Photos: Braves shut out in series opener vs. Phillies

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Photos: Braves shut out in series opener vs. Phillies

AJC photos from Atlanta's 3-0 loss to the Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Truist Park.

Shut out in playoff opener: Ronald Acuna Jr. heads back to the dugout after striking out in the fifth inning of Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Truist Park.

Reliever A.J. Minter is taken out by manager Brian Snitker in the eighth inning of Saturday's Game 1 of the NLDS against the Phillies at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson reacts to long fly out in the 8th inning during Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider reacts after giving solo home run to Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper in 6th inning during Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper celebrates his 6th inning solo home run with Phillies third base coach Dusty Wathan during Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Phillies baserunner Trea Turner beats the throw to second to successfully steal a base in Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Keeping an eye on the action: Braves manager Brian Snitker watches the action from the dugout Saturday during Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Phillies.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider throws during first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2023. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider throws during first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider throws during first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley reacts to striking out in first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta, Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies tags out Phillies J.T. Realmuto, trying to steal second, on a throw from catcher Sean Muprhy during 2nd inning. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Braves fans cheer a double play in first inning during Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) and Ozzia Albies celebrate after tagging out Phillies J.T. Realmuto, who was caught stealing during 2nd inning. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider pitches during first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta, Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Phillies' Bryce Harper is out at second as Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia throws to first to complete double play during first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park in Atlanta, Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies flips ball to Orlando Arcia to complete double play in first inning during Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.Martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Credit: Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Shut out in playoff opener: Ronald Acuna Jr. heads back to the dugout after striking out in the fifth inning of Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Truist Park.

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