Photos: Braves shut out Marlins in series opener

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Photos: Braves shut out Marlins in series opener

Bryce Elder impressive in first start of the season as Atlanta won the opener of a three-game series Monday at Truist Park.

Orlando Arcia is playfully tagged on the head by Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (3) after sliding into second base with a double in the seventh inning of Monday's Braves-Marlins game at Truist Park. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Bryce Elder received the starting assignment Monday for the Braves in the series opener against the Marlins. Elder pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings in his first start of the season, and the Braves opened the three-game series with a 3-0 victory.

Travis d'Arnaud follows through on his two-run homer in the fourth inning of Monday's Braves-Marlins game at Truist Park. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Travis d'Arnaud runs the bases after his fourth-inning home run during Monday's Braves-Marlins game at Truist Park. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers (60) follows through on a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, April 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. beats the tag from Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (3) as he steals second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Monday, April 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Miami Marlins catcher Nick Fortes is checked by a member of the Marlins training staff after the last out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, April 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. steals second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Monday, April 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. steals second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Monday, April 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ryan Weathers waits to be relieved in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, April 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Pierce Johnson works against the Miami Marlins in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias delivers to a Miami Marlins batter in the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Braves outfielders Ronald Acuña Jr. (13), right, and Adam Duvall celebrate as mascot "Blooper" looks on after defeating the Miami Marlins in a baseball game Monday, April 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Orlando Arcia is playfully tagged on the head by Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (3) after sliding into second base with a double in the seventh inning of Monday's Braves-Marlins game at Truist Park. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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