Braves receive strong pitching performances from Elder and Holmes against Marlins
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Bryce Elder pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, while Grant Holmes delivered six scoreless innings, leading the Atlanta Braves to back-to-back victories over the Miami Marlins. The Braves have now won seven consecutive games, extending their lead in the NL East to 8.5 games over the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Walt Weiss noted the pitchers' responses to recent criticism about the team's trade deadline strategy. Elder has improved significantly after a challenging June and currently holds an 8-6 record this season. The Braves' rotation has faced injuries, yet the performances of Elder and Holmes provide some reassurance.
- •Braves won 4-1 against the Marlins on August 5.
- •Elder allowed one hit and struck out key opponents in his start.
- •Holmes pitched six innings without allowing a run a night prior.
- •Braves have won a season-high seven games in a row.
- •Team remains 8.5 games ahead of the Phillies in the NL East.
- 6:00 AMESPN MLB — Braves' Elder, Holmes shine after deadline dud
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — After coming up empty at the trade deadline, the Braves get sterling starts from Elder, Holmes
"The Atlanta Braves faced plenty of criticism after they failed to pick up a top-line starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes have pitched like they didn't need one. Elder threw one-hit ball over seven innings Wednesday, a night after Holmes pitched six scoreless innings to lead a pair of victories over the Miami Marlins.
"The Braves faced plenty of criticism after they failed to pick up a top-line starting pitcher at the trade deadline, but Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes have pitched like they didn't need one.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 6, 2026, 6:00 AMBraves' Elder, Holmes shine after deadline dud
The Braves faced plenty of criticism after they failed to pick up a top-line starting pitcher at the trade deadline, but Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes have pitched like they didn't need one.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 4:16 AMAfter coming up empty at the trade deadline, the Braves get sterling starts from Elder, Holmes
The Atlanta Braves faced plenty of criticism after they failed to pick up a top-line starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes have pitched like they didn't need one. Elder threw one-hit ball over seven innings Wednesday, a night after Holmes pitched six scoreless innings to lead a pair of victories over the Miami Marlins.
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