Coming into Friday's series opener against Tampa Bay, Atlanta had scored just 29 first-inning runs in 66 games

Braves return to first-inning form with early onslaught vs. Rays

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The first five batters hit safely and came around to score

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“It had that feel again as they started out the game and just [had] some good at-bats,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said

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Braves use five-run first inning to fuel win over Rays

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Coming into Friday's series opener against Tampa Bay, Atlanta had scored just 29 first-inning runs in 66 games

Braves return to first-inning form with early onslaught vs. Rays

The first five batters hit safely and came around to score

“It had that feel again as they started out the game and just [had] some good at-bats,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said

Braves use five-run first inning to fuel win over Rays

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