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Atlanta fans tell Braves to #ChopOn for SunTrust Park opening day

Braves and Yankees fans stream into the Chop House for the first time for the Braves’ MLB exhibition game against the New York Yankees at SunTrust Park. CURTIS COMPTON/CCOMPTON@AJC.COM
Braves and Yankees fans stream into the Chop House for the first time for the Braves’ MLB exhibition game against the New York Yankees at SunTrust Park. CURTIS COMPTON/CCOMPTON@AJC.COM
By Stephanie Toone
April 14, 2017

The anticipation has been building for months now, and at approximately 7:30 tonight the Atlanta Braves will finally play their first in-season game at the brand-spanking-new SunTrust Park.

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Fans are slated to be in their seats by 6:30 p.m., but hours before the first pitch, they shared their elation via social media about Braves opening day.

Here are some of the reactions from fans who can’t hardly wait for Braves to face off with the San Diego Padres tonight:

One admiring fan had a special wish for Braves opening day.

Another had prepped a little early with a special Braves-themed hairstyle.

The AJC's team of reporters and photographers will bring you live coverage from SunTrust Park throughout the night. Follow their coverage at @atlantabravesnow @ajc and ajc.com/sports.

Thousands of fans are expected to fill the stadium for the first home game.

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Stephanie has been telling stories her whole life. Her interest in the written word started with short stories and journal entries about run-ins with classroom bullies as a child and matured to writing for her high school newspaper over the years. She has written and edited for The Tennessean, Augusta Chronicle and American City & County.

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