Photos: Braves win again, go up 2-0 on Dodgers

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Photos: Braves win again, go up 2-0 on Dodgers

AJC photos from Game 2 of the 2020 National League Championship series between the Braves and Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Braves won 8-7. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 jogs to first base after Freeman hit a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 celebrates his two-run home run with third base coach Ron Washington against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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, right, celebrates his two-run home run with center fielder Ronald Acuna (13) against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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, right, celebrates his two-run home run with shortstop Dansby Swanson, right, as center fielder Ronald Acuna (13) also celebrates scoring a run off of the home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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, right, celebrates his two-run home run with center fielder Ronald Acuna (13) against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna eludes a wild pitch but is not hit by Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (not pictured) during the first inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna shags fly balls during batting practice while preparing to play the Dodgers in game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020 in Arlington. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Ronald Acuna shares a laugh with teammates during batting practice before playing the Dodgers in game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020 in Arlington. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin delivers against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson, right, fist bumps catcher Travis d'Arnaud after getting out of a bases loaded jam against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

A baseball fan tries to catch a foul ball by Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (not pictured) among cardboard cutouts of famous former Atlanta Braves players and managers in the stands during the second inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 Ronald Acuna checks on his wrist after he eluded a wild pitch by Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (not pictured) during the first inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 hits the ground as he hangs onto the ball after a wild throw from third baseman Austin Riley (not pictured) to get out Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (not pictured) during the first inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 starting pitcher Ian Anderson, right, talks with catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) and shortstop Dansby Swanson, center, after the Los Angeles Dodgers had two runners on base during the first inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 right fielder Nick Markakis scores a run ahead of the tag of Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) off of a double by Atlanta Braves center fielder Cristian Pache (not pictured) during the fifth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 Tony Gonsolin (46) is removed from the mound by manager Dave Roberts, second from left, after Gonsolin gave up a run in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 Tony Gonsolin (46) reacts after giving up a two-run home run by Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, during the fourth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 Tony Gonsolin walks to the dugout after giving up a two-run home run to Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the fourth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a sacrifice fly scoring first baseman Freddie Freeman (not pictured) against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 scores a run on an RBI single by Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman (not pictured) against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 hits an RBI double scoring left fielder Nick Markakis (not pictured) against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 bench reacts after an RBI double by Atlanta Braves center fielder Cristian Pache (not pictured) against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 right fielder Ronald Acuna, left, reacts after left fielder Nick Markakis scored a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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, left, scores past Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith on a sacrifice fly second baseman Ozzie Albies (not pictured) during the fifth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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) celebrates a run with shortstop Dansby Swanson, right, as manager Brian Snitker, left, watches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Oct. 13, 2020 - Arlington - Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger reacts after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 hits an RBI double scoring left fielder Nick Markakis (not pictured) against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 reacts after he is hit by a pitch thrown by Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Wood (not pictured) during the eighth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 reacts after he is hit by a pitch thrown by Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Wood (not pictured) during the eighth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 is looked at by a member of the training staff after Freeman was hit by a pitch thrown by Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Wood (not pictured) during the eighth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 hits a three-run home run as Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is shown on the play during the seventh inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 Mark Melancon, right, celebrates with catcher Travis d'Arnaud for the 8-7 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 Mark Melancon reacts after the final out to make the save for the 8-7 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 flips the bat as he hits a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 manager Brian Snitker, left, removes relief pitcher Josh Tomlin (38) from the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 Austin Riley, left, and left fielder Nick Markakis celebrate the 8-7 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 right fielder Ronald Acuna (13) takes a fake selfie with left fielder Nick Markakis, left, and center fielder Cristian Pache (14) after their 8-7 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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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Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 2 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, for the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Braves won 8-7. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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