Rookie Ian Anderson pitched like a poised veteran, right fielder Nick Markakis made a nifty defensive play late and the Atlanta Braves threw another playoff shutout, beating the Miami Marlins 2-0 Wednesday for a 2-0 lead in the NL Division Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe 22-year-old Anderson scattered three hits and struck out eight over 5 2/3 innings. The 36-year-old Markakis helped preserve the shutout and the lead in the eighth. Corey Dickerson reached on an error by Swanson at shortstop to start the inning, setting up Markakis' heads-up play. Cameras panned to Anderson in the dugout, and the pitcher smiled broadly as he watched the ball sail away.

Source: Fox News October 07, 2020 21:22 UTC