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Photos: Braves' season ends with Game 2 loss to Padres
AJC photos from Game 2 between the Braves and the Padres in the National League wild-card series on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. San Diego won 5-4.
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Padres advance to the Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud pops out to San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka to end National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Joe Jiménez reacts to a 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres after National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Padres advance to the Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud pops out to San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) to end National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud pops out against the San Diego Padres to end National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris, left, reacts from the dugout with pitcher Joe Jiménez after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Padres advance to the Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka(20) embraces teammates after fielding the last out from Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud to end National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Donovan Solano (39) embraces teammates after fielding the last out from Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud to end National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried reacts after a home run by San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.  San Diego won 5-4.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies reacts to a strikeout against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres fans cheer as Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris reacts after a pop fly against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Gio Urshela strikes out in front of San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) celebrates a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried centers himself after giving up five runs to the San Diego Padres during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried looks to the outfield after giving up five runs to the San Diego Padres during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers to the San Diego Padres in front of Padres fans during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried is checked after he was hit by a grounder from San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried gestures as he gets out of a jam with San Diego Padres runners on base to end the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill triples against the Atlanta Braves to score two runs during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried reacts after a home run by San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka, rear, during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) is settled down by pitching coach Rick Kranitz (39) during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill (3) rounds second base as he triples against the Atlanta Braves to score two runs during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill triples against the Atlanta Braves to score two runs during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) walks from the field during the second inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna lines out against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee delivers to the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris stretches after being hit with a foul tip against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove exits the field with an apparent injury against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers to the San Diego Padres in front of Padres fans during the first inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Daysbel Hernández delivers to the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Gio Urshela strikes out in front of San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler is greeted by Ramón Laureano (18) after a solo homer against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler hits a solo homer against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler hits a solo homer against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler hits a solo homer against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler hits a solo homer against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) hits a fielder’s choice single as Michael Harris is out at second base during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Daysbel Hernández reacts after facing the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy strikes out against the San Diego Padres during the seventh inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson lines out to the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris singles against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris singles against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson reacts after lining out to the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris is greeted by Ozzie Albies (1) after a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris rounds the bases after a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris hits a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris hits a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris hits a 2-RBI home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
San Diego Padres fans reacts after Atlanta Braves’ Ramón Laureano (18) lines out during the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) is framed by San Diego Padres fans’ cell phone lights during the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Joe Jiménez (77) delivers to the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.   (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler reacts after a pop out against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Atlanta lost 5-4 allowing the Padres to advance to the Division Series and face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris, left, reacts from the dugout with pitcher Joe Jiménez after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Padres advance to the Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.  (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves’ Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in National League Division Series Wild Card Game Two at Petco Park in San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Padres advance to the Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Inter Miami fans cheer as they see the warm-ups during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Messi mania erupts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts the first of its two Round of 16 matches in the Club World Cup on Sunday. Inter Miami plays Paris Saint-Germain.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) approaches the start line during Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Hampton. 11-year-old Rhealynn Mills recently won a contest for her artwork to appear on NASCAR driver Chase Elliott's car. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Quaker State 400 key race in NASCAR season

The Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart was held Saturday at EchoPark Speedway.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Rafael Montero, left, celebrates with catcher Sean Murphy, right, after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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PHOTOS: Braves knock off Phillies

The Braves bounced back from blowout loss to the Phillies on Friday to defeat Philadelphia on Saturday, 6-1, at Truist Park.

Fans overlook the stadium during a rain delay before the first inning of the Braves versus Phillies game at Truist Park on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)
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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Braves suffer through stormy night, losing 13-0 to Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Braves 13-0 at Truist Park. The game was delayed more than two hours after a rain delay, ending at 12:24 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (left) controls the ball against Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride after a steal by Howard during the first half of their WNBA game at the Gateway Center Arena on Friday, June 27, 2025, in College Park. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Dream fall to WNBA team with best record

Five Dream players score in double figures Friday night, June 27, 2025, but Atlanta (10-6) loses to the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx (13-2) in overtime.

Former Georgia basketball forward Asa Newell was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft (23rd overall.) Newell wears his Atlanta Hawks jersey for the first time Friday.  (Jason Getz /AJC)
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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Hawks introduce top draft pick Asa Newell

The Atlanta Hawks introduced Asa Newell, who played for the Georgia Bulldogs, at a news conference Friday. Newell was the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

Graduates pose on stage as their family cheers during Breakthrough Atlanta’s Scholar Send Off graduation ceremony at The Lovett School in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Breakthrough Atlanta faces AmeriCorps cuts

Breakthrough Atlanta, a group that supports underserved students across metro Atlanta, celebrated graduating students with the Scholar Send Off.

A young girl holds a sign outside of the CDC in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.  As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. purged and reconstituted CDC vaccine advisory panel, ACIP, convenes for the first time, CDC advocates gather to protest on the dangers to health. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: New vaccine panel gathers in Atlanta as CDC advocates protest

Protesters gathered at the CDC on Wednesday as the center's new vaccine advisory committee met in Atlanta.