Brandon McCarthy receives ample run support in first start

Brandon McCarthy didn’t have to worry about run support in his Braves debut.

After allowing two runs in the first inning, McCarthy pitched 4 1/3 scoreless frames, along with five strikeouts and three walks, in route to a 15-2 win over the Phillies at SunTrust Park on Saturday.

“Rocky but I’m glad I got through it,” McCarthy said. “I’m glad we got through it. It was not a sharp day, not a day I felt in control. Offense did everything we needed it to do. Stewart did a great job getting me through it, picking me up and dragging me to the finish line. The runs made it easier where I could just go out and throw and not have to fight myself too much.”

It was the 12-year veteran’s first career win over the Phillies. There are still four teams he’s yet to defeat: St. Louis, Milwaukee, Washington and - coincidentally - Atlanta.

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