The Marlins (29-28) are on the doorstep of history.
With a 4-2 victory over the Braves Thursday, the magic number for Miami to clinch its first playoff appearance in 17 years is down to just two games.
After struggling to shut down Atlanta’s lineup for the first three games of the series, starter Pablo López showed up when the Marlins needed him the most. López went five shutout innings while allowing just two hits.
Through five innings, however, Braves starter Ian Anderson kept Miami off the scoreboard himself.