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This Day in Braves History: Steve Avery shuts out the Pirates
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and
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Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat
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Braves become 1st team to clinch playoff spot
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and
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Angels cruise past Braves after 5-run 1st inning
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MLB Network - The Braves have their championship core locked up
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Austin Riley grounds out, third baseman Brendan Donovan to first
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Braves sign first baseman Matt Olson to 8-year, $168M contract
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and
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3 to 1 deficit baseball playoff rallies