Photos: The scene at the Braves' home opener

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Photos: The scene at the Braves' home opener

AJC photos from the scene of the Braves-Padres game at Truist Park on April 6, 2023.

A young fan gives the Braves a warm welcome with her sign before the home opener at Truist Park on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Stetson Bennett delivers the ceremonial first pitch. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

San Diego Padres players gather in the mound during the fourth inning at Truist Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Fans do the tomahawk chop during the fourth inning at Truist Park, on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Fireworks and a flyover by F-22 and F-35 fighter jets start the Braves home opener against the San Diego Padres Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado / For the AJC)

Braves manager Brian Snitker signs baseballs for fans Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado / For the AJC)

Atlanta Braves fans wait for autographs from players during warmups Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado / For the AJC)

Braves fans wait for the players parade to start Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado / For the AJC)

Third baseman Austin Riley signs autographs for fans Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado / For the AJC)

Fans crowd around the Chop House gate prior to the start of the Braves home games against the San Diego Padres Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado / For the AJC)

Young fans watch players warm up Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado / For the AJC)

Blooper is seen during a parade prior to the start the Braves’ home opener Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado / For the AJC)

Fans are seen at the Battery prior to the start of the Braves home games against the San Diego Padres Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado / For the AJC)

Fans walk towards Truist Park at the Battery.
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Kids enjoy the splash with warm temperatures at The Battery. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Gavin Poff throws the ball to his dad Joe Poff as they wait to enter Truist Park. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Rob Crump takes a selfie with Linnea Forge in front of the giant Braves sign.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Cristian Lemos from Cumming, Ga, takes a photo of his daughter Gabby Lemos with the World Series Championship sculpture.
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Credit: Miguel Martinez

A young fan gives the Braves a warm welcome with her sign before the home opener at Truist Park on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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