Braves vs. Dodgers - NLDS Game 1

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Braves vs. Dodgers - NLDS Game 1

Atlanta Braves open the 2013 National Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 3, 2013, at Turner Field in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) watches his long fly ball caught for an out during the 4th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward (22) is tagged by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis (17) after third strike in the 5th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Photos during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson (23) hits a single for an RBI in the 4th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) strikes out in 4th inning leaving two men on base during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) scores on an RBI from Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson (23) in the 4th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reacts after hitting foultip out in the 6th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward (22) watches from the bench in the 6th inning of the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) reacts to strikig out during the 6th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) and Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen (54) talk on the mound during the 4th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) throws to second as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis (17) scores during the 4th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) drops the throw from Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis (14) slides in for a double in the 4th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) drops the throw from Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis (14) slides in for a double in the 4th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen (54) shows his dejection as he leaves in the 5th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson (23) complains to home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt (21) as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis (17) listens in the 5th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward (22) is tagged by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis (17) after third strike in the 5th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson (23) and third base umpire Bill Miller (14) watch as Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) slides in safe at 3rd during the 2nd inning the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis (17) hits RBI double in the 2nd inning the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen (54) reacts to two run homer by Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (23) in the 3rd inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward (22) runs out a ground out in the 3rd inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (23)and Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis (17) celebrate Ellis score in the 4th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) and Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) watch as Atlanta Braves Kris Medlen throws a pitch in the 2nd inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) gets back to first safe on the pickoff throw from Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen (54) to Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) in the 2ned inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (23) grabs the throw as Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton (8) heads to first during the 3rd inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) gets back to first safe on the pickoff throw from Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen (54) to Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) in the 2ned inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

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Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) watches his long fly ball caught for an out during the 4th inning during the first game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Thursday, October 3, 2013.

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