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The scene from SunTrust Park Tuesday as some Braves players packed up their lockers after Monday's season-ending loss. (Video by Leo Willingham)

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Braves slugger Freddie Freeman talks to media ahead of Game 1 of NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. (Video by Curtis Compton/AJC)

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A Braves fan watches as his team's season came to an end Monday at SunTrust Park. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Fans react after the Braves' 6-2 loss Monday. (Jason Getz/Special)

A Braves fan wears a rally cap in the ninth inning of Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)

Braves fan Jacob Fields is all smiles as he prepares to watch the Braves face the Dodgers Monday in Game 4 of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Hall of Famer Bobby Cox throws out the first pitch before Monday's game at SunTrust Park. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Bobby Cox acknowledges the crowd after throwing out the first pitch. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Angelica Hale, of America's Got Talent, sings the national anthem before Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

ATL Breakers members perform before Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Braves and Dodgers Monday at SunTrust Park. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Andrew Plousis and his son Graham, 6, poses with Atlanta Braves Tomahawk Team members before Monday's Game 4 of the NLDS at SunTrust Park. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Price Punnds, 3, plays a ball with Braves mascot Blooper before Monday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Fans take a picture of starting lineup before Monday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Fans enter the Club House gate before Game 4 of the NLDS between the Braves and Dodgers Monday at SunTrust Park. (Jason Getz/Special)

An usher passes out programs to fans as they enter the Club House gate before Game 4 of the Braves-Dodgers series Monday at SunTrust Park. (Jason Getz/Special)

Foam tomahawks line the cup holder of every seat at SunTrust Park. (Jason Getz/Special)

Fans enter the Club House gate before Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)

Braves fan Robert Walls of Roswell wears his "chief" costume in support of the home team. (Jason Getz/Special)

Braves fan Collins Crisp, 7, of South Carolina, tries on an extra sized glove before Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)

Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies watch from the dugout as the Dodgers celebrate their 6-2 victory over the Braves Monday at SunTrust Park. With the win, the Dodgers won the best-of-five playoff series three games to...

Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies sit dejected in the dugout after the game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Braves eliminated from playoffs after 6-2 loss: Chad Sobotka sits in the dugout after allowing a three-run homer to Manny Machado in the seventh inning of Monday's Game 4 of the National League Division Series at...

Manny Machado's home run off Chad Sobotka helped the Dodgers pull away from the Braves and ultimately win the best-of-five series three games to one. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Johan Camargo is the last player in the dugout watching the Dodgers celebrate their win over the Braves Monday at SunTrust Park. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrates with pitcher Rich Hill after Monday's victory. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

The Dodgers celebrate on the mound after their win Monday secured the National League Division Series over the Braves. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

The Dodgers celebrate after their win over the Braves Monday. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

The big hit in the game came off the bat of Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado, whose three-run homer in the seventh extended LA's slim one-run lead to a four-run 6-2 lead. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

The Dodgers scored five runs in the sixth and seventh inning after trailing 2-1 earlier in the game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Manny Machado watches the flight of the ball during his three-run homer in the seventh, (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Manny Machado celebrates with teammates after his big home run. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

The game became interesting in the eighth. Lucas Duda just missed on a three-run homer that went foul and would have cut the deficit to 6-5. Instead, Duda flew out to end the inning. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

Earlier in the game, the Braves grabbed a 2-1 lead thanks to Kurt Suzuki's two-run single. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Kurt Suzuki follows through on his big hit in the fourth. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Tyler Flowers scores on Kurt Suzuki's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Johan Camargo (center) high fives teammates in the dugout after scoring on Kurt Suzuki's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Braves pitching coach Chuck Hernandez (right) chats with starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz in the dugout. Foltynewicz was pulled from the game in the fourth, and the move paid off as Suzuki delivered the big hit...

Kurt Suzuki's hit from another angle. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

The Dodgers regained the lead in the sixth thanks to a two-out single from David Freese. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

David Freese's hit drove in two runs and gave the Dodgers a 3-2 lead. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Cody Bellinger (left) and Yasiel Puig celebrate after scoring on David Freese's hit. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Charlie Culberson couldn't make the play on David Freese's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Braves reliever Brad Brach reacts after being removed from the game following David Freese's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Braves manager Brian Snitker gives the ball to relief pitcher Jonny Venters (48) during a pitching change in the sixth inning. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Nick Markakis reacts after flying out to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 7th inning in Game 4 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Monday, Oct 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

Braves third base coach Ron Washington stands near a NLDS logo during the first inning of Monday's Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers at SunTrust Park. (Jason Getz/Special)

Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz delivers a pitch in the first inning of Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)

Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill delivers a pitch during the first inning. (Jason Getz/Special)

Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz delivers a pitch during the first inning of Monday's game against the Dodgers at SunTrust Park. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Mike Foltynewicz reacts after walking Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) in the second inning. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Manny Machado doubles in the top of the first, driving in the first run of the game to give the Dodgers a 1-0 lead. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)Curtis Compton

