Braves defeat Marlins 11-3 for eighth consecutive win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured an 11-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on August 6, 2026, at Truist Park, marking their eighth straight win. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a notable two-run home run, contributing to a dominant performance that saw the Braves sweep the series. The game featured periods of strong pitching from both teams, but the Braves broke the game open in the sixth inning with multiple runs driven in by key players. This win extends their streak of allowing three or fewer runs to six games and four or fewer to nine.
- •Braves score 11 runs while limiting Marlins to 3
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. hits a two-run homer
- •Atlanta achieves a sweep of the Marlins
- •Braves extend winning streak to eight games
- •Team's pitching continues to perform well
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Braves blow Marlins out of the water for eighth straight win, 11-3
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