Atlanta Braves
Braves-Astros box score: 7 things to know
Braves left-fielder Hector Olivera was 0-for-2 Tuesday but is still hitting .400 this spring. (AP photo)
The Braves lost 8-7 to the Astros Tuesday. Here are 7 things to know from the box score:
1. The Braves are 6-16 this spring, the worst record in the majors.
2. Hector Olivera's seven-game hitting streak ended.
3. Manny Banuelos got rocked, allowing five hits and five earned runs in 1 2/3 innings. He walked two as well.
4. Leadoff man Ender Inciarte went 2-for-3 and scored two runs. He's hitting .366.
5. Nick Markakis was 0-for-2 at the plate, dropping his average to .185.
6. Michael Bourn had two hits in three at-bats, boosting his average to .278.
7. Jace Peterson's average is up to .275 after he was 1-for-1 and walked twice.
