Photos: Braves, Astros square off on Jackie Robinson Day

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Photos: Braves, Astros square off on Jackie Robinson Day

Players on both teams wore No. 42 as baseball recognized 77th anniversary of the breaking of the sport's color barrier.

Braves closer Jesse Chavez, left, high-fives right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., right, after their win over the Houston Astros in a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. All players wore No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Michael Harris II flips his bat in front of Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz as he watches his RBI single during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Austin Riley hits an RBI single against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

With the bases loaded, Atlanta Braves batter Ozzie Albies, right, is hit in the foot by a pitch in front of Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz, left, allowing the Braves' second run during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Darius Vines throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

After getting caught in a pickle while trying to steal second base, Houston Astros runner Jeremy Pena, right, avoids a tag by Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, left, but is called out for leaving the baseline, to end the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves batter Ronald Acuna Jr. ducks to avoid getting hit by a pitch by Houston Astros' Spencer Arrighetti during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies limps to first base after getting hit by a pitch in the foot, allowing their second scoring run against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros runner Alex Bregman, front left, is out on his slide as Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, right, throws over him while attempting to turn a double play during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Astros batter Jose Abreu breaks his bat as he connects against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

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Braves closer Jesse Chavez, left, high-fives right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., right, after their win over the Houston Astros in a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Houston. All players wore No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

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