Harris’ 4 hits lift Braves to 8-3 win, assures Marlins 15th losing season in 17 years

By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:04 PM CDT Saturday, Sep. 26, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Michael Harris II had two doubles and a pair of singles, leading the Atlanta Braves to an 8-3 win Saturday that assured the Miami Marlins of their third straight losing season and 15th in 17 years.

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Drake Baldwin homered and had two singles while Dominic Smith also went deep for the NL East champions. Atlanta (94-67) will host a Wild Card Series starting Tuesday.

Harris has 11 career four-hit games and 20 doubles since the All-Star break, raising his season total to 36.

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II is congratulated after scoring on a sacrifice fly hit by Matt Olson during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Otto Lopez had two hits for the Marlins (79-82), increasing his major league-leading total to 191.

Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. made a leaping catch at the right-field wall to rob Heriberto Hernández of a homer in the first.

Victor Mederos (6-1) pitched two scoreless innings of relief.

Both clubs used openers in the bullpen game. Atlanta’s Brent Suter pitched the first three innings while Jack Ralston (0-3) gave up three runs and three hits over 1 1/3 innings for Miami.