Major League Baseball is back, and the Atlanta Braves got the 2023 season started right, with a 7-2 win Thursday, on Opening Day against the Washington Nationals.

After a strong season in 2022, where the Braves won the National League East, before eventually losing to the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies, expectations are sky-high this year.

Here’s a look at some of the best images from Thursday’s game.

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves shakes his head after taking off his hat as he walks to the dugout against the Washington Nationals during the eighth 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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  Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts on first base against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Starting pitcher Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches 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: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves bats 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 detailed view of infield logo reading 'Opening Week 2023' is seen 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: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves fields 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: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after batting 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: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on as he fields 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: Collin McHugh #32 of the Atlanta Braves pitches 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: Travis d'Arnaud #16 of the Atlanta Braves runs the bases 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: Travis d'Arnaud #16 of the Atlanta Braves runs the bases 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: Joey Meneses #45 of the Washington Nationals advances to second base after Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves cannot make a play on a hit during the fifth 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 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: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves runs to first base after hitting a single against the Washington Nationals 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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