Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers

Spencer Strider never had the pleasure of meeting Bobby Cox. But with his most impressive start in more than two years, the rejuvenated pitcher gave the Braves and their fans a chance to celebrate a win on a day reserved to honor the beloved Hall of Fame manager. After Cox passed away Saturday morning, the baseball world reminisced about the great success he had while serving as Atlanta’s manager for more than two decades. He guided the Braves to 14 straight division titles, five NL pennants and one World Series title with the strength of great pitching staffs. So, what better way to celebrate Cox than with a great pitching performance. Strider was up to the challenge as he quieted his doubters and once again looked like a frontline starter while helping the Braves claim a 7-2 win over the Dodgers on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. * 'Bobby meant everything to me': Braves legends reflect on Cox's influence