Braves Sweep Marlins, Advance to First NLCS Since 2001

For the first time since 2001, the Atlanta Braves are headed to the NLCS.


Through the opening two rounds of the 2020 MLB Playoffs, Atlanta posts an impressive 5-0 record (including four shutouts):


NL Wild Card Series


NL Divisional Series

Game 3: Braves 7, Marlins 0


In NLDS Game 3 on Thursday, the Braves left no doubt that they belong amongst baseball's final four.

Despite stranding the bases loaded in the second inning, Atlanta's offensive firepower seemed poised to break Miami's spirit in the ensuing innings.

In the third, Atlanta scored four runs, including perhaps their biggest offensive contribution of the contest -- a two-run double from their red-hot catcher, Travis d'Arnaud.

During this inning, Marcell Ozuna also drove in a run to extend his hot streak, and Dansby Swanson recorded a sacrifice fly for good measure.

In the fourth, Atlanta struck again -- this time on a Freddie Freeman single (and Marlins' error), propelling the Braves to a 5-0 advantage.

And in the fifth, any hope of a Miami comeback was effectively buried with two more runs on RBI knocks from Dansby Swanson and Adam Duvall, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Braves received a stellar postseason debut from starting pitcher Kyle Wright, who went six scoreless innings (3 H, 2 BB, 7 K) on his way to victory. 

Atlanta will now face the victor of Dodgers-Padres in the NLCS -- scheduled to begin Monday, October 12.

Los Angeles currently leads San Diego 2-0 in their best-of-5 series.

Game 3 will be played on Thursday night, with first pitch slated for 9:08 PM EDT.

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