Photos: Braves sweep into NL championship series

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Photos: Braves sweep into NL championship series

The Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 7-0 win in Game 3 of the National League Division Series Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

The Atlanta Braves celebrate advancing to the NL Championship Series by defeating the Marlins 7-0 in Game 3 of the NLDS on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Ronald Acuna gets five from Travis d’Arnaurd after scoring on a RBI-single by Marcell Ozuna for a 1-0 lead over the Miami Marlins during the third inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright delivers against the Miami Marlins during the first inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna draws a walk against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in Game 3 of the National League Division Series Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna hits an RBI-single during the third inning in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Miami Marlins Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves' Travis d’Arnaud scores on a sacrifice fly by Dansby Swanson for a 4-0 lead over the Miami Marlins during the third inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Freddie Freeman (left) and Marcell Ozuna score on a RBI-double by Travis d’Arnaud for a 3-0 lead over the Miami Marlins during the third inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Travis d’Arnaud hits a 2-RBI double to take a 3-0 lead over the Miami Marlins during the third inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright delivers against the Miami Marlins during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freedie Freeman reacts to hitting one out of the park during batting practice ahead of Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Miami Marlins Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves warm up ahead Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Miami Marlins Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna adjust his necklace during warm ups ahead Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Miami Marlins Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. (Curtis/Compton/Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman shares a laugh with teammates ahead of Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Miami Marlins Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves' Ozzie Albies stirs the drink with a double against the Miami Marlins during the 5th inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Ozzie Albies goes into home past Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro for a 6-0 lead on a Dansby Swanson RBI-single during the fifth inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Ronald Acuna scores from first on a double by Freddie Freeman for a 5-0 lead over the Miami Marlins during the 4th inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Dansby Swanson scores for a 7-0 lead on a double by Adam Duvall during the fifth inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Dansby Swanson scores past Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro for a 7-0 lead on a double by Adam Duvall during the fifth inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Shane Greene and catcher Travis d’Arnaud do a chest bump after beating the Miami Marlins 7-0 in Game 3 of a National League Division Series for the sweep at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

It’s selfie time led by Marcell Ozuna (right) with Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies as the Atlanta Braves celebrate advancing to the NL Championship Series by defeating the Marlins 7-0 in Game 3 of the NLDS completing their second consecutive postseason series sweep on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves (from left) Max Fried, Travis d’Arnaud, Ian Anderson and Kyle Wright celebrate advancing to the NL Championship Series by defeating the Marlins 7-0 in Game 3 of the NLDS completing their second consecutive postseason series sweep on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud is interviewed after advancing to the NL Championship Series by defeating the Marlins 7-0 in Game 3 of the NLDS completing the team’s second consecutive postseason series sweep on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Freddie Freeman celebrates with his team after advancing to the NL Championship Series by defeating the Marlins 7-0 in Game 3 of the NLDS completing their second consecutive postseason series sweep on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves third base coach Ron Washington gives the green light as Ronald Acuna heads home to score from first on a double by Freddie Freeman for a 5-0 lead over the Miami Marlins during the 4th inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez watches as Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud hits a 2-RBI double to take a 3-0 lead during the inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

The Atlanta Braves celebrate advancing to the NL Championship Series by defeating the Marlins 7-0 in Game 3 of the NLDS completing their second consecutive postseason series sweep on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna steals second past Miami Marlins Miguel Rojas during the third inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves manager Brian Snitker tips his cap celebrating with his team advancing to the NL Championship Series by defeating the Marlins 7-0 in Game 3 of the NLDS completing their second consecutive postseason series sweep on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Travis d’Arnaud is safe at third on a fly ball by Ozzie Albies during the third inning against the Miami Marlins in Game 3 of a National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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The Atlanta Braves celebrate advancing to the NL Championship Series by defeating the Marlins 7-0 in Game 3 of the NLDS on Thursday, Oct 8, 2020 in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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