After the Braves tied the score at 1-1 in the sixth, Holmes gave up Ryan McMahon's go-ahead homer in the seventh. Holmes' 15 strikeouts came one game after Spencer Strider's 13 strikeouts in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Rockies. "I didn't see that coming," said Braves manager Brian Snitker, adding that Holmes' strong start was not the only surprise. Even so, Holmes' start gives the Braves confidence in their rotation that also includes Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach, Chris Sale and Bryce Elder. "Those guys are really good," Holmes said.