During the opening night at Truist Park, Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks showcased an impressive performance, starting with a leadoff home run off Braves' pitcher Spencer Strider on a 0-2 slider. The Diamondbacks took an aggressive approach in the first inning, leading to a 3-0 lead over the Braves. Eugenio Suarez contributed significantly with a 2-run double off the right-center wall with a 107.1 mph exit velocity, while Strider struggled, throwing 25 pitches, 20 of which were strikes, and allowing four hits and three runs. Marte's early season form is notable, hitting .400 with a 1.096 OPS after the game.
One-out single for Ozzie Albies in #Braves' first against Dbacks lefty Tommy Henry. In the top of the first, Suarez's 2-run double off the right-center wall had 107.1 mph exit velo.
The Dbacks did NOT let Spencer Strider settle in during the 1st inning https://t.co/TtanicRMIG
A 25-pitch, 4-hit, 3-run, 1-strikeout first inning for Strider. Aggressive approach from Dbacks, were up there to hit. Strider threw 20 strikes in those 25 pitches.
Eugenio Suarez with a 2-run double to give the Diamondbacks a 3-0 lead over the Braves in the first.
First inning: Strider gave up a leadoff homer to Ketel Marte on an 0-2 slider left over the plate, and a one-out single to Corbin Carroll and two-out single to Christian Walker. Two in scoring position for Suarez.
Ketel Marte leads it off with a blast! https://t.co/pIuxsXgXkV
Ketel Marte lead-off bomb! https://t.co/j6faW8sKbc
Ketel Marte is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥 to start the year! He’s hitting .400 with a 1.096 OPS after this lead-off bomb off Spencer Strider! https://t.co/UtR3eECJSg
Ketel Marte stays red-hot 🔥 https://t.co/QCUjQ5sSoO
Ketel Marte with a leadoff HR off Spencer Strider on Opening Night at Truist Park.
Spencer Strider is a Steely Dan fan. I'll accept it.
It was LOUD. https://t.co/Cp41AsA8DE
Flyover before Braves first pitch #ForTheA https://t.co/RVFwzSRfHe
Spencer Strider on the bump for #Braves’ home opener tonight against the Diamondbacks. https://t.co/2fanVQ9r2Q
Braves starter Spencer Strider signs and takes selfies with the few fans who showed up. Cool guy. https://t.co/OMWEtFch4l