Braves Power Past Marlins 7-1 Behind Home Runs From Olson, Ozuna, Harris II and Strong Start by Wentz – Atlanta Wins Series on August 10, 2025

Sunday, August 10th, 2025

Braves Dominate Marlins 7-1 Behind Home Runs and Strong Pitching

The Atlanta Braves showcased their power and pitching prowess as Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Michael Harris II each launched home runs to secure a convincing 7-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. The win, highlighted by Joey Wentz’s solid outing on the mound, capped off a successful series for Atlanta at home.

Joey Wentz Delivers for Atlanta

Joey Wentz earned his first win since joining the Braves after allowing just one run over 5 1/3 innings. Acquired off waivers from Minnesota in July, the left-hander was effective and helped Atlanta lock down four out of five games in the series, which included a rescheduled matchup from an earlier rain postponement.

Power Surge Supports Braves’ Victory

The Braves’ offense was on full display with Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Michael Harris II all going deep. Marcell Ozuna delivered a three-run homer and Michael Harris II added a solo shot in the seventh inning off Miami reliever Tyler Zuber, widening Atlanta’s lead in the late frames.

Historic Day for Jen Pawol

Jen Pawol, fresh off making history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season MLB game during Saturday’s doubleheader, took her place behind the plate for Sunday’s game. Fans acknowledged her milestone with signs and cheers. Pawol’s performance was professional and seamless, earning continued recognition from both players and spectators.

Key Moment: Profar Delivers Go-Ahead Run

Jurickson Profar, contributing two hits on the day, sparked Atlanta’s offense with an RBI double off Tyler Phillips in the fifth inning, giving the Braves a 2-1 lead. Profar later scored on a wild pitch, further extending the Braves’ advantage.

Key Stat: Cal Quantrill’s Short Outing

Miami’s Cal Quantrill lasted just four innings, his second-shortest start of the season, after throwing only 47 pitches. He allowed one run on three hits without issuing a walk, but early bullpen involvement left the Marlins at a disadvantage.

Series Recap and What’s Next

The Braves swept Saturday’s doubleheader and claimed four of the five games in this extended series. Both teams have a day off on Monday. The Marlins will begin a series in Cleveland, with their rotation yet to be announced. The Braves are set to visit the New York Mets, with Spencer Strider scheduled to face Clay Holmes in an anticipated pitching matchup Tuesday night.

In summary

The Atlanta Braves powered past the Miami Marlins 7-1, fueled by home runs from Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Michael Harris II, along with a strong start from Joey Wentz. Jen Pawol made history as MLB’s first female home plate umpire, adding significance to the matchup. The Braves now look to carry this momentum into their next series against the Mets, while the Marlins regroup before traveling to Cleveland.

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