Max Muncy scores on Manny Machado's first-inning double. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman singles in the first inning. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger can't make the catch on Freddie Freeman's single in the first. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Cody Bellinger steals second base ahead of the tag by Ozzie Albies in the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Braves fans participate in the tomahawk chop prior to the game. (Jason Getz/Special)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker watches his team prepare to play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the best-of-five National League Division Series Monday at SunTrust Park. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

The national anthem is performed before the game. (Jason Getz/Special)

Braves manager Brian Snitker and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer watch batting practice. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

The national anthem is performed before the start of Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL...Jason Getz

Former Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron yells "play ball" before the start of Game 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...Curtis Compton

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones greets first baseman Freddie Freeman after Jones threw out the first pitch before the start of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National...Curtis Compton

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones throws out the first pitch before the start of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October...Jason Getz

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones throws out the first pitch before the start of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October...Curtis Compton

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones throws out the first pitch before the start of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October...Jason Getz

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna takes selfies with U.S. Army and Air Force members of the flag crew during batting practice before playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

A Braves fan catches a ball in center field during the Braves batting practice before playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Braves fans watch the pregame festivities at the plaza before Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in...Jason Getz

Fans line up to enter the Club House gate before Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL...Jason Getz

Fans fill the plaza before Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)Jason Getz

Atlanta Braves fans gather in the plaza before Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL...Jason Getz

The Atlanta Braves Tomahawk Team and other members of the pregame festivities perform before the start of Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers during a National League Division Series baseball...Jason Getz

The Atlanta Braves Tomahawk Team performs before the start of Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers during a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta...Jason Getz

Atlanta Braves fans Chris and Taylor Jones and their 2-year-old son Brantley are on hand to cheer on their team against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington and Ozzie Albies warmup in SunTrust Park before playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Braves players warmup before playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta Braves fans fill center field to catch balls hit out of the park during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

October 7, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves fans fill center field to catch balls hit out of the park during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves fan Josh Philemon, of Newnan, Ga., participates in the tomahawk chop before the start of Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League...Jason Getz

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: The sun sets behind baseball fans before the start of Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7...Jason Getz

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Fireworks go off before the start of Game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta...Jason Getz

Braves' Freddie Freeman (right), who went 3-for-3, gets five from manager Brian Snitker after beating the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Wednesday in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with teammate Ender Inciarte after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves starter Touki Toussaint delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Badder looks on as a baseball fan catches Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman's 2-run homer for a 2-0 lead over the Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves' Freddie Freeman gets a high-five from third base coach Ron Washington after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman gets a high-five from Ronald Acuna in the dugout after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman steals second base past the tag of the Cardinals' Paul DeJong during the fifth inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

St. Louis Cardinals' Jose Martinez scores past Braves catcher Tyler Flowers on a sacrifice fly by Jedd Gyorko during the 8th inning Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves mascot Blooper plays around with Cardinals' Jose Martinez prior to the game Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Cardinals' Kolten Wong tosses a ground ball to teammate Paul DeJong for an out during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves starter Touki Toussaint delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves' Tyler Flowers hits a solo home run for a 7-3 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the 8th inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Tyler Flowers gets five from Dansby Swanson after hitting a solo home run for a 7-3 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the 8th inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. and manager Brian Snitker celebrate a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. yells at Freddie Freeman from the dugout after he scored on a RBI-single by Freeman for a 4-1 lead, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Tyler Flowers scores from third base on a wild pitch for a 3-1 lead during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves' Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis celebrate a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is hit by the first pitch of the game from Marlins pitcher Jose Urena Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna reaches for his side after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna walks away from the plate after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna sits in pain after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna looks on after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves manager Brian Snitker argues with the umpires after Ronald Acuna was hit by a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves manager Brian Snitker argues with the umpires after Ronald Acuna as hit by a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. Snitker was ejected from the...Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna walks away in pain after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

The benches clear after Ronald Acuna was hit by a pitch from Jose Urena of the Miami Marlins at the start of the first inning Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

The benches clear after Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was hit by by a pitch from Jose Urena of the Miami Marlins at the start of the first inning Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna walks away in pain after being hit by the first pitch of the game against the Miami Marlins Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Marlins pitcher Jose Urena walks off the field after being ejected during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Marlins manager Don Mattingly argues with the umpires after Jose Urena was ejected during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves Aug. 15, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. Mattingly remained in the game.Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Ronald Acuna celebrates in the dugout after his home run in the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Marlins at SunTrust Park. It was the third straight game in which Acuna led off the bottom of the first...ccompton@ajc.com

Acuna added a three-run homer in the seventh inning, his fourth home run in three games against the Marlins Monday and Tuesday. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com.

Acuna's second home run increased his season total to 19. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Acuna has hit 12 home runs since being moved into the leadoff spot. Here's a quick look back at the historic home run earlier in the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

In the first inning, Ronald Acuna is congratulated by Freddie Freeman after his home run on the first pitch. It was the third straight game in which Acuna hit a homer to lead off the game for the Braves. Curtis...

