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Braves pour it on late to rally past Phillies

March 29 - Matt Olson had three doubles and three RBIs, Michael Harris II added three hits and an RBI and the Atlanta Braves defeated the host Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Opening Day for both teams on Friday.

Orlando Arcia compiled three hits, Ronald Acuna Jr. added two hits and an RBI and Adam Duvall produced a two-run, pinch-hit double. The Braves scored twice in the seventh inning and seven times in the eighth.

Braves starter Spencer Strider allowed three hits and two runs with eight strikeouts and two walks in five innings. Pierce Johnson (1-0) earned the win in relief.