Photos: Braves open series vs. Phillies with big win

Atlanta Braves

Sept. 9, 2019: Atlanta Braves defeated the Phillies 7-2 Monday in Philadelphia.

Leadoff home run: Ronald Acuna Jr. follows through on his home run in the first inning of Monday's Braves-Phillies game in Philadelphia. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The home run was the 38th of the season for Acuna, who smiles in the dugout while celebrating with teammates. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Ozzie Albies celebrates after scoring in the top of the first. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Braves scored two runs in the first and second against Phillies starter Aaron Nola. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Mike Foltynewicz retired the first 13 batters that he faced before allowing a solo home run in the fifth inning of Monday's Braves-Phillies game in Philadelphia. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Rafael Ortega loses control of his bat during the top of the second inning. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Mike Foltynewicz picked up the victory, pitching seven innings and allowing one hit and three hits while striking out seven. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson hits a three run home run in the top of the seventh inning. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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Leadoff home run: Ronald Acuna Jr. follows through on his home run in the first inning of Monday's Braves-Phillies game in Philadelphia. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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