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Photos: Braves crushed by the Phillies in Game 3
AJC photos from Game 3 between the Braves and Phillies in Philadelphia on Oct. 11, 2023. The Braves lost 10-2.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider watches from the  dugout after the Philadelphia Phillies post a substantial lead during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.  The Phillies won 10-2. Strider will pitch Thursday in game 4 when the Braves face elimination. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies reacts at the plate to a strike against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) leaves the field after giving up six runs to the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. The Braves lost 10-2.    (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Orlando Arcia (11) strikes out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Eddie Rosario (8) strikes out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner rounds the bases after he hits a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (62) reacts after a solo home run by Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Marcell Ozuna (20) scores against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Marcell Ozuna (20) scores on an RBI single by Orlando Arcia during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 3 against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Orlando Arcia (11) strikes out swinging against the Philadelphia Phillies to end the fourth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos fires up his teammates after a double against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Michael Tonkin (51) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryson Stott (5) reacts after scoring against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) leaves the field after giving up six runs to the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker walks back to the dugout after a pitching change against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos (8) circles the bases after a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) is calmed by pitching coach Rick Kranitz during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper (3) celebrates a 3-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves that scored Brandon Marsh (16) and Trea Turner (7) during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) reflects after giving up six runs to the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper (3) runs the bases after a 3-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves that scored Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper (3) celebrates a 3-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves that scored Brandon Marsh, center, and Trea Turner during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ fans rejoice after Bryce Harper hit a 3-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves that scored Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper (3) watches a 3-RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves that scored Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos (8) celebrates a solo home run against Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos (8) rounds the bases behind Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder after a solo home run during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos (8) celebrates a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves as Brandon Marsh reacts behind him during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
The Philadelphia Phillies surround starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) during a mound conference after the Atlanta Braves scored in the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) scores on a single by teammate Ozzie Albies during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies that scores Ronald Acuna Jr. during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) gestures after reaching second base on a double ahead of the throw to Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) slides safely into second base on a double ahead of the throw to Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) dives toward second base on a double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Marcell Ozuna (20) strikes out against the Philadelphia Phillies and has a word with home plate umpire Mark Carlson to end the first inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) during the first inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) delivers to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. greets teammates during introductions before facing the Philadelphia Phillies in NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) prepares to face the Philadelphia Phillies in NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) prepares to face the Philadelphia Phillies in NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) prepares to face the Philadelphia Phillies in NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves players get ready to face the Philadelphia Phillies in NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried prepares to watch  NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola, right, is relieved during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 3 against the Atlanta Braves in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson (28) swings-and-misses for a strikeout against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper is welcomed by teammates after hitting his second home run of the evening during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 3 against the Atlanta Braves in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (62) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies fans distract Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (62) during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) is unable to field a solo home run by Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper, his second of the evening, during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) is unable to field a solo home run by Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper, his second of the evening, during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (62) reacts after giving up back-to-back Philadelphia Phillies home runs during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Brandon Marsh (16) hits a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies walks off the field after losing NLDS Game 3 to the Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Brandon Marsh (16) hits a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh hits a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Daysbel Hernandez (75) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies’ Brandon Marsh hits a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 3 to post a post-season franchise record in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen (22) and catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) celebrate a 10-2 win over the Atlanta Braves after NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate a 10-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.   (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider watches from the dugout after the Philadelphia Phillies post a substantial lead during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. The Phillies won 10-2. Strider will pitch Thursday in game 4 when the Braves face elimination. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Graduates pose on stage as their family cheers during Breakthrough Atlanta’s Scholar Send Off graduation ceremony at The Lovett School in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Breakthrough Atlanta faces AmeriCorps cuts

Breakthrough Atlanta, a group that supports underserved students across metro Atlanta, celebrated graduating students with the Scholar Send Off.

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A young girl holds a sign outside of the CDC in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.  As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. purged and reconstituted CDC vaccine advisory panel, ACIP, convenes for the first time, CDC advocates gather to protest on the dangers to health. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: New vaccine panel gathers in Atlanta as CDC advocates protest

Protesters gathered at the CDC on Wednesday as the center's new vaccine advisory committee met in Atlanta.

Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson (15) goes up for a header during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Club World Cup - Chelsea vs Club Leon

Atlanta opens Club World Cup with small crowd but good reviews as Chelsea faces Los Angeles FC Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) works with the ball pst Porto’s Alan Varela (22) during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Club World Cup - Inter Miami vs. Porto

Lionel Messi thrilled the crowd with a dazzling free kick to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Porto in the Club World Cup on Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Manchester City's midfielder Nico González (14) heads the ball away from Al Ain's forward Soufiane Rahimi (21) during the first half in Club World Cup group G soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Manchester City won 6-0 over Al Ain. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Club World Cup - Manchester City vs. Al Fin FC

Manchester City faces off agains Al Fin FC on Sunday at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The exterior of the Grove, a new indoor/outdoor space at Monday Night Brewing in West Midtown. (Courtesy of Monday Night Brewing)
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Photos: Monday Night Brewing expands in West Midtown with the Grove

Monday Night Brewing will open the Grove, expanding its original West Midtown footprint at the end of Trabert Avenue.

Atlanta Braves outfielders Eli White (from left), Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II celebrate after defeating the New York Mets on Monday, June 23, 2025, in New York. (Pamela Smith/AP)
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PHOTOS: Braves win opener over Mets in New York

Braves improve to 36-41 with 3-2 victory over the New York Mets on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna runs home after Drake Baldwin hit a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alexandra Rodriguez)
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PHOTOS: Braves shut out Marlins

The Braves got a combination of solid hitting and excellent pitching to shut out the Marlins in Miami Saturday, 7-0.