Photos: Long ball lifts Braves over Nationals

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Photos: Long ball lifts Braves over Nationals

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Nationals game on Sept. 7, 2021.

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a 2-run homer to take a 7-5 lead over the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves won 8-5. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a 2-run homer to take a 7-5 lead over the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves manager Brian Snitker is all smiles greeting second baseman Ozzie Albies at the dugout after his 2-run homer for a 7-5 lead over the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Adam Duvall hits a 3-run homer with Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams looking on to take a 3-1 lead during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall gets five from Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies as they all score on his 3-run homer. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

NASCAR driver Chase Elliott waves to fans while taking a lap around the Truist Park field. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

NASCAR driver Chase Elliott takes a lap around the Truist Park field before the Braves play the Washington Nationals. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rounds second and heads to third on a single by Freddie Freeman against the Washington Nationals during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman rips a single against the Washington Nationals during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino reacts to giving up a three-run homer to Atlanta Braves' Adam Duvall during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud slides into second on a RBI double that scores Freddie Freeman for a 4-1 lead over the Washington Nationals during the third inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried rips a single against the Washington Nationals during the second inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers against the Washington Nationals. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers against the Washington Nationals. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Max Fried delivers against the Washington Nationals. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek gets a pat on the shoulder from Dansby Swanson as he is pulled from the game after giving up 4 runs to the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek (left) reacts in the dugout after being pulled from the game after giving up 4 runs to the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies follows up his 2-run homer in the 7th inning with this RBI-single in the 8th inning for a 8-5 victory over the Washington Nationals in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves closer Will Smith finishes off the Washington Nationals during the 9th inning for the 8-5 victory in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (center) gets a hug from Dansby Swanson while celebrating a 8-5 victory over the Washington Nationals as Juan Soto walks off the field after the final out of the game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a 2-run homer to take a 7-5 lead over the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves won 8-5. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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