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Braves take first place in NL East, where Mets had been since April 12
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Mets aren't collapsing, Braves are just playing out of their minds
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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Reds move into wild-card spot; Rays catch Orioles (9/16/23)
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Defending champion Braves officially clinch playoff spot after beating Nationals
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Mets + Braves: NL East Crown Up For Grabs in Final Series
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Braves sweep to take NL East lead; Mets look unprepared for playoffs
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Mets lose to Brewers but don't lose any ground to Braves in NL East standings
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Wright, Acuña lead 1st-place Braves to 7-0 win over Mets
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NL East 2023 preview: Mets, Phillies, Braves fight for first
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Braves Sweep Mets, Closing in on NL East Title - The New York Times
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MLB playoff picture: NL Wild Card standings update on August 9 - DraftKings Network
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Braves become 1st MLB team to clinch playoff spot as Acuña and Olson lead rally past Pirates