Braves fall to Marlins, 8-4

Braves, who fell to 1-6 with their fifth consecutive loss.

Dan Straily (1-1) allowed three runs, two earned, in five innings for his first victory since joining Miami.

Bartolo Colon (0-1) allowed six runs in four innings.

Three members of the Marlins’ 1997 World Series championship team threw out the ceremonial first pitch -- Livan Hernandez, Edgar Renteria and Charles Johnson. And then the 2017 Marlins came out swinging.

Gordon, J.T. Realmuto and Yelich reached on consecutive singles to start a three-run first. Ozuna’s three-run homer in the third made it 6-0.

REMEMBERING JOSE

The family of Jose Fernandez decided not to attend the Marlins’ home opener because it would have been too emotional, Samson said. A tribute will be held later for the late ace, who died in a boat crash in September.

“It’s still fresh. It still hurts,” Samson said. “We want to wait for a little more healing.”

Marlins players said they went into the home opener mindful of Fernandez.

“He’s still part of this team,” Yelich said.

HOME HONORS

Right-hander Julio Teheran was announced as the Braves’ starter for their home opener in their new stadium Friday against San Diego.

PHOTOS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Atlanta Braves left fielder Emilio Bonifacio reacts toward home plate umpire John Tumpane after striking out during the eighth inning of Tuesday’s game in Miami. The Marlins defeated the Braves 8-4.

Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton, left, and second baseman Dee Gordon celebrate their win. See the full box for Tuesday’s game on

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Cleveland Indians’ Francisco Lindor, right, scores and is congratulated by Edwin Encarnacion during the 10th inning of their Tuesday game in Cleveland. The Indians won 2-1 on Lindor’s run.