Photos: Braves fall to Dodgers, Freddie Freeman

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Photos: Braves fall to Dodgers, Freddie Freeman

AJC photos from the game between the Braves and Dodgers on June 24, 2022.

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman tips his helmet to fans as he bats in the first inning returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts to the crowd as Atlanta Braves fans give Freeman a standing ovation before Freeman’s first at bat during the first inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts to the crowd as Atlanta Braves fans give Freeman a standing ovation before Freeman’s first at bat during the first inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman hugs Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras before Freeman’s first at bat during the first inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts before Freeman’s first at bat during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman smiles at the Braves dugout after drawing a walk during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker pulls starting pitcher Ian Anderson during the fifth inning against the Los Angles Dodgers in a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna and Los Angles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman chat after Acuna draws a walk during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson gets a pat on the leg from Los Angles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman after he draws a walk during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Los Angles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias delivers against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman puts his hand on his chest fighting back emotions as he takes the field for his World Series Championship ring presentation as he returns to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Los Angles Dodgers Freddie Freeman scores a run from third base on a sacrafice fly by Justin Turner for a 2-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves giving Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson a pat on the chest during the first inning a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: After drawing a walk Los Angles Dodgers Freddie Freeman scores a run from third base on a sacrafice fly by Justin Turner for a 2-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves during the first inning a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) advanced to third base off of a double hit by catcher Will Smith (not pictured) during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith hits a double during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) greets Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington (37) at the end of the fourth inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) greets Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington (37) at the end of the fourth inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna gets a hug from Los Angles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman after drawing a walk during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna, left, greets Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman after Acuna walked during the first inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna, left, is shown next to Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman after Acuna walked during the first inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson delivers during the first inning against a Los Angeles Dodgers batter at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson reacts after walking Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (not pictured) during the first inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias reacts after striking out Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates scoring a run off of a sacrifice fly by Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Justin Turner (not pictured) during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley, left, greets Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) as Freeman advanced to third base during the first inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley, left, greets Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) as Freeman advanced to third base during the first inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves Adam Duvall walks off the field after flying out in the ninth for the final out in a 4-1 lass to the Los Angles Dodgers in a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, talk with Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson after Olson hit a single during the ninth inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reacts after the Dodgers won 4-1 after Atlanta Braves center fielder Adam Duvall, left, flied out to end the game in the ninth inning at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, facing, celebrates with third baseman Max Muncy (13) after the Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 at Truist Park Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

062422 Atlanta: Los Angles Dodgers Freddie Freeman (center) and Max Muncy celebrate a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman tips his helmet to fans as he bats in the first inning returning to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers for a MLB baseball game on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman’s first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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