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Houston Astros beat Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to clinch World
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MLB playoff tracker: Who is in, who gets home-field advantage
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MLB playoffs 2021: Dodgers avoid elimination to force Giants
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Defending champion Braves officially clinch playoff spot after
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September 26, 2023 MLB slate will feel like the playoffs
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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Braves clinch NL East; Reds pass
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Braves clinch fifth consecutive NL East title, say this one is
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Raleigh's homer sends Mariners to 1st playoffs since 2001
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Braves seek to clinch fourth straight playoff berth
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Atlanta Braves clinch sixth straight playoff berth - ESPN
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The Atlanta Braves should be very confident heading into the 2023