PHOENIX -- There's no question that Friday night was a big start for D-backs right-hander Shelby Miller.
Granted, it was just his first of the season, but given his massive struggles in 2016 -- 3-12 record and a 6.15 ERA after the D-backs paid a high price to get him from the Braves -- a poor outing could easily have started a chorus of "here we go again."
Instead, Miller gutted through 5 1/3 innings while allowing three runs as the D-backs beat the Indians, 7-3, at Chase Field.
Miller got the win, something he did not accomplish in 10 home starts last year, when his ERA was 7.