The 2026 Atlanta Braves (12-7) are finding ways to win. On Jackie Robinson Day, Bryce Elder and his 1.02 ERA delivered another strong start as the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 to secure the series and first place in the NL East.
Ozzie Albies led off the offense with a solo home run in the second inning, followed by an RBI single from Mauricio Dubon that scored Mike Yastrzemski. The win made the Braves the only team in either league that hasn't lost a series this season.
'We're playing well. I'm really pleased with where we're at,' manager Walt Weiss said.
The game held extra meaning as every player wore Jackie Robinson's No. 42. The percentage of Black players on MLB Opening Day rosters has increased for the second straight year, reaching 6.8 percent in 2026. In Atlanta, former Cubs player C.J. Stewart and his wife Kelli run L.E.A.D. Center for Youth, which offers free baseball opportunities in exchange for strong academic performance, helping continue Robinson's legacy of breaking barriers.
