Photos: Braves edge Tigers in first of three-game series

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Photos: Braves edge Tigers in first of three-game series

Monday night baseball at Truist Park against the opponent from the American League.

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Daysbel Hernandez reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo (not pictured) to end the top of the seventh inning at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia, second from left, and Atlanta Braves right fielder Adam Duvall, second from right, celebrate their 2-1 win against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies celebrates his go-ahead solo home run with teammates in the dugout during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies celebrates his go-ahead solo home run with Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies reacts after hitting the go-ahead solo home run during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Forrest Wall hits a RBI single scoring Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley (not pictured) during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies reacts after hitting the go-ahead solo home run during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits the go-ahead solo home run during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

A basket of baseballs are shown before the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried watches his teammates bat during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Detroit Tigers pitcher Reese Olson delivers to n Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson reacts after popping up to end the bottom of the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a double during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna runs to first base after hitting a double during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

A basket of baseballs are shown before the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Daysbel Hernandez reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo (not pictured) to end the top of the seventh inning at Truist Park, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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