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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)
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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)
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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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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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National League players celebrate their win over American League during HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic

HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park brings together 50 top players for a night of baseball and celebration on Friday, July 11.

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Tia Fisher poses wearing her home-bedazzled hat in line at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert in Atlanta on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC)
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Credit: Olivia Bowdoin

PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans arrive for 4-night Atlanta Cowboy Carter Tour stop

Beyoncé fans showed out in full force for the Cowboy Carter Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Baseballs hang from the ceiling in the Capital One All-Star Village at Cobb Galleria in Cobb County, GA, on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Putting final touches on All-Star Village for MLB fans in Atlanta

Media and special youth guests got a behind-the-scenes of the All-Star Village on Thursday as final preparation were being made for the fan experience at Cobb Galleria.

Kids are seen using the refurbished dugout during the unveiling of the new All-Star Legacy Field at the Barksdale Boys & Girls Club in Conyers on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The event takes place during the MLB All-Star Game week in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: MLB helps Atlanta metro area Boys & Girls Club for All-Star Game week

In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, the Braves and MLB have revitalized the baseball field at the A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club in Conyers.

Southern nachos, served in a vessel called "the boom box," made with pulled pork, beans and multiple flavors of barbecue sauce on top of pork rinds. (Henri Hollis / henri.hollis@ajc.com)
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Credit: Henri Hollis

PHOTOS: MLB All-Star Game specialty food items

The Atlanta Braves and concessions vendor Delaware North unveiled a special lineup of food items created for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. (Henri Hollis/AJC)

Society Atlanta is a 31-story residential tower at 811 Peachtree St., which opened in the summer of 2025. (Courtesy of Katie Bricker)
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Credit: Courtesy of Katie Bricker

PHOTOS: Society Atlanta apartments open in Midtown

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) looks down at the dugout after striking out during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Truist Park on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Atlanta. 
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Braves get swept at home by Orioles

The Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Braves, winning Sunday's series finale, 2-1, at Truist Park.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (ground) blocks a shot by Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala (right) during the first half of the Club World Cup quarterfinals match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 over Bayern Munich. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Paris Saint-Germain tops Bayern Munich in Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich in a quarterfinal match at the Club World Cup in Atlanta Saturday.