Photos: Braves open spring training play with win

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Photos: Braves open spring training play with win

AJC photos from the Braves at spring training on March 18, 2022.

Braves first baseman Matt Olson rips an RBI single to take a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Matt Olson rips an RBI single to take a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder gets a fist bump from catcher William Contreras after holding the Minnesota Twins scoreless through three innings of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. The Braves beat the Twins 3-1. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Huascar Ynoa delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the 4th inning of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Jasseel De La Cruz closes out the Minnesota Twins for a 3-1 victory during the 9th inning of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Drew Waters hits a solo homer for a 1-0 lead over the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. The long ball was the first homer of the pre-season for the Braves. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Drew Waters rounds the bases hitting a solo homer for a 1-0 lead over the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. The long ball was the first homer of the pre-season for the Braves. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder fields a grounder by Minnesota Twins Gilberto Celestino and throw to first baseman Matt Olson for the out during the second inning of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna signs autographs in the dugout before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

The Atlanta Braves, including new first baseman Matt Olson (center) take the field for the National Anthem to play the Minnesota Twins in thier first MLB preseason baseball game of the season on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves manager Brian Snitker and Braves fans applaud as the World Series Champions flag is hoisted in center field at CoolToday Park before the first pitch against the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitchers Max Fried (left) and William Woods loosen up during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna looks to throw home at batting practice during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Mike Soroka gets in some early morning rehab work during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves players head out for morning batting practice during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves (from left) Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley walk back to the clubhouse after some early morning batting practice during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Ronald Acuna puts on his sunglasses while getting in some early morning batting practice during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek shares a laugh with catcher Travis d'Arnaud while loosening up during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario gets some early morning work done in the batting cages during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia (left) gives Eddie Rosario five with Adam Duvall looking on during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia throws home fielding a ball during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves catchers Travis d'Arnaud (left) and Manny Pina (right) get in some work at the plate during batting practice at Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia throws home fielding a ball during Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves catchers Travis d'Arnaud (left) and Manny Pina share a laugh while getting in some work at the plate during batting practice at Spring Training on Friday, March 18, 2022, before playing the Minnesota Twins in a MLB preseason game in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Braves first baseman Matt Olson rips an RBI single to take a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a MLB preseason baseball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in North Port. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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