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In this frame grab from video provided by JuliePaulk.com, fireworks burn an American flag at Turner Field at a baseball game between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Atlanta. Braves spokeswoman Beth Marshall told local media outlets the team was trying out a new location for a pyrotechnic show on Tuesday when sparks burned holes through the flag that was flying near the display. (AP Photo/JuliePaulk.com)

Fireworks display damages US flag at Braves game

Associated Press

New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon throws in the first inning of baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Bartolo Colon dominant, Mets shut out Braves, 4-0

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 1974 file photo, Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron eyes the flight of the ball after hitting his 715th career homer in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta. The 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run finds the Hall of Famer, now 80, coping with his recovery from hip surgery. The anniversary of his famous homer on April 8, 1974 will be celebrated before the Braves' home opener against the Mets on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Harry Harrris, File)

Forty years later, Hank Aaron plans to enjoy celebration of historic home run

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2014 file photo, baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron waves during a reception in his honor in Washington. The 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run finds the Hall of Famer, now 80, coping with his recovery from hip surgery. The anniversary of his famous homer on April 8, 1974 will be celebrated before the Braves' home opener against the Mets on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Aaron set to savor 40th anniversary of 715th homer

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton (8) celebrates after scoring, with manager Fredi Gonzalez, left, and Jason Heyward during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Washington. Upton scored on a throwing error by Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Braves rally past Strasburg and Nats for 6-2 win

By KEVIN DUNLEAVY - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Taylor Jordan throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals avoid sweep with 2-1 win over Braves

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) holds the ball out to manager Matt Williams as he is taken out of the baseball game during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Washington. The Braves won 6-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Strasburg and Nats peppered by Braves, 6-2

By JACK ANDERSON - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Taylor Jordan throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

On a day of rest for many, Nationals salvage final game of series against Braves

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond (20) celebrates with Jayson Werth, second from right, and other teammates after hitting a game-winning solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Braves don’t get sweep, lose 2-1 to Nationals

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Umpires Jim Joyce, left, and Doug Eddings talk on head phones as they review a call during the fifth inning of a baseball home opener between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park Friday, April 4, 2014, in Washington. Ian Desmond's inside-the-park homer was overturned on replay review and changed to a ground-rule double.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

HARRIS: Fans get an early taste of replay’s impact on baseball

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times