Braves try to un-toast themselves against Marlins

Atlanta aims to avoid sweep, Miami hopes to capitalize

The Atlanta Braves will look to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Miami Marlins when the two teams meet in the finale of their three-game series on Wednesday night.

The Braves have dropped the first two games of the series, including a 5-4 loss on Tuesday night. The Marlins have won six of their last eight games and are now just two games behind the Braves in the NL East standings.

The Braves will send right-hander Ian Anderson to the mound on Wednesday. Anderson is 10-6 with a 4.37 ERA this season.

The Marlins will counter with right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Alcantara is 12-6 with a 2.13 ERA this season.

The Braves have struggled to score runs against the Marlins this season, averaging just 3.3 runs per game in their four meetings.

The Marlins, on the other hand, have averaged 4.8 runs per game against the Braves this season.

The Braves will need to find a way to generate more offense if they want to avoid a sweep.

The Marlins, meanwhile, will be looking to keep their momentum going and move into a tie for first place in the NL East.