Photos: Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman injured by Blue Jays pitcher

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Photos: Freddie Freeman injury overshadows Braves’ win

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was hit on the hand by a pitch in Wednesday’s game against the Blue Jays.

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) reacts after being hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Freeman left the game. The Braves won 8-4. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves is hit by pitch in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves is removed by Manager Brian Snitker #43 after being hit by a fifth inning pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves grimaces after being hit by a fifth inning pitch the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) has his hand examined by trainer Jim Lovell after he was hit by a pitch from Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Aaron Loup (62) in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Freeman left the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves is removed by Manager Brian Snitker #43 as trainer Jim Lovell watches after being hit by a fifth inning pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista (19) exchanges words with Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Atlanta. The incident led to both benches and bullpens emptying onto the field for the second time of the game. Atlanta won 8-4. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Umpire Brian O'Nora (7) steps between Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista (19) and Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki after they exchanged words following a Bautista home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 8-4. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Atlanta Braves hits a first inning three-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves knocks in a run with a first inning single against the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by teammates after hitting a first inning three-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves dives back to first base in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves throws a fourth inning pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) scores on a Nick Markakis two-run base hit as the ball gets away from Toronto Blue Jays catcher Luke Maile (22) in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves scores a first inning run against Luke Maile #22 of the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) follows through on a three-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Matt Kemp (27) makes a diving attempt for a ball hit for a single by Toronto Blue Jays' Luke Maile in the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves makes a seventh inning catch against the wall against the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 17: Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves makes a seventh inning catch against the wall against the Toronto Blue Jays at SunTrust Park on May 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) works against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) reacts after being hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Freeman left the game. The Braves won 8-4. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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