Photos: The scene as the Braves play Game 1 of the World Series

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Photos: The scene as the Braves play Game 1 of the World Series

AJC photos from Game 1 between the Braves and Astros in the 2021 World Series.

The Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros stand on the field during the National Anthem before the start of game 1 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Members of the Atlanta Braves pitching staff are introduced before the start of game 1 against the Houston Astros of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves fans cheer before the start of game 1. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves third baseman Austin Riley, right, greets designated hitter Jorge Soler, first baseman Freddie Freeman, and second baseman Ozzie Albies before the start of game 1 against the Houston Astros of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hugs manager Brian Snitker, facing, as they are introduced before the start of game 1 against the Houston Astros of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman waves to the crowd before the start of game 1 against the Houston Astros of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario, center, greets teammates as manager Brian Snitker, right, watches during player introductions before the start of game 1 against the Houston Astros of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman gives Hall of Fame player Reggie Jackson, nicknamed Mr. October, a hug while the Braves and Astros prepare to play in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and Hall of Fame player Reggie Jackson, nicknamed Mr. October, clown around with each other while the Braves and Astros prepare to play in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Hall of Fame player Reggie Jackson, nicknamed Mr. October, sports an Astros hat while watching the Braves and Astros prepare to play in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves fan Ed Heyward snaps a photo of Freddie Freeman while his son Jimmy, 10, pushes up against the third base net to watch his team prepare to play the Astros at Minute Maid Park in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves injured outfielder Ronald Acuna (right) is on hand to cheer on his teammates while Ozzie Albies takes batting practice before playing the Astros in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

102621 HOUSTON: Braves manager Brian Snitker watches over batting practice as his team prepares to play the Astros in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

The outfield scoreboard is seen before the Braves play the Astros in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves relief pitcher Dylan Lee (74) high fives a fan prior to Game 1 of baseball's World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Joe Flores (left) and Andrew Sevriens pose prior to Game 1 of baseball's World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kelsey Coronel tries to catch a ball during Atlanta Braves' workout prior to Game 1 of baseball's World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans try to catch a ball during Atlanta Braves' workout prior to Game 1 of baseball's World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves players work out prior to Game 1 of baseball's World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves players wait for the Houston Astros to finish up their workout prior to Game 1 of baseball's World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler takes the field to prepare to play the Astros in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Max Fried loosens up during team batting practice before playing the Astros in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Fans cheer before the start of game 1 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

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Credit: Hyosub Shin

The Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros stand on the field during the National Anthem before the start of game 1 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

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