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Braves clinch first-round bye as Kyle Wright struggles
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Briefs: Braves/Hawks off TV, Mo Quick has left Streetz 94.5, Weather Channel Quibi show, Jared Yamamoto Athens show
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Braves vs Cubs Prediction, Picks, Odds — August 5
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Acuna's lapse in hustle overshadows otherwise audacious performance
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Acuña becomes first 40-70 player as Braves beat Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings
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Takeaways: The Braves win 5-3, sweeping the series against the Cubs - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More
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Photos: All in fun, Braves shun Acuna after home run
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Cubs 8, Angels 1: Now that's more like it - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Braves clinch first-round bye as Kyle Wright struggles
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MLB Odds, Picks & Predictions for Braves vs. Cubs
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Cubs unsung heroes: Jake Fox, June 26, 2009 - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Friday 6/17, 1:20 CT - Bleed Cubbie Blue