Al Downing throws the first pitch.
photo by Tim Evearitt
Part of the crowd of over 44,000 fans.
photo by Tim Evearitt
A tribute to the late Jim Fregosi.
photo by Tim Evearitt
The New York Mets were introduced before the Braves.
photo by Tim Evearitt
Closer Craig Kimrbel received a huge ovation from the crowd.
photo by Tim Evearitt
Pitcher Brandon Beachy has had recent Tommy John surgery.
photo by Tim Evearitt
Beginning with Jason Heyward, the opening day line-up was introduced.
photo by Tim Evearitt
Center fielder B. J. Upton
photo by Tim Evearitt
First baseman Freddie Freeman
photo by Tim Evearitt
Third baseman Chris Johnson
photo by Tim Evearitt
Left fielder Justin Upton
photo by Tim Evearitt
Second baseman Dan Uggla
photo by Tim Evearitt
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons
photo by Tim Evearitt
Players were greeted at home plate by manager Fredi Gonzalez
photo by Tim Evearitt
Players stretched across the first base line.
photo by Tim Evearitt
Players at attention for the singing of the National Anthem
photo by Tim Evearitt
Following the pre-game ceremony to honor Hank Aaron on the occasion of the 40th year when he slammed his 715th home run, the 2014 roster of the Atlanta Braves were introduced. Once again a red carpet was stretched out in center field and as players were introduced, they entered the field and came down the red carpet while greeted by adoring fans (a la Jay Leno style).
The first photo features Al Downing who threw out the first pitch of the game, It was Downing who on April 8th gave up the home run to Aaron.