Photos: Spencer Strider dominates as Braves beat Rockies

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Photos: Spencer Strider dominates as Braves beat Rockies

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Rockies game on Sept. 1, 2022.

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider reacts to strikeout number sixteen, breaking the Atlanta Braves' franchise record in a single game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. Strider pitched 8 shutout innings allowing two hits in a 3-0 Braves shutout victory over the Rockies. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider breaks the Atlanta Braves' franchise record for strikeouts in a single game, setting down 16 Colorado Rockies over eight innings in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider celebrates with teammates in the dugout after striking out sixteen breaking the Atlanta Braves' franchise record for strikeouts in a single game, setting down 16 Colorado Rockies over eight innings in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Sixteen Ks hang in the outfield after Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider strikes out sixteen breaking the Atlanta Braves' franchise record for strikeouts in a single game, setting down 16 Colorado Rockies over eight innings in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider gets a pat on the back from manager Brian Snitker after striking out sixteen breaking the Atlanta Braves' franchise record for strikeouts in a single game, setting down 16 Colorado Rockies over eight innings in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider gets a hug from Kyle Wright after striking out sixteen breaking the Atlanta Braves' franchise record for strikeouts in a single game, setting down 16 Colorado Rockies over eight innings in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: A fan puts up strike out number 15 by Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider on his 100th pitch during the 8th inning. Strider broke the Atlanta Braves' franchise record for strikeouts in a single game, setting down 16 Colorado Rockies over eight innings in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider gathers his thoughts and a pinch of dirt in his fingers from the pitching mound before his first pitch against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves second baseman Vaugh Grissom goes home to score on shortstop Dansby Swanson's RBI single to take a 3-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves second baseman Vaughn Grissom ducks giving shortstop Dansby Swanson a clear throw to first for the out on a ground ball by Colorado Rockies Elias Diaz during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris hits a solo homer to take a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris (right) gets five from Vaughn Grissom hitting a solo homer to take a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris gets five in the dugout from teammatea after hitting a solo homer to take a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a solo home run to take a 1-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a solo home run to take a 1-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley rounds the bases hitting a solo home run to take a 1-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley gets a double high five in the dugout from William Contreras hitting a solo home run to take a 1-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez is back with the team entering the dugout with A.J. Minter for the game against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a RBI single to take a 3-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

090122 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hits a RBI single to take a 3-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

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Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider reacts to strikeout number sixteen, breaking the Atlanta Braves' franchise record in a single game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Atlanta. Strider pitched 8 shutout innings allowing two hits in a 3-0 Braves shutout victory over the Rockies. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

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