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Braves players don’t offer any high-fives for rookie Ronald Acuna after his towering home run against the Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was his first career homer and...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Cincinnati. Acuna recorded his second...John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits the ball in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits his first MLB home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Cincinnati. Acuna...John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits his first MLB home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves runs the bases after hitting his first MLB home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Cincinnati. Acuna...John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves runs the bases after hitting his first MLB home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Cincinnati. Acuna...John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves hits a double in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Homer Bailey #34 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Sean Newcomb #15 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves hits a RBI double in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves hits the ball in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after scoring in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 26: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves watches the action against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. follows through on a single off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Kevin Shackelford during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after his first hit in the majors a single off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Kevin Shackelford during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2018,...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., center left, is congratulated by Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, center right, after Acuna recorded his first hit in the majors, during the eighth inning of a baseball...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. advanced to third on a single by Dansby Swanson during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. advances to third against Cincinnati Reds third baseman Cliff Pennington on a single by Dansby Swanson during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in...John Minchillo/AP

Ronald Acuna #13 of the Atlanta Braves takes the field against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Ronald Acuna #13 of the Atlanta Braves waits to bat against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Ronald Acuna #13 of the Atlanta Braves flies out in his first MLB at bat against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Ronald Acuna #13 of the Atlanta Braves runs to first base in his first MLB at bat against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., right, and second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) meet on the field as the Braves warmed up for a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. warms up for the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Ronald Acuna #13 of the Atlanta Braves warms up before his first MLB game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy...Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. watches from the dugout during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. signs autographs before the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. warms up for the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. stands on the field after flying out during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. flies out against Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Finnegan during the first inning of a baseball game, his first at-bat in the majors, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati...John Minchillo/AP

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. warms up for the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/AP

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Matt Wisler #45 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 25: Brandon Finnegan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on April 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Andy Lyons/Getty Images

With the 2018 NFL draft just days away, let's take a look back at some of the franchise's top picks in years gone by --- 2000-09. (AP file photo)

The Falcons selected Matt Ryan with their first pick of the 2008 draft -- the No. 3 pick overall. The former Boston College standout has been the starting QB since his rookie season.AJC file photo

Matt Ryan wears a camo hat in honor of Veterans' Day while warming up to play the Seahawks in a 2013 game.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Matt Ryan was named NFL MVP for the 2016 season, the first player in franchise history to be honored as the league's best player.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Matt Ryan led the Falcons to Super Bowl LI, the second Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The Falcons' top pick in the 2001 was also the No. 1 overall pick -- Virginia Tech QB Michael Vick.(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Michael Vick was released by the Falcons in 2009 -- almost three years after playing his final regular-season game with the franchise.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Michael Vick returned to the Georgia Dome in January for the franchise's final regular-season game in the facility.Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

The Falcons didn't have a first-round pick in the 2000 Draft, so they used their second-round pick to selection USC guard Travis Claridge.AP File Photo/Alan Mothner

After selecting Travis Claridge in 2000 and Michael Vick in 2001, the Falcons added another offensive player with their top pick in 2002 -- Michigan State RB T.J. Duckett.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The Falcons' top pick in the 2003 draft was Penn State safety Bryan Scott (shown here sacking Rams QB Marc Bulger).AJC file photo

The Falcons' first pick in the 2004 draft was Virginia Tech cornerback DeAngelo Hall.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

UAB wide receiver Roddy White was selected with the team's top pick in the 2005 draft.AJC file photo

The top pick in 2006 -- Defensive back Jimmy Williams -- became the third player in six years from Virginia Tech to be selected by the Falcons with their top pick in the draft.AJC file photo

Defensive end Jamaal Anderson was selected by the Falcons with their first pick -- No. 8 overall -- in the 2007 draft.ccompton@ajc.com

Defensive tackle Peria Jerry of Ole Miss was the Falcons' top pick in the 2009 draft.ccompton@ajc.com

Jake Fromm gets off a pass while tailback Brian Herrien blocks in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game. More than 82,000 fans attended the game Saturday at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

The new scoreboard is seen during Georgia's annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Keyon Brown (left) and D'Marcus Hayes (right) face off on the line as the Red takes on the Black in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

Uga X is seen on the sidelines during G-Day at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC.COM)

Georgia quarterbacks Jake Fromm and Justin Fields prepare to play in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Quarterbacks Jake Fromm (11) and Justin Fields (1) prepare for Saturday's G-Day game at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

April 21, 2018 Athens: Georgia quarterback Justin Fields completes a first down pass in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 21, 2018 Athens: Georgia tailback Prather Hudson is brought down by linebacker Brenton Cox and defensive back Tray Bishop after picking up yardage in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday...

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm hands off to running back Brian Herrien in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks with Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley (8) after Ridley was injured during G-Day at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN...

Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) tackles Georgia wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9) during G-Day at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC...

