Photos: Braves fall to Dodgers in Game 5

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Photos: Braves fall to Dodgers in Game 5

AJC photos from Game 5 of the Braves vs. Dodgers game in the 2020 National League Championship series.

Braves players watch from the dugout after the Dodgers took the lead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 relief pitcher Will Smith (51) reacts to giving up a three run homer to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) in the sixth inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) hits a three run homer in the sixth inning to give the Dodgers a 4-1 lead in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) hits a three run homer in the sixth inning to give the Dodgers a 4-1 lead in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13) greets Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) after Smith’s three run homer in the sixth inning to give the Dodgers a 4-1 lead in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) celebrates his three run homer in the sixth inning to give the Dodgers a 4-1 lead in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) reacts to striking out in the sixth inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 pitcher A.J. Minter (33) throws his first pitch in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) gets a high five from Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) after he scored on Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) for a 1-0 lead in the first inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) hits a sacrifice fly to score Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) in the first inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves fans in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reacts to Atlanta Braves left fielder Nick Markakis’ single that moves Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) to third, who then scored the Braves 2nd run in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) reacts to striking out in the second inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 pitcher A.J. Minter gets a fist bump from catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) at the end of the second inning and holding the Dodgers scoreless so far in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) scores from third base on a sacrifice fly from Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) in the first inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) strikes out in the first inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) stirs the drink with a double in the first inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

The Atlanta Braves pitching staff loosens up in left field before playing the Dodgers in game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Friday, Oct 16, 2020 in Arlington. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves fans sport Stetson Western style hats and masks while cheering their team against the Dodgers before game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Friday, Oct 16, 2020 in Arlington. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Freddie Freeman gets in some early work with third base coach Ron Washington while preparing to play the Dodgers in game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Friday, Oct 16, 2020 in Arlington. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Freddie Freeman smiles and pumps his fist for some cheering fans at the end of batting practice before playing the Dodgers in game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Friday, Oct 16, 2020 in Arlington. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker watches from the outfield as his team prepares to play the Dodgers in game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Friday, Oct 16, 2020 in Arlington. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

The roof is open for the game as the Atlanta Braves take batting practice preparing to play the Dodgers in game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Friday, Oct 16, 2020 in Arlington. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) catches a fly ball from Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) then throws to home. The Braves appeared to score but it was overturned on review in the third inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) appears to score on a sacrifice fly by Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) but the play was overturned on review in the third inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 center fielder Cristian Pache (14) hits an RBI single to score Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) for a 2-0 lead in the second inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) dives into third base on a single from Atlanta Braves left fielder Nick Markakis (22) in the second inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (17) stands tall as Atlanta Braves center fielder Cristian Pache (14) hits an RBI single to score Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) for a 2-0 lead in the second inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 relief pitcher Tyler Matzek (68) reacts to giving up a home run in the fourth inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) gets a solo home run in the fourth inning to bring the score to 2-1 in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 center fielder Cristian Pache (14) can’t reach a 4th inning home run by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) in the 4th inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) and Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jacob Webb (71) walk off after the Dodgers went ahead 7-2 in the seventh inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) celebrates his 2 run homer in the 7th inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) takes off on a 2 run homer in the 7th inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) confers with Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jacob Webb (71) after the Braves gave up three runs in the 7th inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) reacts to his RBI single in the 7th inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brusdar Graterol (48) reacts to holding the Braves to one run in the eight inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) gets five from Braves manager Brian Snitker after he scores on a sacrifice by Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) in the the eighth inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) sits on the 2nd base bag after he is safe at 2nd on a double in the 8th in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 center fielder Cristian Pache (14) catches a long shot by Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13) in the 8th inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Enrique Hernandez (14) turns a double play over Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (17) on a grounder by Atlanta Braves center fielder Cristian Pache (14) in the 7th inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (center) and Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson (31) celebrate with the team after their victory in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) congratulates Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) after the Dodgers victory in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) looks skyward in the dugout as the Braves lost Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 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 third baseman Johan Camargo (17) looks back at celebrating Dodgers after striking out in the ninth inning as the Braves lost, 7-3, in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Credit: Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves players watch from the dugout after the Dodgers took the lead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning in Game 5 Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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