Atlanta Braves History: Opening Day 2012

Tommy Hanson's first opening day start was pretty good. Unfortunately Johan Santana, the Mets starter, did better as the Braves lost 1-0.

Santana was making his first start since September 2010 and as usual, he was stingy, allowing only one hit through the first four innings. The Braves threatened to score in the fifth, loading the bases on a double and two walks, but Santana escaped. They also put two on base in the sixth, but again failed to score.

The Braves were 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.

That pretty much sums it up for the day. Great pitching, no hitting.

115 years (2010)

115 years is a long time. But when you are the Braves, history is on your side.

The 16-5 romp on April 5, 2010 was the Braves' biggest Opening Day romp in 115 years, since a 21-6 pasting of the Baltimore Orioles in 1896.

And so, it was a historic opening day in 2010. And the Braves continue on.