KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida ace Josh Johnson struggled through three innings and the Atlanta Braves beat a Marlins split squad 6-3 Tuesday.
Johnson allowed four runs on five hits and three walks. Chipper Jones, Troy Glaus, and Brandon Hicks each had two hits for Atlanta.
Atlanta starter Jair Jurrjens gave up three runs in three innings, his longest outing of the spring. Six Braves relievers each pitched an inning, giving up a total of three hits.
Closer Billy Wagner struck out two in a perfect inning. Takashi Saito, Eric O’Flaherty, Peter Moylan, Jonny Venters and Craig Kimbrel also pitched for the Braves.
