Photos: Home runs carry Braves over Cardinals

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Photos: Home runs carry Braves over Cardinals

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Cardinals game on Sept. 7, 2023. The Braves won 8-5.

Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates with shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over the St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a solo home run during the sixth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates with first base coach Eric Young Sr. (2) after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates with second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a solo home run during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves won 8-5. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates with first baseman Matt Olson (28) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates with shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) hits a 2-run home run to score left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) during the seventh inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) celebrates after hitting a 2 run home run. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) celebrates after hitting a 2-run home run. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) celebrates with teammates after hitting a 2-run home run during the seventh inning at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Max Fried (54) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) tags out St. Louis Cardinals' shortstop Tommy Edman (19) at second base during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) tags out St. Louis Cardinals' shortstop Tommy Edman (19) at second base during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits a double during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) hits a 2-RBI double to score second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) and first baseman Matt Olson (28) during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) celebrates after hitting a 2-RBI double. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Max Fried (54) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Max Fried (54) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans cheer after Atlanta Braves' left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) makes a dramatic catch to end the ninth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) high fives left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) to celebrate their win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players celebrate their win over St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Freeze, also known as Nigel Talton, races a fan in between innings at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fans cheer during the fourth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits a solo home run during the fifth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' first baseman Matt Olson (28) celebrates with third base coach Ron Washington (37) after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' first baseman Matt Olson (28) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher Max Fried (54) throws a pitch during the sixth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' center fielder Michael Harris II (23) hits a solo home run during the sixth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' center fielder Michael Harris II (23) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates with shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves won 8-5 over the St. Louis Cardinals. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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