Photos: Acuna, Freeman lead Braves to playoff win over Dodgers

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Photos: Acuna, Freeman lead Braves to playoff win over Dodgers

The Braves hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers in the division series playoffs on October 7, 2018.

Braves Freddie Freeman reacts to hitting the game winning home run during the sixth inning in a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts after hitting a solo home run and giving the Braves a one run lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal is shown on the play in the sixth inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with third base coach Ron Washington after Freeman hit a solo home run and giving the Braves a one run lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, facing, celebrates his solo home run with left fielder Ronald Acuna against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves Freddie Freeman hugs Ronald Acuna in the dugout after hitting the game winning home run during the sixth inning in a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, facing, celebrates his solo home run with left fielder Ronald Acuna against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuna gets some air celebrating beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 with Ozzie Albies in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Acuna had his first career grand slam in the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna hits a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna hits a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna hits a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna reacts after hitting a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna reacts after hitting a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna reacts after hitting a grand slam home run with center fielder Ender Inciarte, left, in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run in the dugout in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run in the dugout in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run in the dugout in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb (15) delivers a pitch to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter in the first inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb walks to first with the bases loading scoring right fielder Nick Markakis, left, in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna hits a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna hits a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna reacts after hitting a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Fans attempts to catch a grand slam home run hit by Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna (not pictured) as Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor (3) watches in the second inning during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna (13) heads to home plate after hitting a grand slam home run scoring second baseman Ozzie Albies, second from left, starting pitcher Sean Newcomb, and shortstop Charlie Culberson in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna reacts after hitting a grand slam home run with first baseman Freddie Freeman, center, and others in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler delivers a pitch to an Atlanta Braves batter in the second inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna (13) reacts after hitting a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kevin Gausman talks with catcher Kurt Suzuki after Gausman gave up a two-run single in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves pitching coach Chuck Hernandez, center, talks with relief pitcher Kevin Gausman and catcher Kurt Suzuki after Gausman gave up a two-run single in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal reacts after center fielder Chris Taylor (not pictured) hit a two-run home run scoring Grandal as Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is shown on the play in the fifth inning during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna makes the leaping catch to get out Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado (not pictured) in the fifth inning during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna makes the leaping catch to get out Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado (not pictured) in the fifth inning during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, left, removes starting pitcher Sean Newcomb in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Fans pass a large photograph of first baseman Freddie Freeman in left field during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, left, removes Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kevin Gausman in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers after Gausman gave up a two-run home run during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kevin Gausman reacts after being removed from the mound in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers after he gave up a two-run home run during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Max Fried reacts after giving up a solo home run to Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (not pictured) in the fifth inning during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates his solo home run with third base coach Chris Woodward in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna makes the leaping catch to get out Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado (not pictured) in the fifth inning during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb gets high fives from teammates in the dugout in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) gets Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Matt Kemp (27) out at home plate in the sixth inning duringGame 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Braves won 6-5. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom calls Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Matt Kemp out at home after the tag by Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (not pictured) in the sixth inning during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Braves won 6-5. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker and closer Arodys Vizcaino celebrate beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 Atlanta: The Los Angeles Dodgers watch from the dugout in the ninth inning as they fall 6-5 to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker and Freddie Freeman, who had the game winning homer, celebrate beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki salutes the fans while celebrating beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker and Kurt Suzuki celebrate beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) gets Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Matt Kemp (27) out at home plate in the sixth inning during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Braves won 6-5. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves won 6-5. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman walks by Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves won 6-5. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman rounds second base after hittin a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves won 6-5. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves won 6-5. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino (38) celebrates throws his last pitch to end the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 6-5 over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino (38) throws his last pitch to end the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 6-5 over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Braves fans celebrate as Los Angeles Dodgers Max Muncy strikes out in the ninth inning during a 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino delivers a pitch to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter in the ninth inning during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Braves won 6-5. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1), and left fielder Ronald Acuna celebrate their win against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Braves won 6-5. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves fans participate in the tomahawk chop during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Braves won 6-5. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino (38) and Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) celebrate their win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Friday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 6-5 over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run in the dugout in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves won 6-5. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run in the dugout in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves won 6-5. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 7, 2018 - Atlanta: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run in the dugout in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Atlanta. The Braves won 6-5. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Braves Freddie Freeman reacts to hitting the game winning home run during the sixth inning in a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of a National League Division Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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