Common questions for Braves fans this Spring Training have included “Where’s Collin McHugh?” and “Where’s A.J. Minter?” Well, both appeared in the same game tonight, so the answer at this point is, “What do you mean, where? Right there!” That’s probably the biggest takeaway from this game, which the Braves lost 5-1 to the hosting Rays at Tropicana Field.
Before McHugh and Minter pitcher, Charlie Morton got the start and collected seven strikeouts in 4 1⁄3 innings of work. That’s the good news. The less-good news is that he allowed a homer, issued a walk, and hit a batter.