JUPITER, Fla. – Jeff Francoeur faces seemingly long odds of making the Braves’ opening-day roster, but a few more days like Thursday would increase the veteran outfielder’s chances.
The former Braves golden boy and current non-roster invitee hit a tying two-run homer in the fourth inning of the Braves’ 5-2 Grapefruit League win against the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. Francoeur’s first homer of spring training was a line drive off left-hander Justin Nicolino that got a boost from a stiff wind blowing out to left field
“Obviously it’s probably a double if there’s no wind,” he said, smiling.