Photos: Braves drop Game 1 to the Cardinals

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Photos: Braves drop Game 1 to the Cardinals

The Braves lost to St. Louis 7-6 in the National League Division Series on Oct. 3, 2019.

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1), shortstop Dansby Swanson (7), first baseman Freddie Freeman (5), and third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) react during a pitching change after they gave up a two-run double to St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong in the ninth inning during Game 1 of the NLDS. The Braves lost 7-6 to the Cardinals. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

St. Louis Cardinals players celebrate their win over the Atlanta Braves during Game 1 of best-of-five National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on Thursday, October 3, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, center, and teammates react during their loss. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Marcell Ozuna (23) celebrates a run with third baseman Matt Carpenter (13) in the ninth inning. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves players react during their loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) scores a run in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 at SunTrust Park Thursday. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a single in the first inning. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a single in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 at SunTrust Park Thursday. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) hits an RBI fielder's choice, scoring second baseman Ozzie Albies. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Military personnel drop into the stadium via parachute. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Military personnel drop into the stadium via parachute. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves great Chipper Jones throws out the ceremonial first pitch. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones throws out the ceremonial pitch before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the best-of-five National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on Thursday, October 3, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones reacts after throwing out the ceremonial pitch before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the best-of-five National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on Thursday, October 3, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones hugs Freddie Freeman (5) after Jones threw out the ceremonial pitch before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the best-of-five National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on Thursday, October 3, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Military jets fly over the stadium. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel delivers against the St. Louis Cardinals. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves fans react. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas, left, reacts as Braves fans celebrate after Ozzie Albies (not pictured) scores a run in the first inning. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) reacts after scoring a run. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Nick Markakis (22) cannot make the catch on a double hit by St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Tommy Edman. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) hits an RBI fielder's choice, scoring second baseman Ozzie Albies (not pictured) in the first inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

St. Louis Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas delivers a pitch. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel delivers a pitch to an St. Louis Cardinals batter in the second inning during Game 1 of the best-of-five National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on Thursday, October 3, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (right) talks with catcher Brian McCann (16) and pitching coach Rick Kranitz (39) during the fourth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) throws out St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (not pictured) at first base. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Cardinals center fielder Harrison Bader (48) scores a run in the fifth inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a two-run single in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 1 of the best-of-five National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on Thursday, October 3, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a two-run single in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 1 of the best-of-five National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on Thursday, October 3, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) scores a run off of a single by shortstop Dansby Swanson (not pictured) in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 1 of the best-of-five National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on Thursday, October 3, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Nick Markakis (22) scores a run off of a single by shortstop Dansby Swanson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Marcell Ozuna (23) hits a 2-run single. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Cardinals players celebrate their win. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Nick Markakis (22) reacts after he struck out to end the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a two-run home run. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a two-run home run in the 8th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Tommy Edman (19) scores. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves relief pitcher Mark Melancon reacts after giving up a two-run double to St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Marcell Ozuna. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Dexter Fowler (25) celebrates. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a home run in the 9th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a two-run home run in the 9th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a two-run home run in the 9th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (right) celebrates his home run. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a home run. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves relief pitcher Luke Jackson reacts after giving up a solo home run to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves fans react after the loss. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1), shortstop Dansby Swanson (7), first baseman Freddie Freeman (5), and third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) react during a pitching change after they gave up a two-run double to St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong in the ninth inning during Game 1 of the NLDS. The Braves lost 7-6 to the Cardinals. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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