Photos: Braves introduce Josh Donaldson
Newly signed Atlanta Braves player Josh Donaldson looks on during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Delta Sky 360 Club at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. The third baseman signed a one-year contract with...
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Newly signed Atlanta Braves player Josh Donaldson looks on during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Delta Sky 360 Club at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. The third baseman signed a one-year contract with...Alyssa Pointer/AJC
Photos: Braves introduce Josh Donaldson
Newest Brave Josh Donaldson (left) and general manager Alex Anthopoulos speak during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Atlanta.
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Newest Brave Josh Donaldson (left) and general manager Alex Anthopoulos speak during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/AJC
Photos: Braves introduce Josh Donaldson
Josh Donaldson (left) and Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulo (right) share a laugh during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Delta Sky 360 Club at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.
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Josh Donaldson (left) and Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulo (right) share a laugh during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Delta Sky 360 Club at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/AJC
Photos: Braves introduce Josh Donaldson
New Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson speaks during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Atlanta.
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New Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson speaks during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/AJC
Photos: Braves introduce Josh Donaldson
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos (foreground) and Josh Donaldson listen to a question during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, introducing the free agent signing in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos (foreground) and Josh Donaldson listen to a question during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, introducing the free agent signing in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/AJC
Photos: Braves introduce Josh Donaldson
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos (right) introduces Josh Donaldson during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos (right) introduces Josh Donaldson during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/AJC
Photos: Braves introduce Josh Donaldson
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos (right) shows Josh Donaldson his new jersey during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos (right) shows Josh Donaldson his new jersey during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/AJC
Photos: Braves welcome back catcher Brian McCann
Veteran catcher Brian McCann speaks during a press conference at SunTrust Park Monday. McCann agreed to a one-year contract with the Braves for the 2019 season. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
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Veteran catcher Brian McCann speaks during a press conference at SunTrust Park Monday. McCann agreed to a one-year contract with the Braves for the 2019 season. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves welcome back catcher Brian McCann
Brian McCann stands with Braves general manager Alex Alex Anthopoulos during Monday's press conference. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
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Brian McCann stands with Braves general manager Alex Alex Anthopoulos during Monday's press conference. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves welcome back catcher Brian McCann
"This is as special as a day for me as any I’ve had in my career," said McCann. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
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"This is as special as a day for me as any I’ve had in my career," said McCann. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves welcome back catcher Brian McCann
Brian McCann shares a laugh with general manager Alex Anthopoulos during Monday's press conference. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
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Brian McCann shares a laugh with general manager Alex Anthopoulos during Monday's press conference. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves welcome back catcher Brian McCann
The 34-year-old McCann played for the Braves from 2005-13. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
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The 34-year-old McCann played for the Braves from 2005-13. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves welcome back catcher Brian McCann
Braves manager Brian Snitker speaks with the media following Brian McCann's press conference. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
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Braves manager Brian Snitker speaks with the media following Brian McCann's press conference. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves welcome back catcher Brian McCann
Brian McCann and wife Ashley pose for a photo with children Colt (right) and Colbie (left) following Monday's press conference. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
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Brian McCann and wife Ashley pose for a photo with children Colt (right) and Colbie (left) following Monday's press conference. (Alyssa Pointer/Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna signs autographs for fans prior to the game two of the Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 10, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Acuna is among a contingent of MLB players taking part in a seven-game...
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna signs autographs for fans prior to the game two of the Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 10, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Acuna is among a contingent of MLB players taking part in a seven-game...Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna poses for photographs during his 'National League Rookie of the Year' press conference prior to the game four between Japan and MLB All-Stars Nov. 13, 2018, at Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium...
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna poses for photographs during his 'National League Rookie of the Year' press conference prior to the game four between Japan and MLB All-Stars Nov. 13, 2018, at Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium...Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Juan Soto (from left) Ronald Acuna, Robinson Chirinos, Eugenio Suarez and Amed Rosario are seen during a warm-up prior to the game two of the Japan and MLB All Stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 10, 2018, in Tokyo, Japan...
