Atlanta Braves
No surprise: Teheran to start 5th straight opener
Julio Teheran was named to start his fifth consecutive season opener for the Braves. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
Julio Teheran was officially named opening day starter by the Braves on Monday, which was perhaps the least surprising announcements of spring but an historic one nonetheless.
The Braves open the season March 29 at home against the Phillies.
Teheran will be the first Atlanta-era Braves pitcher to start five consecutive opening days, after previously sharing the record of four straight by Greg Maddux (1993-96) and Rick Mahler (1985-88).]
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