Pablo Lopez sets strikeout mark as Marlins top Braves

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Pablo Lopez set an MLB record by striking out the first nine batters of the game, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 7-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Lopez (5-5), who did not record another strikeout after the third inning, lasted six innings and allowed five hits, with two walks and three runs.

The previous record of eight straight strikeouts to start a game was shared by German Marquez of the Colorado Rockies in 2018, Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets in 2014 and Jim Deshaies of the Houston Astros in 1986.

Dansby Swanson hit a pair of solo homers for the Braves in the defeat.

Jesus Aguilar had a home run and four RBIs for Miami, which ended a three-game losing…