Ozuna, Braves beat Miami, clinch 3rd straight NL East title

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Ozuna, Braves beat Miami, clinch 3rd straight NL East title

2020-09-23 10:11 Last Updated At：10:20

Bryse Wilson pitched five scoreless innings, Marcell Ozuna drove in five runs with four hits that included two homers and the Atlanta Braves clinched their third straight NL East title by beating the Miami Marlins 11-1 on Tuesday night.

Atlanta hit five homers, including drive by Dansby Swanson and Freddie Freeman off Nick Vincent in a five-run seventh. Freeman drove in two runs with three hits.

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Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Bryse Wilson delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Bryse Wilson pitched five scoreless innings, Marcell Ozuna drove in five runs with four hits that included two homers and the Atlanta Braves clinched their third straight NL East title by beating the Miami Marlins 11-1 on Tuesday night.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena delivers in the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Wilson (1-0) allowed three hits and one walk, striking out a career-high seven. It was an unexpected showing by the 22-year-old right-hander, who had a 7.04 ERA in four relief outings and had been at the team's alternate training site until Monday. He had not started since July 16 last year at Milwaukee.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna sports a shirt commemorating the 29 runs they scored against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 9, 2020, as he prepares to play the Marlins again on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis ComptonAtlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Ozuna hit a first-inning homer off José Ureña (0-3), who allowed four runs in six innings. Ozzie Albies homered in the second, and Ozuna added a two-run double in the fifth and drove in Freeman with a 450-foot homer to center field in the eighth.

Marlins: INF Sean Rodriguez, who was designated for assignment on Sunday, has cleared waivers and reported to the alternate training site in Jupiter.

Miami Marlins' Brian Anderson, right, and Miguel Rojas, left, talk in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Snitker said the Braves were prepared for a low-key celebration, due to social distancing rules in the pandemic. He said Major League Baseball “pretty much restricted all that” due to space constraints in the clubhouse.

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna hits a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Marlins: RHP Sixto Sánchez will look for his second win over the Braves in about two weeks on Wednesday night. He allowed only three hits in six innings in an 8-0 win at Atlanta on Sept. 8.

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson, center, and Adam Duvall, right, celebrate with Travis d'Arnaud, left, after scoring on a double hit by teammate Marcell Ozuna in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., strikes out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena, right, and Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro, left, and other players gather on the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

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Bryse Wilson pitched five scoreless innings, Marcell Ozuna drove in five runs with four hits that included two homers and the Atlanta Braves clinched their third straight NL East title by beating the Miami Marlins 11-1 on Tuesday night.

Wilson (1-0) allowed three hits and one walk, striking out a career-high seven. It was an unexpected showing by the 22-year-old right-hander, who had a 7.04 ERA in four relief outings and had been at the team's alternate training site until Monday. He had not started since July 16 last year at Milwaukee.

Ozuna hit a first-inning homer off José Ureña (0-3), who allowed four runs in six innings. Ozzie Albies homered in the second, and Ozuna added a two-run double in the fifth and drove in Freeman with a 450-foot homer to center field in the eighth.

Marlins: INF Sean Rodriguez, who was designated for assignment on Sunday, has cleared waivers and reported to the alternate training site in Jupiter.

Snitker said the Braves were prepared for a low-key celebration, due to social distancing rules in the pandemic. He said Major League Baseball “pretty much restricted all that” due to space constraints in the clubhouse.

Marlins: RHP Sixto Sánchez will look for his second win over the Braves in about two weeks on Wednesday night. He allowed only three hits in six innings in an 8-0 win at Atlanta on Sept. 8.

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson, center, and Adam Duvall, right, celebrate with Travis d'Arnaud, left, after scoring on a double hit by teammate Marcell Ozuna in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., strikes out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena, right, and Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro, left, and other players gather on the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

After Jorge Alfaro lined out to Freeman to end the game, Braves players hugged on the field and exchanged high-fives in the dugout.

Wilson (1-0) allowed three hits and one walk, striking out a career-high seven. It was an unexpected showing by the 22-year-old right-hander, who had a 7.04 ERA in four relief outings and had been at the team's alternate training site until Monday. He had not started since July 16 last year at Milwaukee.

Atlanta clinched its record 20th division title, one more than the New York Yankees. The Braves won 14 straight in completed seasons from 1991-2005 but have not won a postseason series since 2001 and have not won a championship since 1995.

Miami remained in position to earn its first playoff berth since winning the 2003 World Series.

Ozuna hit a first-inning homer off José Ureña (0-3), who allowed four runs in six innings. Ozzie Albies homered in the second, and Ozuna added a two-run double in the fifth and drove in Freeman with a 450-foot homer to center field in the eighth.

Starling Marte led off the sixth with a homer off Josh Tomlin.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Marlins: INF Sean Rodriguez, who was designated for assignment on Sunday, has cleared waivers and reported to the alternate training site in Jupiter.

Braves: Wilson is the 13th starting pitcher for Atlanta this season. He was recalled on Monday when LHP Cole Hamels was shut down with left shoulder fatigue after making only one start.

LOW-KEY CELEBRATION

Snitker said the Braves were prepared for a low-key celebration, due to social distancing rules in the pandemic. He said Major League Baseball “pretty much restricted all that” due to space constraints in the clubhouse.

“I think we go in and air high-five to everybody,” Snitker said.

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Marlins: RHP Sixto Sánchez will look for his second win over the Braves in about two weeks on Wednesday night. He allowed only three hits in six innings in an 8-0 win at Atlanta on Sept. 8.

Braves: LHP Max Fried (7-0, 1.96) will try to strengthen his Cy Young Award candidacy. Fried has allowed 12 runs in his 10 starts.