Ronald Acuna Jr. follows through on his home run in the bottom of the first inning of Tuesday's Braves-Marlins game at SunTrust Park. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

It was third straight game in which Acuna led off the game with a home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Acuna has now homered in five straight games. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The home runs in five straight games ties the franchise record and he's the first Brave to achieve the feat since Brian McCann in 2006. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com

Ronald Acuna gets high-fives from his teammates after his first-inning home run. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Ronald Acuna gets high-fives from his teammates after his first-inning home run. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Ronald Acuna gets high-fives from his teammates after his first-inning home run. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Is he happy? Ronald Acuna gives the tongue wag as he celebrates his first-inning home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Ronald Acuna Jr. hits his third lead off homer in a row for a 1-0 lead over the Miami Marlins during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

Ronald Acuna Jr. is hugged by Dansby Swanson in the dugout after hitting a 3-run homer, his second home run of the night for a 10-6 lead over the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on...

Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates with Ron Washington rounding third on his 3-run homer, his second home run of the night for a 10-6 lead over the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday...

Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates with Ozzie Albies after hitting a 3-run homer, his second home run of the night for a 10-6 lead over the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, August...

jJohan Camargo and Dansby Swanson dunk Ronald Acuna Jr. who had two home runs in a 10-6 victory over the Miami Marlins during a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...

He's Touki Toussaint and he's a highly-regarded pitching prospect for the Braves. Toussaint made his major league debut Monday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader against Miami at SunTrust Park. (Curtis...

Highly-regarded pitching prospect Touki Toussaint made his major-league debut Monday as the Braves faced Miami in the first game of a day-night doubleheader at Turner Field. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

The 22-year-old Toussaint posted a 2.68 ERA with 139 strikeouts in 117-1/3 innings across Double-A and Triple-A this season. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Touki Toussaint, making his MLB Debut, delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint gathers his thoughts in the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint is all smiles as he loosens up before taking the mound against the Miami Marlins in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint, making his MLB Debut, delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint, making his MLB Debut, delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Touki Toussaint is greeted by Kurt Suzuki in the dugout during Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Touki Toussaint and Ronald Acuna Jr. in the dugout during Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

Braves legend Chipper Jones speaks after he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones was the first to address fans during a ceremony that included six...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones takes the stage for the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones takes the stage Sunday, July 29, 2018, for the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Chipper Jones' Hall of Fame plaque is displayed as he speaks Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones (center) reacts as he stands with other inductees (from left) Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, and Jack Morris during the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones and Jeff Idelson (left), president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, hold Jones' plaque before his speech Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Chipper Jones is presented his Hall of Fame plaque by Jeff Idelson, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones breaks into laughter while listening to speeches along fellow inductees (from left) Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, and Jack Morris Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones pauses during his speech Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones singles out former manager Bobby Cox as he thanks to him during his induction ceremony Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Former Braves manager Bobby Cox smiles as Chipper Jones thanks to him during the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones speaks after he was inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Hall of Famers Chipper Jones (left) and Jim Thome answer reporters questions following their induction int the National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y.Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Chipper Jones (center) speaks to members of the press alongside fellow Hall of Fame inductee Jim Thome (right) after their National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves legend Chipper Jones' fans coincidently sit in same row to make a perfect contribution for the legend before the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Baseball fans arrive for the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, N.Y. on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Braves legend Chipper Jones is set for induction into...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Joe Verneuil Jr. (center left) and Kevin Verneuil poses as Clarence Barrios (left) and Joe Verneuil take their photograph before the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Braves legend Chipper Jones' fan Doug Shaw, of Cumming, GA, waves a Braves flag before the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, N.Y. on Sunday, July 29...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Nick Markakis of the Atlanta Braves and the National League speaks to Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros and the American League during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in...Rob Carr/Getty Images

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and the National League looks on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves and the National League looks on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and the National League looks on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and the National League bats during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves and the National League and Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros and the American League greet each other during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018...Rob Carr/Getty Images

Kids wearing Nick Markakis of the Atlanta Braves and National League All-Stars jerseys look on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty...Rob Carr/Getty Images

Nick Markakis of the Atlanta Braves looks on during the National League All-Star workout during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images

Touki Toussaint of the Atlanta Braves and the World Team pitches in the eighth inning against the U.S. Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo...Rob Carr/Getty Images

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and the National League competes in the first round during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and the National League competes in the first round during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and the National League competes in the first round during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Rob Carr/Getty Images

Anibal Sanchez of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees connects on a first inning solo home run against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Johan Camargo of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run in the top of the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty...Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves hits a RBI double in the top of the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty...Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting a RBI double in the top of the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City...Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Jonathan Loaisiga of the New York Yankees reacts during the top of the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on July 2, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty...Mike Stobe/Getty Images

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