Photos: Braves strike first, beat Mets in first game of big series

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Photos: Braves strike first, beat Mets in first game of big series

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Mets game at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. The Braves won 5-1.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts on second base after hitting a RBI double during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) delivers to a New York Mets batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramón Laureano (18) hits an RBI single during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) hits an RBI single during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) hits an RBI single during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) runs down the third base line before he scores off of a single by Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (not pictured) during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) hits an RBI double during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) hits an RBI double during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) hits an RBI double during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler (2) reacts after striking out with runners in scoring position as New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) is shown on the play during the first inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) hits a single during the first inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) greets Atlanta Braves first base coach Tom Goodwin (88) after hitting a single during the first inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) delivers to a New York Mets batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) delivers to a New York Mets batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) hits a solo home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) flips his bat after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II celebrates his solo home run with teammates in the dugout during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves fans try to catch a t-shirt before the Braves’ game against New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper performs before the Braves’ game against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) reacts as designated hitter Marcell Ozuna hits a solo home run during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts as he crossed the plate after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna celebrates his solo home run with teammates in the dugout during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna celebrates his solo home run with teammates in the dugout during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna celebrates his solo home run with shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves fans stand for the U.S. national anthem before the Braves’ game against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves injured outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. talks with teammates during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves injured third baseman Austin Riley looks in the stands during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Joe Jiménez (77) delivers to a New York Mets batter during the eighth inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after walking during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

New York Mets shortstop Luisangel Acuña (2) is safe at first base ahead of the catch by Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) during the eighth inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves injured outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. interacts with fans during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves injured outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. talks with teammates during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

New York Mets shortstop Luisangel Acuña (2) hits a single during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) fields a ball hit by New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (not pictured) before he throws the ball to first base for an out during the seventh inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) throws to first base to get out New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) walks off the mound after the end of the top of the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach, right, greets catcher Travis d'Arnaud after the end of the top of the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach greets teammates after pitching into the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) delivers to a New York Mets batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias greets teammates in the dugout after their win against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielders Ramón Laureano, left, Eli White, center, and Michael Harris II (23) react after their win against the New York Mets during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves players celebrate their 5-1 win against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts on second base after hitting a RBI double during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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