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Juan Soto (from left) Ronald Acuna, Robinson Chirinos, Eugenio Suarez and Amed Rosario are seen during a warm-up prior to the game two of the Japan and MLB All Stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 10, 2018, in Tokyo, Japan...Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hits a single in the top of 4th inning during the game three of Japan and MLB All Stars on Nov. 11, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hits a single in the top of 4th inning during the game three of Japan and MLB All Stars on Nov. 11, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna attends the MLB Baseball Clinic prior to the game two of the Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 10, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna attends the MLB Baseball Clinic prior to the game two of the Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 10, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna loses a fly ball hit by Japan outfielder Kazuki Tanaka in the bottom of 6th inning during the game one of the Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 9, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna loses a fly ball hit by Japan outfielder Kazuki Tanaka in the bottom of 6th inning during the game one of the Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 9, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna at bat in the top of 3rd inning during the game one of the Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 9, 2018, at Tokyo Dome on in Tokyo.
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna at bat in the top of 3rd inning during the game one of the Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 9, 2018, at Tokyo Dome on in Tokyo.Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is introduced prior to first game one of the Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 9, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is introduced prior to first game one of the Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 9, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hits a single in the top of 4th inning during the exhibition game between Yomiuri Giants and the MLB All Stars Nov. 8, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hits a single in the top of 4th inning during the exhibition game between Yomiuri Giants and the MLB All Stars Nov. 8, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna celebrates hitting a double in the bottom of the 1st inning during the exhibition game between Yomiuri Giants and the MLB All Stars Nov. 8, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna celebrates hitting a double in the bottom of the 1st inning during the exhibition game between Yomiuri Giants and the MLB All Stars Nov. 8, 2018, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Umpire Eric Cooper pushes Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna to secure a clear view as Mets infielder Amed Rosario runs toward home plate on a flyball off Phillies infielder Carlos Santana in the bottom of 8th inning...
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Umpire Eric Cooper pushes Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna to secure a clear view as Mets infielder Amed Rosario runs toward home plate on a flyball off Phillies infielder Carlos Santana in the bottom of 8th inning...Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna celebrates scoring a run to make it 2-0 in the bottom of 7th inning during the game four between Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 13, 2018, at Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium in Hiroshima, Japan...
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna celebrates scoring a run to make it 2-0 in the bottom of 7th inning during the game four between Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 13, 2018, at Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium in Hiroshima, Japan...Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Photos: Ronald Acuna’s trip to Japan
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna attends the 'National Lague Rookie of the Year' press confernece prior to the game four between Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 13, 2018, at Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium in Hiroshima, Japan...
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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna attends the 'National Lague Rookie of the Year' press confernece prior to the game four between Japan and MLB All Stars Nov. 13, 2018, at Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium in Hiroshima, Japan...Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
A Braves fan watches as his team's season came to an end Monday at SunTrust Park. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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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)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Fans react after the Braves' 6-2 loss Monday. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Fans react after the Braves' 6-2 loss Monday. (Jason Getz/Special)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
A Braves fan wears a rally cap in the ninth inning of Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)
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A Braves fan wears a rally cap in the ninth inning of Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
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)
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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)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Hall of Famer Bobby Cox throws out the first pitch before Monday's game at SunTrust Park. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Hall of Famer Bobby Cox throws out the first pitch before Monday's game at SunTrust Park. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Bobby Cox acknowledges the crowd after throwing out the first pitch. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Bobby Cox acknowledges the crowd after throwing out the first pitch. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Angelica Hale, of America's Got Talent, sings the national anthem before Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Angelica Hale, of America's Got Talent, sings the national anthem before Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
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)
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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)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
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)
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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)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Price Punnds, 3, plays a ball with Braves mascot Blooper before Monday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Price Punnds, 3, plays a ball with Braves mascot Blooper before Monday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Fans take a picture of starting lineup before Monday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Fans take a picture of starting lineup before Monday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Fans enter the Club House gate before Game 4 of the NLDS between the Braves and Dodgers Monday at SunTrust Park. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Fans enter the Club House gate before Game 4 of the NLDS between the Braves and Dodgers Monday at SunTrust Park. (Jason Getz/Special)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
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)
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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)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Foam tomahawks line the cup holder of every seat at SunTrust Park. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Foam tomahawks line the cup holder of every seat at SunTrust Park. (Jason Getz/Special)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Fans enter the Club House gate before Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Fans enter the Club House gate before Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Braves fan Robert Walls of Roswell wears his "chief" costume in support of the home team. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Braves fan Robert Walls of Roswell wears his "chief" costume in support of the home team. (Jason Getz/Special)
Braves-Dodgers: The scene at SunTrust Park
Braves fan Collins Crisp, 7, of South Carolina, tries on an extra sized glove before Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Braves fan Collins Crisp, 7, of South Carolina, tries on an extra sized glove before Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
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...
