VIDEO: Dansby Swanson Goes Yard to Cut Phillies' Early Lead in Atlanta

We salute you, Lieutenant Dans. On July 4th, we celebrate America's independence, and in the first inning of Thursday's game against the Phillies, Atlanta shortstop Dansby Swanson made this baseball independent of the confines of the park:

After watching Braves All-Star starter Mike Soroka surprisingly surrender 4 runs in the top of the frame, Swanson did well to slice into the advantage and get the wheels turning in this crucial AL East series.

At this rate, the fireworks might not have to wait until after the game.