AJC Braves update in today’s ePaper: 11th-inning blast, tie for first place

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a 3-run walk-off homer for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds during the 11th inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a 3-run walk-off homer for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds during the 11th inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves (from left) manager Brian Snitker, first baseman Freddie Freeman and catcher Travis d'Arnaud react as second baseman Ozzie Albies rounds the bases after hitting a 3-run walk-off homer for a 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds during the 11th inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (left) and catcher Travis d'Arnaud react from the dugout as second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a 3-run walk-off homer for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds during the 11th inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia (left) holds a pink sword while cheering second baseman Ozzie Albies as he rounds first base after hitting a 3-run walk-off homer. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves players await second baseman Ozzie Albies at home plate after his homer. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves players mob second baseman Ozzie Albies as he touches home plate after hitting a 3-run walk-off homer for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds during the 11th inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia hits a 2-run homer against the Cincinnati Reds to take a 3-0 lead during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves third base Ron Washington reacts as outfielder Guillermo Heredia rounds third after hitting a 2-run homer against the Cincinnati Reds to take a 3-0 lead during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Milley reacts to giving up a 2-run homer to Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia, giving the Braves a 3-0 lead during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Freddie Freeman scores past Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart on an RBI double by Austin Riley during the third inning. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint delivers against the Cincinnati Reds. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Austin Riley hits an RBI double to score Freddie Freeman to take a 4-0 lead over the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto hits his first 2-RBI homer of the game during the 6th inning. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto hits his second 2-RBI homer of the game to tie it up 5-5 during the 9th inning. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a 3-run walk-off homer for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds during the 11th inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

By AJC sports

Aug 12, 2021

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ePaper on Thursday includes full coverage of the Atlanta Braves late game against the Cincinnati Reds. The Braves won in the 11th inning and are now tied for the lead in the National League East.

Look for photos of the game-winning homer and more game photos from Curtis Compton, game stats, plus reaction and 5 observations from the Braves win by Gabriel Burns.

You can also find more coverage on the sports page of AJC.com and in print and ePaper editions on Friday.

For Subscribers: In Thursday’s ePaper, you’ll find two full pages in the Braves After the Game section, in addition to the full Sports section.