Photos: Braves lose to the Astros

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Photos: Braves lose to the Astros

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Astros game on April 21, 2023. The Braves lost 6-4.

Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson reacts after popping up to end the game during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson reacts after popping up to end the game during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) and catcher Yainer Diaz celebrate the final out during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna reacts after striking out as Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz celebrates during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter reacts after giving up the go-ahead two-run home run to Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter, left, reacts after giving up the go-ahead two-run home run to Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez as he rounds third base during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez reacts after he hit a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, right, reacts with Houston Astros’ Mauricio Dubon, left, after Alvarez hit a two-run home run as Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy, center, is shown at the plate during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder delivers to a Houston Astros batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Sean Murphy scores a run ahead of the tag by Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz after a double by Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (not pictured) during the first inning at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Sean Murphy scores a run off of a double by Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (not pictured) during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies hits a two RBI double during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies hits a two RBI double during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder delivers to Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon during the first inning at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley hits a RBI double during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley runs after hitting a RBI double during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley reacts after hitting a RBI double during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna hits a double during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna reacts after hitting a double during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna celebrates a run with teammates during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Vaughn Grissom hits a RBI single during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Vaughn Grissom runs to first base after hitting a RBI single during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Kevin Pillar makes a diving catch to get out Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna talks to a teammate during a Houston Astros pitching change in the eighth inning at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Vaughn Grissom cannot make a catch on a single hit by Houston Astros’ Corey Julks (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jesse Chavez reacts after giving up a run scored by Houston Astros’ Jake Meyers (6) during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jesse Chavez, center, is removed from the mound by Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) after Chavez gave up three-runs during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. Also pictured is Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) and first baseman Matt Olson (28). The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson reacts after popping up to end the game during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Astros 6-4. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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