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Acuña becomes first 40-70 player as Braves beat Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings, National Sports
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Reynolds hits 2-run homer as Pirates' 8-4 win delays Braves clinching playoff spot
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ATlanta Braves News: Braves Earn Playoff Spot, Monday Doubleheader, more - Battery Power
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MLB's first expanded playoff bracket finalized after Tuesday's results
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Pirates defeat Gators, upset Braves News, Sports, Jobs - Faribault County Register
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Ronald Acuna Jr. vocal on Braves' biggest offensive strength after sealing playoff berth
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Bullpen blows lead as Braves rally with 4-run 7th inning to beat Pirates, clinch playoff spot
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Braves 1st to playoff berth after beating Pirates - Taipei Times
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Acuña becomes first 40-70 player as Braves beat Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings, National
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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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Marlins beat Pirates to clinch wild-card berth as final five playoff spots all claimed
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Braves lose to Pirates, miss first chance to clinch playoff spot
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Reynolds hits 2-run homer as Pirates' 8-4 win delays Braves clinching playoff spot
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Braves clinch 2023 NL East title, beat Phillies 4-1