Photos: Braves drop opener of home series with the Phillies

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Photos: Braves drop opener of home series with the Phillies

The Braves lost to the Phillies 2-0 on July 2, 2019.

The Braves' Austin Riley reacts to striking out with two runners on base during a 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies with catcher J.T. Realmuto looking on Tuesday. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Dallas Keuchel grimaces after delivering a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Braves (from left) Freddie Freeman, Ronald Acuna Jr., Mike Soroka and manager Brian Snitker are presented with their All-Star jerseys by family and friends before playing the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Freddie Freeman is joined by his wife Chelsea and son Charlie as he is presented his All-Star jersey. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Dallas Keuchel delivers against the Philadelphia Phillies. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Dallas Keuchel delivers against the Philadelphia Phillies. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Dallas Keuchel delivers against the Philadelphia Phillies. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Ronald Acuna Jr. is presented his All-Star jersey by his brother Luisangel Acuna. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Dallas Keuchel takes the field. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Mike Soroka receives his All-Star jersey from Braves great Phil Niekro. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves great Phil Niekro (right) visits with manager Brian Snitker in the dugout before the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

070219 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves short stop Dansby Swanson throws to first for a double play against the Philadelphia Phillies during the top of the eight inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in Atlanta. The Phillies led the Braves 2-0 at the top of the eighth. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Phillies' Jay Bruce hits a 2-RBI double to take a 2-0 lead over the Braves. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Phillies Jean Segura (left) and J.T. Realmuto score on a 2-RBI double by Jay Bruce. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves catcher Brian McCann slides into second base. Christina Matacotta/Christina.Matacotta@ajc.com

Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nolan strikes out Freddie Freeman during the eighth inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Phillies pitcher Hector Neris (left) and Rhys Hoskins celebrate. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Dallas Keuchel smiles after going seven innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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The Braves' Austin Riley reacts to striking out with two runners on base during a 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies with catcher J.T. Realmuto looking on Tuesday. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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