JUPITER, Fla. -- Jeff Francoeur provided the big smash, a two-run homer in the fourth inning, and the Braves' pitching brought plenty of heat, combining to strike out 11 batters on Thursday in a 5-2 win over the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium.
Bud Norris set the tone on the mound, giving up one run in three innings with three strikeouts. Prospect Lucas Sims fanned four in two shutout innings.
Francoeur connected on his two-run shot to left off Justin Nicolino with one out in the fourth, putting the Braves ahead, 3-1.