Photos: Joc Pederson debuts but Braves lose to Rays

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Photos: Joc Pederson debuts but Braves lose to Rays

The Braves hosted the Tampa Bay Rays on July 16, 2021.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson (fourth from left) watches in the first inning at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson watches from the dugout in the first inning at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. The Braves acquired Pederson in a trade Thursday. Pederson went 0-for-1 in the Braves' 7-6 10-inning loss. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Joc Pederson smiles in the dugout in the first inning at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws a pitch against Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) signs autographs for fans before the home game against Tampa Bay Rays at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves stand for the national anthem before their home game against Tampa Bay Rays at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws a pitch against Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws a pitch against Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Guillermo Heredia (38) is not able to catch a double by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) in the 4th inning at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. Tampa Bay Rays won 7-76 over Atlanta Braves in 10th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates with second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) after hitting a home run in the 4th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hits a home run in the 4th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a home run in the 5th inning at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates after hitting a home run in the 4th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (right) celebrates after hitting a home run in the 5th inning at Truist Park . (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates after hitting a home run. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher A.J. Minter (right) regroups in the 7th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves pitcher A.J. Minter (33) shows his hands to an umpire as he is relieved in the 7th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves' Orlando Arcia (9) hits an RBI single in the 7th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Orlando Arcia (9) hits an RBI single in the 7th inning at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves' Orlando Arcia (9) reacts after hitting an RBI single in the 7th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Brett Phillips (35) scores past Atlanta Braves catcher Kevan Smith (52) in the 10th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

July 16, 2021 Atlanta - Tampa Bay Rays players celebrate their victory in the 10th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson (fourth from left) watches in the first inning at Truist Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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