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Watch: 8 memorable moments in Braves’ victory

The legend Hank Aaron circles the field before the game. New Hall of Famer Chipper Jones throws out the first pitch. Former UGA star Nick Chubb gives the command to "Play ball!" Freddie Freeman hits a 2-run homer in the sixth inning. Ozzie Albies goes deep in the eighth inning. Preston Tucker's big single ties the game 5-5 in the eighth. Manager Brian Snitker is ejected for arguing in the ninth. Nick Markakis's 3-run homer in the 9th gives the Braves an 8-5 win.
March 30, 2018

The Braves rallied from an 5-0 deficit to beat the Phillies 8-5 in their season-opener Thursday at SunTrust Park.

And all the excitement did not occur in the ninth inning.

Watch the video above to see eight memorable moments from the first game of the season.

The teams play again Friday night at 7:30.

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