ATLANTA, GA - The red hot Marlins came into town looking to continue their winning ways against division rival Braves. Miami was able to take the second game of the series in extra innings, thanks to an RBI single by Hanley Ramirez. This shortened series was one of the closest Atlanta has been involved with this year.

Game 1: W, 3-0

Game 2: L, 5-4

The first game was dominated by pitching from both ends. SP Mark Buehrle and Tim Hudson both tossed over 7 innings each allowing only one run combined. Braves LF Matt Diaz provided the offensive spark as he cashed in all three runs of the game. Craig Kimbrel came into the game and earned his 10th save of the year, while striking out 3. The biggest story from this game was Tim Hudson who left the game in the 8th inning only to find out later he has a UCL tear and will miss most of the season.

The second game seen four home runs, two by each team. Unlike last game, both starters in this game had troubles and neither were in the final outcome of the game. Recently recalled Jose Ceda earned the win, with Heath Bell picking up his 9th save of the year in the 10th inning.

The Braves and Marlins will next play on June 5-7 in the new Marlins Park. If this series was any indication of what the season series may turn out to be, it should be fun to watch throughout the year. Atlanta will now travel to face the Tampa Bay Rays (19-20), a team they aren't familiar with. Interleague is about to start and Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has to figure out his AL style lineup for this weekend series.

Game 1:

TB: Jeff Niemann (0-3, 6.82 ERA)

ATL: Brandon Beachy (5-1, 1.46 ERA)

Game 2:

TB: David Price (4-2, 2.28 ERA)

ATL: Mike Minor (3-3, 2.62 ERA)

Game 3:

TB: James Shields (5-3, 5.36 ERA)

ATL: Tommy Hanson (6-2, 1.77 ERA)