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Washington Nationals third baseman Maikel Franco throws to first to put out Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP
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Maikel Franco and Cesar Hernandez: Icons of a forgettable era - The Good Phight
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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acunña Jr., right, steals third base past Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt
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Lindor, McNeil go deep to back Carrasco, Mets beat Reds 6-2
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Braves Win the N.L. East for the First Time Since 2013 - The New York Times
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Ohtani becomes a two-way All-Star for third year
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Braves Top Pirates 4-2 News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer
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Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game - NBC Sports
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Acuña, Olson star as Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia Phillies 11-4 – Winnipeg Free Press
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Acuña hits 40th HR, Braves clinch tie for first in NL East, WJHL
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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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Braves win thriller over Phillies, tie NLDS at 1-1
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8 Braves selected for July 11 All-Star game
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Ronald Acuña Jr. makes history as Braves win ninth straight
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Washington Nationals third baseman Maikel Franco throws to first to put out Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP