Photos: Swanson delivers as Braves close out series with Tigers

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Photos: Swanson delivers as Braves close out series with Tigers

Dansby Swanson hits a two-run homer to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Detroit Tigers Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson gets a high-five from Ronald Acuna and teammates in the dugout after hitting a 2-run homer against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits an RBI double to score Dansby Swanson and take a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning Sunday, June 2, 2019, against Detroit at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves' Dansby Swanson loses his helmet on his way to score the go-ahead run on a Freddie Freeman RBI double in the bottom of the eighth Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Tigers, 7-4.

Braves left fielder Austin Riley (along with a fan) misplay a home run ball by Detroit's Grayson Greiner in the eighth inning Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Injured outfielder Ender Inciarte watches the action against the Detroit Tigers from the Braves' dugout Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Ozzie Albies (left) avoids a collision with Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman as he catches a pop up by Detroit's Brandon Dixon during the first inning Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Dansby Swanson is greeted by pitcher Julio Teheran at home after giving Atlanta a 2-0 lead over the Detroit Tigers during the third inning Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves third base coach Ron Washington congratulates Dansby Swanson on his way home after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a two-run homer in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves pitcher Julio Teheran delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves pitcher Anthony Swarzak delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb confers with catcher Tyler Flowers during the seventh inning Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. Newcomb was pulled after one out and putting two Detroit Tigers runners on base.

Braves pitcher Jacob Webb delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Detroit Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner runs off after Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson struck out the end the first inning Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson and right fielder Nick Markakis celebrate a 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

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Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson gets a high-five from Ronald Acuna and teammates in the dugout after hitting a 2-run homer against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, June 2, 2019, at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

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