Right-hander Ian Andersonw was a big reason why. Anderson shut down the Miami hitters over the first three innings of Friday's affair. Two walks were the only Marlins he allowed to reach base. Miami also had a hitter reach on an error.

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After right-hander Ian Anderson recorded three shutout innings, fellow righty Grant Holmes turned in three scoreless frames. Both pitchers didn't give up a hit. The Atlanta pitching staff didn't allow a hit against the Miami Marlins until the eighth inning.

With Spencer Strider out, the Braves Opening Day rotation will feature two new faces, and there are now clear-cut leaders in the clubhouse after Friday’s performance against the Marlins.