After Braxton Garrett’s short start, Marlins bullpen falters against Braves

The Miami Marlins’ bullpen, which has statistically been one of the top group of relief pitchers in MLB this season, had a big task on its hands Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves.

After Braxton Garrett’s short start, Marlins bullpen falters against Braves. The Miami Marlins’ bullpen, which has statistically been one of the top group of relief pitchers in MLB this season, had a big task on its hands Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. Starting pitcher Braxton Garrett lasted just three innings in his second start since returning to the big leagues, so manager Clayton McCullough relied on his relievers to pick up six innings of work and protect a two-run lead they had inherited. The game slowly unraveled for Miami, with Atlanta chipping away at its deficit. The Braves tied it in the sixth before taking the lead for good on a three-run eighth inning against Calvin Faucher to eventually beat the Marlins 8-4 at loanDepot park. Faucher, who threw 23 pitches in Miami’s 12-0 shutout win on Monday, loaded the bases in the ei...