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Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2
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Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2
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The story of Danville Braves mascot Blooper
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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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The new Braves mascot has an odd name and looks kinda familiar
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It's a Southern Thing
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Wiedmer: Braves-Mets will send one of the two to the All-Star break happy
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 01: Braves mascot Blooper goofs around with the Braves players prior to the MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at SunTrust Park on August
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Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2
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The Braves' mascot, Blooper, tried to mess with the Mets, but it totally backfired
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Nimmo 2 HRs, leads Megill, Mets over Braves 4-3