Photos: Braves open doubleheader with win over Cardinals

Atlanta Braves

Photos: Braves open doubleheader with win over Cardinals

The Braves defeated the Cardinals, 3-2, in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (8) gets high fives at the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Joe Jiménez (77) throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) signals the crowd as he leaves the field after the Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on a walk-off sacrifice fly by Albies at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves players celebrate after derfeating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves players celebrate after derfeating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) is congratulated after hitting a walk-off sacrifice fly to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) is congratulated after hitting a walk-off sacrifice fly to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) watches his walk-off sacrifice fly to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) hits a walk-off sacrifice fly to center, allowing Adam Duvall (14) to score and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Pierce Johnson (38) delivers a pitch against a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the 10th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Pierce Johnson (38) reacts after finishing the 10th inning against a St. Louis Cardinals Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) gets ready to start the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (8) shakes hands with Braves third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo (89)after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (8) watches the ball after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (8) rounds second base after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

People at the Chop House work on a pile of beer cans as the Braves go to extra innings against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) tags out St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (40) during the third inning at Truist Park on Sunday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) throws to first base for a double play during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Sunday, July 16, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws a pitch to a St. Louis Cardinals batter in the first inning at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) signals to the dugout after a single during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) throws the ball to Braves Pitcher Charlie Morton after recovering a ground ball during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers to a St. Louis Cardinals batter in the first inning at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (8) gets high fives at the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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