Photos: Braves extend win streak to seven games after defeating Athletics

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Photos: Braves extend win streak to seven games after defeating Athletics

The Atlanta Braves kept their winning streak alive Wednesday night against the Oakland Athletics at Truist Park.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris goes headfirst into second base for a double against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Athletics 13-2. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall hits a two-run homer to give his team a 13-2 lead over the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a three-run homer to take an 11-2 lead over the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley celebrates rounding first base after hitting a two-run homer to give his team a 5-2 lead over the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley and first baseman Matt Olson watch Riley's two-run homer leave the park during the fifth inning of an MLB game against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a two-run homer to give his team a 5-2 lead over the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris loses his helmet rounding first base after hitting a two-run triple to give his team a 3-2 lead over the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is out stealing second, upending Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp during the first inning of an MLB game Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson delivers against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris hits a two-run triple to give his team a 3-2 lead over the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson delivers against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is out stealing second against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Oakland Athletics pitcher Jared Koenig, making his major-league debut, delivers against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna rips a leadoff single off Oakland Athletics pitcher Jared Koenig, making his major-league debut, during the first inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall loosens up as he prepares to play the Oakland Athletics in an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesus Cruz delivers a pitch, closing out the Oakland Athletics for a 13-2 victory Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris loses his helmet on the way to second base for a double against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning during an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Athletics 13-2. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fans get the celebration going with the wave in center field as the Braves scored seven runs during the seventh inning of a 13-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics in an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris goes headfirst into second base for a double against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of an MLB game on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Athletics 13-2. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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