PHOTOS: Braves wins series opener with Cardinals

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PHOTOS: Braves wins series opener with Cardinals

Braves open three-game series with St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park, winning, 7-6.

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) celebrates their 7-6 win against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates their 7-6 win against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Fireworks go off after the Atlanta Braves won 7-6 against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy, left, and Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias react after the final out as the Braves’ win 7-6 against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy, left, and Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias react after the final out as the Braves’ win 7-6 against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Sean Murphy, center, celebrates his three-run home run with teammates in the dugout during the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Sean Murphy, right, celebrates his three-run home run with Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson, left, during the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Sean Murphy, right, celebrates his three-run home run with Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson, left, and Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies during the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Fireworks go off after Atlanta Braves’ Sean Murphy hit a three-run home run during the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Sean Murphy reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Sean Murphy reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Sean Murphy hits a three-run home run during the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Sean Murphy hits a three-run home run during the eighth inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley hits a two-run home run during the third inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley hits a two-run home run during the third inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Alex Verdugo reacts after drawing a walk during the third inning against St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach delivers during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach delivers to St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado during the first inning in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach delivers during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) jogs out of the dugout to warmup before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) celebrates their 7-6 win against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning in a MLB baseball game at Truist Park, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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