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BASEBALL

Miami Looking To Keep The Momentum Going, Atlanta Looking For Their Second Win Of The Season

Center Fielder Marcell Ozuna had a lot to do with the outcome of Miami's home opener as he hit two runs while he drove in six runs. "according to http://m.marlins.mlb.com/news/article/223743668/marlins-hit-bartolo-colon-hard-beat-braves/ as Miami defeated Atlanta at Marlins Park in their home opener as Miami improves to 4-3 on the season. 

Atlanta meanwhile drops to 1-6 on the season. 

Down six early, the Braves kept battling, creating some stressful innings for Miami relievers, even if they didn't always score. A potential turning point was in the seventh when trailing 8-4, Atlanta loaded the bases with one out off Kyle Barraclough. The Braves weren't able to break through as Freddie Freeman struck out, and on a 3-1 pitch, Nick Markakis lined out to left. The Braves also had the bases full with no outs in the fifth inning, they did score twice but didn't get any more in a 6-3 game at the time. "according to http://m.marlins.mlb.com/news/article/223743668/marlins-hit-bartolo-colon-hard-beat-braves/

 Tom  Koehler is 3-5 with a 3.71 earn run average against Atlanta. He will face Atlanta right -hander Jaime Garcia who gave up four earned runs over six innings Thursday in his season debut. "according to http://m.marlins.mlb.com/news/article/223743668/marlins-hit-bartolo-colon-hard-beat-braves/

Will Tom Koehler have a great night on the mound? Will the Miami offense be able to back up his start?  Will Jaime Garcia bounce back from his outing on Thursday where he gave up four earned runs in six innings?  Will Miami improve to 5-3  Will Atlanta drop to 1-7 on the season? 

First pitch is set for 7:10 pm.