Field Level Media
Ian Anderson returned from the injured list to throw 5 2/3 strong innings as the Atlanta Braves cruised to a 9-0 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon in a battle of first-place clubs.
Anderson (6-5) had not pitched since the All-Star break, missing 39 games because of shoulder inflammation. He allowed only four hits and two walks in his first career start against the Giants. The Atlanta bullpen permitted just one hit the rest of the way to secure the team's 15th shutout of the season.
The Atlanta offense staked Anderson to an early 3-0 lead in the fourth inning.