The Braves' offense gathered nine hits in what is the coldest game in Rockies history at Coors Field. The Braves scored all their runs on homers again, starting with Justin Upton who hit a solo shot in the first, it was his tenth of the year. Dan Uggla hit a two-run shot in the second inning, it was his fourth of the season. Evan Gattis hit a solo home run in the fourth inning that proved to be the game-winner, it was his sixth of the year. Reed Johnson led the Braves with four hits on the day, he was playing for the injured Jason Heyward. Chris Johnson and Freddie Freeman each added a hit for the Braves. It was Freeman's first game back, he came off the disabled list on Monday.
Mike Minor started the game for the Braves and did well. He ran into trouble and allowed the Rockies to tie the game at 3, but then was fantastic after that. He pitched six innings and gave up three runs on five hits while striking out five batters. He picked up the victory and is now 3-1 on the year. Luis Avilan and Eric O'Flaherty each pitched a scoreless inning, Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth inning and struck out two batters and picked up his eighth save of the season.
The Braves are now 14-5 on the year, game two of the doubleheader will be at 8:40 p.m. Julio Teheran (0-0) will make the start for Atlanta against Jon Garland (2-0) for the Rockies. Also, Heyward was placed on the disabled list after under going an appendectomy. Tyler Pastornicky was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place.
Mike Minor pitches in game one of the Braves doubleheader with the Rockies on Tuesday afternoon. The Braves won 4-3 and Minor got his third victory of the year.
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