Photos: Braves' season ends with Game 4 loss to Phillies

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AJC photos from Game 4 of the Braves vs. Phillies playoff series in Philadelphia on October 12, 2023. The Braves lost 3-1.

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after a fly out to the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The Braves lost the game 3-1 and the series 3-1, ending their season. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Vaughn Grissom (18) strikes out in the ninth inning to seal a 3-1 Philadelphia Phillies NLDS Game 4 win at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Vaughn Grissom walks away after striking out in the ninth inning to seal a 3-1 Philadelphia Phillies NLDS Game 4 win at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm (25) celebrates with teammates after a 3-1 NLDS Game 4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm, center, celebrates with teammates after a 3-1 NLDS Game 4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies fans celebrate a 3-1 win and a division victory against the Atlanta Braves after the ninth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Vaughn Grissom (18) waits for the final pitch before striking out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ designated hitter Marcell Ozuna looks to the dugout during the ninth inning of NLDS Game 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ designated hitter Marcell Ozuna dives into third base after a single against the Philadelphia Phillies by Matt Olson during the ninth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker exits the field after a pitching change during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) dodges an inside pitch from the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) makes a pitching change for starting pitcher Spencer Strider, center, during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ pitcher Spencer Strider exits the game during the sixth inning after giving up three solo home runs to the Philadelphia Phillies in NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies fans share a message for Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) as he exits the game during the sixth inning after giving up three solo home runs in NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos celebrates a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos celebrates with Brandon Marsh (16) after a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ celebrate in the sixth inning after a solo home run by Nick Castellanos during NLDS Game 4 against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos (8) rounds first base after a solo home run against Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) reacts after giving up a solo home run to Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) waits as Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner (7) rounds the bases behind him after a solo home run during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner (7) rounds the bases after a solo home run during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider brushes off the pitching mound after giving up a solo home run to Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner (7) celebrates with Bryce Harper (3) after a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) is settled down by pitching coach Rick Kranitz after giving up a solo home run to Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner during the fifth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter (33) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley (27) hits a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley hits a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley celebrates after a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley celebrates with Matt Olson (28) after a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos (8) hits a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) is all smiles during NLDS Game 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson, right checks in on Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper and Phillies teammates after a collision with Harper during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Gregory Soto (30) and Alec Bohm (28) check on first baseman Bryce Harper after he collided with Atlanta Braves’ baserunner Matt Olson during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, center, is consoled by relief pitcher Gregory Soto (30) after colliding with Atlanta Braves’ baserunner Matt Olson during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, right, grimaces in the arms relief pitcher Gregory Soto (30) after colliding with Atlanta Braves’ baserunner Matt Olson during the eighth inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after a fly out to the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning of NLDS Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The Braves lost the game 3-1 and the series 3-1, ending their season. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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