Photos: Braves face elimination after Game 3 loss in NLDS

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Photos: Braves face elimination after Game 3 loss in NLDS

Last season's World Series champions trailed the best-of-five division series two games to one and must win Saturday's Game 4 to avoid elimination.

Brian Snitker and the Braves were defeated by the Phillies 9-1 Friday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Braves now trail 2-1 in the best-of-five series and must win Saturday's Game 4 to avoid elimination. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Michael Harris attempts to make the catch on a long drive hit by Bryce Harper of the Phillies to left centerfield in the bottom of the seventh inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The ball bounced off the heel of Harris' glove and away from left fielder Robbie Grossman, who was backing up Harris on the play. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Michael Harris quickly retrieved the ball and threw it into the infield, holding Bryce Harper to a double. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Phillies star Bryce Harper had homered earlier in the game, and his seventh-inning attempt at another homer was deflected at the wall by Michael Harris. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (17) rounds the bases after a three-run homer against Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (65) during the third inning of game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Austin Riley reacts after striking out in the sixth inning of Friday's Braves-Phillies matchup at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) reacts after an RBI home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (17) celebrates with Jean Segura (2) after a three-run homer against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna (13) is chased back to first base by Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (17) after a single during the second inning of game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna (13) is chased back to first base by Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (17) after a single during the second inning of game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) takes a base on balls from Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola during the first inning of game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna (13) hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

An Atlanta Braves fan is surrounded by Philadelphians at the start of Friday's Game 3 of the National League Division Series in Philadelphia. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies fans greet their team before facing the Atlanta Braves in game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Philadelphia Phillies fans gather in the outfield seats before the afternoon start of game three of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (left) practices with third base coach Ron Washington prior to Game 3 of the 2022 National League Division Series Championship at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves' first baseman Matt Olson practices with third base coach Ron Washington prior to Game 3 of the 2022 National League Division Series Championship at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies practices with third base coach Ron Washington prior to Game 3 of the 2022 National League Division Series Championship at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, who is recovering from a broken right pinkie finger, shows his pinkie finger to Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Jean Segura (right) prior to Game 3 of the 2022 National League Division Series Championship at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

October 14, 2022 Philadelphia, PA - Atlanta Braves players wait for Philadelphia Phillies players finishing up their workouts prior to Game 3 of the 2022 National League Division Series Championship (NLDS) at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

October 14, 2022 Philadelphia, PA - Atlanta Braves players wait for Philadelphia Phillies players finishing up their workouts prior to Game 3 of the 2022 National League Division Series Championship (NLDS) at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

October 14, 2022 Philadelphia, PA - Atlanta Braves players warm up prior to Game 3 of the 2022 National League Division Series Championship (NLDS) at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

October 14, 2022 Philadelphia, PA - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws a ball prior to Game 3 of the 2022 National League Division Series Championship (NLDS) at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, October 14, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Brian Snitker and the Braves were defeated by the Phillies 9-1 Friday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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