Photos: Braves drop exhibition home opener to Red Sox

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Photos: Braves drop exhibition home opener to Red Sox

Bryce Elder started in the Braves' 5-4 loss to the Red Sox in their exhibition home opener Sunday.

Blooper holds one of grandchild of Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker before the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder walks off the field during the second inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder is relieved during the second inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder throws a pitch during the first inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder throws a pitch during the first inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players walk onto the field before the home opener spring training baseball game against Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players cheer before the home opener spring training game against Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A military flyover before the Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A military flyover before the Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players watch from the dugout before the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker brings his grandchildren to meet Blooper before the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker brings his grandchildren to meet Blooper before the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fans pose for photo before the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans enter CoolToday Park before the Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans enter CoolToday Park before the Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans enter CoolToday Park before the Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela can’t catch a two-RBI double by Atlanta Braves left fielder Jordan Luplow during the fourth inning of the home opener spring training game at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Jordan Luplow hits a two-RBI double during the fourth inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (center) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of the home opener spring training game at against the Boston Red Sox CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (right) celebrates with first baseman Matt Olson after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a solo home run during the fourth inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a solo home run during the fourth inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia hits a single during the fourth inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans watch from the outfield lawn during the Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Jordan Luplow catches a fly ball by Boston Red Sox catcher Roberto Perez during the fourth inning of the home opener spring training game at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies misses a ball after tagging Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu and was unable to throw to first during the fourth inning of the home opener spring training game at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Darius Vines throws a pitch during the fourth inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after popping up a ball during the third inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia tags out Boston Red Sox second baseman Romy Gonzalez during the third inning of the home opener spring training game at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (left) confers with pitcher Nolan Kingham during the second inning of the home opener spring training game at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fans cheer during the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after striking out during the second inning of the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fans cheer during the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first base coach Tom Goodwin watches from the dugout during the first inning of the home opener spring training game at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley signs autographs for fans before the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Young baseball fans appeal for a ball during the Atlanta Braves’ home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Blooper holds one of grandchild of Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker before the home opener spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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