Braves Defeat Marlins in Home Matchup

Atlanta's strong pitching and offense lead to victory over Miami

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:34am

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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 13-1 in their home matchup on Monday, April 13th. The Braves scored the first nine runs of the game and cruised to an easy victory, recording 19 hits. Atlanta's starting pitcher Grant Holmes allowed 8 hits and 1 earned run over 6 innings for the win.

Why it matters

This win extends the Braves' strong start to the season, as they now sit at 10-6 and have won 7 of their last 8 games against NL East opponents. The Marlins, on the other hand, have struggled on the road this year and are looking to turn things around after losing 3 straight to the Tigers.

The details

The Braves were led offensively by Dubon, Farmer, Smith, and Riley, who all had 2 RBIs. On the mound, Grant Holmes continued his solid start to the season, allowing 8 hits and 1 earned run over 6 innings. For the Marlins, starting pitcher Eury Perez struggled, giving up 6 earned runs over his 9 innings of work.

  • The game took place on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:15 pm EDT.
  • The Braves have won 4 of their last 5 games overall.

The players

Grant Holmes

The Braves' starting pitcher, who is 1-1 with a 2.55 ERA and 1.08 WHIP this season.

Eury Perez

The Marlins' starting pitcher, who is 1-1 with a 5.06 ERA and 1.38 WHIP this season.

Drake Baldwin

The Braves' leading hitter with 5 home runs and 17 RBIs this season.

Matt Olson

The Braves' slugger who has added 4 home runs and 11 RBIs this year.

Liam Hicks

The Marlins' leading hitter with 3 home runs and 13 RBIs this season.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play strong, fundamental baseball at home if we want to win the division.”

— Brian Snitker, Braves Manager

“Our offense needs to wake up if we want to compete with the top teams in the NL East.”

— Don Mattingly, Marlins Manager

What’s next

The Braves will look to continue their strong play at home when they host the Marlins again on Tuesday night. The Marlins will need to find a way to turn things around on the road if they want to keep pace in the division.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Braves' dominance at home and the Marlins' struggles on the road so far this season. Atlanta's strong pitching and timely hitting proved too much for Miami to overcome.