Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Game Information
The Atlanta Braves continue their road trip Saturday afternoon with a 4:10 PM matchup in Miami, FL, in game 2 of 3 against the Miami Marlins. Atlanta has already sewn up a playoff spot, having won the National League East coming into the final series of the year. The Miami Marlins are a few games below .500 in the middle of the National League East and have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.
Atlanta Braves Preview
Tyler Mahle started for Atlanta on Thursday, giving up 5 runs on 6 hits over 5 innings. AJ Smith Shawver came in to relieve and gave up 2 runs on 1 hit after recording 6 outs, resulting in the loss. Michael Harris led the Atlanta offense Thursday with 3 hits in 5 at-bats and drove in 1 run. Austin Riley also chipped in with 1 hit to drive in 2 runs, and 3 other Atlanta players added to the offense, driving in 1 run each.
Miami Marlins Preview
Tyler Phillips got the start for Miami on Thursday, giving up no runs on three hits through 4 innings and earning a no-decision. Jack Ralston came on to relieve and gave up 2 runs on 3 hits after recording 4 outs, leading to the loss. Jakob Marsee was the only life in the Miami offense in their last outing with one hit to drive in the lone run of the game.
Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Pitching Matchup
Atlanta has yet to name a starter for this matchup, and with a postseason burst looming, it will likely depend on its bullpen for game 2 on Saturday. The Marlins also haven't announced a starter for this game and could rely on their bullpen for the final Saturday of the regular season.
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Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins Pick
The Atlanta Braves are the better team in this matchup and will have the edge on Saturday despite the pitching. Look for Atlanta to keep fine-tuning as they prepare for the postseason next week. Take the Braves to do the work as they get the win on the road Saturday in game 2 of this set.
- Pick: Atlanta Braves
- Secondary: Over
- Lean: Atlanta Braves Team Total Over
Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Braves win 5-4
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