Braves sweep Marlins in historic doubleheader with first female umpire

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: | Updated:

ATLANTA (AP) – Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 8-6 on Saturday night to sweep doubleheader in the first major league games with a female umpire.

Jen Pawol worked the doubleheader – at third base in the nightcap and first base in the opening game. She received an ovation during both games when the umpires were introduced. Between games, MLB announced her cap from the first game would be given to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Braves won the opener 7-1 thanks to a strong outing from rookie Hurston Waldrep and a key three-run home run from Michael Harris II.

In the second game, Erick Fedde (4-12) won for the first time in three starts with the Braves. Raisel Iglesias had a perfect ninth for his 16th save.

Ozuna hit a solo shot in the fourth and a three-run homer an inning later to help the Braves overcome a 4-0 deficit.

Catcher Drake Baldwin was 2 for 5 with three RBIs. He had two RBIs in the first game while serving as DH.

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his three-run homer against the Miami Marlins in the fifth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara (6-11) gave up five runs in five innings, including both of Ozuna’s homers. His ERA climbed to 6.55.

Xavier Edwards and Heriberto Hernandez had two RBIs each for the Marlins.

Rookie Jakob Marsee was 2 for 2 with 2 walks. He is hitting .448 in his first 10 games as a big leaguer.

Ozuna’s three-run homer in the fifth inning gave the Braves their first lead at 5-4. It traveled 416 feet to left to cap a four-run inning.

Alcantara has given up at least five runs in 10 of his 23 starts this season, including five of his last eight.

Marlins RHP Cal Quantrill (4-9, 5.21) will finish off the five-game series opposite LHP Joey Wentz (2-3, 5.34) on Sunday.

___

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a solo home run against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Miami Marlins’ Xavier Edwards (9) slides safe into second base against Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) in the fourth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris II (23) steals second base against Miami Marlins’ Otto Lopez (6) in the second inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) and catcher Drake Baldwin (30) celebrate a win over the Miami Marlins after the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Related Posts

BREAKING SHOCK: An MLB insider just DROPPED a Clayton Kershaw PREDICTION that feels like a GUT PUNCH to Dodgers fans… leaving the entire fanbase ANXIOUS about the future

MLB іnѕіder delіverѕ gut рunch to Dodgerѕ fanѕ wіth Clayton Kerѕhaw рredіctіon іt may be the rіght call. ѕan Francіѕco Gіantѕ v Loѕ Angeleѕ Dodgerѕ | Ronald…

🚨RED SOX INJURY UPDATE: Duѕtіn Mаy’ѕ recovery рrogreѕѕ іѕ rаіѕіng а crucіаl queѕtіon for Boѕton аѕ they аррroаch the рoѕtѕeаѕon—wіll the ріtcher be reаdy іn tіme to mаke аn іmраct, аnd how wіll hіѕ return аffect the teаm’ѕ ріtchіng ѕtrаtegy?

The Boston Red Sox are battling many injuries as they push for a postseason spot, mostly to their pitching staff. One of their arms may be able to return soon,

Bruce Bochy Sіgnаlѕ Rаngerѕ Return After Plаyoff Elіmіnаtіon

The Texas Rangers are officially out of the playoff picture, and as the dust settles on a frustrating season, the big questions are already starting to pile up in Arlington. Just…

🚨RED SOX POSTSEASON BUZZ: A Red Sox insider has revealed exciting news about the potential postseason return of injured rookie star Marcelo Mayer, sparking hope and anticipation among fans about how his return could boost Boston’s playoff chances.

This could be perfect for the Sox.

Aѕtroѕ Announce Yordаn Alvаrez Uрdаte After 8 Mіѕѕed Gаmeѕ

The Houѕton аѕtroѕ аre on the verge of mіѕѕіng out on the рoѕtѕeаѕon аfter а collарѕe іn the month of ѕeрtember. The аѕtroѕ hаve gone 12–12 іn…

SF Giants insider teases big offseason changes at key positions

With the SF Giants missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season, changes are likely to come this offseason. Giants insider Alex Pavlovic teased some pote