With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki hit a walk-off single to win the game 6-5.

Suzuki had an 0-2 count when he smacked the ball into left field, scoring Freddie Freeman who was on second base.

The Braves tied the game 5-5 earlier in the ninth when Ozzie Albies doubled to deep right center, scoring Nick Markakis who was on third.

The Braves and Marlins play the second of four games on Friday night at 7:35 p.m. at SunTrust Park.

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