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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...
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies sit dejected in the dugout after the game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies sit dejected in the dugout after the game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
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...
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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...
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
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)
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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)
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
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)
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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)
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrates with pitcher Rich Hill after Monday's victory. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrates with pitcher Rich Hill after Monday's victory. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
The Dodgers celebrate on the mound after their win Monday secured the National League Division Series over the Braves. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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The Dodgers celebrate on the mound after their win Monday secured the National League Division Series over the Braves. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
The Dodgers celebrate after their win over the Braves Monday. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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The Dodgers celebrate after their win over the Braves Monday. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
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)
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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)
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
The Dodgers scored five runs in the sixth and seventh inning after trailing 2-1 earlier in the game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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The Dodgers scored five runs in the sixth and seventh inning after trailing 2-1 earlier in the game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
Photos: Braves’ season comes to an end after 6-2 loss to Dodgers
Manny Machado watches the flight of the ball during his three-run homer in the seventh, (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Manny Machado watches the flight of the ball during his three-run homer in the seventh, (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Manny Machado celebrates with teammates after his big home run. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Manny Machado celebrates with teammates after his big home run. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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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...
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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...
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Earlier in the game, the Braves grabbed a 2-1 lead thanks to Kurt Suzuki's two-run single. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Earlier in the game, the Braves grabbed a 2-1 lead thanks to Kurt Suzuki's two-run single. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Kurt Suzuki follows through on his big hit in the fourth. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Kurt Suzuki follows through on his big hit in the fourth. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Tyler Flowers scores on Kurt Suzuki's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Tyler Flowers scores on Kurt Suzuki's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Johan Camargo (center) high fives teammates in the dugout after scoring on Kurt Suzuki's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Johan Camargo (center) high fives teammates in the dugout after scoring on Kurt Suzuki's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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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...
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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...
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Kurt Suzuki's hit from another angle. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Kurt Suzuki's hit from another angle. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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The Dodgers regained the lead in the sixth thanks to a two-out single from David Freese. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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The Dodgers regained the lead in the sixth thanks to a two-out single from David Freese. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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David Freese's hit drove in two runs and gave the Dodgers a 3-2 lead. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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David Freese's hit drove in two runs and gave the Dodgers a 3-2 lead. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Cody Bellinger (left) and Yasiel Puig celebrate after scoring on David Freese's hit. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Cody Bellinger (left) and Yasiel Puig celebrate after scoring on David Freese's hit. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Braves shortstop Charlie Culberson couldn't make the play on David Freese's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Braves shortstop Charlie Culberson couldn't make the play on David Freese's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Braves reliever Brad Brach reacts after being removed from the game following David Freese's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Braves reliever Brad Brach reacts after being removed from the game following David Freese's hit. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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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)
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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)
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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...
