Photos: Braves knocked out of playoffs by Dodgers

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Photos: Braves knocked out of playoffs by Dodgers

Atlanta Braves lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 in deciding Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies reacts in the dugout following the Atlanta Braves' 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Dodgers won the series 4-3 too. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves players (from left) Marcell Ozuna, Freddie Freeman and Travis d'Arnaud watch the final outs of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Dodgers won the game 4-3 and the series 4-3. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates his solo home run with designated hitter Marcell Ozuna against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning in Game 7 Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a solo home run during the second inning in Game 7. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

The Atlanta Braves bench, including Johan Camargo, center, Ronald Acuna, second from right, and Cristian Pache, right, celebrates a solo home run by shortstop Dansby Swanson. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

The Braves bench, including Johan Camargo, Ronald Acuna, and Cristian Pache, celebrates a solo home run by shortstop Dansby Swanson. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna backs up the play as center fielder Cristian Pache (center) gets the out on Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner in the first inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

With seating limited to a maximum group of four at Globe Life Field some Braves fans sport their team shirts while watching the Braves prepare to play the Dodgers in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna steals second base ahead of the tag by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager during the first inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor (left) throws to first for a double play getting Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna out at second base during the first inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna scores a run past Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith off of a single by designated hitter Marcell Ozuna during the first inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna reacts after scoring a run off of a single by designated hitter Marcell Ozuna in the first inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna reacts after scoring a run in the first inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna (13) celebrates a run with manager Brian Snitker (left) and shortstop Dansby Swanson against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Cristian Pache reacts after drawing a walk to Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tony Gonsolin. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna catches a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud, left, first bumps starting pitcher Ian Anderson (48) after ending the second inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies scores a run off of a single by third baseman Austin Riley (not pictured) against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits an RBI single, scoring second baseman Ozzie Albies during the fourth inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy scores and collides with Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud after a two-run single by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the third inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) and first baseman Max Muncy (behind Turner) celebrate their runs with designated hitter Joc Pederson against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz, center, talks with starting pitcher Ian Anderson (48), catcher Travis d'Arnaud, left, and shortstop Dansby Swanson, right, after Anderson allowed two runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

With Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts at the plate, Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud makes a play to hold Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor at first base on a wild pitch by relief pitcher Tyler Matzek during the fourth inning Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is tagged out by a diving Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner on a run down between home plate and third base during the fourth inning Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is tagged out by a diving Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner on a run down in between home plate and third base during the fourth inning Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is tagged out by a diving Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner on a run down between home plate and third base during the fourth inning Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) is out at third base after the tag by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager following a rundown during the fourth inning Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts makes a catch and robs a home run from Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman during the fifth inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts makes a catch and robs a home run from Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the fifth inning in Game 7. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy throws his gloves after striking out with the bases loaded to end the fourth inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol reacts after striking out Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Enrique Hernandez hits a solo home run off of Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter during the sixth inning in Game 7. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Dodgers left fielder Enrique Hernandez reacts with the Dodgers' bench after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning in Game 7. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor reacts after his double against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, gives five to catcher Travis d'Arnaud after the catcher tagged out a Los Angeles Dodgers runner at home plate during the sixth inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud tags out Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor at home plate during the sixth inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves manager Brian Snitker, left, talks with first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) after Freeman limped back to the dugout after flying out in the eighth inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger hits a solo home run against Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chris Martin during the seventh inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger reacts after hitting a solo home run. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger, center, reacts with the Dodgers' bench after hitting a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning in Game 7 Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves relief pitcher Chris Martin (55) reacts after Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger hit a solo home run during the seventh inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger, right, celebrates his solo home run with left fielder Enrique Hernandez. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves manager Brian Snitker, second from left, talks with relief pitcher Mark Melancon as teammates listen in against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves relief pitcher Mark Melancon delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 7. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves players (from left) Tyler Matzek, Marcell Ozuna, Freddie Freeman, and Travis d'Arnaud watch from the dugout against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 7 Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Braves lost 4-3.

The Braves look on as the Dodgers' celebration begins. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Oct. 18, 2020 - Arlington - The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their 4-3 win against the Atlanta Braves in Game 7 Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players including Tyler Matzek (far left), Travis d'Arnaud (center) and Max Fried (second from right) watch as the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their 4-3 win in Game 7 of NLCS Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies reacts in the dugout following the Atlanta Braves' 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Dodgers won the series 4-3 too. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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