Photos: Braves lose lead late in stunning loss vs. Rockies

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Atlanta was close to securing win vs. Colorado Sunday, before the eighth inning happened.

Wow: Travis d'Arnaud stands at home plate after striking out against Rockies relief pitcher Victor Vodnik to end Sunday's game in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, right fielder Jake Cave and center fielder Sam Hilliard celebrate after defeating the Braves 9-8 Sunday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Braves led 8-2 entering the bottom of the eighth before allowing seven runs in the frame and losing the lead. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna singles off Colorado Rockies pitcher Victor Vodnik in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Austin Riley circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley gestures to the bullpen as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna takes a swing while waiting for a pitch from Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland works against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Wow: Travis d'Arnaud stands at home plate after striking out against Rockies relief pitcher Victor Vodnik to end Sunday's game in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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