Sweep of Hard-Charging Brave Marlins

Hosts Atlanta Braves, who lead their season series with the Miami Marlins 11-4,

will go for a three-game sweep of their weekend series on Sunday.

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As Atlanta beat Miami 26–11 this year, the win reduced Atlanta's deficit

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to just 2 games behind the New York Mets' lead in National League East.

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Riley has played four straight games, matching his feat

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since July 2021. He has a career-high 35 homers this year.

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On Sunday, Atlanta will throw left-hander Max Fried (12-5, 2.56 ERA).

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will go for a three-game sweep of their weekend series on Sunday.

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will go for a three-game sweep of their weekend series on Sunday.

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