Strong Pitching From Marlins Lead To A Braves Shutout

Miami, FL – The Atlanta Braves (100-60) struck out 14 times and were allowed only four hits in a 4-0 shutout against the Miami Marlins (68-92).

Braves’ starting pitcher Bryce Elder (2-4) pitched 5.0 innings and gave up four runs on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts.

Dansby Swanson went 2-4 with a single and his 33rd double of the season. Orlando Arcia also had a double and Robbie Grossman had a single.

The Braves look to clinch the NL East with two remaining games left. They are ahead of the New York Mets (98-61) by 1.5 games.

LHP Braxton Garrett (3-6) will be the projected starter for the Marlins while the Braves have not chosen their projected starter for Tuesday’s matchup.

The game will start at 6:40 p.m. eastern time.

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