Photos: Braves are routed by the Reds in series finale

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Photos: Braves are routed by the Reds in series finale

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Reds game at Truist Park on August 12, 2021.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (right) pulls starting pitcher Kyle Muller during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves catcher Stephen Vogt loses control of his bat while taking strike three for the out against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves pitcher Josh Tomlin reacts to giving up a solo homer to Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India to fall behind 9-1 during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall can only watch a solo homer by Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India leave the park for a 9-1 lead over the Braves during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Muller reacts after giving up a grand slam to Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jessie Winker hits a grand slam with Braves catcher Stephen Vogt looking on to take a 4-1 lead during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jessie Winker hits a grand slam to take a 4-1 lead over the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (right) gets five from starting pitcher Vladmir Gutierrez after hitting a grand slam to take a 4-1 lead over the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India reacts as he rounds third base on a solo homer to take a 9-1 lead over the Braves during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a solo homer against the Cincinnati Reds during the 7th inning. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a solo homer against the Cincinnati Reds during the 7th inning. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rounds the bases after hitting a solo homer against the Cincinnati Reds during the 7th inning. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson goes to the wall but the ball clears the fence on a solo homer by Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

081221 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Muller is pulled from the game against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is all smiles rounding the bases on a solo homer to take a 12-2 lead over the Atlanta Braves during the 9th inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves catcher Stephen Vogt chases down a wild pitch by starting pitcher Kyle Muller during the third inning just before Muller was pulled from the game against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (right) pulls starting pitcher Kyle Muller during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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