Matt Olson, Braves stay hot in win over Marlins

ATLANTA — Suddenly, the Braves are red hot.

After dropping six of seven games out of the All-Star break, Atlanta has turned it around of late with Thursday night’s 4-2 win over the Marlins at Truist Park marking the club’s fifth win in six games.

The Braves got to Marlins starter Max Meyer early with three runs in the first and one in the third. Third baseman Austin Riley got the party started with a solo home run in the bottom of the first.

First baseman Matt Olson added to the first-inning lead with a two-run shot following a single by designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. Olson has been trending in the right direction, racking up five home runs and six RBIs in that aforementioned six-game stretch.

Shortstop Orlando Arcia extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a solo home run off Meyer in the bottom of the third.

That was more than enough support for Braves starter Charlie Morton, who allowed one unearned run on five hits over six innings while striking out six and walking two.

Over the past six games, the Braves have outscored their opponents 31-14 while hitting 15 home runs.