Photos: Braves stun Indians with 5-run ninth in Game 2 comeback

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Photos: Braves stun Indians with 5-run ninth in Game 2 comeback

The Braves rallied from a 7-0 deficit to beat the Indians 8-7 in game 2 of a doubleheader on April 20, 2019

Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after scoriing on Ronald Acuna Jr. double off Cody Anderson of the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on April 20, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Braves defeated the Indians 8-7. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves and Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 celebrate a 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians of Game 2 of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on April 20, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson celebrates after scoring off Ronald Acuna Jr.'s two-run double in the ninth inning during the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Cleveland. Atlanta won 8-7. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a two-run double off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Oliver Perez in the ninth inning during the second game of a baseball doubleheader, Saturday in Cleveland. The Braves trailed 7-0 and won 8-7 by scoring five runs in the top of the ninth. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves hits a two run single off Adam Cimber #90 of the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on April 20, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Braves defeated the Indians 8-7. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Braves' Dansby Swanson, right, is congratulated by Johan Camargo after Swanson hit a two run home run off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Dan Otero in the seventh inning during the second game of a doubleheader, Saturday. The Braves trailed 7-0 and won 8-7 by scoring five runs in the top of the ninth. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Indians' Roberto Perez reacts after striking out in the ninth inning during the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Cleveland. Atlanta won 8-7. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Dan Otero, left, waits for Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson, right, to run the bases after Swanson hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning during the second game of a baseball doubleheader, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Cleveland. Johan Camargo scored on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Starting pitcher Trevor Bauer #47 of the Cleveland Indians pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on April 20, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Touki Toussaint #62 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on April 20, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 20: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians scores on a single by Jose Ramirez #11 off Touki Toussaint #62 of the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on April 20, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint walks to the dugout in the second inning during the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Cleveland. Toussaint pitched 1 1/3 innings and gave up six hits and seven runs. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Atlanta Braves' Tyler Flowers runs out a one-run triple in the fifth inning during the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Cleveland. Nick Markakis scored on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves throws out Tyler Naquin #30 of the Cleveland Indians at first base during the fourth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on April 20, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Braves defeated the Indians 8-7. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Johan Camargo #17 of the Atlanta Braves throws out Jake Bauers #10 of the Cleveland Indians at first base during the fourth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on April 20, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Braves defeated the Indians 8-7. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

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Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after scoriing on Ronald Acuna Jr. double off Cody Anderson of the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on April 20, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Braves defeated the Indians 8-7. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

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