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Braves Clinch NL East Title, Complete 10.5-Game Comeback Over Mets - Sports Illustrated
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Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining
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Mets get final breather against Marlins before showdown with Braves
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MLB discussing contingency plans for Mets-Braves series in Atlanta
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Braves take first place in NL East, where Mets had been since April 12
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MLB Power Rankings: Braves, Yankees finish season strong -- what does it mean for World Series hopes?
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Drama and ice cream: Why the Braves and Mets have made the NL East baseball's most exciting playoff race
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Braves on cusp of NL East title after sweeping Mets
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Mets? Braves? Phillies? Who is the rightful favorite to win the NL East? - The Athletic
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MLB playoff picture: Updated postseason bracket, standings, key matchups for Mets, Braves, Phillies, Brewers
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MLB Playoff Picture: Braves tie Mets atop NL East, Wild Card gap widens - Battery Power
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MLB standings could get Mets–Braves shakeup; Juan Soto vs. Dodgers
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NL East title in balance as Braves host Mets
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Mets lose opener to Braves, tied for first place in NL East