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Wright fans 11, Olson drives in 2 as Braves beat Marlins 3-0

2022-04-23 10:32 Last Updated At：10:40

Kyle Wright had a career-high 11 strikeouts in six dominant innings, Matt Olson doubled in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 3-0 on Friday night.

Wright (2-0) allowed four hits with one walk. The right-hander has a 1.06 ERA after three starts. He set a career high in strikeouts for the second straight start, topping nine in five innings at San Diego on April 15.

The Braves led 1-0 before Olson's seventh-inning double down the right field line off Richard Bleier drove in Dansby Swanson and Eddie Rosario. Rosario reached as a pinch-hitter on Brian Anderson's fielding error.

Kenley Jansen pitched the ninth for his fourth save in four chances.

Wright kept Miami hitters off balance by mixing his pitches. Jazz Chisholm fanned on a 96 mph fastball to lead off the game then struck out — again swinging — on curveballs in the third and sixth innings.

Wright struck out the side in the first and fourth innings.

Trevor Rogers (0-3) allowed one unearned run on four hits in five innings. The left-hander regrouped after lasting only 1 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs, in a 10-2 loss to Philadelphia on April 16.

Rogers threw 33 pitches in the first inning and allowed an unearned run following his errant pickoff throw to second base. The ball skipped into center field, allowing Olson to advance to third.

Olson scored when Marcell Ozuna beat out a fielder's choice grounder. Miami unsuccessfully challenged the close play at first base.

Wright retired 11 consecutive batters before hitting Garrett Cooper with a one-out fastball in the sixth. Jorge Soler's soft single to shallow center field moved Cooper to third base. Wright's two-out walk to Jesús Sánchez loaded the bases.

Braves manager Brian Snitker visited the mound but following a discussion decided to leave Wright in the game. Snitker's faith in Wright was rewarded when Avisaíl García ended the inning on a grounder to the mound.

Wright was greeted in the dugout by high-fives from his teammates and a slap on his back from Snitker.

HERO'S WELCOME

The MVP of Atlanta's World Series win over the Houston Astros last season, Soler lifted his helmet in appreciation of a first-inning ovation from fans in his return to Atlanta, then singled up the middle for his first of two hits.

Soler will be presented his World Series ring before Saturday night's game.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Marlins: RHP Dylan Floro (right rotator cuff tendinitis) will begin his rehab assignment with Class A Jupiter on Saturday. Manager Don Mattingly said the training staff believes Floro has moved past his injury and is “getting close.” ... RHP Edward Cabrera (biceps) threw 40 pitches in three innings at Jupiter on Thursday.

Braves: With OF Eddie Rosario hitting .081 (3 for 37) and without a hit in seven at-bats against left-handers, Travis Demeritte was given the start in right field against the left-handed Rogers. Snitker said he doesn't expect to hold out Rosario against all left-handers. “When he gets it going, he's going to hit lefties,” Snitker said. ... OF Adam Duvall did not start while attending to a family illness.

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Miami's Eliser Hernandez (1-1, 4.22) will face Atlanta's Ian Anderson (1-1, 6.48) in a matchup of right-handers as the three-game series continues on Saturday night.

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Ozuna, Braves beat Miami, clinch 3rd straight NL East title

Ozuna, Braves beat Miami, clinch 3rd straight NL East title

Bryse Wilson pitched five scoreless innings, Marcell Ozuna drove in five runs with four hits that included two homers and the Atlanta Braves clinched their third straight NL East title by beating the Miami Marlins 11-1 on Tuesday night.

Ozuna hit a first-inning homer off José Ureña (0-3), who allowed four runs in six innings. Ozzie Albies homered in the second, and Ozuna added a two-run double in the fifth and drove in Freeman with a 450-foot homer to center field in the eighth.

Marlins: INF Sean Rodriguez, who was designated for assignment on Sunday, has cleared waivers and reported to the alternate training site in Jupiter.

Snitker said the Braves were prepared for a low-key celebration, due to social distancing rules in the pandemic. He said Major League Baseball “pretty much restricted all that” due to space constraints in the clubhouse.

Marlins: RHP Sixto Sánchez will look for his second win over the Braves in about two weeks on Wednesday night. He allowed only three hits in six innings in an 8-0 win at Atlanta on Sept. 8.

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson, center, and Adam Duvall, right, celebrate with Travis d'Arnaud, left, after scoring on a double hit by teammate Marcell Ozuna in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., strikes out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena, right, and Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro, left, and other players gather on the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Bryse Wilson pitched five scoreless innings, Marcell Ozuna drove in five runs with four hits that included two homers and the Atlanta Braves clinched their third straight NL East title by beating the Miami Marlins 11-1 on Tuesday night.

Ozuna hit a first-inning homer off José Ureña (0-3), who allowed four runs in six innings. Ozzie Albies homered in the second, and Ozuna added a two-run double in the fifth and drove in Freeman with a 450-foot homer to center field in the eighth.

Marlins: INF Sean Rodriguez, who was designated for assignment on Sunday, has cleared waivers and reported to the alternate training site in Jupiter.

Snitker said the Braves were prepared for a low-key celebration, due to social distancing rules in the pandemic. He said Major League Baseball “pretty much restricted all that” due to space constraints in the clubhouse.

Marlins: RHP Sixto Sánchez will look for his second win over the Braves in about two weeks on Wednesday night. He allowed only three hits in six innings in an 8-0 win at Atlanta on Sept. 8.

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson, center, and Adam Duvall, right, celebrate with Travis d'Arnaud, left, after scoring on a double hit by teammate Marcell Ozuna in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., strikes out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena, right, and Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro, left, and other players gather on the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoBrynn Anderson)

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