"I hope this becomes a really special ballpark for all of us", said center fielder Ender Inciarte, whose two-run home run in the sixth - the first homer launched at SunTrust - assured the Braves and their fans of not only having a really special night, but also forging a modest two-game winning streak after a 1-6 start.
CINCINNATI - Manny Pina had a career-high four hits, including two doubles, and Eric Thames hit a two-run homer to lift Milwaukee to its fourth straight win, a victory over Cincinnati at Great American Ball Park.
On the season, he has allowed six earned runs in 11 innings and it will be interesting to see if the Braves can ding him up in this spot.
Taking their time: The game started 18 minutes past the scheduled 7:35 p.m. start time following a long pregame in which the Braves' retired numbers were unveiled.
As for the game, fans had the stadium rocking and rolling as the Braves were in a close game before pulling away late. A recent study showed Atlanta is in the top 10 of the worst congestion in the world, and the stadium is where two of the clogged interstates, I-75 and I-285, intersect, which means the rush-hour snarl could coincide with fans trying to get to the games.
Before the game, Hank Aaron threw out the first pitch after throwing out the first pitch for the last game at Turner Field.
The Braves are strongly encouraging fans to purchase pre-paid parking passes to games as they will help alleviate delays around the stadium. Give me San Diego for the win. "I'll be honest, I was angry", said City Councilwoman Carla Smith, her district being the home of Turner Field. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Foam tomahawks line the seats as spectators arrive for an opening day baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres in Atlanta, Friday, April 14, 2017.
The Ciesielski family of Smyrna took advantage of one of their favorite restaurants' new location in the Battery, Antico Pizza. "But I think this just allows us a fresh start, so to speak".
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On Tuesday, Yildirim said Erdogan would be invited to join the party as soon as the official results are declared. The Anadolu news agency reported Wednesday that the High Electoral Board voted 10-1 against the decision.
Hardy's two-run blast in a three-run fifth was his first of the season and gave the Orioles the lead for good after they trailed 3-1.
The Padres are among the teams benefiting from the 10-day disabled list, a modification introduced under the new collective bargaining agreement.
The 29-year-old Cahill missed his last scheduled start as the result of a lingering lower back issue.
With the score 1-1 in the seventh, Haniger hit a drive that appeared to clear the left-field wall for a three-run homer, before bouncing back into the field of play. Reliever Mauricio Cabrera (elbow strain) threw a bullpen session before the game. Snitker said Kemp, eligible to return from the DL on Tuesday, remains "day to day".
Padres: RHP Jered Weaver (0-1) will make his third start of the season, all on the road, on Monday night.
Dickey was pitching in his third Atlanta ballpark.
Watch below as Banks is picked up at his home and dropped off at the front of SunTrust Park.
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