Photos: Braves drop series-opener to the Rockies

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Photos: Braves drop series-opener to the Rockies

Photos from the Braves at Rockies game on Friday, August 9, 2024. The Braves fell 6-5.

Atlanta Braves' Jarred Kelenic, right, argues after he was called out on strikes by home plate umpire Jonathan Parra in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. The Braves fell 6-5. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Angel Chivilli in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler gestures as he heads up the first-base line after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Angel Chivilli in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo, left, congratulates Ramón Laureano as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes works against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy, left, fields a throw as Colorado Rockies' Ryan McMahon, right, scores on a double hit by Brendan Rodgers in the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Kris Bryant pops out against Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes to end the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon follows the flight of his RBI single off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Brenton Doyle, center, hugs Ezequiel Tovar, left, as Charlie Blackmon, right, looks on as Doyle returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes in the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jesse Chavez works against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon, left, advances to second base on a sacrifice fly hit by Ezequiel Tovar as second base umpire Junior Valentine, center, looks on while Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia makes a late tag in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna follows through with his swing after connecting for a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna gestures as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, front, celebrates with third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo as Ozuna circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna gestures as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home urn off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson, left, congratulates Marcell Ozuna, right, after Ozuna's solo home urn off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon works against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler waits to bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Elias Díaz, front, heads back to the dugout after being called out on strikes by home plate umpire Jonathan Parra to end the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Injured Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies heads back to the dugout after throwing before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Injured Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, left, looks on with Colorado Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens, right, as players warm up before a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, left, jokes with Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black, right, as they watch players warm up before a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna warms up before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, right, greets Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon, left, who warms up before a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt, left, talks with Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, right, before a baseball game Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Atlanta Braves' Jarred Kelenic, right, argues after he was called out on strikes by home plate umpire Jonathan Parra in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. The Braves fell 6-5. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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