MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins - June 22, 2025

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

The Atlanta Braves face the Miami Marlins on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at loanDepot park in Miami for the final game of their weekend series. The game is scheduled for a 12:40 PM ET start.

The Braves, third in the NL East, hold a 35-40 record. The Marlins are currently fifth in the NL East with a 30-45 record.

Pitching Matchup

Atlanta sends right-hander Bryce Elder to the mound. Elder holds a 2-3 record with a 4.45 ERA, a 1.27 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts.

Miami counters with right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Alcantara has a 3-8 record with a 6.88 ERA, a 1.47 WHIP, and 55 strikeouts.

Betting Information

The Braves are favored on the moneyline at -143, while the Marlins are listed at +120. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs.

Game Context and Team Notes

This game is the rubber match of the series, with the season series currently tied 2-2 between the two clubs.

Miami has a 16-24 record at home this season. They have performed well when limiting home runs, holding a 13-7 record in games where they do not give up a home run.

Atlanta's road record stands at 13-25. The Braves have shown power, compiling a 15-7 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Key Players

For the Marlins, Xavier Edwards leads the team with a .277 batting average. He has five doubles, a triple, 27 walks, and 15 RBI. Dane Myers has been hot recently, going 13 for 33 with a home run and four RBI over the last 10 games.

Matt Olson has been a source of power for the Braves, with 18 doubles and 15 home runs this season. Ronald Acuña Jr. has had a strong recent stretch, batting 18 for 33 with two doubles, three home runs, and seven RBI over his last 10 games.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

The Marlins hold a 5-5 record over their last 10 contests, batting .264 with a 3.94 ERA and being outscored by two runs.

The Braves have performed better recently, going 7-3 in their last 10 games. They have a .256 batting average, a 3.03 ERA, and have outscored opponents by 18 runs in this span.

Injury Report

Marlins Injuries: Ryan Weathers (lat), Jesus Tinoco (forearm), Max Meyer (hip), Derek Hill (wrist), Rob Brantly (lat), Griffin Conine (arm), Andrew Nardi (back), Braxton Garrett (elbow) are all on the injured list.

Braves Injuries: Chris Sale (rib), Daysbel Hernandez (arm), AJ Smith-Shawver (calf/elbow), Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder), Joe Jimenez (knee) are currently injured.

In summary

The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins conclude their series on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 12:40 PM ET in Miami. The rubber match features Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (2-3, 4.45 ERA) against Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara (3-8, 6.88 ERA). Atlanta is the favorite with a -143 moneyline. Key players include Xavier Edwards and Dane Myers for Miami, and Matt Olson and Ronald Acuña Jr. for Atlanta. The Braves have a better recent record (7-3) compared to the Marlins (5-5).

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