# Marlins outfielders collide and knock fly ball over wall, giving Braves star a home run

During a game, two Miami Marlins outfielders collided while chasing a fly ball, inadvertently knocking it over the outfield wall. The mishap resulted in a home run for an Atlanta Braves player, a rare and costly defensive error that swung momentum in a close game.

**Importance:** 2/5

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### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/marlins-outfielders-collide-knock-fly-ball-over-wall-give-braves-star-home-run-brutal-mishap) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:46:44 -0400