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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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National League players celebrate their win over American League during HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic

HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park brings together 50 top players for a night of baseball and celebration on Friday, July 11.

Tia Fisher poses wearing her home-bedazzled hat in line at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert in Atlanta on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC)
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Credit: Olivia Bowdoin

PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans arrive for 4-night Atlanta Cowboy Carter Tour stop

Beyoncé fans showed out in full force for the Cowboy Carter Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Baseballs hang from the ceiling in the Capital One All-Star Village at Cobb Galleria in Cobb County, GA, on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Putting final touches on All-Star Village for MLB fans in Atlanta

Media and special youth guests got a behind-the-scenes of the All-Star Village on Thursday as final preparation were being made for the fan experience at Cobb Galleria.

Kids are seen using the refurbished dugout during the unveiling of the new All-Star Legacy Field at the Barksdale Boys & Girls Club in Conyers on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The event takes place during the MLB All-Star Game week in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: MLB helps Atlanta metro area Boys & Girls Club for All-Star Game week

In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, the Braves and MLB have revitalized the baseball field at the A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club in Conyers.

Southern nachos, served in a vessel called "the boom box," made with pulled pork, beans and multiple flavors of barbecue sauce on top of pork rinds. (Henri Hollis / henri.hollis@ajc.com)
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Credit: Henri Hollis

PHOTOS: MLB All-Star Game specialty food items

The Atlanta Braves and concessions vendor Delaware North unveiled a special lineup of food items created for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. (Henri Hollis/AJC)

Society Atlanta is a 31-story residential tower at 811 Peachtree St., which opened in the summer of 2025. (Courtesy of Katie Bricker)
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Credit: Courtesy of Katie Bricker

PHOTOS: Society Atlanta apartments open in Midtown

Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) looks down at the dugout after striking out during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Truist Park on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Atlanta. 
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Braves get swept at home by Orioles

The Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Braves, winning Sunday's series finale, 2-1, at Truist Park.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (ground) blocks a shot by Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala (right) during the first half of the Club World Cup quarterfinals match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 over Bayern Munich. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Paris Saint-Germain tops Bayern Munich in Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich in a quarterfinal match at the Club World Cup in Atlanta Saturday.