The Atlanta Braves were set to take on the Miami Marlins in a Tuesday matinee at LoanDepot Park. The game marked Ronald Acuna Jr.'s expected return to the lineup after a hamstring injury. Atlanta entered with the best record in Major League Baseball.
The Braves held a 32-16 record, leading the majors, while the Marlins stood at 22-26. First pitch was scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET with Atlanta favored on the money line at -141 and the over/under set at eight runs. Veteran left-hander Martin Perez started for the Braves against Miami's Braxton Garrett.