ATLANTA -- The Nationals had been the team that made a habit of scoring first in each game during the opening week of this season, but the Braves came away with the initial strike Wednesday afternoon, thanks to a three-run home run from Preston Tucker to spark Atlanta's 7-1 victory in the series finale.
Tucker jumped a hanging 1-2 curveball from right-hander Max Scherzer and deposited it into the stands, the second day in a row he has hit a three-run homer in the first inning. It was enough offense for Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz, who turned in a stellar outing.