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Dodgers defeat Atlanta Braves, 7-3, in Game 5 of NLCS - Los
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Hummel's game blog: Cardinals bash Braves, advance to play
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Cardinals hit 4 HRs for 2nd straight game, beat MLB-leading Braves
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Alexander: Dodgers are still alive because … well, it's baseball
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Eddie Rosario, Tyler Matzek help surging Braves win first NL
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Braves' pitcher Max Fried previews NLCS Game Six - Sports
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Braves win World Series: Championship is unexpected, yet fitting
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Hammerin' Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros
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Hammerin' Braves rout Astros to win 1st WS crown since 1995
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Max Fried, Braves lose NLCS Game 5 2021