The defending World Series champion Braves must win today to keep their repeat hopes alive. Friday’s 9-1 loss to the Phillies puts the Braves behind 2-1 in the best-of-five series.

The AJC has all the angles covered in today’s ePaper, including our 8-page bonus section, Braves After the Game.

We’ve covered your Braves all season long – and our dedicated team of reporters and photographers will be there every step of the way throughout the playoffs.

OUR COVERAGE

Read Saturday’s ePaper edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for The Braves After the Game section, with 8 pages of exclusive photos and expanded coverage:

  • Braves beat writer Justin Toscano breaks down what went wrong with 5 key observations about Game 3.
  • Columnist Michael Cunningham points out that rookies sparked the Braves’ season, but they’re struggling in their first taste of October.
  • Braves manager Brian Snitker explains his strategy going into Game 3 – why he went with Strider, and why he took him out when he did.
  • A new postgame episode of the Braves Report podcast, video highlights of the game, an interactive scoreboard from all of Friday’s games, with links to access stories and stats from each contest

COLLECT YOUR POSTERS

Each gameday throughout the playoffs, all editions of the AJC will include a special keepsake poster. Each poster is suitable for framing – and the perfect way to kick off the excitement.

KEEP UP WITH EACH TWIST AND TURN

AJC.com is your one-stop destination for all things Braves. Get the latest 24/7 by clicking on https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/.

ACTIVATE YOUR DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION

If you haven’t set up your digital access, now is the time. Visit ajc.com/activate to make the most of your subscription. Our Braves After the Game bonus section is filled with expert insights from our sportswriters and columnists. And our visual journalists will capture the drama of the playoffs through their award-winning photography.

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LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST

Listen and subscribe to the free Braves Report podcast by clicking on https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/podcast/ We’ll be posting new episodes after each game.

SHOP FOR SOUVENIRS

Start collecting your Braves souvenirs. You can purchase our player posters, special editions and other collectibles by visiting ajc.com/bravesnews. Our storefront, in partnership with That’s Great News, will showcase the latest commemorative plaques from this season as well as keepsakes from last year’s magical season.

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Throughout the playoffs, we will host a Twitter Spaces conversation each game day at noon on @ajc. Follow us there and on Instagram (@ajcnews) for a live look inside Truist Park. Also, check out these accounts for more on your favorite MLB team: @JustinCToscano for Braves beat writer Justin Toscano and @AJCsports for all of our sports news.

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