Braves Blank Marlins 3-0 Behind Elder’s Gem, d’Arnaud’s Homer

Travis d’Arnaud’s hot streak continued with a two-run homer in the fourth, while Bryce Elder pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings in his return from the minors as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 3-0 on Monday night. Elder, recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett earlier in the day, scattered eight hits while striking out four and walking none in his first major league start of the season. d’Arnaud’s homer was his fifth in the past four games, and David Fletcher added an RBI single to cap the Braves’ three-run fourth inning. The Braves bullpen held the Marlins scoreless over the final 2 1/3 innings, with Raisel Iglesias earning his seventh save of the season.

Travis d’Arnaud’s Homer, Bryce Elder’s Return Lead Braves Past Marlins 3-0

Travis d’Arnaud continued his power surge with his fifth home run in the past three games, and Bryce Elder tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings in his major league debut of the season as the Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins 3-0 on Monday. Elder, last year’s All-Star who began the season with Triple-A Gwinnett, scattered eight hits and struck out four without issuing a walk. A.J. Minter set an Atlanta record with his 108th hold, and Raisel Iglesias notched his seventh save.

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