On July 4, the Atlanta Braves will host the Houston Astros in a home game at SunTrust Park with a 7:35 p.m. opening pitch. With the game falling on Independence Day, the game experience with be awash with patriotic elements. A pregame ceremony will feature a video about the history of the Declaration of Independence. There will be a presentation of an American flag in the shape of the United States, held by members of the military, and a 13-gun salute will celebrate the first 13 Colonies. Hometown heroes (those in the community recently honored by the Atlanta Braves) also will be recognized during the game. And yes, there will be postgame fireworks.

Atlanta Braves, SunTrust Park, 755 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta. www.mlb.com/braves.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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