PHOTOS: Georgia youth gets wish to be a 'Brave for the Day'

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PHOTOS: Georgia youth gets wish to be a 'Brave for the Day'

A Georgia youth, Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs, became a “Brave for the Day" on Monday, July 11, 2022, with help from the Atlanta Braves and Make-A-Wish Georgia,

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs greets Braves manager Brian Snitker as he grants Jake’s wish to become a “Brave for the Day,” before the start of Atlanta's game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs arrives in a limousine as the Atlanta Braves and Make-A-Wish Georgia welcome Jake and his family to grant Jake’s wish to become a “Brave for the Day.” Jake arrived before the Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs signs a contract to become a “Brave for the Day, “ as Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker watches Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker gives a jersey to Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs after he signed a contract to become a “Brave for the Day, “ before Atlanta's game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker reacts after giving a jersey to Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs after Jake signed a contract to become a “Brave for the Day, “ before the game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk (center) of Sandy Springs walks with Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (left) and Jake’s stepfather, Noel Hillman, as Swanson gives Jake a tour after Jake became “Brave for the Day,” before the Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk (center) of Sandy Springs and his stepfather, Noel Hillman, get a tour of the Braves clubhouse from shortstop Dansby Swanson (right) after Jake became a “Brave for the Day” on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs walks onto the field after he became a “Brave for the Day,” before the start of the game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs (left) and his stepfather, Noel Hillman (right), talk with shortstop Dansby Swanson (center) after Jake became a “Brave for the Day,” before the Atlanta Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs is interviewed by members of the media after the Atlanta Braves and Make-A-Wish Georgia honor Jake and his family to grant Jake’s wish to become “Brave for the Day,” before the Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs talks about his experience to his family after Jake became a “Brave for the Day,” before the Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park Monday, July 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs watches tbatting practice with Atlanta Braves coaches after Jake became a “Brave for the Day,” before the Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs watches the Atlanta Braves batting practice with his stepfather, Noel Hillman, after Jake became a “Brave for the Day,” before the Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk (center) of Sandy Springs watches the Atlanta Braves batting practice with his stepfather, Noel Hillman (right), and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer after Jake became a “Brave for the Day,” before the Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk (center) of Sandy Springs watches the Atlanta Braves batting practice with his stepfather, Noel Hillman (right), and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer after Jake became a “Brave for the Day,” before the Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk (second from left) and his mother, Brandee Hillman, stand for the national anthem before the Atlanta Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs walks out with Atlanta Braves bench coach Walt Weiss to exchange lineups before the Braves face the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs stands with Atlanta Braves bench coach Walt Weiss as they exchange lineups before the Braves face the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk (center) of Sandy Springs stands with umpires, New York Mets manager Buck Showalter (left) and Atlanta Braves bench coach Walt Weiss (right) after the exchanging of lineups before the Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs greets Atlanta Braves bench coach Walt Weiss after they exchanged lineups before the Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jake Kowalzyk (center) of Sandy Springs walks back to the stands after the exchanging of lineups before the Atlanta Braves game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Jake Kowalzyk of Sandy Springs greets Braves manager Brian Snitker as he grants Jake’s wish to become a “Brave for the Day,” before the start of Atlanta's game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Photo: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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