Before the Braves played the Marlins on Tuesday, lefty Eric Stults said one of his goals was to go deeper in the game on Wednesday after he pitched five innings in his debut with the team.
That task became even more important when Braves starter Trevor Cahill lasted just 2 1/3 innings against the Marlins on Tuesday.
Stults threw 86 pitches against the Mets in his first start while allowing seven hits and three runs. He said he accomplished his main goal of giving the Braves a chance to win—he got no decision as they beat the Mets 5-3—and is looking to do the same while going longer against the Marlins on Wednesday.