Dodgers vs Braves

Game One

In what was expected to be a pitcher’s duel, the Braves and Dodgers had a slugfest in their first game. Clayton Kershaw and Tanner Roark, the respected aces of both teams, each gave up 5+ runs in their season debut. The Dodgers took an early lead with a homer from Navarro and a 3-run blast from Goldschmidt. The Braves game surging back with homers from Werth and Braun. At the end of the game, the Braves mounted a comeback but were stopped short by Kershaw who pitched a full nine innings.

Final score Dodgers 5 Braves 4

losing pitcher: Tanner Roark (0-1)

Winning Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw

Homers: Dioner Navarro (1) Paul Goldschmidt (1)

Game Two

The second game of the series had a slow start, but a wild finish. Greinke pitched for the Dodgers and Mike Minor for the Braves. The Dodgers jumped to a three run lead with a homerun from Holliday and two RBIs from Martin Prado. In the eighth inning, however, the Braves pounced and scored four runs off of the Dodger’s reliever, Rex Brothers. With a one run lead going into the ninth, the Dodgers faced David Carpenter, one of the best relievers in the game. Kimbrel shut down the Dodgers and earned his first save of the season.

Final score 6-5

Win: Craig Kimbrel (1-0)

Loss: Zach Greinke (0-1)

Save: David Carpenter (1/1)

Homers: Matt Holliday (1)