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Atlanta Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Houston Astros 2-0 for 2-1
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers take ALCS lead over Astros; Phillies
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Dehumanizing and racist' Native American leaders decry Braves
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Official Atlanta Braves Website
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Acuña homers in 3rd straight game against Dodgers as Braves win 4
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How much does Braves' series win at Dodgers mean for potential
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3 X-Factors for the Atlanta Braves during the 2023 MLB Playoffs
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Acuña, Ozuna go deep, Elder leads 1-hitter, Braves beat Yankees 5
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Takeaways: Braves lose game two to Houston 6-3 - Sports