Photos: Home runs carry Braves past Rockies

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Photos: Home runs carry Braves past Rockies

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Rockies game on August 31, 2022.

Braves third baseman Austin Riley (right) chops the pink sword in the dugout with outfielder Guillermo Heredia after hitting a 2-RBI home run to take a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves designated hitter Ronald Acuna swings the pink sword in the dugout celebrating his solo home run for a 3-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright gets a pat on the shoulder from manager Brian Snitker after throwing seven shutout innings against the Colorado Rockies in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Rockies 3-2. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (right) gets a double high five from Dansby Swanson at home hitting a 2-RBI home run to take a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a 2-RBI home run to take a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a 2-RBI home run to take a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright delivers against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright delivers against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson sits with manager Brian Snitker as the team prepares to play the Colorado Rockies in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright delivers against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves designated hitter Ronald Acuna slugs a solo home run for a 3-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves designated hitter Ronald Acuna grimaces in apparent pain while slugging a solo home run for a 3-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves designated hitter Ronald Acuna watches his solo home run leave the park for a 3-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves designated hitter Ronald Acuna reacts to his solo home run for a 3-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras goes home but is tagged out at the plate by Colorado Rockies catcher Brian Seren trying to score on a Michael Harris fly to the outfield during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a 2-RBI home run to take a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras is tagged out at the plate by Colorado Rockies catcher Brian Seren trying to score on a Michael Harris fly to the outfield during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen reacts after giving up a 2-RBI home run to Colorado Rockies Michael Toglia during the 9th inning to break up the shutout in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves held on for the 3-2 victory. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

083122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen reacts after giving up a 2-RBI home run to Colorado Rockies Michael Toglia during the 9th inning to break up the shutout in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves held on for the 3-2 victory. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

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Braves third baseman Austin Riley (right) chops the pink sword in the dugout with outfielder Guillermo Heredia after hitting a 2-RBI home run to take a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

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