Braves Beat Marlins 6-2 to Stay in Wild Card Hunt

Matt Olson's two-run homer in the seventh inning propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, keeping them two games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card spot. The Braves' offense was bolstered by additional home runs from Gio Urshela and Jorge Soler, while Max Fried delivered a solid pitching performance, allowing two runs over six innings. The Mets maintained their lead by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3, preventing the Phillies from clinching the NL East division crown. The Braves' bullpen, including Pierce Johnson, Joe Jiménez, and Raisel Iglesias, provided scoreless relief to secure the win. This victory was crucial for the Braves as they continue to fight for a postseason berth.