ATLANTA - The 2025 Atlanta Braves season began with a tough loss on the West Coast, but that didn’t stop fans back home from showing their support. While the Braves fell 7-4 to the San Diego Padres on Opening Day, thousands of fans gathered in Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood for the team’s annual block party, celebrating the return of baseball with food, music, and plenty of team spirit.
"It’s kind of the unofficial start of summer," said one fan. "An opportunity to get together and enjoy baseball."
Another added, "The camaraderie, the excitement, the energy — just the vibe that everybody brings — it’s electric.