Photos: Braves honor Willie Mays before beating Tigers

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Photos: Braves honor Willie Mays before beating Tigers

Moment of silence for the baseball legend prior to Wednesday's series finale at Truist Park. The Braves beat the Tigers 7-0.

Atlanta Braves players stand for a moment of silence after the passing of MLB great Willie Mays before the Braves’ game against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Tigers 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the fourth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López reacts after the final out of the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) reacts after hitting a RBI single during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) hits a RBI single during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) reacts after scoring a run off of a single by Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (not pictured) during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried stays cool with sunglasses and a towel on his head during the second inning of the Braves’ game against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. Murphy was four for four with two home runs. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. Murphy was four for four with two home runs. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. Murphy was four for four with two home runs. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. Murphy was four for four with two home runs. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. Murphy was four for four with two home runs. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Aaron Bummer delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the seventh inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) fields a throw from an infielder to get out Detroit Tigers outfielder Mark Canha (21) during the eighth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Daysbel Hernandez delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the eighth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) sits next to the “Snit Bear,” in the Atlanta Braves dugout during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The batting helmet of Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) sits next to the “Snit Bear,” in the Atlanta Braves dugout during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Jarred Kelenic (24) hits a double during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Jarred Kelenic (24) runs to first base after hitting a double during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The Freeze celebrates his victory running on the warning track in the outfield during the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Grant Holmes delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Grant Holmes delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Grant Holmes delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ramón Laureano hits a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ramón Laureano hits a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ramón Laureano reacts after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ramón Laureano celebrates his solo home run with Atlanta Braves third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo (89) during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ramón Laureano reacts after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Grant Holmes, left, and Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy react after the final out to defeat the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is interviewed after the game against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. Murphy was four for four with two home runs. The Braves won 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves players stand for a moment of silence after the passing of MLB great Willie Mays before the Braves’ game against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Tigers 7-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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