Photos: Braves fall to Dodgers in playoffs opener

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Photos: Braves fall to Dodgers in playoffs opener

The Atlanta Braves lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-0 in Game 1 of their playoff series on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.

Braves Ozzie Albies (left) encourages teammate Ronald Acuna Jr. in the dugout during the 9th inning of a 6-0 shutout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves Ozzie Albies gives Ronald Acuna Jr. a pat on the head in the dugout during the 9th inning of a 6-0 shutout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves pitching coach Chuck Hernandez (55) talks with starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) after Foltynewicz loaded the bases in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Also shown are Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25, left) and shortstop Charlie Culberson (16, right). Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz reacts in the dugout after giving up a home run to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Foltynewicz left the game in the third inning. The Braves lost 6-0. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (17) reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson (31) reacts after hitting a solo home run as he jogs by Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) in the first inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) reacts after giving up a solo home run to Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson (not pictured) in the first inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson (31) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves pitching coach Chuck Hernandez (55) walks to the mound to talk with starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) and catcher Tyler Flowers (25) in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) delivers a pitch to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter in the first inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13) hits a three-run home run in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves' Freddie Freeman takes questions during his pregame press conference before playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (not pictured) in the second inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

A sign welcomes visitor to Dodger Stadium before Game One of the NLDS between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: A general view of Dodger Stadium before Game One of the NLDS between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte (11, center) and right fielder Nick Markakis (22) react after Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (not pictured) hit a three-run home run in the second inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates his three-run home run with left fielder Joc Pederson (31) as Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25) is shown on the play in the second inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates his three-run home run with right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Foltynewicz would not return to the game to pitch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (99) delivers a pitch to an Atlanta Braves batter in the third inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte (11) cannot make the catch at center field as Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson (not pictured) hits a solo home run as Atlanta Braves right fielder Nick Markakis (22) is shown on the play in the first inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson (31) celebrates his solo home run with third base coach Chris Woodward (45) in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) cannot make the catch on a double hit by Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (not pictured) in the first inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) and catcher Tyler Flowers (25) react as pitching coach Chuck Hernandez (55) walks to the mound after Foltynewicz loaded the bases in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) is out at first base as Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13) catches the throw on a ground ball in the second inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Sean Newcomb (15) delivers a pitch to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter in the second inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) grounds out in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (17) reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reacts after hitting a pop fly to end the top of the sixth inning as he is shown with first base coach Eric Young (2) against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves Ronald Acuna Jr. sits in the dugout during the 9th inning of a 6-0 shutout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 Los Angeles: Atlanta Braves Ozzie Albies walks off the field after an out to end the game with a 6-0 shutout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 Los Angeles: Los Angeles Dodgers fans cheer for pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu as he leaves the game after 7 shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 Los Angeles: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker pauses while watching from the dugout during a 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 Los Angeles: Los Angeles Dodgers Yasiel Puig advances to third past Atlanta Braves Johan Camargo on a overthrown pickoff attempt at first base during the 8th inning in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 Los Angeles: Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts to striking out during the 8th inning to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) cannot make the catch on a double hit by Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (not pictured) in the first inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13) stretches to make the out at first base ahead of Atlanta Braves shortstop Charlie Culberson (16) in the eighth inning during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. The Dodgers won 6-0. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves players stand as the Los Angeles Dodgers are introduced before Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. The Dodgers won 6-0. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Atlanta Braves players stand during the National Anthem before their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. The Dodgers won 6-0. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

October 4, 2018 - Los Angeles, Ca: Los Angeles Dodgers fans wave blue towels before their game against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the NLDS Thursday, October 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, Ca. The Dodgers won 6-0. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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Braves Ozzie Albies (left) encourages teammate Ronald Acuna Jr. in the dugout during the 9th inning of a 6-0 shutout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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