Photos: Braves tie MLB record in final regular season game

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Photos: Braves tie MLB record in final regular season game

Marcell Ozuna crushed a homer off the Nationals’ Kyle Finnegan in the ninth inning Sunday that helped the Braves tie the record for the most home runs in a single season, with 307.

Marcell goes deep!! Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna hits a solo home run during the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Marcell Ozuna's home run off the Nationals’ Kyle Finnegan helped the Braves tie the record for the most home runs in a single season, with 307. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) signals to the sky after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Ozuna ended the season with 40 home runs and 100 RBI.
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Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Ozuna ended the season with 40 home runs and 100 RBI.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts as he crosses the home plate after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Ozuna ended the season with 40 home runs and 100 RBI.
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Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts with the Braves dugout security officer after hitting a three-run homer run during the third inning against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Truist Park at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta.Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Nicky Lopez (15) celebrates with Braves first baseman Ozzie Albies (1) after both score on a single by Michael Harris II during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Braves first baseman Nicky Lopez (15) slides safe at home after scoring on a single by Michael Harris II during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) watches after hitting a two-RBI single during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Truist Park at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) at the dugout after hitting a three-run homer run during the third inning against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Truist Park at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta.Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz (39) speaks with starting pitcher Dylan Dodd (46) after allowing three runs against the Washington Nationals batter during the first inning at Truist Park at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta.Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

\Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits a two-RBI single during the first inning at Truist Park at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11 makes a throw to first base against the Washington Nationals batter during the first inning at Truist Park at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta.)Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz, right, talks with pitcher Dylan Dodd, left, as catcher Travis d'Arnaud looks on in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) cannot tag out Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) during the first inning at Truist Park at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Braves starting pitcher Dylan Dodd (46) delivers to a Washington National batter during the first inning at Truist Park on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Marcell goes deep!! Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna hits a solo home run during the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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