Photos: Braves’ Austin Riley crushes home run in major-league debut

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Photos: Braves’ Austin Riley crushes home run in major-league debut

The Braves beat the Cardinals 4-0 at SunTrust Park on May 15, 2019.

Braves outfielder Austin Riley hits a solo home run in his first major-league game on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves outfielder Austin Riley hits a solo home run in his first major-league game on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Riley follows the flight of his homer. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Riley heads to first as the ball clears the outfield wall. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Riley (right) gets five from Ozzie Albies hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Austin Riley gets high fives in the dugout hitting a solo home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Austin Riley gets high fives in the dugout hitting a solo home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Austin Riley (center) is congratulated after his first major-league home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves outfielder Austin Riley (left) gets a fist bump from Josh Donaldson in the dugout. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Austin Riley (left) shares a laugh with Ronald Acuna Jr. while warming up before making his major league debut. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves' Dansby Swanson (left) chats with Austin Riley before the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Austin Riley played left field. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Austin Riley struck out in his first major-league at-bat. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Starter Mike Soroka pitched well for the Braves. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. steals third base and loses his helmet. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves outfielder Austin Riley takes the field making his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves outfielder Austin Riley gets encouragement from his dad, Mike Riley, before the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Mike Soroka (left) shakes hands with Ronald Acuna Jr. after going seven innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 15, 2019 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves Charlie Culberson hits a 2-RBI home run to take a 4-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The Braves' Charlie Culberson tries catches bubble gum thrown at him by his teammates in the dugout after he hit a home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Luke Jackson closes out the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Luke Jackson closes out the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Austin Riley waves to the fans after the Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Braves outfielder Austin Riley hits a solo home run in his first major-league game on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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