Photos: Braves lose series opener to Pirates

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Photos: Braves lose series opener to Pirates

Atlanta falls to Pittsburgh 8-5 Monday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Jeff Francoeur is greeted by Freddie Freeman after his home run in the sixth.

The Braves trailed 6-0 before Francoeur's two-run homer.

Kelly Johnson is greeted by third base coach Bo Porter after his two-run homer in the eighth.

Coming off a strong performance last week vs. Phillies, Williams Perez got the start for the Braves.

Lefthander Jonathon Niese got the start for the Pirates.

David Freese celebrates with Josh Harrison after scoring in the first.

Gregory Polanco is safe at the plate in the third as Braves catcher Tyler Flowers looks to catch the ball.

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Jeff Francoeur is greeted by Freddie Freeman after his home run in the sixth.

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