Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 9-20-24 MLB Picks
Marlins Looking to Stay Hot, Braves Aim to Keep Pace
The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves will face off in a crucial NL East matchup on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:20 p.m. ET and will be televised on Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Florida.
Miami Marlins
The Marlins are coming off a series win against the Chicago Cubs and are now 7-3 in their last 10 games. They are currently in third place in the NL East, 5.5 games behind the first-place Braves.
Offensively, the Marlins are led by shortstop Miguel Rojas, who is batting .305 with 7 home runs and 35 RBIs. Outfielder Jesus Sanchez is also having a solid season, batting .290 with 15 home runs and 50 RBIs.
The Marlins' pitching staff has been a pleasant surprise this season. Sandy Alcantara is one of the best young pitchers in baseball, and he is currently 10-5 with a 2.50 ERA. Trevor Rogers has also been solid, going 8-7 with a 3.50 ERA in 20 starts.
Atlanta Braves
The Braves are coming off a series loss to the New York Mets and are now 8-2 in their last 10 games. They are currently in first place in the NL East, 1.5 games ahead of the second-place Mets.
Offensively, the Braves are led by outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., who is batting .340 with 20 home runs and 75 RBIs. First baseman Matt Olson is also having a good season, batting .290 with 25 home runs and 70 RBIs.
The Braves' pitching staff has been solid this season, but they have been without Mike Soroka for most of the year. Max Fried is the ace of the staff, and he is currently 12-4 with a 2.80 ERA. Spencer Strider has also been a bright spot, going 8-4 with a 3.20 ERA.
Prediction
This is a tough matchup to call, but I think the Braves will be able to pull out a close victory at home.
The Braves have the better offense and the better pitching staff, and they are playing at home. The Marlins have been playing well lately, but I don't think they will be able to match up with the Braves in this series.
I predict the Braves will win the game 5-3.
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