Photos: Braves' season ends with Game 2 loss to Padres

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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)

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)

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 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’ 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 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’ 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 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)

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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)

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