Ronald Acuña’s Three-Run Return Powers Braves Past Marlins, 8-4

Ronald Acuna Jr.doubled, walked twice and scored three times in his return and theAtlanta Bravesbeat theMiami Marlins8-4 on Tuesday.

It was Acuña’s first game since being sidelined May 2 because of a left hamstring strain.He batted leadoff as the designated hitter.

Mauricio Dubonhad three hits, including a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning.Matt Olsonwalked twice, had two hits and drove in three runs, whileMichael Harris IIhomered and singled for the NL East-leading Braves.

Dubón reached on a two-out infield single to put Atlanta ahead 5-4 after Marlins relieverCalvin Faucher(4-3) walkedMike Yastrzemski,Ha-Seong Kimand Acuña to load the bases.Olson followed with a two-run single to make it 7-4.

Kim added an RBI single in the ninth.

Dylan Lee(2-0) pitched 1 1/3 innings of relief for the win.

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Braves starterMartin Perezallowed four runs and five hits and struck out a career-high 10 in five innings.

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Harris’ leadoff drive in the sixth tied the game at 4-4.He drove Marlins relieverAndrew Nardi’s first pitch over the wall in center for his ninth homer of the season.

Miami erased a 2-0 first-inning deficit with three runs in the bottom half.Xavier Edwardshit a leadoff homer andKyle Stowersadded a two-run double.

Esteury Ruiz’ssacrifice fly in the third made it 4-2 before Olson’s RBI double in the fifth narrowed the gap.

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Ozzie Albies’ sacrifice fly and Harris’ RBI single against Marlins starterBraxton Garrettgave Atlanta the early lead.

Garrett allowed two runs and three hits in three innings.It was Garrett’s second outing after missing last season because of elbow surgery.

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Reporting by the Associated Press