Braves' Opening Day at Turner Field

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Braves' Opening Day at Turner Field

Photos: Braves vs. Phillies, April 1, 2013

Braves Dan Uggla and Justin Upton celebrate a 7-5 victory over the Phillies in the season opener on April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. Both players had home runs in the game.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel (right).

Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell confers with starter Tim Hudson during the fifth inning.

Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson bears down against the Phillies during the fifth inning.

The Braves' Justin Upton (right) gets five from his brother B.J. Upton (left) crossing home on his solo home run for a 5-3 lead over the Phillies in the fifth inning of the season opener.

The Braves' Chris Johnson gets past Phillies catcher Erik Kratz to score for a 7-3 Braves lead in the sixth inning of the season opener.

Braves fans in center field cheer as Justin Upton's solo home run sails over the wall for a 5-3 lead over the Phillies in the fifth inning.

Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels covers his face giving up a solo home run to Braves Justin Upton in the fifth inning.

Braves outfielder Justin Upton hits a solo home run off Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels for a 5-3 lead in the fifth inning of the season opener.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) celebrates with manager Fredi Gonzalez, right, after Uggla's solo home run in the second inning of their game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward, left, leads the Atlanta Braves onto the field.

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones delivers the ceremonial pitch before the Atlanta Braves season opener.

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones reacts after delivering the ceremonial pitch before the Atlanta Braves season opener.

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, facing, hugs catcher Brian McCann after Jones delivered the ceremonial pitch before the Atlanta Braves season opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson pitches the first pitch of their season opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson delivers a pitch in the first inning of their season opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels delivers a pitch to an Atlanta Braves in the first inning.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen, center, is introduced before the start of their season opener.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward reacts before the team is introduced before the start of their season opener.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, center, is congratulated by Atlanta Braves third base coach Brian Snitker, left, after his two-run home run in the first inning.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman connects on a two-out single to score infielder Andrelton Simmons in the third inning.

Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward (left) gives Freddie Freeman a hug as he crosses the plate after hitting a two-run homer in the first inning of the season opener against the Phillies.

Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels watches the ball leave the park as Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman rounds third base on a two-run homer in the first inning.

Freddie Freeman is greeted with high fives getting the Braves off to a good start with a two-run homer for a 2-0 lead over the Phillies in the first inning of the season opener.

Chipper Jones responds to the cheering fans walking out to the mound to throw the first pitch in the season opener against the Phillies.

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Braves Dan Uggla and Justin Upton celebrate a 7-5 victory over the Phillies in the season opener on April 1, 2013, in Atlanta. Both players had home runs in the game.

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