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Braves struggle against Eovaldi, Marlins in 7-0 loss
Six-game losing streak comes to an end
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Atlanta Braves' Paul Janish is tagged out at home plate by Miami Marlins catcher Jeff Mathis (6) on a single to center field by Jose Constanza during the seventh inning of Sunday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Amis | Associated Press
ATLANTA — Nathan Eovaldi combined with Steve Cishek on an eight-hit shutout, Jeff Mathis homered and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 7-0 on Sunday to end their six-game losing streak.Ed Lucas had a two-run single and Mathis added a two-run double in the Marlins' five-run third inning. Eovaldi (3-5) halted Miami's skid and his personal five-game slide by earning his first win since July 12 against Washington. He gave up seven hits with two walks and six strikeouts in eight innings, his longest start of the season.
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