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How to watch the Braves on Thursday (opening day): Time, TV, starting pitchers

1B: Freddie Freeman has made seven opening-day starts … and counting. His streak began in 2011. 2B: Glenn Hubbard made eight opening-day starts in 1979 and 1981-87. SS: Rafael Ramirez made six starts at short from 1981-86. SS: Jeff Blauser made six starts at short from 1993-97. 3B: Chipper Jones made 13 starts at the hot corner (1995, 1997-2001, 2005-11). 3B: Chipper's 13 are the most by any player at one position in the Atlanta era. LF: Ralph Garr started four opening-day games in left field (1971-73,
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March 28, 2018

Baseball’s long march to the postseason begins Thursday, with all 30 teams playing in a season opener. The Braves open the season at SunTrust Park with a late-afternoon game against the Phillies. Right-hander Julio Teheran will make his fifth consecutive opening-day start and will face Aaron Nola.

Last year, Teheran and the Braves opened on the road against the Mets on April 3. Teheran gave up no runs in six innings, but the bullpen gave up six runs in the next two innings in a 6-0 loss. This spring, Teheran was 4-0 with a 1.40 ERA in 25-2/3 innings. He struck out 17 and walked six.

Freddie Freeman has produced the most success against Nola. He is 6-for-16 (.375) with a home run and four RBIs. On the other end of the spectrum, Ender Inciarte is 4-for-17 (.235).

If you want to watch the game, here are some details:

Network: Fox Sports Southeast

Time: 4:10 p.m.

Radio: 680 AM/93.7 FM/106.7 FM

Scheduled starting pitchers: RH Julio Teheran of the Braves and RH Aaron Nola of the Phillies.

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