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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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Georgia Tech wide receivers Dean Patterson (left) and Malik Rutherford celebrate after a successful two-point conversion  during the second half against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Clemson on the final play

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeat the Clemson Tigers on a field goal as time ran out, 24-21.

Georgia faithful drove to Knoxville on Saturday to cheer on the Bulldogs as they play Tennessee in Knoxville. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia visits Rocky Top, Tennessee, for SEC showdown

Georgia visits Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., for SEC clash with Volunteers.

Sequoyah wide receiver Brook Darling catches a pass during the first half against Sprayberry at Skip Pope Stadium in Canton on Friday, Sept. 12th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

PHOTOS: Sequoyah vs. Sprayberry high school football

Sequoyah defeated Sprayberry, 63-20, in a football game at Sequoyah High School in Canton on Friday.

Fayetteville Firefighter Noah Maupin makes it to the summit of Stone Mountain during the annual 9/11 memorial on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.   Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal

PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta remembers victims of Sept. 11

Two events in metro Atlanta commemorate the 2977 lives lost in deadly terrorist attacks in on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.

The Cobb County fire department hangs a U.S. flag from their fire trucks as a procession for fallen Dekalb County Firefighter Preston Fant arrives at West Cobb Funeral Home on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)
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Credit: Ben Hendren

PHOTOS: Fallen DeKalb firefighter honored with processional through metro Atlanta

Several metro Atlanta fire departments paid their respects Wednesday morning to fallen DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant with a somber procession to a Marietta funeral ho...

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws a pitch against Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: Braves fall to Cubs, 6-1

The Braves fell to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, 6-1, at Truist Park.

 Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo (6) reacts after missing a last-second field goal. The Atlanta Falcons lost their home opener 23-20 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez/AJC

PHOTOS: Buccaneers edge Falcons in season opener

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the 2025 NFL season with a 23-20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, September 7.

Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) tackles Austin Peay running back Kaden Williams (7) during the second half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 28-6. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia improves to 2-0 with 28-6 win over Austin Peay

The Georgia Bulldogs overcame some sloppy play to improve to 2-0 on the season with a 28-6 victory over Austin Peay Saturday, September 6 in Sanford Stadium.