Photos: The sad scene at the Braves-Cardinals game

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Photos: The sad scene at the Braves-Cardinals game

The Braves were routed by St. Louis 13-1 at SunTrust Park in Game 5 of the playoffs on October 9, 2019.

Braves fans react after the team gave up 10 runs in the first inning to the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 5 Wednesday in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves fans react in shock after the team allowed 11 runs in the first two innings. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves mascot Blooper hugs a fan after the team allowed 10 runs in the first inning. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The national anthem is performed before the start of the game between the Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals at SunTrust Park Wednesday. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Fans cheer as they enjoy pregame activities at The Battery Atlanta before the start of Game 5 at SunTrust Park on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans appear confident as they smile and snap photo as their team takes batting practice. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves Josh Donaldson and Freddie Freeman take batting practice before playing the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 5 in the NLDS on Wednesday. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson looks out over the field from the dugout. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves fan Darrel Austin encourages his team during batting practice. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves' Freddie Freeman takes batting practice. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Braves manager Brian Snitker watches from the dugout. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. recognizes cheering fans, one showing off his jersey, after batting practice. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Fans enjoy pregame activities at The Battery Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans cheer as they enjoy pregame activities at The Battery Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans walk past a water fountain at The Battery Atlanta before the start of Game 5. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves fans fill center field to catch balls hit during batting practice before the start of Game 5. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans pose for a group photograph in front of the "2019" pennant sign at The Battery Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A member of the Atlanta Braves' Heavy Hitters drumline performs in The Battery Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

The Atlanta Braves' Heavy Hitters drumline performs in The Battery Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

A performer with Liquid Sky holds a pose at The Battery Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Henry Adams, 5, of Braselton, Ga., reacts after he had his face painted. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Crowds of people fill The Battery Atlanta before the start of Game 5. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Baseball fans cheer before the start of the game between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Braves great Phil Niekro throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Braves fans react after the team gave up 10 runs in the first inning to the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 5 Wednesday in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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