Yahoo! Sports · Sep 17, 2023
Marlins topple Braves behind 6-run 8th inning
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Jake Burger slugged a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the host Miami Marlins to a big inning and an 11-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday afternoon.
Burger, who went 3-for-4, hit his homer off reliever Kirby Yates (7-2).
Miami's Jazz Chisholm Jr., who had three steals, belted a grand slam later in the eighth inning. He is approaching a potential 20-20 season, with 17 homers and 22 steals.
Marlins reliever Tanner Scott (8-4) earned the win, getting the final four outs.