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Why the Braves' surge to NL East title was even more remarkable than you think
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MLB on X: For the 5th straight season, the @Braves are NL East champs! #CLINCHED / X
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Braves clinch NL East title with win over Marlins
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Braves react to NL East divisional crown
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Atlanta Braves Clinch 5th Straight National League East Division Title - Fastball
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Acuña becomes first 40-70 player as Braves beat Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings
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Atlanta Braves analysis: This team has been completely dominant in 2023 - Battery Power
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October 5, 2001: Braves clinch NL East division in grand fashion, beat Marlins, 20-3 – Society for American Baseball Research