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The Atlanta Braves dominated the Miami Marlins 9–3 on May 21 at loanDepot park, with the visitors' superior pitching and offensive consistency proving the difference. Atlanta's pitching staff was particularly sharp, allowing just six hits while striking out 13 Marlins batters and maintaining a 3.09 ERA. The Braves' offense generated 13 hits and three home runs, driving in nine runs and posting a .774 OPS that vastly outpaced Miami's anemic .696 mark. The Marlins' lineup struggled significantly, striking out 13 times against just two walks and managing only a .244 batting average despite three home runs of their own. Atlanta's pitching dominance—giving up minimal hard contact—proved decisive in a game where the home team's offense simply couldn't keep pace, despite avoiding defensive errors. The Braves' run differential and offensive firepower suggest they'll remain competitive in upcoming divisional play.