Opening Day of baseball got off with a bang last night, well a bang for the Braves at least. The World Champion Philadelphia Phillies took on their long time division foe the Atlanta Braves. Having their World Series trophies flown in before the game, you would think that would give them added motivation to go and win. Not the case as the Braves were not impressed. They shut out the defending champs in the first game of the season. Newly acquired pitcher Derek Lowe pitched 8 innings for the Braves giving up 2 hits, striking out 4, and most importantly not giving up an earned run. The former Los Angelos Dodger held powerhouse swingers Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Raul Ibanez to 0 hits in a combined 10 plate appearances, which is very impressive, considering each were top 15 in runs batten in last season. The Phillies will get their chance at redemption tho, as the play the Braves 16 more times before the season lets out. Son chin up Phillies you have nothing to be ashamed of, especially with those World Series Rings.
Opening Day
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