Braves secure seventh straight win, defeating Marlins 4-1
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
On August 5, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 4-1 at home, marking their seventh consecutive victory. Bryce Elder pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, contributing significantly to the win. Drake Baldwin drove in two runs during a three-run second inning, while Matt Olson extended his streak to 896 consecutive games played. The Braves improved to 7-2 against the Marlins this season, maintaining a 7.5-game lead in the NL East. The two teams will continue their series with a third game scheduled for August 6.
- •Elder allows one hit in seven innings pitched
- •Baldwin drives in two runs for Atlanta
- •Olson breaks tie with Musial for eighth-longest consecutive games
- •Braves improve to 7-2 against Marlins this season
- •Next game scheduled for August 6 against Marlins
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Bryce Elder pitched a gem backed by clutch hitting in Braves win over Marlins
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Elder leads the 1st-place Braves to their 7th win in a row, 4-1 over the Marlins
"Bryce Elder pitched one-hit ball over seven innings, Drake Baldwin drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves won their season-high seventh in a row, beating the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Wednesday night. Elder (8-6) turned in another excellent start after a tough June, surrendering his lone hit on a fifth-inning liner to left that Jakob Marsee hustled into a double. Owen Caissie, who had walked, raced to third and scored on Joe Mack's groundout.
"Elder pitcher arguably his best game of the season where he one-hit the Marlins over 7.0 innings
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:53 AMBryce Elder pitched a gem backed by clutch hitting in Braves win over Marlins
Elder pitcher arguably his best game of the season where he one-hit the Marlins over 7.0 innings
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:42 AMElder leads the 1st-place Braves to their 7th win in a row, 4-1 over the Marlins
Bryce Elder pitched one-hit ball over seven innings, Drake Baldwin drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves won their season-high seventh in a row, beating the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Wednesday night. Elder (8-6) turned in another excellent start after a tough June, surrendering his lone hit on a fifth-inning liner to left that Jakob Marsee hustled into a double. Owen Caissie, who had walked, raced to third and scored on Joe Mack's groundout.
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