Takeaways: Marlins Fall to the Braves by a score of 8-1 in Return Home

The Miami Marlins are back from their road trip, but drop game one against the Atlanta Braves.

Apr 6, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) pitches / Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Marlins are back home at loanDepot Park this weekend as they take on the visiting Atlanta Braves. The Braves took the first game of the matchup this season by a score of 8-1

Here's eveything you need to know from the game:

Trevor Rogers has better outing, but still needs to improve

Rogers had his best outing of the season on Friday night, but the Marlins could still need more.

Rogers gave up just two runs in his five innings of work, which is down and a step in the right direction. Batters were still making contact, though, as the eight hits he gave up were his worst mark of the season.

He walked just one batter and struck out five. As the Marlins deal with key pitching injuries, they need their proven arms to play well and keep the struggling offense from needing to perform at a high level.

Bullpen gets hit hard

The Marlins haven't gotten the best out of their pitching staff this season, so when the game is close by the time your backup arms come in you hope to keep it that way. Rogers held the Braves to two runs on eight hits in his five innings of work.

The bullpen was not able to keep things close as the next four arms that entered the game each gave up at least a hit. The lead was extended out to seven after five runs were given up in th seventh innning.

Vidal Brujan web gem at shortstop

we see you, brujan. 🫡👏 pic.twitter.com/05V65mY2T7

— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) April 13, 2024

After spending the first few weeks of the seasons consistently dissapointed with the defense of this Marlins squad, they have had a few straight games where they have at least one stand out play.

This run-saving play came off of the glove of Vidal Brujan. Brujan is in his first season on the Marlins after he was acquired via a trade at the end of 2023.

He has been ice cold at the plate to start his season, 0-12 with a walk, but he might earn some extra playing time if he can make an impact with his glove.

What’s next for the Miami Marlins

The Fish are back at it tomorrow for game two against Atlanta, with Chris Sale taking on Max Meyer. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM.