Photos: Braves clinch playoff spot, beat Nationals

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Photos: Braves clinch playoff spot, beat Nationals

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Nationals game on Sept. 20, 2022.

Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud and shortstop Dansby Swanson, who both had home runs in the game, celebrate a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves outfielders (from left) Robbie Grossman, Michael Harris and Ronald Acuna celebrate a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson gets high fives all around in the dugout after hitting a solo homer that proved to be the game-winner for a 3-1 lead over the Washington Nationals during the 8th inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves held on for a 3-2 victory. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a solo homer to take a 3-1 lead over the Washington Nationals during the 8th inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Nationals 3-2. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson runs to first while watching his solo homer that proved to be the game-winner for a 3-1 lead over the Washington Nationals during the 8th inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves closer Kenley Jansen (left) collides with second baseman Vaughn Grissom while trying to field a single by Washington Nationals' Lldemaro Vargas during the ninth inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. Jansen was able to stay in the game and the Braves held on for a 3-2 victory. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves closer Kenley Jansen (left) collides with second baseman Vaughn Grissom while trying to field a single by Washington Nationals Lldemaro Vargas during the ninth inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. Jansen was able to stay in the game and the Braves held on for a 3-2 victory. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Fans cheer while Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud points at the dugout after hitting a 2-RBI home run to take a 2-0 lead over the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud (right) chops the pink swords with outfielder Guillermo Heredia (left) in the dugout after hitting a 2-RBI home run to take a 2-0 lead over the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud hits a 2-RBI home run to take a 2-0 lead over the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves second baseman Vaughn Grissom is safe at first past Washington Nationals Joey Meneses, beating out a close play on his ground ball during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin leaves the game during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin leaves the game during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves second baseman Vaughn Grissom reacts after committing a throwing error on a ground ball by Washington Nationals' Cesar Hernandez that allowed a run to score during the sixth inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

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Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud and shortstop Dansby Swanson, who both had home runs in the game, celebrate a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

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