It’s the Miami Marlins versus the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 4, 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 4, 2026
You can watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Miami Marlins live on DIRECTV on MLB Miami Marlins and BravesVision on August 4, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
Miami Marlins (58-55) at Atlanta Braves (67-45) — Game Preview
The Miami Marlins arrive at Truist Park to face the Atlanta Braves today, with Miami sitting at 58-55 and Atlanta well ahead at 67-45. The Braves have gone deep 150 times as a team this season while the Marlins have connected on just 118 home runs, a power gap that shows up throughout Atlanta’s lineup. Otto Lopez has been the Marlins’ most consistent bat, hitting .321 with a .479 slugging mark and 51 RBIs from the shortstop spot, while Atlanta counters with Matt Olson, who has driven in 69 runs and cleared the fence 31 times from first base.
Michael Harris II has quietly put together a .287 average in center field for Atlanta, and Miami’s Heriberto Hernandez has matched some of that thump with 16 home runs and a .468 slugging percentage of his own from left field. At the top of the order, Miami’s Xavier Edwards keeps rallies going with a .367 on-base percentage, and Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. brings a similar .361 mark to the top of the Braves’ lineup. Atlanta enters the day well positioned in the standings while Miami looks to close the gap over the season’s final stretch.
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 and BravesVision, and MLB Extra Innings®.
Miami Marlins Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Miami Marlins (Channel 665)
Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
BravesVision (Channel 645)
Players to Watch: Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves
Miami Marlins
Otto Lopez — SS. Otto Lopez has settled in as the Marlins’ primary shortstop and their most consistent hitter, batting .321 with 51 RBIs and a .479 slugging mark. His .354 on-base percentage keeps him a steady presence at the top of Miami’s order, and his 9 home runs show he can drive the ball as well as spray it around the field.
Heriberto Hernandez — LF. Heriberto Hernandez patrols left field for Miami and supplies power in the middle of the lineup, connecting for 16 home runs and driving in 43 runs despite a .232 average that reflects an all-or-nothing approach at the plate. His .468 slugging percentage backs up that identity, giving the Marlins thump from the left side even on nights when the average dips.
Xavier Edwards — 2B. Xavier Edwards holds down second base for Miami and sets the tone from the top of the order, hitting .287 with a .367 on-base percentage. He has chipped in 6 home runs and 41 RBIs as well, showing he can do more than just get on base for the hitters behind him.
Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II — CF. Michael Harris II mans center field for Atlanta and has turned in a .287 average this season, backed by a .488 slugging percentage that points to legitimate pop in his bat. His .315 on-base percentage rounds out a season built more on contact than patience, and the power numbers make him a threat whenever he squares one up.
Matt Olson — 1B. Matt Olson anchors first base for the Braves and remains the offense’s primary run producer, launching 31 home runs and driving in 69 runs from the middle of the order. His .266 average shows he is doing more than hunting for power, staying a threat to reach base even in games when the ball stays in the yard.
Ronald Acuña Jr. — RF. Ronald Acuña Jr. patrols right field for Atlanta and gives the lineup a dangerous presence at the top of the order, reaching base at a .361 clip. He has added 9 home runs and 24 RBIs to that on-base ability, pairing patience at the plate with pop that can change a game in one swing.
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