Photos: Braves open exhibition season with win over Rays

Atlanta Braves

Photos: Braves open exhibition season with win over Rays

The Braves played their first exhibition game at the Rays on Saturday and won 6-5.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Leury García collides with Tampa Bay Rays' Carson Williams after tagging out during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Leury García tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Carson Williams during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Ray Kerr throws a pitch during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fans cheer during a spring training baseball game the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Daysbel Hernandez throws a pitch during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Doyle throws a pitch during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Ray Kerr throws a pitch during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fans cheer during a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Jake Mangum can’t catch a single by Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna slides back to first base safely during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts in the dugout during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Jopse Siri shows his arm as he celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Jarred Kelenic (24) swings during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Brian Moran throws a pitch during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman David Fletcher tags out Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Jack Mangum during the third inning of a spring training baseball game at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo reacts in the dugout during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Brian Moran is greeted by teammates during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II hits a double during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tamp Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Forrest Wall (73) signs autographs before a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider prepares to throw a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna signs autographs before a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and left fielder Jarred Kelenic sign autographs before a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players before a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players warm up before a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II hits a solo home run during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II hits a solo home run during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves second baseman Leury García collides with Tampa Bay Rays' Carson Williams after tagging out during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game at Charlotte Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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