Photos: Braves crushed by the Phillies in Game 3

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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 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’ 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)

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 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 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 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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