Photos: Scenes at SunTrust Park for Braves’ home opener

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Photos: Scenes at SunTrust Park for Braves’ home opener

Atlanta Braves face the Chicago Cubs for the season’s home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

The American flag is presented during the singing of the national anthem before the start of the Braves' home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves players take the field on a red carpet for the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves players enter the field on a red carpet during introductions before the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox proclaims "Play ball!" at Atlanta's home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves and Cubs players line up for the national anthem ahead of Atlanta's home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park.

Former Braves third baseman and coach Terry Pendleton throws out the ceremonial first pitch in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz gives fans a high-five in the Battery during the Braves Walk to SunTrust Park before their home opener against the Chciago Cubs Monday, April 1, 2019, in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (left) and Ozzie Albies play to the fans lining the streets and the rooftops in the Battery during the Braves Walk to the ballpark to play the Chicago Cubs in their home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Fans cheer players during the Braves Walk to SunTrust Park before the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, in Atlanta.

Braves infielder Charlie Culberson takes a photo with Seth Tuttle (left) before the start of the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hands out double high-fives to fans while entering SunTrust Park during the Braves Walk before their home opener against the Chicago Cubs Monday, April 1, 2019, in Atlanta.

Braves pitcher Julio Teheran dances with fans while entering SunTrust Park during the Braves Walk before their home opener against the Chicago Cubs Monday, April 1, 2019, in Atlanta.

Braves manager Brian Snitker (left) and first baseman Freddie Freeman (center) greet fans before the start of the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves fans greet players before the start of the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Foam tomahawks await fans in the seats for the Atlanta Braves' home opener against the Chicago Cubs Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Thomas Francescon of Signal Mountain, Tenn., waits for a signature from Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez before the Braves' home opener against the Cubs Monday, April 1, 2019, at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

Jimmy Vann and his daughter, Libby, take in the pre-game festivities during the Braves' home opener Monday April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves players walk through the Battery Atlanta before their home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves players walk through the Battery Atlanta before their home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves players walk through the Battery Atlanta before their home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson gives a high-five to a young fan in the Battery during the Braves Walk to SunTrust Park before their home opener against the Chicago Cubs Monday, April 1, 2019, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves players walk through the Battery Atlanta before their home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves pitchers loosen up for batting practice before playing the Chicago Cubs in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

The field at SunTrust Park is ready for the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs for the season's home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves pitchers take the field for batting practice before playing the Chicago Cubs in the home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

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The American flag is presented during the singing of the national anthem before the start of the Braves' home opener Monday, April 1, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs at SuntTrust Park in Atlanta.

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