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Wright wins 17th; Riley, Acuña homer as Braves edge Rockies

Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuna Jr. gestures after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.) Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen throws against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.) Colorado Rockies Michael Toglia (29) gets a double high five from Randal Grichuk (15) at home after hitting a two-RBI home run to break up a shutout by the Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Atlanta Braves designated hitter Ronald Acuna swings the pink sword in the dugout celebrating his solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson left, and catcher William Contreras left, visit mound to speak with starting pitcher Kyle Wright, center, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.) Umpire CB Bucknor left, calls Atlanta Braves William Contreras right, out after the tag made by Colorado Rockies catcher Brian Serven, center, in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.) Colorado Rockies catcher Brian Serven left, makes the tag on Atlanta Braves William Contreras right, at home plate in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.) Atlanta Braves William Contreras hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.) Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a two-RBI home run during the first inning of baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Wright wins 17th; Riley, Acuña homer as Braves edge Rockies