Photos: Braves defeat Angels in series finale

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Photos: Braves defeat Angels in series finale

The Braves defeated the Angels, 12-5, on Wednesday afternoon in the final of a three-game series.

Braves third baseman Austin Riley (right) celebrates with first baseman Matt Olson after hitting a 2-run home run during the fourth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday. The Braves beat the Angels 12-5. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits a 2-run home run during the fourth inning at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Randal Grichuk is not able to catch a 2-run home run by Braves' third baseman Austin Riley during the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves third baseman Austin Riley round the bases after hitting a 2-run home run during the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (right) celebrates right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. after hitting a 2-run home run during the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley celebrates with teammates after hitting a 2-run home run during the fourth inning at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. gets hit by a foul ball during the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a double during the eighth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia scores past Los Angeles Angels catcher Chad Wallach on a single by Michael Harris during the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) scores past Los Angeles Angels' catcher Chad Wallach (35) on a 2-RBI single by Atlanta Braves' center fielder Michael Harris II (23) during the fourth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 12-5 over Los Angeles Angels. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia scores past Los Angeles Angels catcher Chad Wallach on a single by Michael Harris during the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (center) and left fielder Eddie Rosario (right) celebrate with right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. after they scored on a 2-RBI single by Michael Harris. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson circles the bases on a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 12-5. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rises after trying to catch a double by Los Angeles Angels third baseman Eduardo Escobar. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Yonny Chirinos is congratulated by teammates after his outing. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Bravescatcher Travis d'Arnaud (left) and pitcher Collin McHugh shake hands at the end of the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves outfielders (from left) Ronald Acuna Jr., Eddie Rosario and Michael Harris II celebrate their win. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. hits three-run home run during the third inning against the Angels at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves pitcher Yonny Chirinos throws against the Angels during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a three-run home run during the third inning against the Angels at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a triple during the third inning against the Angels at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a triple during the third inning against the Angels at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a three-run home run during the third inning against the Angels at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after a three-run home run during the third inning against the Angels at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after a three-run home run during the third inning against the Angels at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. smiles after he hit a three-run home run during the third inning against the Angels at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Angels starting pitcher Lucas Giolito throws against the Braves during the second inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves pitcher Yonny Chirinos throws against the Angels during the second inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Baseeball fans cheer as they wait for Angels' Shohei Ohtani before Wednesday's game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Angels' Shohei Ohtani sits before playing the Braves Wednesday at Truist Park, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Baseeball fans cheer as they wait for Angels' Shohei Ohtani. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Baseball fans cheer as they wait for Angels' Shohei Ohtani before the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Braves third baseman Austin Riley (right) celebrates with first baseman Matt Olson after hitting a 2-run home run during the fourth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday. The Braves beat the Angels 12-5. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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