The Atlanta Braves face the Miami Marlins tonight, aiming to maintain their perfect series record this season. Grant Holmes will pitch for the Braves against a surprisingly strong Marlins offense that ranks in the top half of MLB in runs scored per game.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 8: Grant Holmes #66 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 8, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 8: Grant Holmes #66 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 8, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Atlanta Braves take on the Miami Marlins this evening after riding the high of having yet another offensive explosive game. The Braves are now the only team in MLB left to have not lost a series yet. The Guardians were the other, and thanks to the Braves, that is no longer the case.
It is crazy to think that the Braves and Marlins are the two teams fighting for first place after what happened last season.
Grant Holmes will hope to continue his hot start to the season tonight when he faces a Marlinsâ offense that is surprisingly in the top half of MLB in runs scored per game with 4.38.
Holmes has limited his opponents to a pristine 2.55 ERA so far this season while maintaining a 1.08 WHIP over 17.2 innings. His strikeout to walk ratio is fourteen to eight so it is not elite, but he has limited hard contact well. His 28.6 percent hard-hit rate is good for the top 17.0 percent of all MLB pitchers. He also has an expected ERA (xERA) of 3.20 which shows that although he has been a bit lucky, he has still been very good.
His biggest weakness is when he has to face a hitter for the third time in a game. The first time he faces a hitter, they hit .091/.259/.227, the second time they hit .192/.222/.346, but the third time through they hit .214/.313/.286. An OPS .598 against him the third time through is not bad at all, but it is clear that he walks hitters more in that scenario. Holmes has been a shining light in a rotation that has been through the ringer with injuries.
Only five Marlins have faced Holmes before, but in small samples. Xaiver Edwards leads the team with seven at-bats, but has struggled to a .393 OPS. Otto Lopez and Liam Hicks each have a hit off of Holmes in two at-bats each.
Michael Harris will also be back from paternity leave, and likely will get the start tonight.
First pitch is at 7:15 EDT at Truist Park.
Game Info
Game Time:Â Monday, April 13th, 7:15 pm EDT
Location:Â Truist Park, Atlanta, Ga.
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Radio/Audio:Â 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan
Q&A
What is Grant Holmes' performance like this season?
Grant Holmes has had a hot start to the season, contributing to the Braves' success.
How many series have the Atlanta Braves lost this season?
The Atlanta Braves are the only team in MLB that has not lost a series this season.
What are the Miami Marlins' offensive statistics this season?
The Miami Marlins are averaging 4.38 runs scored per game, placing them in the top half of MLB offenses.
Why are the Braves and Marlins competing for first place?
The Braves and Marlins are competing for first place due to their strong performances this season, especially after last year's outcomes.
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