Photos: The scene as Braves, World Series return to Atlanta

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Photos: The scene as Braves, World Series return to Atlanta

AJC photos from Game 3 of the 2021 World Series between the Braves and Astros at Truist Park on October 29, 2021.

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, hugs Billye Aaron, the wife of the late Hank Aaron, before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Billye Aaron is shown on the jumbotron before Hank Aaron Jr., throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Hank Aaron Jr. throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) greets Hank Aaron Jr., left, and the Aaron family after Aaron Jr., threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Hank Aaron Jr., facing, greets Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) after Aaron Jr., threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, reacts after Hank Aaron Jr. threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros during the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, second from left, greets the Aaron family and hugs Hank Aaron Jr. before he throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

The Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves are on the field as fireworks go off during the national anthem before the start of game 3 in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves players stand for the national anthem before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves fans wear red rain gear as they react to a play during the first inning against the Houston Astros in game 3 of the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is introduced before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves manager Brian Snitker waits to be introduced before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

The ground crew pulls the tarp back over the infield while a frustrated-looking Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman looks on while trying to loosen up in the rain before playing the Astros in game 3 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

The ground crew pulls the tarp back over the infield while Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman tries to loosen up in the rain before playing the Astros in game 3 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

The grounds crew puts the tarp back over the infield while Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman tries to loosen up in the rain before playing the Astros in game 3 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

David Hickox holds an umbrella over Braves third base coach Ron Washington as he works out Freddie Freeman in the rain before playing the Astros in game 3 of the World Series at Truist Park on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves fan Alfredo Duran waits out the rain at Truist Park to watch his team take on the Astros in game 3 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

David Hadley, Atlanta Braves fan since 1966, dances at The Battery Atlanta prior to Game 3 of baseball's World Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, October 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fans enjoy The Battery Atlanta prior to Game 3 of baseball's World Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, October 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fan Dan Sitarasi (left) poses with other fans at The Battery Atlanta prior to Game 3 of baseball's World Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, October 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Performers entertain fans at The Battery Atlanta prior to Game 3 of baseball's World Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, October 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves fans prepare for the rain at The Battery Atlanta prior to Game 3 of baseball's World Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday, October 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, hugs Billye Aaron, the wife of the late Hank Aaron, before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

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