Indians 4, Braves 2

John Smoltz showed off a new slider he's been working on, tossing six innings of one-run ball in Atlanta's 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Smoltz allowed five hits and struck out five for the Braves, lowering his spring ERA to 2.00. He said hitters can expect a different look from him this season. "I'm working on that hard slider, but I am also going to use my changeup as a weapon," Smoltz said. "It won't just be a pitch I use. It will be a big factor.

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