Coming into this 10-game, three-city road trip, the Braves were at (15-16) and in third place in the National League East and the Marlins were sitting at an MLB-worst (9-21). Atlanta had been struggling to say the least and the series in Miami would be the perfect way for them to get motivation back and get back on track. Sunday, the Braves had already won the series but were competing for the three-game sweep of the Fish. Julio Teheran looked masterful on Sunday, as he tossed six innings of two hit, shutout baseball. Once Teheran exited, the ball was handed over to Dan Winkler, part of a Braves bullpen that seems to be on their way to getting back to form. Winkler pitched one inning without giving up a run. Jerry Blevins then came on for the Braves and tossed a third of an inning without giving up a run. Josh Tomlin allowed one run over an inning and two-thirds tying the ballgame at one. Nick Markakis previously homered to give the Braves a lead late. After Tomlin’s appearance, Luke Jackson came on and slammed the door on the Fish and the series. Will Holland got the win and improved to (1-0), Tayron Guerrero was slapped with a loss and fell to (1-1) and Luke Jackson was credited with the save, his second save of the season.

Atlanta is now (18-16) on the year and in second place in the NL East. Miami fell to (9-24) and remains in the cellar of the NL East.

Up next: The 10-game road trip continues with three games at Dodger Stadium tonight at 9:10pm CT. Kevin Gausman (1-2, 4.83) will take the hill for the Braves against LA’s Walker Buehler (3-0, 5.22).