Photos: The scene at Truist Park as Braves prevail in home opener

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Photos: The scene at Truist Park as Braves prevail in home opener

AJC photos from the scene of the Braves' 2024 home opener against the Diamondbacks on April 5. The Braves won 6-5 in 10 innings.

Fans react as the Braves beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10 innings in the home opener at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Marcia Silvey of Columbia, Missouri reacts as the Braves clinch the win. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Brian and Marcia Silvey of Columbia, Missouri kiss as the Braves win the home opener. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

John Gonzalez reacts in the ninth inning. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Fans are fired up in the ninth inning. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

A fan reacts during the game. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Jack Plageman, 9, of Brookhaven reacts after grabbing a ball at the game. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

John Gonzalez cheers as the Braves catch up in the ninth inning. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Sean “The Double Chop Guy” McDonald enjoys the game. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

(Left to right) Peggy Sue Barnett, Dianne Wallace, and Anne Corbett wear mustaches in honor of Spencer Strider. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Hayden McKinney, 9, of Richmond, Virginia, flexes for a shot on the stadium cam at Truist Park. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

An American flag is unfurled at the Braves' home opener versus the Diamondbacks at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) runs onto the field before the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Former Braves player Marquis Grissom throws the ceremonial first pitch before the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

F-35s from the 187th Fighter Wing Red Tails from the Air National Guard fly over Truist Park before the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves manager Brian Snitker waves to fans during a parade before the home opener versus the Diamondbacks at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Hank Stroman, 4, of Walterboro, South Carolina, climbs a Braves championship ring display. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Another view of the flag on the field at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Fans clap during the pregame show. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

A fan looks out onto the field before the game. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

A fan wears Braves glasses at Truist Park. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Dena Starnes and Lanette Shaw of Acworth have a cutout of Braves first baseman Matt Olson. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Elias Moncayo (left), 3, of Kermit, Texas, and Maddux Munoz, 5, of Fort Worth, Texas, play ball before the Braves' home opener. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

A ground crew member prepares the field. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Luke Wharton arrives on his 7th birthday before the home opener. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves players prepare for batting practice. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Javier Rodriguez, 10, asks for autographs during batting practice before the home opener. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Baseball fans wait for gates to open. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A fan walks through a patch of light before the game. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Braves mascot Blooper greets fans. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. waves to fans during a parade before the Braves home opener. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Fans cheer for Braves players during a parade before the game. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Braves mascot Blooper greets fans. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Fans wait to see a player parade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Braves fans arrive early at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (center) chats with a teammate during a parade before the Braves home opener. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Michael Murray of Birmingham, Alabama,shows off his signed Braves hat. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Michael Murray of Birmingham, Alabama, shows his signed Braves gear. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Fans walk toward Truist Park before the game. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Kevin “The Acunamaniac”, who declined to give a last name, of Winchester, Ohio, shows off his Ronald Acuna Jr.
tattoo. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Brock Ward, 9, of Richmond, Virginia, goes for a catch before the game. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Omy Gallardo, 12, of Kermit, Texas, takes a mighty swing. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Maddux Munoz, 5, of Fort Worth, Texas, plays ball before the game. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Fans react as the Braves beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10 innings in the home opener at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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