Photos: Braves fall to Astros in series finale

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The Braves hosted the Astros in the final of a three-game series at Truist Park on Sunday.

Braves relief pitcher Danny Young reacts after giving up three runs in the top of the ninth inning against the Astros at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023. The Braves lost 5-2.
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Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (52) celebrates with catcher Martin Maldonado their win 5-2 against the Braves at Truist park on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
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Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr (left) and Marcell Ozone watched the Astros take the lead during the ninth inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023. The Braves lost 5-2.
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Astros' Corey Julks scores on a single from Alex Bregman in the top of the ninth inning to win the game against the Braves 5-2 at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Danny Young (65) delivers to a Houston Astros batter in the top of the ninth inning at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Houston Astros 5-2.

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Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter hands the ball to manager Brian Snitker after giving up the go-ahead two-run during the top of the eighth inning against the Astros at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves relief pitcher Nick Anderson (61) leaves the mound after leaving the bases loaded at the top of the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker catches a fly from Braves' Matt Olson during the eighth inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
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Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña reacts after hitting a double during the sixth inning against the Astros at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves left fielder Kevin Pillar is congratulated by manager Brian Snitker (43) as he walks to the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves left fielder Kevin Pillar shakes hand with third base coach Ron Washington after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Astros at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves left fielder Kevin Pillar runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Astros at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña celebrates a run with teammates during the sixth inning against the Astros at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) works to an Astros batter during the first inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves third baseman Austin Riley is unable to make a play after catching a ground ball during the first inning gainst the Astros at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña (13) after stealing second base during the first inning against the Astros at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Astros’ second base Mauricio Dubón (14) can not tag Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña (13) during the first inning at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) delivers to an Astros batter in the first inning at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (55) signs balls to fans before the game against the Astros at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) watches the warm-ups prior to the game against the Astros at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves third base coach Ron Washington (right) helps shortstop Vaughn Grissom with a drill during warm-ups before the game against the Astros at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves shortstop Vaughn Grissom (18) works on a drill before the game against the Astros at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Abel Strodier of Columbus, Ga, holds a baseball card of Braves pitcher Spencer Strider, hoping to get it signed before the game against the Astros at Truist Park, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves relief pitcher Danny Young reacts after giving up three runs in the top of the ninth inning against the Astros at Truist Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023. The Braves lost 5-2. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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