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NL East X-factors: Returns of Noah Syndergaard, Stephen Strasburg, Mike Soroka could change division race
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Swanson's slam powers Braves over Phillies 7-2
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Castellanos HR after overturned call, Phils beat Braves 3-1 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Stott leads Phillies to 6-4 comeback victory over Braves
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Braves and Mets Both Sweep, Mets Maintain One-Game Lead in NL East Race - Fastball
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MLB roundup: Nats rally with six-run ninth to edge A's
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MLB roundup: Marlins shock Yankees with comeback in ninth
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Mets face massive consequences if they lose the NL East
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Flailing Mets, surging Reds among MLB's biggest first-half surprises - The Washington Post
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Mets in danger of losing NL East after second straight loss to Braves
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MLB Power Rankings: Braves Clinch, Rangers Continue Slide, NL Wild-Card Race Heats Up, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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MLB Power Ranking: Where All 30 Teams Stand 1 Week Before 2023 Playoffs, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Breaking down factors that will decide Mets-Braves NL East race
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Mets swept by Braves as NL East title hopes turn bleak