Photos: Braves drop Game 2 of World Series to Astros

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Photos: Braves drop Game 2 of World Series to Astros

AJC photos from Game 2 of the World Series between the Braves and Astros in Houston on October 27, 2021.

Houston Astros centerfielder Jose Siri (26) reacts after scoring a run ahead of the tag by Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) after a single by catcher Martin Maldonado during the second inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Max Fried waits in the dugout during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Max Fried reacts to giving up a sacrifice fly to Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (not pictured) during the first inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Max Fried delivers to a Houston Astros batter during the first inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts after striking out against Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (not pictured) during the first inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy delivers to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits an infield single during the first inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario reacts after striking out against Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (not pictured) during the first inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates a run with shortstop Carlos Correa during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

10/27/21 - Houston - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried delivers to a Houston Astros batter during the first inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve hits a double during the first inning against Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (not pictured) in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud hits a solo home run during the second inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud hits a solo home run during the second inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud, right, celebrates his solo home run with third base coach Ron Washington during the second inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Max Fried reacts after up three runs during the second inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado hits a two-RBI single during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Houston Astros center fielder Jose Siri (26) scores a run ahead of the tag by Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) off of a single hit by catcher Martin Maldonado (not pictured) during the second inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a RBI single scoring catcher Travis d'Arnaud (not pictured) during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a RBI single scoring catcher Travis d'Arnaud (not pictured) during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz (39) talks with starting pitcher Max Fried, center, after Fried gave up three-runs during the second inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley hits an RBI single for a 5-1 lead during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler hits a double during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler reacts at second base after hitting a double during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves relief pitcher Dylan Lee delivers to a Houston Astros batter during the sixth inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Max Fried, center, is removed from the mound by manager Brian Snitker, left, during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Max Fried walks to the dugout after being removed from the mound during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve celebrates his solo home run during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve celebrates his solo home run during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Max Fried, left, is removed from the mound by manager Brian Snitker during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Max Fried reacts in the dugout after being removed from the mound during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts after grounding out to end the top of the seventh inning as Houston Astros fans cheer in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson loses his helmet as he strikes out in the 9th inning to end the game in a 7-2 loss to the Astros in game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson strikes out in the 9th inning to end the game in a 7-2 loss to the Astros as catcher Martin Maldonado and Astros fans celebrate the victory in game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Credit: Hyosub Shin

Houston Astros centerfielder Jose Siri (26) reacts after scoring a run ahead of the tag by Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) after a single by catcher Martin Maldonado during the second inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

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