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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 20: Victor Mederos #58 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates defeating the Miami Marlins 9-1 at loanDepot park on May 20, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves will finish their series with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park in Florida.
They have a 2-1 lead after winning each of the last two games.
On Wednesday night, the Braves won by a score of 9-1.
Víctor Mederos made his debut for the team, going 2.0 innings and (allowing no runs).
Atlanta Braves Player Makes Heartfelt Statement
GettyVictor Mederos #58 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 20, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
After the game, Mederos (who is from Miami) made a heartfelt statement.
Mederos (via Chad Bishop of AJC): “I’ve been up and down for the last three, four years, and never got to come to Miami. What a blessing it is to be able to come here and play in front of the home base.”
Víctor Mederos just made his Braves debut, pitching here in Miami where he attended high school. “I’ve been up and down for the last three, four years, and never got to come to Miami. What a blessing it is to be able to come here and play in front of the home base,” he said.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar