If the weather cooperates this afternoon, Atlanta Braves flamethrower Spencer Strider will deliver the opening pitch of the first inning against the Miami Marlins at precisely 1:35 p,m.
Why is that important for all those wishing to watch the Braves go for their eighth straight victory, their 16th win in their last 17 games and their second straight series sweep?
Because if you’re late reaching your seats, whether those seats are at Truist Park or your den sofa, you just might miss all the fireworks, given that Atlanta has scored at least five runs in the opening inning three times in its last eight games.