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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...
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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)
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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)
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Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz delivers a pitch in the first inning of Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz delivers a pitch in the first inning of Monday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill delivers a pitch during the first inning. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill delivers a pitch during the first inning. (Jason Getz/Special)
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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)
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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)
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Mike Foltynewicz reacts after walking Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) in the second inning. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Mike Foltynewicz reacts after walking Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) in the second inning. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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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)
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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
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Max Muncy scores on Manny Machado's first-inning double. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Max Muncy scores on Manny Machado's first-inning double. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman singles in the first inning. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman singles in the first inning. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger can't make the catch on Freddie Freeman's single in the first. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger can't make the catch on Freddie Freeman's single in the first. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Cody Bellinger steals second base ahead of the tag by Ozzie Albies in the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Cody Bellinger steals second base ahead of the tag by Ozzie Albies in the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)
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Braves fans participate in the tomahawk chop prior to the game. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Braves fans participate in the tomahawk chop prior to the game. (Jason Getz/Special)
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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)
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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)
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The national anthem is performed before the game. (Jason Getz/Special)
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The national anthem is performed before the game. (Jason Getz/Special)
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Braves manager Brian Snitker and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer watch batting practice. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Braves manager Brian Snitker and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer watch batting practice. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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)
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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.com
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
Photos: The scene at the Braves’ first playoff game at SunTrust Park
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...
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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
Photos: Braves end skid, beat the Cardinals
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.com
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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
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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...
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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
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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.
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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
Photos: Braves end skid, beat the Cardinals
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.
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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
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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...
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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
Photos: Braves end skid, beat the Cardinals
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.
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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
Photos: Braves end skid, beat the Cardinals
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...
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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
Photos: Braves end skid, beat the Cardinals
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...
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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
Photos: Braves end skid, beat the Cardinals
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Braves mascot Blooper plays around with Cardinals' Jose Martinez prior to the game Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.com
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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
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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.com
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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
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Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. and manager Brian Snitker celebrate a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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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
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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.com
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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
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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.com
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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
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Braves' Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis celebrate a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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...
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Braves’ Ronald Acuna hit by pitch in first at-bat
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.
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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
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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...
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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
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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.
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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.
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
Acuna's second home run increased his season total to 19. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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Acuna's second home run increased his season total to 19. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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
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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
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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...
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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...
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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
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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
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
It was third straight game in which Acuna led off the game with a home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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It was third straight game in which Acuna led off the game with a home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
Acuna has now homered in five straight games. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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Acuna has now homered in five straight games. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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.com
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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
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
Ronald Acuna gets high-fives from his teammates after his first-inning home run. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Ronald Acuna gets high-fives from his teammates after his first-inning home run. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
Ronald Acuna gets high-fives from his teammates after his first-inning home run. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Ronald Acuna gets high-fives from his teammates after his first-inning home run. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Ronald Acuna gets high-fives from his teammates after his first-inning home run. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Ronald Acuna gets high-fives from his teammates after his first-inning home run. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Is he happy? Ronald Acuna gives the tongue wag as he celebrates his first-inning home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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Is he happy? Ronald Acuna gives the tongue wag as he celebrates his first-inning home run. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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...
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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...
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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...
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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...
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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...
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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...
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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...
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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...
Photos: Two more home runs for Ronald Acuna
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...
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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...
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
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...
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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...
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
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)
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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)
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
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)
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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)
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
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
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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
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
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
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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
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
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
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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
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
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
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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
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
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
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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
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
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
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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
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
Touki Toussaint is greeted by Kurt Suzuki in the dugout during Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Touki Toussaint is greeted by Kurt Suzuki in the dugout during Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
Photos: Touki Toussaint makes major league debut
Touki Toussaint and Ronald Acuna Jr. in the dugout during Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).
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Touki Toussaint and Ronald Acuna Jr. in the dugout during Monday's game. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).
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