The Atlanta Braves rallied late, but came up just short in a 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros.
The Braves didn’t waste anytime jumping out to an early lead. Dansby Swanson singled with one out and then came around to score on a a home run by Matt Olson for a 2-0 lead.
Charlie Morton retired the side in the first on nine pitches and retired the first six hitters he faced. He ran into some trouble in the third as Chas McCormick led off the inning with a single. Morton came back and struck out Jake Meyers and Martin Maldonado, but then allowed another single to Mauricio Dubon.