Photos: Braves start fast in series opener against rival Mets

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Photos: Braves start fast in series opener against rival Mets

The Braves scored 13 runs through six innings and cruised against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park.

The Braves' William Contreras smiles after his home run against the Mets during the second inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario gets five from third-base coach Ron Washington after Rosario homered against the Mets during the second inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves designated hitter William Contreras (right) gets a hug from Eddie Rosario after Contreras homered against the Mets during the second inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves designated hitter William Contreras salutes on his way around first base after he homered against the Mets during the second inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario swings the sword in the dugout after he homered during the second inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

The Braves' William Contreras swings the pink sword in the dugout after he homered against the Mets during the second inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hits an RBI double against the Mets during the fourth inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves second baseman Vaughn Grissom heads home on a double by Ronald Acuna during the fourth inning against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Michael Harris scores on Ronald Acuna's blooper during the second inning against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson returns to the game with a bandage after cutting his forehead sliding into second base for a double against the Mets during the first inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers against the Mets during the first inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves third-base coach Ron Washington, manager Brian Snitker and first-base coach Eric Young look on as shortstop Dansby Swanson is tended to after cutting his forehead sliding into second base for a double against the Mets during the first inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers against the Mets during the first inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson heads to the dugout for treatment after he cut his forehead sliding into second base for a double against the Mets during the first inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna slides into second after he hit an RBI double during the fourth inning against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Mets outfielder Mark Canha chases an RBI double by the Braves' Ronald Acuna during the second inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario reacts after hitting a solo homer during the second inning against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com).

Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario follows a solo homer by William Contreras by hitting one of his own during the second inning against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves designated hitter William Contreras is all smiles after he hit a solo home run during the second inning against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson loses his helmet and cuts his forehead sliding into second base during the first inning against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud celebrates his three-run homer with Matt Olson during the sixth inning against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna reacts after hitting an RBI double during the fourth inning against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud heads home on an RBI single by Michael Harris during the sixth inning against the Mets. D'Arnaud followed up with a three-run homer later in the inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna reacts after hitting an RBI double as Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor looks on during the sixth inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna reacts after hitting an RBI double during the fourth inning against the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com)

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The Braves' William Contreras smiles after his home run against the Mets during the second inning Monday night at Truist Park. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

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