Photos: Braves make history in Fort Bragg Game

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Photos: Braves make history in Fort Bragg Game

The Atlanta Braves face the Miami Marlins on Sunday, July 3, 2016, in the first regular seasons MLB game at an active military base - Fort Bragg, N.C.

Braves outfielder Chase d'Arnaud soaks in the crowd at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Fans cheer on during the game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur swings at a pitch against the Miami Marlins during their game at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Atlanta Braves' Tyler Flowers (25) is hit by a pitch during the 9th inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sunday, July 3, 2016. Miami won 5-2.

Braves outfielder Chase d'Arnaud dives for a ball against the Miami Marlins during their game at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base. The Marlins won 5-2.

Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton (left) celebrates with hitting coach Barry Bonds after defeating the Atlanta Braves 5-2 at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Miami Marlins' J.T. Realmuto rounds second base following a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the 9th inning of a baseball game in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sunday, July 3, 2016. Miami won 5-2.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Jace Peterson makes a throw during the 8th inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sunday, July 3, 2016. Miami won 5-2.

Miami Marlins' J.T. Realmuto slides safely into second base as Atlanta Braves shortstop Erick Aybar misses the throw during eighth inning of a baseball game in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sunday, July 3, 2016. Miami won 5-2.

Miami Marlins' J.T. Realmuto slides safely past Atlanta Braves' catcher Tyler Flowers to score a run during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sunday, July 3, 2016.

Marlins pitcher A.J. Ramos (left) congratulates teammate J.T. Realmuto after defeating the Atlanta Braves 5-2 at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Braves outfielder Chase d'Arnaud (23) and teammates stand for the seventh inning stretch against the Miami Marlins during their game at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Braves started pitcher Matt Wisler against the Miami Marlins at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Miami Marlins pitcher Adam Conley started against the Atlanta Braves at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Braves starting pitcher Matt Wisler throws the first pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sunday, July 3, 2016.

Braves' Chase d'Arnaud misses a catch as the Miami Marlins get the first score at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Marlins outfielder Marcell Ozuna (left) makes a catch - ahead of teammate Giancarlo Stanton (27) - of a ball hit by Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman during a game at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

The Marlins' J.T. Realmuto hits an RBI against the Atlanta Braves during their game at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Marlins third baseman Martin Prado misses a tag on the Braves' Freddie Freeman during their game at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C.. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Marlins' Adeiny Hechavarria (3) reacts with teammate Martin Prado after scoring a run against the Atlanta Braves during their game at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia throws to first base during fourth fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sunday, July 3, 2016.

A detailed view of a base used in the game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Corey M. Calkins throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur greets Army Sgt. 1st Class Corey M. Calkins after throwing the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C.. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves players line the base paths during the national anthem prior to a baseball game in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sunday, July 3, 2016.

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Braves outfielder Chase d'Arnaud soaks in the crowd at Fort Bragg Field Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Fort Bragg, N.C. The Fort Bragg Game marks the first regular season MLB game ever to be played on an active military base.

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