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MLB Power Rankings Week 21: Braves, Dodgers battle for top spot
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Majors-leading Braves beat Pirates 8-2
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and
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Majors-leading Braves beat Pirates 8-2
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Ronald Acuña Jr.'s clutch hit secures Braves postseason berth
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MLB: Yankees win despite being no-hit through 10 innings
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Olson hits 50th homer for Braves, but Phillies win nightcap to