Photos: Pitching fails Braves in loss to Giants

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Photos: Pitching fails Braves in loss to Giants

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Giants game on June 21, 2022.

Braves manager Brian Snitker pulls starting pitcher Spencer Strider during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves lost 12-10. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Matt Olson hits a 3-run homer to take a 5-4 lead over the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Matt Olson watches his 3-run homer leave the park to take a 5-4 lead over the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Matt Olson and the fans react as he hits a 3-run homer to take a 5-4 lead over the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Matt Olson gets five from first base coach Eric Young after hitting a 3-run homer to take a 5-4 lead over the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Matt Olson gets five from teammates after hitting a 3-run homer to take a 5-4 lead over the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Matt Olson swings the sword in the dugout with Ronald Acuna ducking after hitting a 3-run homer to take a 5-4 lead over the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Spencer Strider delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hits a lead off single against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hits a lead off single against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Spencer Strider delivers during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hits a 2-run homer to take a 7-6 lead over the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna reacts toward the dugout hitting a 2-run homer to take a 7-6 lead over the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

062122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna uses Trae Young's celebration moves after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 7-6 lead over the San Francisco Giants. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna reacts to hitting a 2-run homer to take a 7-6 lead over the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna reacts to hitting a 2-run homer to take a 7-6 lead over the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Spencer Strider delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna hits a 2-run homer against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna gets high fives in the dugout hitting a 2-run homer against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford races the throw home to Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d' Arnaud during the fourth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. Crawford was called out on the play but after a review was ruled safe to take a 6-5 lead. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford races the throw home to Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d' Arnaud during the fourth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. Crawford was called out on the play but after a review was ruled safe to take a 6-5 lead. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford races the throw home to Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d' Arnaud during the fourth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. Crawford was called out on the play but after a review was ruled safe to take a 6-5 lead. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford loses his helmet crossing home after a tag by Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d' Arnaud during the fourth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. Crawford was called out on the play but after a review was ruled safe to take a 6-5 lead. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson hits a 2-run homer against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. Olson also had a 3 run homer in the third inning but the Braves still came up short in a 12-10 loss. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson reacts to hitting a 2-run homer against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. Olson also had a 3 run homer in the third inning but the Braves still came up short in a 12-10 loss. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Matt Olson gets five from Ronald Acuna after hitting a 2-run homer against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. Olson also had a 3 run homer in the third inning but the Braves still came up short in a 12-10 loss. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who had a 2 run homer during the second inning, strikes out to end the game in a 12-10 loss to the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson, who had a solo homer in the game, is all smiles while clowning around with the Braves dugout from first base while sporting his pearls after an intentional base on balls during the ninth inning of a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. The Giants beat the Braves 12-10. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Braves manager Brian Snitker pulls starting pitcher Spencer Strider during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Atlanta. The Braves lost 12-10. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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