Photos: Braves open series with dramatic win over Nationals

Atlanta Braves

Photos: Braves open series with dramatic win over Nationals

Atlanta Braves begin an eight-game homestand against the Washington Nationals Aug. 17, 2020, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Georgia Head football coach Kirby Smart has been added to the fans in the seats before the Atlanta Braves play the Washington Nationals in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

New fan cutouts Hank Aaron (from left), Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, Dale Murphy, Andrew Jones, Bobby Cox, and John Schuerholz are seen in the seats before the Atlanta Braves play the Washington Nationals in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried wears a Black Lives Matters shirt while warming up before the team plays the Washington Nationals in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

081720 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint throws to shortstop Dansby Swanson to pick off Washington Nationals Juan Soto as he attempts to steal second base during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

081720 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves Washington Nationals in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

081720 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint throws to shortstop Dansby Swanson to pick off Washington Nationals Juan Soto as he attempts to steal second base during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte steals second past Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia during the fourth inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

081720 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte steals second past Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia during the fourth inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Washington Nationals Luis Garcia reacts to hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves during the second inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

081720 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker pulls starting pitcher Touki Toussaint during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals with catcher Travis D’Arnaud looking on in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson gets a double high five from manager Brian Snitker after hitting a 2-RBI walk off home run to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 during the 9th inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (right) celebrates hitting a 2-RBI walk off home run with teammates to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 during the 9th inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates hitting a 2-RBI walk off home run to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 with teammates during the 9th inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (left) gets some air at home plate and a double high five from Freddie Freeman celebrating his 2-RBI walk off home run to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 during the 9th inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates hitting a 2-RBI walk off home run to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 during the 9th inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson gets five from third base coach Ron Washington hitting a 2-RBI walk off home run to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 during the 9th inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles can’t reach a 2-RBI walk off home run by Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson to beat Nationals 7-6 during the 9th inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a 2-RBI walk off home run to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 during the 9th inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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Georgia Head football coach Kirby Smart has been added to the fans in the seats before the Atlanta Braves play the Washington Nationals in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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