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Hayes drives in 3 runs for 3rd straight game as Pirates rally past Braves 7-5 - ABC News
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and Olson lead rally past Pirates
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Acuña homers for the 7th time in 11 games as the MLB-leading Braves beat the Pirates 8-2
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Braves top Pirates, first to clinch playoff berth
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Hagerstown Braves win their first state title in 23 years
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Braves survive Bryce Harper's tying homer in 9th to beat Phillies 10-8 in Game 1 of doubleheader
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Olson hits 50th homer for Braves, but Phillies win nightcap to split doubleheader Arizona News - Bally Sports
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Atlanta Braves clinch sixth straight playoff berth - ESPN
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Luis Ortiz continues second-half bounce back, but quick hook costs Pirates