Georgia tailback Brian Herrien picks up yardage against linebacker Nate McBride in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive back J.R Reed (left) levels wide receiver Mecole Hardman in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

April 21, 2018 Athens: Isaiah Wilson (from left), Ben Cleveland, and Lamont Gaillard on the offensive line in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) heads to the lockeroom after G-Day at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC.COM)

Riley Ridley celebrates his touchdown reception with Isaac Nauta in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia fans take in the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Kirby Smart and Georgia players take the field for the annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on the field during G-Day at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC.COM)

Georgia fans stand on the sidelines during G-Day at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC.COM)

Former UGA running backs Sony Michel (left) and Nick Chubb, wearing each others jersey, are on hand for Georgia's annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm high fives fans while entering Sanford Stadium in the Dawg Walk for Georgia's annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

Jake Fromm and teammates enter Sanford Stadium in the Dawg Walk for Georgia's annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

UGA head coach Kirby Smart high fives fans entering Sanford Stadium in the Dawg Walk for Georgia's annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

Kirby Smart high fives some fans while others film his entry into Sanford Stadium Saturday prior to Georgia's G-Day game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Former Georgia quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton is on the sidelines during Georgia's annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

A young Georgia fan is seen before G-Day at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC.COM)

Fans gather outside of Sanford Stadium for G-Day at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC.COM)

Georgia football alumni participate in the alumni game priot to the G-Day game on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC.COM)

Jackets QB Tobias Oliver (18) runs past Quez Jackson (44) during Georgia Tech's spring football game Friday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson keeps an eye on the action during the Jackets' spring game Friday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Jaytlin Askew (33) is congratulated by teammates during Georgia Tech's Spring Game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Friday, April 20, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Quarterback Tobias Oliver (18) fakes the handoff to Jordan Ponchez-Mason (24) during Friday's spring game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson talks with his team after Friday's spring game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

New Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Nate Woody instructs his unit during Friday's spring game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Jerry Howard (15) runs up the middle for a gain for the White team during Friday's spring game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com).

Georgia Tech QB Lucas Johnson (7) gets off a pass during 2018 Georgia Tech Football Spring Game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Friday, April 20, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Tobias Oliver (18) runs with the football during Friday's spring game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Clinton Lynch (22) gets tackled by Tariq Carpenter (29) during Friday's spring game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Nathan Cottrell (31) and Qua Searcy (1) celebrate after Lucas Johnson's touchdown during Friday's spring game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Nathan Cottrell (31) celebrates after Lucas Johnson's touchdown during Friday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Jackets coach Paul Johnson is all smiles during a portion of Friday's spring game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

KirVonte Benson (30) runs with the ball during Friday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech football players celebrate after Friday's spring game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Jackets coach Paul Johnson talks to the team after Friday's spring game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech AD Todd Stansbury shares a laugh with defensive coordinator Nate Woody after Friday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech cheerleaders perform during Friday's spring game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech held its spring football game Friday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Mike Hughes holds his granddaughter Audrey Eshbach, 4, as they poses in front of The Ramblin' Wreck before 2018 Georgia Tech Football Spring Game outside Bobby Dodd Stadium on Friday, April 20, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN...

Georgia tailback Elijah Holyfield (13) during the Bulldogs' practice Tuesday, April 17, 2018, on the Woodruff Practice Fields in Athens.Steven Colquitt/UGA Sports

Georgia outside linebacker D'Andre Walker (15) and Georgia defensive end Justin Young (92) during the Bulldogs' practice Tuesday, April 17, 2018, on the Woodruff Practice Fields in Athens.Steven Colquitt/UGA Sports

Georgia tailback Elijah Holyfield (13) during the Bulldogs' practice Tuesday, April 17, 2018, on the Woodruff Practice Fields in Athens.Steven Colquitt/UGA Sports

Georgia center Lamont Gaillard (53) during the Bulldogs' practice Tuesday, April 17, 2018, on the Woodruff Practice Fields in Athens.Steven Colquitt/UGA Sports

Georgia defensive end David Marshall (51) during the Bulldogs' practice Tuesday, April 17, 2018, on the Woodruff Practice Fields in Athens.Steven Colquitt/UGA Sports

Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas (71) during the Bulldogs' practice Tuesday, April 17, 2018, on the Woodruff Practice Fields in Athens.Steven Colquitt/UGA Sports

