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With the NL East title all but lost after a weekend sweep by the Braves, the Mets have problems as the postseason nears
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Braves Sweep Mets To Take NL East Lead
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Braves SWEEP Mets to gain HUGE upper-hand in NL East!! (Series Game Highlights)
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Braves sweep Marlins, pull closer to Mets for NL East lead
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How Mets-Braves series could shape MLB playoffs - ESPN
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Mets Control Their Destiny in Division Race With Braves - The New York Times
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MLB roundup: Braves defeat Mets, move into NL East lead
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Braves sweep Marlins, pull closer to Mets for NL East lead
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Mets face massive consequences if they lose the NL East
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Braves sweep Marlins, pull closer to Mets for NL East lead
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Braves sweep Mets, magic number one to clinch NL East
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Braves sweep Mets and are on verge of fifth straight NL East crown
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New York Mets clinch playoff berth. Can they win NL East?
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Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining