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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)

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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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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.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider delivers in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard/AP)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Orioles

The Braves lost the series opener to the Orioles, 3-2, on the Fourth of July at Truist Park.

Runner in Santa hat wipes face in the heat at  the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025.   (Natrice Miller / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Runners showed their flair for fashion during the AJC Peachtree Road Race

From wonderful patriotic outfits to the downright weird, AJC Peachtree Road Race runners didn't disappoint. See the most interesting costumes from the 56th running.

Hellen Obiri wins the women’s race at the finish of the 56th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025.   (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Men’s, women's, high school elite and other divisions of AJC Peachtree Road Race

Patrick Kiprop won the men’s elite division with a time of 27:35. Hellen Obiri won the women’s elite division Friday with a time of 31:29.

Runners show excitement at the start of the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Scene from the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race

About 50,000 runners participated in the 56th running of the nation’s largest Fourth of July 10K road race.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (55) delivers against the the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning of a game Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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PHOTOS: Braves defeated by Angels

The Braves fell to the Angels on Thursday, 5-1, at Truist Park.

T. Williams, 7, finishes first in his age group during Peachtree Junior in Atlanta on Thursday, July 3, 2025. More than 3,000 kids gathered at Lenox Square to participate in the the youth edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Peachtree Road Race sponsored by Chick-Fil-A.(Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Peachtree Junior draws runners 14 and younger

Thousands of runners age 14 and younger gathered Thursday at the Lenox Square for the Chick-fil-A Peachtree Junior, the site of the start of the annual Peachtree Road Race on ...