It’s the Miami Marlins versus the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 6, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- TV Channels: MLB Miami Marlins, BravesVision
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves on August 6, 2026
You can watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Miami Marlins live on DIRECTV on MLB Miami Marlins and BravesVision on August 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
Miami Marlins (58-57) at Atlanta Braves (69-45) — Game Preview
The Miami Marlins (58-57) travel to Truist Park to face the Atlanta Braves (69-45) today. Atlanta sits atop the National League East, and an 11.5-game gap separates the two clubs in the division race. Otto Lopez has anchored Miami’s lineup from shortstop, hitting .320 with 9 home runs and 51 RBIs, with a .352 on-base percentage and .477 slugging mark rounding out a complete offensive profile.
Atlanta counters with Matt Olson at first base, who has driven in 69 runs and hit 31 home runs this season, while Michael Harris II adds a .290 average and a .491 slugging mark in center field. Heriberto Hernandez has chipped in 16 home runs and 43 RBIs of his own for Miami, giving the Marlins a second source of power alongside Lopez’s all-around production. Left fielder Jurickson Profar remains suspended for Atlanta, thinning the outfield depth the Braves can lean on as they try to hold their divisional advantage.
Regional Coverage
MLB Miami Marlins, BravesVision
League Packages
What Time is the Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves Game Today?
The Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves game starts at 7:15 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves?
You can watch Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves on your local regional sports network, MLB Miami Marlins, BravesVision and MLB Extra Innings®.
Miami Marlins Channel on DIRECTV
You can watch Miami Marlins games on MLB Miami Marlins (Channel 665).
Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
You can watch Atlanta Braves games on BravesVision (Channel 645).
Players to Watch: Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves
Miami Marlins
Otto Lopez — SS. Lopez is hitting .320 with 9 home runs and 51 RBIs, production that has made him a fixture at the top of Miami’s lineup all season. His .352 on-base percentage and .477 slugging mark give the Marlins a shortstop who can set the table and drive in runs.
Heriberto Hernandez — LF. Hernandez has provided pop from left field with 16 home runs and 43 RBIs, giving Miami a second bat with real power to pair alongside Lopez. He’s hitting .233 on the season, the kind of average that often comes with a swing built for the long ball.
Atlanta Braves
Matt Olson — 1B. Olson has driven in 69 runs and hit 31 home runs this season, production that sits at the center of Atlanta’s offense from the first base spot. He’s batting .266 overall, a steady number for a hitter shouldering this kind of power output.
Michael Harris II — CF. Harris is hitting .290 with a .491 slugging percentage, blending contact and pop from center field. His .319 on-base percentage rounds out a complete offensive line at a position that usually prioritizes defense over bat production.
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