Photos: Braves win first game of big series with Phillies

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Photos: Braves win first game of big series with Phillies

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Phillies game on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The Braves won 3-1.

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Michael Harris II reacts after hitting a RBI single during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves injured third baseman Austin Riley watches the action from the dugout during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López reacts after pitching the top of the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield hits a triple during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield hits a triple during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield runs after hitting a triple during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves Whit Merrifield celebrates scoring a run with teammates in the dugout during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Michael Harris II hits a RBI single during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López, right, delivers to Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) during the first inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) breaks the bat on a pitch from the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López (40) celebrates after a strikeout. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Michael Harris II reacts after striking out during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López (40) delivers to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the second inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic (24) runs the bases base during the second inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (28) slides to second base but is out as Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) throws the ball during the second inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Grant Holmes (66) delivers to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the seventh inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Grant Holmes (66) delivers to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the seventh inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) delivers to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Joe Jiménez (77) delivers to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the eighth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) delivers to an Atlanta Braves batter during the second inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ramón Laureano (18) catches a ball in the outfield during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves' Whit Merrifield (15) celebrates after reaching second base during the fifth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (28) rounds third base before scoring the Phillies’ first run during the fourth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López (40) delivers to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the fourth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia reacts after a ball thrown by Philadelphia Phillies pitcher José Alvarado (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Injured Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies watches a play during the ninth inning of the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ramón Laureano (18) makes a sliding catch to get out Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Teammates congratulate Atlanta Braves right fielder Ramón Laureano (18), center, after he made a catch in the outfield during the ninth inning to secure the Braves’ win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (Seeger Gray / AJC)

Atlanta Braves fans react as Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias celebrates the final out for the Braves’ win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Gio Urshela, left, and second baseman Whit Merrifield celebrate after their win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield (15, left), shortstop Orlando Arcia, center, and right fielder Ramón Laureano celebrate after their win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielders Adam Duvall, center, Michael Harris II, facing, and Ramón Laureano (18) celebrate with Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper after their win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after their win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is interviewed after their win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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