Here are a few things to know on Friday:
1. Braves lose series finale at Washington
The Atlanta Braves lost the Nationals Park series finale against the Washington Nationals on Thursday, 5-2. Mike Foltynewicz lost his seventh-striaght game after he left Thursday's game with a cut on his right middle finger. The Braves return to SunTrust Park for a three-game series against the New York Mets over the weekend. Friday's game begins at 7:35 p.m.
2. Atlanta United to host Orlando City, break attendance record
When Atlanta United host Orlando City on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the team is expected to break the MLS attendance record. The game kicks off at 4 p.m. and can be watched on Univision.
3. Falcons hold regular season home opener against Packers
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will get a workout this weekend. After hosting Atlanta United on Saturday, the Atlanta Falcons will host the Green Bay Packers in their first regular season home game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Jeff Schultz writes the Falcons will make it feel like January against the Packers on Sunday. The Falcons and the Packers kick off on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. and can be watched on NBC.
4. Georgia hosts Samford
In its last non-conference game before an eight-game SEC run, Georgia will host Samford on Saturday night at Sanford Stadium. Gabe Burns writes freshman running back D'Andre Swift should get increased snaps during the game.
5. What to know if visiting Mercedes-Benz Stadium this weekend
If you're attending Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Atlanta United or Atlanta Falcons home games this weekend, the AJC has you covered with information on the games themselves, parking, the stadium's clear bag policy and more.
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