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Atlanta Braves Lose Ace Starter Mike Soroka For 2020 With Torn Achilles
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Brutal night: Soroka out for season, Mets beat Braves 7-2
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Dodgers-Braves NLCS Game 6 is LA's 87th playoff elimination game - Los Angeles Times
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Phillies analysis: Matt Moore's struggles, Odúbel Herrera's defense conspire for 7-2 loss to Braves
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Braves magic number down to 1
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DeGrom lowers ERA to 0.50, Mets split twin bill vs Braves - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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World Series: Astros Beat Braves to Win Game 2 - The New York Times
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The Latest: Astros chase Fried, extend lead to 6-2
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Opening Day in D.C.; Nats drop opener, 7-2 to Atlanta Braves - Federal Baseball
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Lineup, how to watch Atlanta's series opener against the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies - Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves News, Analysis and More