Photos: Austin Riley's blast helps Braves edge Phillies in Game 2

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AJC photos from the Braves vs. Phillies Game 2 of the playoff series on October 9, 2023. The Braves won 5-4.

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley (27) celebrates a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. The Braves won 5-4. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley (27) hits a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley (27) celebrates his two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. The Braves won 5-4. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley acknowledges the crowd after his two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. The Braves won 5-4. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates after a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Orlando Arcia (11) and Michael Harris II (23) celebrate with Austin Riley after his two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Orlando Arcia (11) and Michael Harris II (23) celebrate after Austin Riley’s two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter (33) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Fans wave lights during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud (16) celebrates after a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies that scored Matt Olson during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) hits a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Travis d'Arnaud (16) rounds the bases after a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies that scored Matt Olson during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) celebrates a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) celebrates with Eddie Rosario (8) after a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies before Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) scored on an error during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) scores on a Philadelphia Phillies error and a single by teammate Ozzie Albies during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna strikes out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of the NLDS Game 2 In Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) strikes out in the first inning of the NLDS Game 2 Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans cheer during the first inning of the NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of the NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of the NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) reacts after a strike out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner (7) is greeted after scoring against the Atlanta Braves on an RBI single by Alec Bohm during the first inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner (7) is welcomed to the dugout after scoring against the Atlanta Braves on an RBI single by Alec Bohm during the first inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) swings and misses against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of the NLDS Game 2 In Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) runs into trouble as the Philadelphia Phillies score a run during the first inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) signals a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of the NLDS Game 2 In Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson (28) beats out a throw to Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper (3) on a fielding error during the second inning of the NLDS Game 2 In Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Eddie Rosario strikes out against Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler during the second inning of the NLDS Game 2 In Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) reacts as Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto rounds third base on a home run during the third inning of the NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) reacts as Philadelphia Phillies base runner Bryce Harper scores on a home run by J.T. Realmuto during the third inning of the NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) rounds the bases after a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of the NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) celebrates a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of the NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (L) celebrates a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of the NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a home run by catcher J.T. Realmuto during the third inning of NLDS Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (left) and pitching coach Rick Kranitz confer during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) fouls a pitch during the fourth inning of the NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) applies the late tag as Philadelphia Phillies’ Cristian Pache (19) safely steals second base during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (22) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) strikes out as Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) returns the baseball to the mound during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) fields a grounder by Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner for a fielder’s choice out during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (right) and Atlanta Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz talk during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) watches a pop fly out to end the third inning of NLDS Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) watches from the dugout during the third inning of NLDS Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Cristian Pache (19) safely steals second base against Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) scores past Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) on a single by Ozzie Albies during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Pierce Johnson (38) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Joe Jimenez (77) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) fields a pop out by Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley (27) celebrates a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 2 in Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. The Braves won 5-4. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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