It’s the Atlanta Braves versus the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
- TV Channels: BravesVision, MLB Miami Marlins
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins on May 18, 2026
Watch the Miami Marlins take on the Atlanta Braves live on BravesVision channel 645 and MLB Miami Marlins channel 665 with DIRECTV on May 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Atlanta Braves (32-15) at Miami Marlins (21-26) — Game Preview
The Atlanta Braves (32-15) bring the NL East’s best record into loanDepot park to face the Miami Marlins (21-26), with both clubs coming off divisional weekends and the home side trying to slow a Braves team that has been the more complete operation on both sides of the ball. Atlanta has hit .265 with a .772 OPS while Miami sits at .247 and a .699 OPS, and the pitching split is starker still with the Braves at a 2.94 team ERA against the Marlins at 4.23. Tonight’s mound matchup pairs JR Ritchie, who carries a 3.32 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 21.2 innings with 17 strikeouts, against Max Meyer, who has been the steadier arm at a 3.21 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 54 punchouts in 47.2 frames. Matt Olson has been the central bat in the Atlanta lineup with 14 home runs and 38 RBIs at a .276 average, while infielder Otto Lopez leads the Marlins at a .344 average with a .503 slugging mark. Drake Baldwin has added a .301 average and a .543 slug from behind the plate for the Braves, who also lean on Chris Sale at a 1.96 ERA with 64 strikeouts at the top of the rotation. Liam Hicks gives Miami another bat to watch with 9 home runs and 40 RBIs from the catcher spot.
Regional Coverage
BravesVision (new RSN), MLB Miami Marlins
League Packages
What Time is the Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves Game Today?
The Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins?
You can watch Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Miami Marlins Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Miami Marlins (Channel 665)
Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
BravesVision (new RSN) (Channel 645)
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