ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 04: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds third base after hitting a solo homer in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 27: Martín Pérez #33 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 27, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) Getty
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 31: Janson Junk #26 of the Miami Marlins pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 31, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) Getty
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 30: Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves walks to the mound in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on July 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 04: Manager Clayton McCullough #86 of the Miami Marlins looks on in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty
The Atlanta Braves are slated to play the Miami Marlins for the series finale of a three-game set at Truist Park at 7:15 p.m. EDT on Thursday.
The Braves have announced their lineup for the game, and there’s a notable change involving Ozzie Albies.
Atlanta Braves Make Ozzie Albies Decision Before Marlins Game
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GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 04: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds third base after hitting a solo homer in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Albies is not in Thursday’s lineup.
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Here is Atlanta’s lineup for tonight:
Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Chad Bishop wrote on X: “Walt Weiss joked recently how he always has to fight Ozzie Albies to take a day off. Looks like Weiss won Thursday – Mauricio Dubón gets the nod at second”
Albies represented Atlanta in the All-Star Game this year. The veteran second baseman is slashing .261/.311/.437 with 19 home runs, 21 doubles and 63 RBI this year.
Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher For Marlins Finale
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GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 27: Martín Pérez #33 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 27, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
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Martín Pérez will make the start for the Braves tonight.
The 35-year-old left-hander is 7-6 with a 3.24 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 75 strikeouts in 97 1/3 innings across 21 appearances (17 starts) this season.
Miami Marlins Starting Pitcher For Braves Finale
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GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 31: Janson Junk #26 of the Miami Marlins pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 31, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Janson Junk will start for the Marlins tonight.
The 30-year-old right-hander is 5-6 with a 4.58 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 61 strikeouts in 78 2/3 innings across 15 starts this year.
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GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 30: Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves walks to the mound in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on July 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Braves have the second-best record in the National League at 69-45. They hold an 8 1/2-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East. The club has won its last seven games.
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GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 04: Manager Clayton McCullough #86 of the Miami Marlins looks on in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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The Miami Marlins are in third place in the National League East with a 58-57 record. They are 11 1/2 games back of the Braves for first place in the division and three games back of the Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks for the final National League Wild Card spot. The team has won six of its last 10 games.
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