The Atlanta Braves are off to a historic start—and we mean historic. Their hot streak to begin this season hasn't been seen since the 1800s. No joke. So when they rolled into Coors Field for a series against the Rockies, the potential for fireworks was sky-high—literally. Playing at altitude in Denver always adds an extra layer of unpredictability, and with the Braves swinging the bats as well as they have all year, this series had all the makings of a slugfest.

Even though Colorado sent some solid starting pitchers to the mound, the Rockies knew they had a tall task ahead. As it turns out, their pitching staff simply couldn't keep Atlanta quiet. The Braves came out swinging early and often, putting up runs in bunches. Let's break down how it all went down.

Game one got off to a nightmare start for Atlanta starter Grant Holmes. The Rockies tagged him for five runs in the first inning, then added a solo homer from Mickey Moniak in the second to make it 6-0. Through three innings, the Braves were staring at a steep hill to climb. But Holmes settled in, lasting five innings and handing the ball to Anthony Molina, Didier Fuentes, and eventually Robert Suarez. That's right—Suarez got the call in a non-save situation, and it paid off.

So how did Suarez end up in the game? Simple: Holmes calmed down, the bullpen clamped down, and the Braves' bats started to heat up. Matt Olson launched a solo homer in the fourth to get Atlanta on the board. Then, after Rockies starter José Quintana exited following the sixth inning, things unraveled for Colorado. A productive out from Jonah Heim cut the deficit to four in the seventh, setting the stage for a massive eighth inning.

With one out and the bases loaded, Mauricio Dubón stepped up. He's been off to a surprisingly strong start at the plate this season, and he delivered again—not with a homer, but with a rocket to the wall in the expansive Coors Field outfield. That big hit kept the rally alive and showed just how dangerous this Braves lineup can be, especially when they're wearing their game-day best.