Photos: Atlanta Braves open 2015 season in Miami

Atlanta Braves

Photos: Atlanta Braves open 2015 season in Miami

Less than 24 hours after dealing Craig Kimbrel and Melvin Upton Jr. to the Padres, the Atlanta Braves open the season vs. NL East foe Miami Marlins and win, 2-1.

Miami Marlins catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia tries to tag out Atlanta Braves' Eric Young Jr. at home but he was safe, putting the game at 2-1, during the sixth inning on Monday, April 6, 2015, at Marlins Park in Miami. (Hector Gabino/El Nuevo Herald/TNS)

Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton stikes out in the ninth inning of the Marlins 2-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves in their opening day baseball game in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Miami Marlins batter Dee Gordon loses his balance and goes to the turf after unsuccessfully bunting in the eighth inning of an opening day baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. The Braves won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jason Grilli throws against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning of their opening day baseball game in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. The Braves won 2-1. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jason Grilli (39) reacts after defeating the Miami Marlins 2-1at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins' Marcell Ozuna is tagged out at second base by Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons during the fifth inning on Monday, April 6, 2015, at Marlins Park in Miami. (Hector Gabino/El Nuevo Herald/TNS)

Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton reacts after striking out during the ninth inning on Monday, April 6, 2015, at Marlins Park in Miami. (Hector Gabino/El Nuevo Herald/TNS)

Eric Young Jr. #4 of the Atlanta Braves slides past Jarrod Saltalamacchia #39 of the Miami Marlins to score the go ahead run during Opening Day at Marlins Park on April 6, 2015 in Miami, Florida. The Braves won, 2-1. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jason Grilli celebrates his save with catcher Christian Bethancourt (27) after the Braves defeated the Marlins 2-1 in their opening day baseball game in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Manager Fredi Gonzalez #33 of the Atlanta Braves greets his team during Opening Day against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park on April 6, 2015 in Miami, Florida. The Braves would go on to win 2-1. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Eric Young Jr. #4 of the Atlanta Braves slides past Jarrod Saltalamacchia #39 of the Miami Marlins to score the go ahead run during Opening Day at Marlins Park on April 6, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins Dee Gordon (9) is tagged out trying to steal second base in the third inning by Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons during their opening day baseball game in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. The Braves won, 2-1. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jason Grilli, right, celebrates his save with teammates including pitcher Shelby Miller after the Braves defeated the Marlins 2-1 in their opening day baseball game in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Cameron Maybin (25) looks on from the dugout during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. The Braves won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 06: A general view of Marlins Park during Opening Day between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves on April 6, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 06: Mike Redmond #11 of the Miami Marlins and Fredi Gonzalez #33 of the Atlanta Braves talk during Opening Day at Marlins Park on April 6, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 06: Mike Redmond #11 of the Miami Marlins and Fredi Gonzalez #33 of the Atlanta Braves talk during Opening Day at Marlins Park on April 6, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 06: Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during Opening Day against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 6, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 06: Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during Opening Day against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 6, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves baserunner Jace Peterson slides to score on a single by teammate Nick Markakis in the first inning as Miami Marlins catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia waits for the late throw during their opening day baseball game in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran throws in the first inning against the Miami Marlins during their opening day baseball game in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran throws in the first inning against the Miami Marlins during their opening day baseball game in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Henderson Alvarez throws in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during their baseball game in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 06: A general view of Marlins Park during Opening Day between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves on April 6, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Fans pass through metal detectors as they enter Marlins Park for a season opening baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

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Miami Marlins catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia tries to tag out Atlanta Braves' Eric Young Jr. at home but he was safe, putting the game at 2-1, during the sixth inning on Monday, April 6, 2015, at Marlins Park in Miami. (Hector Gabino/El Nuevo Herald/TNS)

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