Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves 9/2/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Friday, the Miami Marlins open a three-game series on the road against the Atlanta Braves. Miami is 55-75 following its 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Miami was swept in its two-game interleague series by Tampa Bay and the Marlins have lost four straight. Miami is fourth in the National League East, 27 ½ games behind the first-place New York Mets who have played well according to our MLB previews.

Designated hitter Garret Cooper is batting .255 to lead Miami and has a team-high .332 on-base percentage. First baseman Jesus Aguilar is leading Miami in home runs with 15, RBIs with 49 and hits with 98. On Friday, the Miami Marlins will send Sandy Alcantara to the mound. The right-hander is 12-6 with a 2.13 ERA, 167 Ks and 46 BBs.

Atlanta improved to 80-51 following its 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Kyle Wright threw seven shutout innings to earn his 17th victory, which leads the Major Leagues. Ronald Acuna Jr and Austin Riley each hit home runs for the Braves. Atlanta is second in the National League East, three games behind the first-place New York Mets.

Third baseman Austin Riley is batting .288 to lead Atlanta and has a team-high 32 home runs. First baseman Matt Olson is the leader in RBIs with 87, while shortstop Dansby Swanson is the leader in hits with 147 and right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr is the leader and on-base percentage at .366. On Friday, the Atlanta Braves will send Charlie Morton to the mound. The right-hander is 6-5 with a 4.10 ERA, 168 Ks and 50 BBs.