Photos: Braves celebrate winning National League pennant

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Photos: Braves celebrate winning National League pennant

AJC photos from the celebration after the Braves beat the Dodgers in Game 6 in the National League Championship Series on October 23, 2021.

Photos from the celebration: Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts after taking the throw to retire Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder AJ Pollock (11) for the final out to end the game and secure the Braves' 4-2 win and advanced to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud jumps into the arms of relief pitcher Will Smith (51) after the final out. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves relief pitcher Will Smith, second from left, and first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrate the final out as shortstop Orlando Arcia (9) and catcher William Contreras (24) run onto the field to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves players celebrate the final out to secure their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves players celebrate their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, facing, hugs manager Brian Snitker after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves players celebrate their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, facing, hugs manager Brian Snitker after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

10/23/21 - Atlanta - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves relief pitcher Will Smith celebrates the 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies celebrates their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves chairman Terry McGuirk, facing, celebrates with first base coach Eric Young Sr. after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves manager Brian Snitker, left, and pinch hitter Jorge Soler celebrate after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario, facing, hugs manager Brian Snitker after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves manager Brian Snitker hoists the 2021 National League Champion trophy after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, second from left, and left fielder Eddie Rosario celebrate their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves center fielder Guillermo Heredia celebrates the 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario hoists the Most Valuable Player trophy after the Braves' 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves center fielder Guillermo Heredia performs with his two plastic pink swords after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman shows his son Charlie the National League Champion trophy after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with his son Charlie after their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, left, and manager Brian Snitker celebrate the Braves' 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves right fielder Joc Pederson celebrates their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

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Credit: Hyosub Shin

Photos from the celebration: Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts after taking the throw to retire Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder AJ Pollock (11) for the final out to end the game and secure the Braves' 4-2 win and advanced to the World Series in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

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