Photos: Braves fall short in attempt to sweep series vs. Phillies

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NL East rivals close out their season-opening series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Starting pitcher Chris Sale exits in the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Phillies. The Braves would eventually lose to the home team 5-4, their first loss of the season.

Austin Riley rounds third and heads home for a run during Sunday's Braves-Phillies game in Philadelphia.

Ranger Suarez got the start for the Phillies Sunday against the Braves.

Chris Sale made his first start as an Atlanta Brave Sunday against the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos, right, is tagged out at second base by Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr., left, adjusts his gear in front of Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto after a close pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber gestures after hitting a solo home run off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber is greeted in the dugout after his solo home run off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

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Starting pitcher Chris Sale exits in the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Phillies. The Braves would eventually lose to the home team 5-4, their first loss of the season.

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