Spencer Strider started for the Braves in their Grapefruit League opener against the Rays in Port Charlotte, leading the team to a 6-5 victory. Strider's performance included a leadoff groundout, striking out Caballero, giving up a lined double to Aranda, and striking out Mead to end the first inning. Daysbel Hernández and Ray Kerr were among the relievers, with Hernández giving up a long homer to Jose Siri for the Rays' first run of the game. The Braves led 6-1 in the bottom of the fourth. The Braves' lineup featured regulars such as Harris, Kelenic, and Ozuna, who played first base, against Rays RH Nathan Wiles. The game marked the beginning of the spring season, with most Braves lineup regulars who didn't start expected to play in the spring home opener against the Red Sox at North Port.
#Rays lose spring opener to #Braves 6-5 https://t.co/v7UO7PYB5v
Most if not all #Braves lineup regulars who didn't start in today's 6-5 win vs. Rays will start Sunday's spring home opener against the Red Sox at North Port. (Harris, Ozuna, Kelenic were the regulars in today's lineup.)
Daysbel Hernández just gave up a long homer to Jose Siri for the first Rays run of the game, and Junior Caminero followed with a lined double. #Braves lead 6-1 in the bottom of the fourth.
Strider got a leadoff groundout, struck out Caballero, gave up a lined double to right off bat by Aranda, and struck out Mead to end the first inning. #Braves 1, Rays 0.
Grapefruit League opener, #Braves at #Rays in Port Charlotte, Florida. https://t.co/CZ1AtEAkOn
Daysbel Hernández and Ray Kerr are among relievers scheduled to follow Spencer Strider today for #Braves vs. Rays.
Grapefruit League opener in Dunedin. 1:07 p.m. ET on @SportsRadioWIP and in Philadelphia market on @MLBNetwork https://t.co/Xk8PTsA5gf
#Braves and #Rays lineups for Saturday. Spencer Strider vs. Rays RH Nathan Wiles https://t.co/9eWR2nd65L
ICYMI: Spencer Strider will start #Braves’ spring opener Saturday vs. Rays at Port Charlotte. Harris, Kelenic and Ozuna (playing 1B) are the regulars making the short trip.
Spencer Strider will start #Braves’ spring opener Saturday vs. Rays at Port Charlotte. Harris, Kelenic and Ozuna (playing 1B) will the regulars making the short trip.
Strider will start tomorrow in Port Charlotte. Ozuna will be at first base. Kelenic and Harris will also be there
#Braves haven't announced who's starting Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Rays in Port Charlotte. Spencer Strider threw his live BP on Monday, so that would be regular rest if they were to start him Saturday. But don't know if they are. They'll announce Friday.