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Braves tie season record with 307 homers, lose finale to Nationals
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Play ball! It's Nationals Opening Day -- here's what you need to
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Nats edge Braves, who await NLDS opponent
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Elder shuts out Nationals 8-0; Braves within 1 game of Mets
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Braves still hopeful Kyle Wright has time to be ready for season
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Elder shuts out Nationals 8-0; Braves within 1 game of Mets
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MLB pitch clock makes ugly Braves-Nats affair tolerable on opening day
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MLB pitch clock makes ugly Braves-Nats affair tolerable on opening
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MLB-leading Braves are dealing with an ailing rotation as the
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Nats edge Braves, who await NLDS opponent
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