Braves rest Ozzie Albies as they aim for series sweep against Marlins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Atlanta Braves plan to sweep the Miami Marlins in their series finale on August 6, 2026. Ozzie Albies is not in the lineup for the first time this season, as Mauricio Dubon steps in at second base. The Braves are expecting a strong lineup against Miami's right-hander Janson Junk, aiming to build off previous successes earlier this season. Meanwhile, Agustin Ramirez returns to the Marlins' lineup for his first start in three months, batting third.
- •Ozzie Albies out for the Braves, replaced by Mauricio Dubon.
- •Braves look for a series sweep against the Marlins.
- •Agustin Ramirez making his first start for Miami since injury.
- •Braves faced Janson Junk earlier this season with success.
- •Game scheduled for 7:15 PM ET.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Dubon gives Ozzie Albies a breather as Braves go for sweep of Fish
"First game of the year where Ozzie Albies hasn’t started
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