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National League Playoff Picture with 3 Days Remaining in Regular
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Braves beat Mets, move back into first-place tie in NL East
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Mets outclassed in Atlanta, swept by Braves as NL East hopes all
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Braves walk their way to third straight loss, magic number
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Braves sweep to take NL East lead; Mets look unprepared for
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What is the Atlanta Braves magic number? Next series can decide
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Mets vs. Braves: Which Team Is Better Built for a Deep Run in MLB
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Max Fried magnificent as that Braves magic number keeps dropping
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Braves' magic number stays at 1, and Kenley Jansen awaits next
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Braves are within reach of NL East lead. How worried are the Mets
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Atlanta Braves' Magic Number Down to 1 in NL East After Sweeping