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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Braves clinch NL East; Reds pass
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MLB's first expanded playoff bracket finalized after Tuesday's results
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Ronald Acuña Jr.'s clutch hit secures Braves postseason berth
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Strider fans 8, Braves top Pirates 4-2 for 9th straight win
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Braves defeat Pirates, become first team to clinch a playoff spot
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Defending champion Braves officially clinch playoff spot after
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MLB Standings: Braves clinch home field throughout postseason
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Buctober returns: Pirates clinch playoff spot
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Braves top Pirates, first to clinch playoff berth
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Bryan Reynolds homers as Pirates take down Braves
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MLB playoffs guide: Baseball's tight wild card races are a prelude
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MLB playoff bracket 2023: Teams that have clinched berth
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Phillies clinch wild-card playoff spot with win over Pirates – NBC