The Braves tallied their five runs on eleven hits today. Francisco, Jordan Schafer, Chris Johnson and Joey Terdoslavich all had two hits for Atlanta. Francisco hit his three-run homer in the top of the first off Detroit starter Rick Porcello. Later on, Johnson and Terdoslavich both drove in runs to complete Atlanta's scoring. Also, Freddie Freeman, Ramiro Pena and catcher Jose Yepez all recorded a hit for the Braves.
For the pitching, Tim Hudson had a good day other than one pitch he threw to Tigers' first baseman Prince Fielder, who sent the ball over the fence for a two-run shot. Hudson finished the day having pitched three innings, giving up two runs on two hits and striking out one while picking up the win, he is 1-0 in spring play. Prospect J.R. Graham got the save, his first of the spring. He pitched two scoreless innings, giving up one hit and striking out a batter. Jonny Venters, Cory Gearrin and Anthony Varvaro all pitched a scoreless inning in relief. Yohan Flande gave up a run in his third straight outing, a solo shot to Detroit's Don Kelly in the sixth.
The Braves have now evened up their record at 3-3 in spring play. They will take the field again tomorrow at 1:05 p.m. and play the Philadelphia Phillies. Paul Maholm is expected to make his second start of the spring.
Juan Francisco belts a three-run home run in the first inning on Wednesday. His homer propelled the Braves to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
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