Shelby Miller gives up seven runs in Miami's 9-5 win over Atlanta Braves

Miller loses his 16th straight decision

Miami Marlins' Dee Gordon (9) steals second base as Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons turns to make the tag during the fifth inning of Sunday's game in Miami. - photo by Alan Diaz

0928Braves — Miami Marlins' Dee Gordon (9) steals second base as Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons turns to make the tag during the fifth inning of Sunday's game in Miami. - photo by Alan Diaz

MIAMI — Shelby Miller has lost 16 consecutive decisions, yet hasn’t pitched nearly as bad as his record indicates. Miller gave up seven runs over 5 1-3 innings as the Atlanta Braves lost to the Miami Marlins 9-5 Sunday. While he is 0-16 in 24 starts since winning at Miami on May 17, he has a 3.77 ERA in that span.

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