Photos: Braves score first win in home opener

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Photos: Braves score first win in home opener

The Atlanta Braves face the Chicago Cubs in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves manager Brian Snitker and first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrate defeating the Chicago Cubs, 8-0, in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves Ronald Acuna (right) and Ozzie Albies celebrate beating the Chicago Cubs, 8-0, in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves fans light up SunTrust Park after shortstop Dansby Swanson hit a 2-RBI single to take a 7-0 lead over the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, in Atlanta.

Braves fans perform the tomahawk chop with their cellphones during the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves starter Sean Newcomb delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Chicago Cubs third baseman David Bote takes a tumble after being called out at 1st base - by a fan and umpire - Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a 2-RBI single against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning of the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson scores past Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras on a fielder's choice ground ball by Nick Markakis in the first inning in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson guns out Chicago Cubs Javier Baez after Dansby Swanson knocked down the line drive during the seventh inning of the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna runs down a long fly ball by Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo for the out during the seventh inning Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

A lead-off home run by Ender Inciarte sparked a four-run inning by the Braves in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves Ender Inciarte center fielder is congratulated by third base coach Ron Washington after hitting a lead-off home run in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves Ender Inciarte gets a heroe's welcome from Ronald Acuna in dugout after hitting a lead-off homer in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves reliever Jesse Biddle delivers a pith in the sixth inning of the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves starter Sean Newcomb delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs Monday, April 1, 2019, at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves third base coach Ron Washington salutes Ronald Acuna on his way home after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of the home opener Monday, April 1,
2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves Ronald Acuna is greeted by Ozzie Albies at home plate after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna gets a high-five from Ender Inciarte in the dugout after hitting a solo home run - giving the Braves a 5-0 lead - in the third inning over the Chicago Cubs Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Nick Narkakis can't make the catch off the bat of Kris Bryant during the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves right fielder Nick Markakis is tagged out at second base by Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez during the third inning Monday, April 1, 2019, at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is tagged out by Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez while trying to stretch a single into a double during the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson throws out Chicago Cubs David Bote with the bases loaded in the third inning of the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna catches a flyball in the first inning against Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes a cut against the Chicago Cubs Monday April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

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Braves manager Brian Snitker and first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrate defeating the Chicago Cubs, 8-0, in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

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