Spencer Strider takes bump for Braves' home opener vs. D-backs

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Atlanta will send ace Spencer Strider to the mound to face the reigning National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks when the Braves hold their home opener on Friday.

Strider (0-0, 3.60 ERA) will be matched against Arizona lefty Tommy Henry (0-1, 11.25) to begin a three-game set.

Strider didnot receive a decision on Opening Day against Philadelphia. He pitched five inning