Photos: Braves are routed by the Cardinals again

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Photos: Braves are routed by the Cardinals again

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Cardinals game on Sept. 6, 2023. The Braves lost 11-6.

Braves' starting pitcher Spencer Strider regroups in the dugout during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost 11-6. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) is removed during the third inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' third baseman Austin Riley (27) reacts after striking out to end the ninth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

St. Louis Cardinals' left fielder Alec Burleson (41) is tagged out by Braves' shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Cardinals' left fielder Alec Burleson (41) is tagged out by Braves' shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) after hitting an RBI during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws a pitch during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws a pitch during the second inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

St. Louis Cardinals' center fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) celebrates after scoring during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws a pitch during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates with first baseman Matt Olson (left) after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates as he circles the bases on a solo home run during the seventh inning at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Brad Hand (45) throws a pitch during the ninth inning at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals' catcher Willson Contreras (40) at home plate during the sixth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) hits a 2-RBI single to score left fielder Eddie Rosario and catcher Sean Murphy during the sixth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) hits a 2-RBI single to score left fielder Eddie Rosario and catcher Sean Murphy during the sixth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) is not able to catch a solo home run by St. Louis Cardinals' catcher Willson Contreras during the seventh inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (40) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) prepares to pitch during the second inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) watches during the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ben Heller (71) looks to first base as he prepares to throw a pitch during the third inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' relief pitcher Joe Jimenez (77) throws a pitch during the seventh inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits a solo home run during the sixth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) celebrates as he circles the bases on a solo home run during the sixth inning at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) celebrates with left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits an RBI double to score Matt Olson (28) during the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring on an RBI double by designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) tags out St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Darius Vines throws a pitch during the sixth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) celebrates as he circles the bases on a solo home run during the sixth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

St. Louis Cardinals players celebrate their win over the Braves at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Braves' starting pitcher Spencer Strider regroups in the dugout during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves lost 11-6. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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