Braves Briefing: Spencer Strider's career is off to a historic start

Spencer Strider reaches 300 strikeouts on his very young career.

Spencer Strider does something amazing just about every time he takes the mound. Last night, he recorded his 300th career strikeout. Strider and Dwight Gooden are the only two pitchers since 1901 to reach 300+ strikeouts in their first 35 career starts.

He's also been red-hot vs the Phillies this season. He's pitched 12 innings against the NL East foe, had 18 strikeouts, just three earned runs, and walked just one batter.

NL East Standings

Team	Record	GB	Action Today
Atlanta	47-26	-	@ Philadelphia
Miami	42-32	5.5	Hosts Toronto
Philadelphia	38-35	9.0	Hosts Atlanta
NYM	34-39	13.0	@ Houston
Washington	27-45	19.5	Hosts STL

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Will Moon covered the action Tuesday night. In his takeaways, he highlighted how the pitching went after Strider left the game.

With Strider exiting after six innings and the Braves now in front, Brian Snitker went to his high-leverage guys in the 'pen. AJ Minter was first out of the chute, and he vaporized three batters in the seventh. His early-season struggles (which had a lot to do with bad luck and subpar defense) appear to be distant memories.
Nick Anderson came on in the eighth, and he put up a zero, but it was a dramatic zero. I have no idea idea what JT Realmuto was thinking trying to take second base down three in the eighth, but Money Mike Harris made him and the Phils pay for that blunder.
Raisel Iglesias came on for the ninth and also made things a little tense. Bryson Stott led off the frame with a double that Eddie Rosario almost made a great play on (maybe that should've been Sam Hilliard out there, but I digress). He came around to score a meaningless run on a groundout. With two out and a two-run lead, Brave-killer Brandon Marsh extended the game with a single, which gave Kyle Schwarber a chance to tie it with a dinger. Iglesias, however, struck the slugger out and ended matters.

Check out his full takeaways. 

Highlights from Atlanta's Tuesday night victory over Philadelphia

How to watch the Atlanta Braves vs the Philadelphia Phillies

The series continues tonight, with young AJ Smith-Shawver (1-0, 2.03 ERA, 4,48 FIP) going for the Braves against scuffling Phillies ace Aaron Nola (6-5, 4.66 ERA, 4.17 FIP). First pitch is set for 6:40 PM Eastern at Citizens Bank Park.

The game broadcast, with Voice of the Braves Brandon Gaudin, is available inside Braves Country on Bally Sports South and is available on MLB.TV outside of the broadcast area. The radio call, with Ben Ingram, is available locally on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan or outside the Atlanta market on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network or MLB.com.

Stories from the Philadelphia Phillies Series
TAKEAWAYS: Strider cooks early, offense cooks late to lead Atlanta to a 4-2 win over Philly
WATCH: Spencer Strider returns to form against the Phillies
WATCH: Matt Olson annihilates slider, extends Braves' lead in the eighth
WATCH: Ronald Acuña Jr. puts the Braves in front late in Philadelphia
WATCH: Austin Riley sends one into orbit, ties it up in Philly
Lineup, how to watch Atlanta's series opener against the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies

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