Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker liked most of what he saw from Spencer Strider on Tuesday vs the Phillies.

The Atlanta Braves start their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with Spencer Strider taking the bump in the opener. He makes his third start of the season and looks to bounce back from a shakey return from the injured list.

Strider (0-3) took the loss Tuesday, allowing one run on one hit and four walks over 4.2 innings as Atlanta was downed 2-0 by the Phillies. He struck out seven.

Spencer Strider will spend the next few weeks getting a better feel for how patient he can be. “You’ve got to be honest with yourself in every way,” Strider said. “I’m not trying to get back \[immediately\].

During pregame introductions at Citizens Bank Park, Phillies fans – known for their hostility toward visiting players – reserved their loudest boos for Spencer Strider. The boos became even louder throughout the night because Strider unintentionally hit Phillies star Bryce Harper in the elbow,

The Atlanta Braves haven't had right-hander Spencer Strider and outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. in their lineup at the same time in more than a year, or since April 5, 2024. That may change as soon as this weekend.

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