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Mets lose to Braves, fall out of first place in NL East
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Acuña becomes first 40-70 player as Braves beat Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings
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Aug. 21, 2023 game: Mets 10, Braves 4
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Mets get throttled by Braves in 21-run disaster loss
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Mets lose to Braves, fall out of first place in NL East
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Brewers secure huge win after Wade Miley leaves with injury
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Taijuan Walker struggles sink NY Mets in loss to Braves
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Mets lose frustrating doubleheader to Braves
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Worst September collapse for every major league team
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The New York Mets' Road to Perdition that led to the Braves' 21-3 dream-crushing demolition
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Aug. 21, 2023 game: Mets 10, Braves 4