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Can you answer these 9 questions about Braves home openers?

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By AJC Sports
April 13, 2017

The Atlanta Braves open the home schedule of the 2017 season Friday against the San Diego Padres in the first regular season game at the new SunTrust Park.

While the Braves' new home is poised to make its debut, this will be the franchise's 52nd home opener in Atlanta.

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Over that time, more than a dozen teams have played against the Braves in their first home game of the season. The Padres are playing here for the third time in a home opener.

See how you stack up on Braves trivia by taking a crack at these nine home opener questions.

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