By Jake Russell

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The Washington Nationals began the 2014 season with their second consecutive 3-0 record after sweeping the New York Mets at Citi Field this week. They took on the Atlanta Braves in their home opener at Nationals Park on Friday afternoon.

Atlanta beat Washington 2-1 but the mood for the 42,834 fans in attendance at Nationals Park was light.

Here is a photographic look at how the day turned out.

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Crowds pouring into @Nationals Park. #Natsareback. Love it!! pic.twitter.com/onvhYtHdNN

— Doug Kammerer (@dougkammerer) April 4, 2014

The Nats team store in left field has a DJ. Yes, i repeat… a team store DJ. pic.twitter.com/IECPAyiwZu

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) April 4, 2014

Sights from opening day #Nationals, be sure to watch the home opener on @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/KxsIljTUjI

— Game On WUSA9 (@GameOnWUSA9) April 4, 2014

Your 2014 Washington Nationals! #Nats #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/F4tAEr3aTw

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 4, 2014

Fans enjoying aforementioned creepy banner at Nats Park pic.twitter.com/f6y9x8ldAG

— Lindsay Applebaum (@lindsapple) April 4, 2014

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Teddy wins on #Openingday ? This is going to be THE year!! #Natitude pic.twitter.com/sT3O9yqCWz

— Nina & Andrew (@NatsFamily) April 4, 2014

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