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MLB weekend recap: Pujols hits No. 697; Zac Gallen's streak ends
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Braves clinch NL East title with win over Marlins
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Phillies knock off defending champion Braves to advance to NLCS
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Why the Braves' surge to NL East title was even more remarkable
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Atlanta Braves make history with 6th consecutive NL East crown
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Braves again miss out on chance to cut into Mets' division lead
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Ozuna homers twice as Braves tie HR record with 307 in 10-9 loss
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What's at stake in the final day of the 2023 season
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Braves clinch National League East, in postseason for first time
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Phillies beat Braves 8-3 in Game 4, advance to NLCS - NBC Sports
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Braves clinch 5th straight NL East title