Photos: Braves take series opener from the Rockies

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Photos: Braves take series opener from the Rockies

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Rockies game on June 15, 2023. The Braves won 8-3.

Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (62) delivers to a Rockies batter at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 8-3 and Smith-Shawver got the win.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. high fives Ozzie Albies after the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves outfielders Ronald Acuña Jr, Michael Harris II, and Kevin Pillar celebrate their win after defeating the Colorado Rockies 8-3 at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits a solo home run during the bottom of the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) rounds first base after hitting a solo home run during the bottom of the seventh inning at Truist Park against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves third base coach Ron Washington shakes hands with Matt Olson (28) after Olson hit a solo home run during the bottom of the seventh inning. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) smiles as he celebrates his solo home run with teammates during the bottom of the seventh inning. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves relief pitcher Michael Tonkin (51) reacts after striking out the last Rockies batter at Truist Park. The Braves defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-3. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves players celebrate their win after defeating the Colorado Rockies 8-3 at Truist Park. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves mascot, the Blooper, waves the flag after the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves fans perform the tomahawk chop as the Rockies players wait for relief pitcher Matt Carasitito to arrive at the mound during the fifth inning. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (62) throws a pitch to a Phillies batter during the first inning at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 8-3.

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Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (left) congratulates Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia after he scored during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) high-fives teammates at the dugout after scoring a run during the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) celebrates with right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) after scoring on a double from second base Ozzie Albies during the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) reacts toward the dugout after hitting a two-run double during the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Atlanta.
(1)Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) is congratulated as catcher Sean Murphy (12) follows after scoring on a double from left fielder Kevin Pillar (not pictured) during the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz speaks with AJ Smith-Shawver as catcher Sean Murphy looks during the fourth inning at Truist Park against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in AtlantaMiguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (62) looks towards the Jumbotron after being replaced during the fifth inning. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (62) delivers to a Rockies batter at Truist Park on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 8-3 and Smith-Shawver got the win. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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