Atlanta Braves reliever Jose Ramirez sits dejected in the dugout after giving up four runs to the Philles during the 10th inning for a 5-1 loss in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Phillies Rhys Hoskins hits a 2-RBI double to take a 3-1 lead over the Braves during the 10th inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. The Phillies scored four runs in the inning to...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte can’t come up with a two-RBI double off the wall by Phillies Maikel Franco for a 5-1 lead during the 10th inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves Ender Inciarte gets high fives scoring on a RBI single by Preston Tucker for a 1-0 lead over the Phillies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz delivers a pitch against the Phillies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves Freddie Freeman is out at second on a grounder by Nick Markakis but breaks up the double play as Philles shortstop J.P. Crawford loses the handle on the ball during the first inning in a MLB baseball game...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves outfielder Preston Tucker hits a RBI single to score Ender Inciarte for a 1-0 lead over the Phillies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Ozzie Albies swings for the fences watching his efforts come up just short of a home run during the first inning against the Philles in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Braves Dansby Swanson is safe at first and awarded second base on an error as the throw from third baseman Maikel Franco gets past Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana during the fourth inning in a MLB...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Braves Ender Inciarte hits his third straight single against the Philles during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera gets some air to rob Braves Freddie Freeman of a home run during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson clowns around with team mascot Blooper while preparing to play the Phillies in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz kisses his 2-month old son Jett in the dugout before taking the mound to play the Phillies in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz visits briefly with his wife Brittany and his 2-month old son Jett in the dugout before playing the Phillies in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz visits briefly with his 2-month old son Jett in the dugout before taking the mound to play the Phillies in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Arodys Vizcaino of the Atlanta Braves reacts with Freddie Freeman after the final out in their 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Julio Teheran of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Odubel Herrera of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a solo homer in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves with Jorge Alfaro at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Julio Teheran of the Atlanta Braves reacts after giving up a solo homer to Odubel Herrera of the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Arodys Vizcaino of the Atlanta Braves reacts with Kurt Suzuki after their 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves catches a force out at second base hit by Maikel Franco of the Philadelphia Phillies to end the eighth inning at SunTrust Park on April 16, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Atlanta United fans hold up their scarves during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC.COM)Reann Huber

Atlanta United defender Greg Garza (4) celebrates after making a goal during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN...Reann Huber

Atlanta United defender Greg Garza (4), center, is surrounded by his teammates after making the first goal for Atlanta United during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...Reann Huber

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) reacts to Atlanta United's first goal of the game during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15...Reann Huber

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) reacts after his injured hand is hit during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN...Reann Huber

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) runs down the field with the ball during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN...Reann Huber

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel (24) makes his way down the field with the ball during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018...Reann Huber

Atlanta United midfielder Kevin Kratz (32) attempts to get past NYC FC midfielder Maximliano Moralez (10) to get to the ball during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...Reann Huber

Atlanta United and NYC FC players walk onto the field together before the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC...Reann Huber

Atlanta United fans wave a flag reading "Far from Defeat, Close to Victory" during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN...Reann Huber

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) runs down the field during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC...Reann Huber

Atlanta United midfielder Jeff Larentowicz (18) reacts to a call from the referee during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN...Reann Huber

Atlanta United defender Greg Garza (4) runs with the ball down the field during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN...Reann Huber

Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (5) and NYC FC forward Rodney Wallace (23) go for the ball during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday...Reann Huber

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) goes for the ball during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN.HUBER@AJC...Reann Huber

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel (24) makes his way down the field during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN...Reann Huber

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) looks to pass the ball during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN HUBER/REANN...Reann Huber

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) runs down the field with the ball during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018. (REANN...Reann Huber

Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst (3) slides across the field to kick the ball during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15, 2018....Reann Huber

NYC FC forward Rodney Wallace (23) grabs at Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (5) during the match between NYC FC and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, April 15...Reann Huber

Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball player Jackie Robinson, and his daughter Sharon Robinson stands next to a Jackie Robinson mural before the New York Mets play their game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi...Al Bello/Getty Images

A detailed view of the patch on the jersey of Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox as he sits in the dugout during a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on April 15, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts....Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

Colorado Rockies players wear No. 42 to honor Jackie Robinson during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

Congressman John Lewis walks out on the field to throw out the first pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park on April 15, 2018 in Washington, DC...Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

General view of the Jackie Robinson base plates prior to the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the Tampa Bay Rays on April 15, 2018 at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Starling Marte )left) and Josh Bell of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate after a home run in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 15, 2018 in Miami, Florida. All players are wearing...Michael Reaves/Getty Images

DJ LeMahieu of the Colorado Rockies hits a home run in the eighth inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. All players are wearing...Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

Wilmer Flores of the New York Mets celebrates after hitting a walkoff home run in the ninth inning to win the game 3-2 against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on April 15, 2018 in New York City. All players...Al Bello/Getty Images

Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles returns to the dugout after scoring in the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 15, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. All players are wearing...Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

Jose Martinez of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during the national anthem prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 15, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. All players are wearing...Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Harrison Bader of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with teammate Greg Garcia after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 15...Joe Robbins/Getty Images

General view as Jackie Robinson is honored on the scoreboard prior to the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 15, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. All players are...Joe Robbins/Getty Images

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