Photos: Chris Sale leads Braves over Rockies

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Photos: Chris Sale leads Braves over Rockies

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Colorado Rockies game on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. The Braves won 3-0.

Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers to a Colorado Rockies batter in the first inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-0.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) is hit by a pitch from the Rockies in the seventh inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) is hit by a pitch from the Rockies in the seventh inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) kneels on the ground after being hit by a pitch from the Rockies in the seventh inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) reacts after striking out Colorado Rockies outfielder Hunter Goodman (15) to end the game in the ninth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) shake hands with catcher Sean Murphy (12) after defeating the Colorado Rockies 3-0 at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta.

(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves outfielders celebrate after winning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Braves outfielder Luke Williams (left), designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (middle) and third baseman Gio Urshela (right) celebrate after winning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves p;ayers celebrate after their win against the Colorado Rockies 3-0 at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Joe Jiménez (77) throws a pitch to a Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) catches a flyout in the sixth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) reacts after stealing second base against the Rockies in the eighth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers to a Colorado Rockies batter in the first inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers to a Colorado Rockies batter in the first inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) scores against the Rockies in the third inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Whit Merrifield (15) slides safely at home on a double by Gio Urshela (9) during the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta.

(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Whit Merrifield (15) slides safely at home on a double by Gio Urshela (9) during the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) celebrates. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Gio Urshela (9) scores against the Rockies in the third inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Gio Urshela (9) celebrates in the third inning at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) is seen during warm-ups as the Braves prepare to start the series against Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley, wearing a cast, interacts with teammates in the dugout.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) is seen sitting with Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) at the dugout moments before the game between Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta.

(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Fan Tate Ledford has his cast signed by Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, before the Braves versus Rockies game. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) signs a ball for a fan at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, before the Braves versus Rockies game. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) signs a cap for a fan at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, before the Braves versus Rockies game. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Rhonda Pearson, from South Carolina, takes a selfie with Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud (16) while her mother, Joann Pearson, looked on just before the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Credit: Miguel Martinez

Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers to a Colorado Rockies batter in the first inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-0. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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