Atlanta Braves @ Miami Marlins
Dietrich homers in Marlins 6-4 win over Braves
MIAMI -- The Miami Marlins have canceled Sunday's home game against the Atlanta Braves following the death of pitcher Jose Fernandez.
The Marlins issued a statement Sunday morning saying the organization is "devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez."
At the end of the release, the Marlins announced the game against the Braves has been canceled.
Fernandez, the Marlins 24-year-old ace right-hander, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning.
Series tied 1-1
Game Information
Marlins Park
7:10 PM, September 24, 2016
Miami, Florida
Attendance: 26,178
Game Time:3:21
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Jeff Nelson
- First Base Umpire - Doug Eddings
- Second Base Umpire - Cory Blaser
- Third Base Umpire - Adam Hamari
2026 National League East Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 12 | 7 | .632 | - | W2 |
| Miami | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3 | L2 |
| Washington | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 8 | 10 | .444 | 3.5 | L2 |
| New York | 7 | 12 | .368 | 5 | L8 |

