Grant Holmes was not exactly pleased he was pulled after completing four innings Monday in what became a 10-4 loss for the Braves to the Marlins. Then came the explanation.

The University of Georgia and Lowndes High School product threw the ceremonial first pitch Monday before the Braves faced the Marlins.

Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubón, who has been filling in for the injured Ha-Seong Kim, tops Atlanta in batting and is tied for the lead in hits and second in doubles and RBIs.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson will take sole possession of 11th place on the all-time MLB consecutive games played list if he plays against the Marlins on Monday.

Also: Hawks draw Knicks after punting last game; Atlanta Dream restock roster.

The Braves’ offense bounced back with a season-high 19 hits and Chris Sale returned to form on the mound in a 13-1 win over the Guardians on Sunday at Truist Park.

Parker Messick held the Braves scoreless into the seventh inning, and Atlanta was shut out for the first time this season in a 6-0 loss to Cleveland.

With Eli White out with injury and Michael Harris II on paternity leave, Mauricio Dubón will start in center field on Saturday against the Guardians.

Braves manager Walt Weiss said Saturday that starting pitcher Spencer Strider is scheduled to make his first rehab start in the minor leagues next week.

The Braves used a six-run sixth inning and a 15-hit night to pull away from the Guardians in an 11-5 victory at Truist Park.