In the final game of the regular season, the Miami Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3, with Sandy Alcantara securing his third save. Heriberto Hernández and Griffin Conine both hit home runs for Miami. Despite the win, the Marlins ended their season with a losing record of 80-82, marking their third consecutive losing season. The Braves, who finished with a 94-68 record, are set to face the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card Series. Braves players Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies played in every game this season, with Olson maintaining a streak of 944 consecutive games. Miami’s Otto López led the majors with 191 hits. The Marlins struggled with attendance, ranking 29th in the league.
QUESTION: How might the Marlins’ performance this season influence their strategy and decisions for the next season?
