Cubs vs. Braves: Nothing Minor About Any Of It as Braves Defeat Cubs, 4-1

Paul Minor moved the Atlanta Braves to a 4-1 conquer the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.A Justin Upton hit still another home run, and Evan Gattis had three strikes in the glory. Minor (1-0), who produced waves at the beginning of last year by demanding an area in the Braves' turning, got his year off on the right foot with 7.1 innings of strong pitching.A He allowed five hits and one gained run.A Mike may very well find herself as the ace of this staff if he continues to toss like he did during the 2nd 1 / 2 of 2012.A And although he struck out seven in this game, he doesn't even need a large K charge to be successful.A He just has to hold the ball in the garden. Justin Upton got the group going early with a laser shot in to the left area seats in the first inning for his third house run.A He went in another work in the third with a fly and was welcomed warmly in the dugout. All year individuals will be watching very closely to see if the Braves can complete the "little plays" needed seriously to scratch out runs.A Moving runners over and building sac flies/bunts will oftimes be noted every single time. Juan Francisco put the game away in the sixth inning with an integral bases-loaded hit.A After putting up with a long at-bat against ultimate loss Scott Feldman (0-1), a soft liner was dropped by Francisco into left field to report two and put the Braves up 4-1. Gattis was the only Brave with an increase of than one hit.A He fought off two of his three hits in to right field, which is a great sign.A He should be willing to make adjustments in the years ahead. Two players have struggled to begin in 2013, neither that we must be concerned about.A B.J. Upton still does not have a, and somehow he is being a lot more extreme than usual.A He sprang out early in the overall game after swinging on a count.A If Upton still doesn't have a hit by the conclusion of the weekend, then probably fans can begin sounding alarms. Andrelton Simmons, who went hitless, is still adjusting to the leadoff spot.A But he should be feeling no pressure whatsoever, the rest of the choice can carry the load for him while he calculates his swing.A His most critical contribution to the staff is safety. Eric O'Flaherty and Craig Kimbrel got out of the bullpen and closed out the game.A Prized selling possibility Julio Teheran can aspire to bring the momentum from a incredible spring against Cubs righty Carlos Villanueva.

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