Braves face Marlins with Bryce Elder on the mound

The Atlanta Braves take on the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 5, aiming for their seventh straight victory. Bryce Elder is set to pitch against Miami’s Eury Pérez, who has emerged as the Marlins' leading starter this season. The Braves have scored the most runs in MLB since early July, while the Marlins rank lower in offensive performance. Both starting pitchers have showcased recent strong forms, with Elder maintaining a 3.00 ERA in July and Pérez boasting a 1.69 ERA in his last five starts. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:15 PM EDT.

• 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bryce Elder takes the mound against the Marlins