Photos: The scene at the Braves' home opener

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Photos: The scene at the Braves' home opener

Photos from the Braves vs. Phillies game on April 9, 2021.

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a two-run home run in the 5th inning in an 8-1 win over the Phillies Friday night. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) reacts after he hit a two-run home run in the 5th inning at Truist Park on Friday, April 9, 2021. The Braves won 8-1 over the Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) reacts after he hit a two-run home run in the 5th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) catches a fly ball by Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves' Ehire Adrianza (23) hits a three-run home run in the 6th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves' Ehire Adrianza (23) hits a three-run home run in the 6th inning at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves' Ehire Adrianza (23) celebrates after he hit a three-run home run. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves' Ehire Adrianza (23) celebrates after he hit a three-run home run. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves' Ehire Adrianza (23) celebrates after he hit a three-run home run. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Timothy Miller performs the National Anthem before the Atlanta Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park Friday. The Braves painted number 44 in the outfield to honor the late Hank Aaron. The Braves won their home opener 8-1. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans stand as Timothy Miller performs the National Anthem. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Jerseys were hung in the Braves' dugout to honor Phil Niekro and Hank Aaron. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fly over was performed by a 4 ship formation of T-38C Talon
aircraft of the from Sheppard AFB at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Braves honored Don Sutton, Hank Aaron, Phil Niekro and Bill Bartholomay, who all died in the offseason. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans walk in the ballpark before the Atlanta Braves' home opener against Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on Friday, April 9, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A fan reacts as he walks into the ballpark. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Event staff hands out pamphlets as gates open for fans. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Lendahl Lagaly (left) and Duncan Anderson take a selfie next to the statue of Phil Niekro. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fans enjoy at The Battery Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans walk in the ballpark before the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans walk in the ballpark before the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans walk in the ballpark before the home opener. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans enjoy at The Battery Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans enjoy at The Battery Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans gather at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans cheer before the Atlanta Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) delivers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans cheer before the Atlanta Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans do the "Tomahawk Chop". (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans do the "Tomahawk Chop". (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans do the "Tomahawk Chop". (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (3) catches a fly ball by Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves players celebrate after they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-1 at Truist Park on Friday. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) and right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrate after they defeated the Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans cheer for their team at Truist Park on Friday, April 9, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Phillies manager Joe Girardi (25) confers with starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) in the 5th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (17) reacts in the 6th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a two-run home run in the 5th inning in an 8-1 win over the Phillies Friday night. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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