Photos: The scene at Truist Park as Braves face Phillies

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Photos: The scene at Truist Park as Braves face Phillies

The scene from Game 1 of the best-of-five National League Division Series between the Braves and Phillies at Truist Park Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

A giant flag is held in the outfield during opening ceremonies of Tuesday's Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Braves and Phillies at Truist Park.

Game 2 of the best-of-five playoff series is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 with a first pitch of 4:37 p.m.

Michael Harris greets manager Brian Snitker before game one of the baseball playoff series between the Braves and the Phillies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Paratroopers descend into Truist Park during pregame ceremonies before Tuesday's Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Braves and Phillies.

The best-of-five playoff series began Tuesday at Truist Park. Game 2 will be held Wednesday at Truist with Game 3 set for Friday in Philadelphia.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker surveys the field before game one of the baseball playoff series between the Braves and the Phillies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans crowd the Battery before Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Braves and Phillies at Truist Park.

If I could be like Mike: Griffin Patrick, 8, of Franklin, NC., wears an inspire headband from Michael Harris before Tuesday's Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Braves and Phillies at Truist Park.

Fans line up near the mural of last years championship trophy before game one of the baseball playoff series between the Braves and the Phillies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Play ball!! The field at Truist Park is ready for Game 1 of the 2022 National League Division Series Championship (NLDS) between Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Shortstop Dansby Swanson gets in some pre-game work with coach Ron Washington before Tuesday's Braves-Phillies playoff game at Truist Park.

Phillies players stand in the outfield during their workout before Tuesday's playoff game at Truist Park.

Keating Woods tries to catch the ball from his mom Emree Wood by Battery Park on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. The Braves face the Phillies for the first game of the National League Division Series.

A parachute flies down to Truist Park right before the first pitch of the National League Division Series game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Tyler Wallace wears an Apache headdress as he walks to Truist Park entrance for the first game of the National League Division Series. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Eric and Paty Mapp from Arizona take a selfie in front of the big "A" outside Truist Park on Tuesday, October 2022. The Braves face the Phillies for the first game of the National League Division Series. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Wyatt Garab left, plays some ball with David Clemones as they wait for the gates to be open at Truist Park for the National League Division Series first game on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Brandy Johnson takes a photo with a street performer to Caitlin Connolly moments before the National League Division Series first game outside of Truist Park.

Michele Red tries to take a photo for a friend but is getting blocked by a Home Depot mascot at Battery Park outside of Truist Park on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Members of the Heavy Hitters drummers perform by Battery Avenue to entertain the fans outside Truist Park on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Philadelphia Phillies supporters chant on their way to Truist Park on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. The Braves face the Phillies for the first game of the National League Division Series. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Tim Satterfield takes a photo of a mural with the Braves Championship trophy to Angie Ward before the first game of the National League Division Series at the Truist Park.

Cobb County Detective Clint Monahan gives a high five to Corbin Garab outside of the Truist Park on Tuesday, October, 11 2022. The Braves face the Phillies for the first game of the National League Division Series.

Jake and Bethany Quillen from Huntsville, Alabama, take a selfie as they wait for the Truist Park gates to be open for the first game of the National League Division Series on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Drea Wray and Aubrey Wray interact with a street performer by Battery Park prior to the first of the National League Division Series on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Matthew Clack holds Hadleigh Clack as Kayla Clack enjoys the music at the stage outside of the Truist Park on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. The Braves face the Phillies for the first game of the National League Division Series. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

"The Philly support guy," Jason Pagliei poses for a photograph as he walks by Battery Park.

A Braves usher takes a photo of Alisa, Jack, Matt, and Lauren Polli (left to right) with the National League East Division Championship sign at Truist Park on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

A giant flag is held in the outfield during opening ceremonies of Tuesday's Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Braves and Phillies at Truist Park.

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