Photos: Braves lose to the Nationals

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Photos: Braves lose to the Nationals

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Nationals baseball game in Atlanta on June 2, 2021.

Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly reacts as he is pulled from the game by manager Brian Snitker after giving up a 2-run homer to Washington Nationals' Juan Soto during the fifth inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves batter Freddie Freeman reacts to striking out against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves manager Brian Snitker sits in the dugout during the game against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves batter Dansby Swanson watches his solo homer leave the park to tie the game 1-1 with the Washington Nationals during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves batter Dansby Swanson gets five from third base coach Ron Washington as he heads home on his solo homer to tie the game 1-1 with the Washington Nationals during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves batter Dansby Swanson (right) gets five from Ehire Adrianza hitting a solo homer to tie the game 1-1 with the Washington Nationals during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves baserunner Ronald Acuna indicates he thinks he was safe after being thrown out trying to steal second against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson nearly collides with second baseman Ozzie Albies while catching a popup by Washington Nationals' Josh Harrison during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves batter Freddie Freeman is called out at first on his ground ball as Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell takes the throw during the first inning a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves challenged the call with video replay appearing to show Freeman safe on a close call, but the call was upheld. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

An Atlanta Braves fan holds on to her Ronald Acuna bobble heads while arriving for the game against the Washington Nationals during a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Ozzie Albies hits a 2-RBI double against the Washington Nationals during the 7th inning to tie the game 3-3 on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Ozzie Albies hits a 2-RBI double against the Washington Nationals during the 7th inning to tie the game 3-3 on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber goes up for the catch at the wall against Braves batter Dansby Swanson who comes up just short of a second home run on the night during the 6th inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves infielder Ozzie Albies covers first base taking the throw as Washington Nationals batter Jon Lester beats out a ground ball for a single during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Washington Nationals pitcher Brad Hand and catcher Yan Gomes celebrate a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves during a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Nationals baserunner Victor Robles scores past Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras to go ahead 5-3 on a RBI single by Trea Turner during the 9th inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pinch hitter Johan Camargo reacts as the umpire calls strike three while he headed to first base thinking he had drawn a walk against the Washington Nationals during the 9th inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves loss to the Nationals 5-3. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly reacts in the dugout after being pulled during the fifth inning in a 5-3 loss to the Washington Nationals during a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly reacts as he is pulled from the game by manager Brian Snitker after giving up a 2-run homer to Washington Nationals' Juan Soto during the fifth inning of a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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