Photos: Braves blank Brewers, take 2-1 series lead

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Photos: Braves blank Brewers, take 2-1 series lead

The Braves defeated the Brewers 3-0 Monday at Truist Park in Game 3 of the best-of-five National League Championship Series. (October 11, 2021)

Joc comes through: Joc Pederson celebrates with teammates in the dugout after his pinch-hit three-run homer in the fifth inning of Monday's Braves-Brewers game at Truist Park. Pederson's home run provided all of the scoring in the 3-0 victory in Game 3 of the best-of-five series. Game 4 will be played Tuesday at Truist Park, with the Braves one win away from the National League Championship Series. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Braves reliever Will Smith reacts after the final out of Monday's 3-0 victory over the Brewers.

Outfielders (left to right) Eddie Rosario, Guillermo Heredia and Adam Duvall react after Monday's victory, which put the Braves within one win of the National League Championship Series. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson reacts after completing a double play to end the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game 3 in the NLDS on Monday, October, 11, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Braves manager Brian Snitker greets Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell before Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves manager Brian Snitker (center) and first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hug as right fielder Jorge Soler (right) are introduced before Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, October, 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Fans stand for the national anthem prior to Game 3 of NLDS between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Ralph Garr acknowledges the crowd before he throws out the first pitch before Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson delivers a pitch in the first inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson (36) throws a pitch during the first inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta.. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Avisail Garcia avoids a pitch from Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson during the first inning of Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames hits a single during the first inning of Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, against the Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson delivers a pitch in the first inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies throws out Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias during the second inning of Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta delivers a pitch during the second inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Braves Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a single during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves third baseman Austin Riley slides home plate but the run does not count as teammate Adam Duvall was out at second base before Riley came across during the second inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (14) reacts to play on a single during the second inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (center) is tagged out by Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez on a third strike to end the third inning of Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct,.11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Adam Duvall follows through on a triple in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain catches the ball but does not maintain possession after he hit the outfield wall on a triple hit by Braves outfielder Adam Duvall in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

The ball comes out of the glove of Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain after hitting the outfield wall on a triple hit by Braves outfielder Adam Duvall in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) is treated by trainers after he struck the outfield wall chasing down a ball hit by Braves outfielder Adam Duvall - for a triple - in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, who's missed most the season with a knee injury (left), cheers on teammates from the dugout, alongside second baseman Ozzie Albies (right), during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias (2) is tagged out by Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) after he was caught in rundown during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz (center) talks with starting pitcher Ian Anderson (36) and catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) with Milwaukee Brewers runners on second and third with no outs during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

October 11, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves players celebrate their victory during the 9th inning in Game 3 of National League Divisional Series at Truist Park on Monday, October 11. Atlanta Braves won 3-0 over Milwaukee Brewers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

October 11, 2021 Atlanta - Milwaukee Brewers players react during the 9th inning in Game 3 of National League Divisional Series at Truist Park on Monday, October 11. Atlanta Braves won 3-0 over Milwaukee Brewers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

October 11, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves left fielder Joc Pederson (22) celebrates with Atlanta Braves center fielder Guillermo Heredia (left) after hitting three run home run during the 5th inning in Game 3 of National League Divisional Series at Truist Park on Monday, October 11. Atlanta Braves won 3-0 over Milwaukee Brewers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

October 11, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves left fielder Joc Pederson (22) follows through on three run home run during the 5th inning in Game 3 of National League Divisional Series at Truist Park on Monday, October 11. Atlanta Braves won 3-0 over Milwaukee Brewers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

October 11, 2021 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves pinch hitter Joc Pederson reacts after hitting a three-run home run scoring catcher Travis d'Arnaud, left, during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS on Monday, October, 11, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

October 11, 2021 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a single during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS on Monday, October, 11, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

October 11, 2021 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, facing, hugs starting pitcher Ian Anderson (36) after Anderson recorded five shutout innings against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS on Monday, October, 11, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

October 11, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves fans react to three run home run by Atlanta Braves left fielder Joc Pederson (22) during the 5th inning in Game 3 of National League Divisional Series at Truist Park on Monday, October 11. Atlanta Braves won 3-0 over Milwaukee Brewers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

October 11, 2021 Atlanta - Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) hurts during the 4th inning in Game 3 of National League Divisional Series at Truist Park on Monday, October 11. Atlanta Braves won 3-0 over Milwaukee Brewers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

October 11, 2021 Atlanta - Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias (2) is tagged out by Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) after he was caught in rundown during the 5th inning in Game 3 of National League Divisional Series at Truist Park on Monday, October 11. Atlanta Braves won 3-0 over Milwaukee Brewers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Joc comes through: Joc Pederson celebrates with teammates in the dugout after his pinch-hit three-run homer in the fifth inning of Monday's Braves-Brewers game at Truist Park. Pederson's home run provided all of the scoring in the 3-0 victory in Game 3 of the best-of-five series. Game 4 will be played Tuesday at Truist Park, with the Braves one win away from the National League Championship Series. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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