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Watch: 9 things to know about Braves’ loss to Astros

Ronald Acuna went 0-for-3 and struck out twice. Alex Jackson struck out three times in three at-bats. Kyle Wright pitched a scoreless inning. Sean Newcomb gave up a run in one inning but fanned two. Austin Riley went 0-for-3. Mike Soroka allowed a run in one inning. Jason Hursh allowed four earned runs in 2/3rds of an inning. Rio Ruiz had one of the Braves' 5 hits. The Braves are 0-2 in spring games.
Feb 24, 2018

The Braves lost to the Astros 6-1 Saturday afternoon. But don’t worry, it is very early in spring training.

Watch the video above to see 9 things to know from the game.

The Braves play the Nationals Sunday at 1 p.m.

The Braves open the season March 29 when they host the Phillies.

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