Photos: Braves continue season-opening homestand against Nationals

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The Atlanta Braves welcomed the Washington Nationals to Truist Park on Monday for the beginning of a three-game series.

Braves bench players watch as the Nationals increase their lead Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Fans in the upper deck enjoy the sunset Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Matt Olson celebrates with teammates in the dugout Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Matt Olson scores Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves players watch Monday night at Truist Park. The Nationals won the series opener. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Eddie Rosario tries to catch a ball Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson tosses his helmet after striking out Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves reliever Tucker Davidson delivers against the Nationals on Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Nationals players celebrate after defeating the Braves 11-2 on night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies gets high-fives in the dugout after scoring the first run against the Nationals on Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves left fielder Marcell Ozuna tosses his bat after driving in the team's first run during the first inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies reacts after hitting a double during the first inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa delivers during the first game of the series against the Nationals on Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

The Braves planned to give away more than 40,000 replica World Series rings to fans Monday night at Truist Park during the first game of the series between the Braves and the Nationals. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies gives a thumbs-up during warmups Monday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson signs autographs before the game Monday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Milady Valle of New Jersey reacts as she holds the World Series ring of broadcaster Chip Caray on Monday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves fans got a chance to hold and take photos of a World Series ring Monday at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Braves bench players watch as the Nationals increase their lead Monday night at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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