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The Atlanta Braves edged the Miami Marlins 6–5 on April 14 at Truist Park in a low-power affair that saw both teams manage nine hits apiece but struggle to generate extra-base production. Atlanta's pitching staff dominated the strikeout battle, recording 11 strikeouts while allowing just four earned runs and posting a 2.93 ERA, compared to Miami's 7 strikeouts and 4.01 ERA across six earned runs allowed. The Braves' lineup produced six RBIs despite drawing just one walk, posting an .781 OPS, while the Marlins matched the hit total but finished with five RBIs and an .731 OPS, striking out 11 times. Both offenses proved anemic at the plate with zero home runs between them, suggesting a defensive struggle that hinged on timely contact rather than power; Atlanta committed one error that didn't prove costly. The Braves' pitching advantage in strikeouts and ERA efficiency proved the difference in a closely contested matchup that underscored early-season offensive inconsistency for both clubs. Atlanta's superior pitching depth could be a deciding factor as the series continues.