Photos: Acuna, Swanson go deep in Braves’ win over Rockies

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Photos: Acuna, Swanson go deep in Braves’ win over Rockies

The Braves won 7-1 in Colorado on April 9, 2019.

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried works against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson watches his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Yonathan Daza loses his helmet while swinging at a pitch from Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. Daza was making his debut in the majors. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez, right, catches the throw for the out on Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson on a ground ball during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez watches a throw to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson throws to first base to put out Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jacob Marquez, front, of Amarillo, Texas, who is a fan of the Atlanta Braves, jokes with Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman as they meet before the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 09: Starting pitcher Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves throws in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 09, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman watches his RBI single off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters waits for the throw as Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson scores on a single by Freddie Freeman during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies' Raimel Tapia reacts after striking out against Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried to end the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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