Baseball… America’s pastime. Yesterday was Opening Day for Major League Baseball, and our Atlanta Braves were in Washington, D.C. to take on the Washington Nationals.

With 3 runs in the second inning, a run in the fourth inning, and 3 more runs in the ninth inning, the Atlanta Braves won the game.  The final score was 7 to 2. Their next game is tomorrow (April 1st) against the Nationals again, starting at 4:05 p.m.

Opening Day – Atlanta Braves @ Washington Nationals

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: A general view of the outfield before the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the Atlanta Braves play against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: A general view as Lucas Luetge #63 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after defeating the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves turns a double play as Lane Thomas #28 of the Washington Nationals is forced out during the first inning on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Starting pitcher Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves works the first inning against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Orlando Arcia #11 of the Atlanta Braves make a catch on a hit against the Washington Nationals during the second inning on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves rounds third base before scoring against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Pitcher A.J. Minter #33 and catcher Sean Murphy #12 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate after defeating the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: A general view as the grounds-crew prepare the infield before the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: A general view of the outfield before the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the Atlanta Braves play against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: A general view as Lucas Luetge #63 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after defeating the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves turns a double play as Lane Thomas #28 of the Washington Nationals is forced out during the first inning on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Starting pitcher Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves works the first inning against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Orlando Arcia #11 of the Atlanta Braves make a catch on a hit against the Washington Nationals during the second inning on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves rounds third base before scoring against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Pitcher A.J. Minter #33 and catcher Sean Murphy #12 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate after defeating the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: A general view as the grounds-crew prepare the infield before the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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