Photos: Braves win opener of four-game series against Giants

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Extra innings needed for Atlanta to secure the much-needed victory.

Orlando Arcia is congratulated by Adam Duvall (14) after scoring against the San Francisco Giants during the 10th inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Travis d'Arnaud's sacrifice fly was deep enough for Orlando Arcia to score the only run in the Braves' 1-0 victory. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Atlanta Braves' Whit Merrifield, right, is tagged out by San Francisco Giants second baseman Casey Schmitt while trying to steal second base during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell works against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale works against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale works against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna reacts after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley throws out San Francisco Giants' Casey Schmitt at first base during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ramón Laureano commits an error on a fly ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Tyler Fitzgerald during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Orlando Arcia is congratulated by Adam Duvall (14) after scoring against the San Francisco Giants during the 10th inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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