MIAMI – Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 in six innings, Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-operate homer and the Miami Marlins prevented Atlanta from clinching its fifth straight NL East title by beating the Braves 4- on Monday night.
Just after sweeping the rival Mets at dwelling more than the weekend, Atlanta arrived in Miami needing one particular acquire or a New York reduction to wrap up the division crown and a very first-round playoff bye.
But the Braves had been not able to resolve Luzardo or slow De La Cruz – and the Mets had been rained out at household in opposition to Washington. New York is 1 1/2 video games driving Atlanta heading into Tuesday’s doubleheader vs . the previous-location Nationals, when the Braves will participate in the 2nd of three games at fourth-area Miami.
Dansby Swanson experienced two of Atlanta’s four hits, all off Luzardo (4-7). Braves sluggers Austin Riley and Matt Olson struck out three periods just about every against the left-hander, who walked one in his initially get because Aug. 7.
De La Cruz also doubled and singled for the Marlins. Jesús Sánchez doubled two times and singled as Miami snapped an eight-video game losing streak to the Braves.
Atlanta starter Bryce Elder, who threw a shutout against Washington in his former outing, was lifted following supplying up four operates in 5 innings. Elder (2-4) permitted 6 hits, walked just one and struck out five.
Swanson doubled top off the sixth right before Luzardo fanned Michael Harris II, Riley and Olson. It was Atlanta’s final hit, as relievers Jeff Brigham, Bryan Hoeing and Richard Bleier each tossed a great inning for Miami.
Operate-scoring doubles from De La Cruz and Sánchez in the first gave the Marlins a 2- direct.
De La Cruz’s two-run shot in the 3rd built it 4-. The second-yr outfielder drove Elder’s sinker around the wall in centre for his 13th homer this season.
Distinct Situation
When Elder produced his past get started in Miami on Aug. 14, he was a one-working day contact-up from Triple-A to acquire the 27th roster place for the doubleheader. Now, he could determine in Atlanta’s postseason strategies immediately after his 3rd outing since currently being recalled a fifth time Sept. 19.
Familiar HONOR
Harris achieved in September what he had previously accomplished in June and August. The 21-yr-outdated heart fielder attained his 3rd NL rookie of the thirty day period award. Harris hit .324 and completed with six homers and 19 RBIs in September.
TRAINER’S Home
Braves: 2B Ozzie Albies (right pinkie fracture) traveled with the club to Miami, where by he will proceed his rehab.
Marlins: SS Miguel Rojas will endure surgical procedures to fix cartilage destruction in his right wrist Wednesday.
UP Upcoming
The Braves experienced not announced a starter for the center sport of the collection Tuesday, when the Marlins will go with LHP Braxton Garrett (3-6, 3.56).
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