Just like yesterday, we saw Philadelphia icons throw out the first pitch, this time being Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox. It followed up with a promising lead that quickly vanished.
Aaron Nola just didn’t have it today and signs started to show right away. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a single that should’ve been ruled an error on Alec Bohm. Ozzie Albies then pulled a down-and-away changeup to right field to put the Braves on the board.
First homer of the season goes to @ozzie!#BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/5YL3Cyz5FB
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 30, 2024
In the bottom half, Max Fried lacked the typical command a pitcher of his caliber possesses.