Marlins top Braves 4-0

MIAMI – Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 in six innings, Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Miami Marlins prevented Atlanta from clinching its fifth straight NL East title by beating the Braves 4-0 on Monday evening.

After sweeping the rival Mets at residence over the weekend, Atlanta arrived in Miami needing one win or a New York loss to wrap up the division crown and a first-round playoff bye.

However the Braves have been unable to unravel Luzardo or gradual De La Cruz – and the Mets have been rained out at residence in opposition to Washington. New York is 1 1/2 video games behind Atlanta heading into Tuesday’s doubleheader versus the last-place Nationals, whereas the Braves will play the second of three video games at fourth-place Miami.

Dansby Swanson had two of Atlanta’s 4 hits, all off Luzardo (4-7). Braves sluggers Austin Riley and Matt Olson struck out 3 times every in opposition to the left-hander, who walked one in his first win since Aug. 7.

De La Cruz additionally doubled and singled for the Marlins. Jesús Sánchez doubled twice and singled as Miami snapped an eight-game shedding streak to the Braves.

Atlanta starter Bryce Elder, who threw a shutout in opposition to Washington in his earlier outing, was lifted after giving up 4 runs in 5 innings. Elder (2-4) allowed six hits, walked one and struck out 5.

Swanson doubled main off the sixth earlier than Luzardo fanned Michael Harris II, Riley and Olson. It was Atlanta’s closing hit, as relievers Jeff Brigham, Bryan Hoeing and Richard Bleier every tossed an ideal inning for Miami.

Run-scoring doubles from De La Cruz and Sánchez within the first gave the Marlins a 2-0 lead.

De La Cruz’s two-run shot within the third made it 4-0. The second-year outfielder drove Elder’s sinker over the wall in heart for his thirteenth homer this season.

DIFFERENT SITUATION

When Elder made his earlier begin in Miami on Aug. 14, he was a one-day call-up from Triple-A to take the twenty seventh roster spot for the doubleheader. Now, he might determine in Atlanta’s postseason plans after his third outing since being recalled a fifth time Sept. 19.

FAMILIAR HONOR

Harris achieved in September what he had beforehand executed in June and August. The 21-year-old heart fielder earned his third NL rookie of the month award. Harris hit .324 and completed with six homers and 19 RBIs in September.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Braves: 2B Ozzie Albies (proper pinkie fracture) traveled with the membership to Miami, the place he’ll proceed his rehab.

Marlins: SS Miguel Rojas will endure surgical procedure to restore cartilage injury in his proper wrist Wednesday.

UP NEXT

The Braves had not introduced a starter for the center sport of the collection Tuesday, whereas the Marlins will go together with LHP Braxton Garrett (3-6, 3.56).

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