runs.
- Atlanta has the 11th-ranked batting average in the majors (.254).
- The Braves rank sixth in MLB with a .338 on-base percentage.
- Atlanta strikes out 9.3 times per game, the fourth-worst average in the majors.
- The Braves average 1.7 home runs per road game this season (27 total away from home).
- Atlanta is slugging .466 with 3.5 extra-base hits per game away from home.
- On the road this season the team averages 8.7 hits per game and is batting .259.
Braves Key Batters
- Acuna leads Atlanta with an OBP of .453, plus a team-best slugging percentage of .586. He’s batting .362 on the season.
- Among all qualified hitters in MLB, he ranks third in batting average, third in on-base percentage, and 10th in slugging.
- Sean Murphy leads Atlanta in total hits (24) this season while batting .276 with 15 extra-base hits. He’s slugging .632 with an on-base percentage of .422.
- He ranks 52nd in batting average, seventh in on-base percentage and fifth in slugging in the majors.
- Matt Olson has collected 28 base hits, an OBP of .375 and a slugging percentage of .531 this season.
- Ozzie Albies is batting .252 with a .304 OBP and 24 RBI for Atlanta this season.
- Albies brings a two-game hitting streak into this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .167 with two doubles, a home run, a walk and an RBI.
Marlins Stats & Trends
Marlins Batting
- The Marlins’ 26 home runs rank 23rd in Major League Baseball.
- Miami ranks 16th in MLB with a .246 team batting average.
- The Marlins have an OBP of .306 this season, which ranks 24th in MLB.
- Miami ranks 19th with an average of 8.9 strikeouts per game.
- They have averaged 0.6 home runs per game in their 17 home contests this season.
- Miami has a team slugging percentage of .352 in home games this season with 33 extra-base hits.
- In home games this season, they’re batting .251 with 7.9 base hits per contest.
Marlins Key Batters
- Arraez has 40 hits with a .509 on-base percentage and a .543 slugging percentage, all club-bests for the Marlins. He’s batting .435.
- Including all the qualified hitters in MLB, his batting average puts him first, his on-base percentage is first, and he is 21st in slugging.
- Arraez hopes to build on a five-game hitting streak in this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .500 with three walks and two RBI.
- Jorge Soler has eight doubles, five home runs and 11 walks while hitting .212. He’s slugging .444 with an on-base percentage of .304.
- Including all qualifying hitters, his batting average puts him 159th, his on-base percentage ranks 129th, and he is 71st in slugging.
- Jon Berti is batting .250 with four doubles, two home runs and eight walks.
- Jazz Chisholm is hitting .236 with two doubles, a triple, five home runs and seven walks.
Braves vs. Marlins Probable Pitchers
| Kyle Wright (ATL) | Pitcher | Braxton Garrett (MIA) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 1 | W/L | 1 – 0 |
| 16.2 | IP | 22 |
| 4.86 | ERA | 2.45 |
| 1.560 | WHIP | 1.273 |
| 9.2 | K/9 | 7.8 |
| 4.9 | BB/9 | 1.2 |
Braves vs. Marlins Injury Updates
- Braves: Orlando Arcia: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Lucas Luetge: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Raisel Iglesias: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Huascar Ynoa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kolby Allard: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Tyler Matzek: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Travis d’Arnaud: 7 Day IL (Concussion)
- Marlins: Joey Wendle: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Avisaíl García: 10 Day IL (Back), Trevor Rogers: 15 Day IL (Forearm ), JT Chargois: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Johnny Cueto: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Tommy Nance: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Max Meyer: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Nic Enright: 60 Day IL (Illness), Garrett Cooper: day-to-day (Stomach)
