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Atlanta Braves magic number for homefield advantage in playoffs
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Braves win opener, but ace Max Fried exits early with injury
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Harvard-Westlake's World Series Hero Supported By Famous Friends
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Braves win first World Series since 1995, downing Astros in Game 6
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Braves rout Astros, win first World Series crown since 1995
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Atlanta Braves Win First World Series Title Since 1995 After Beating
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Braves' Max Fried may have tipped pitches in World Series vs. Astros
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Max Fried to make 2nd straight Opening Day start for Braves - NBC
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On night he almost melted, Max Fried showed why Braves need him in
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Braves thump Astros to snap 26-year World Series drought
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Extra crispy: Max Fried can't pitch Braves into World Series