The Atlanta Braves will face the Miami Marlins in the final game of their four-game National League East series at loanDepot Park on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p. m.
ET.
The matchup features a pitching duel between Atlanta right-hander Spencer Strider and Miami righty Sandy Alcantara.
Pitching Matchup
Strider holds a 1-0 record with a 2.45 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over 14.2 innings this season.
He has issued 10 walks so far.
Alcantara counters with a 3-2 record, a 3.53 ERA, and a 1.26 WHIP through 10 starts.
Despite recording eight quality starts, he has surrendered 14 earned runs across his two poor outings this year.
Braves' Lineup Adjustments
Atlanta has moved outfielder Michael Harris II up to the second spot in the batting order. Harris enters the matchup hitting .
318/. 339/.
523 with six home runs against right-handed pitchers this season.
The Braves currently lead Major League Baseball in hitting against right-handed pitchers with a team wRC+ of 119.
Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to the field for Atlanta, while Dominic Smith serves as the designated hitter.
Marlins' Outlook
Miami retains Xavier Edwards and Otto Lopez at the top of their batting order.
The Marlins hold a 22-28 overall record for the season, including a 15-14 record at home.
Atlanta enters the contest with an 18-8 road record this season, rebounding from an injury-plagued prior year where they finished fourth in the division.
