The game began on a high note for the Braves as Anibal Sanchez was able to work his way through the first three batters in order to send things to the offense. The offense did not disappoint either as Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis hit consecutive singles to put runners on first and third in front of Kurt Suzuki who railed a single to right center for the early run scoring hit to give the Braves the lead.
With nothing else going in the first inning the Braves took their 1-0 lead and nursed it along over five solid innings from Anibal Sanchez who has been a blessing this season for the Atlanta club.