Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)

The 19th overall prospect in Major League Baseball, Bobby Miller, exceeded expectations with his first start in The Show. He gave up only one run on four hits over five innings as his Los Angeles Dodgers silenced the Atlanta Braves 8-1 at Truist Park Tuesday night.

Former Braves right fielder Jason Heyward hit his fifth home run of the season and the Dodgers did not look back.

Meanwhile, Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider took the loss. He struck out eleven Dodgers on the night over six innings. However, he gave up five hits and two earned runs.

The difference tonight was Miller’s curveball and slider. Those two pitches kept the Braves’ bats off balance all night.

“I put all my trust in Will [Smith], he’s a great catcher,” Miller said during his postgame interview. “He called an amazing game, I didn’t shake him off once. He took me to the promise land but getting the first pitch of the game as an out really helped me settle in.”

Here are the sights from tonight’s game.

Kirsten Watson interviews Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller after securing the win against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Michael Tonkin throws a pitch during a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
First baseman Freddie Freeman appears during a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Starting pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch during the first inning a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Outfielder Jason Heyward high fives his teammates during a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Designated hitter J.D. Martinez rounds the bases after hitting a home run during a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Jose Graterol throws a pitch during a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Second baseman Mookie Betts high fives his teammates during a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
First baseman Freddie Freeman hugs outfielder Jason Heyward during a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
First baseman Freddie Freeman takes the batters box during the first inning a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Outfielder Jason Heyward appears during a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
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Itoro Umontuen currently serves as Managing Editor of The Atlanta Voice. Upon his arrival to the historic publication, he served as their Director of Photography. As a mixed-media journalist, Umontuen...