Photos: Braves lose opener of three-game series vs. Phillies

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Photos: Braves lose opener of three-game series vs. Phillies

The National League East division champions hosted Philadelphia Monday in the first of a three-game series at Truist Park.

Division champs! Braves mascot Blooper waves the National East Champions flag prior the game between Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park Monday. The Phillies won Monday's matchup 7-1, extending the Braves' current losing streak to four games. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves starter Kyle Wright delivers a pitch during the first inning of Monday's game. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Kyle Wright had five strikeouts in his four innings of work Monday against the Phillies. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com).

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Matt Olson (28) celebrates with Ozzie Albies after Albies' home run that gave the Braves a 1-0 lead.

Kyle Wright is removed from the game by manager Brian Snitker in the fifth inning.

Kyle Wright's final line - four innings pitched, five hits, four earned runs, four walks and five strikeouts. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (30) reacts at the dugout after being removed during the fifth against the Philadelphia inning at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) tosses the helmet after he stroked out during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Philadelphia Phillies players high fives after their team beat the Atlanta Braves 7-1 at Truist Park on Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Phillies outfielders celebrate with teammates after their team beat the Atlanta Braves 7-1 at Truist Park on Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Credit: Miguel Martinez

Division champs! Braves mascot Blooper waves the National East Champions flag prior the game between Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park Monday. The Phillies won Monday's matchup 7-1, extending the Braves' current losing streak to four games. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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