Photos: Braves drop first game of wild-card series with Padres

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Photos: Braves drop first game of wild-card series with Padres

AJC photos from Game 1 between the Braves and the Padres in the National League wild-card series on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0.

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna strikes out against the San Diego Padres and catcher Kyle Higashioka during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) strikes ut against San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam as catcher Kyle Higashioka watches during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) strikes out against the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Luke Jackson (22) reacts after delivering a home run pitch to San Diego Padres’ Kyle Higashioka during the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) reacts after a 2-RBI home run to San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr., left, during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) walks from the pitching mound during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) grooms the pitching mound after a 2-RBI home run to San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. watches a 2-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) reacts to a strikeout against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Brave’ Matt Olson (28) hits a single against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts to a strikeout against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) and Braves manager Brian Snitker participate in player introductions before during the National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies throws to first base during batting practice before game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in San Diego, Ca. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves players Luke Williams, left, and Eli White, center, wait to their turn during batting practice before game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in San Diego, Ca. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker speaks to members of the media before game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in San Diego, Ca. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Aaron Bummer (49) delivers to the San Diego Padres after a pitching change in the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker makes a pitching change against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) is relieved during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth (9) dives back to first base while Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) covers during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) is relieved during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth (9) scores against the Atlanta Braves on a sacrifice fly by Kyle Higashioka during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson (28) strikes out and tagged by San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) singles against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies strikes out against the San Diego Padres and catcher Kyle Higashioka, left, during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) singles against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King is recognized after recording his tenth strikeout against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) is applauded after recording his tenth strikeout against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez (60) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) doubles against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Aaron Bummer (49) reacts after ending the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) doubles against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud (16) slides safely into second base on a double as San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (13) applies a late tag during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second base Ozzie Albies (1) throws past San Diego Padres’ baserunner Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) for a double play on a grounder bySan Diego Padres’ Manny Machado during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud (16) slides safely into second base on a double as San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (13) applies a late tag during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) strikes out against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) singles against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Luke Jackson (22) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) is recognized after 12 strikeouts through the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) is forced out by San Diego Padres first baseman Donovan Solano, left, to end the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. San Diego won 4-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) is forced out by San Diego Padres first baseman Donovan Solano, left, to end the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. San Diego won 4-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) celebrates a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) is forced out by San Diego Padres first baseman Donovan Solano, left, to end the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. San Diego won 4-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna strikes out against the San Diego Padres and catcher Kyle Higashioka during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game One at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The Braves fell 4-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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