Marlins deliver timely hits, win series over Braves

Otto Lopez had two hits and a pair of RBIs and Kyle Stowers homered to help the Miami Marlins post a 5-3 rubber-game victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon.

Xavier Edwards went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Sandy Alcantara (4-8) threw six innings of six-hit, three-run ball, while striking out four and walking two.

Ronny Henriquez allowed Alex Verdugo’s leadoff single in the ninth before getting Michael Harris II to ground into a double play and striking out Sean Murphy for his second save of the season. Miami also recorded its first series win over Atlanta since September 2023.

Bryce Elder (2-4) allowed five runs on 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings, striking out four and walking one…