Diminished Braves Have Enough to Subdue Nationals
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Daryle Ward hits a three-run homer in the eighth inning in his first appearance against the Nationals since being traded and the Braves win, 6-1, giving Kyle Davies his first win since April 30.
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Having fooled their opponents and many experts who believed in some recent seasons that they could not win, the Braves are out of tricks.
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Braves pitcher John Smoltz outdueled Tom Glavine to make baseball history and bring his Braves one game closer to the first-place Mets.
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BOSTON Go figure this World Series. An old maxim in baseball is you always give away more runs with shoddy defense than you gain with torrid bats.
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When the Atlanta Braves were six games under .500 in late June, it appeared their streak of division championships would end. Similarly, when the Braves trailed the Florida Marlins in the eighth inning Friday night, it seemed as if they'd have to wait at least one more day to clinch the National League East. Each time, the Braves didn't quit &#151; and ultimately, they were rewarded.
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The Nationals yield six runs in the second inning and Pittsburgh starter Tom Gorzelanny does the rest as the Nats fall, 7-2, Saturday.
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The Mets, behind an important two-run homer from David Wright and an encouraging outing by Oliver PÃ©rez, defeated the Atlanta Braves for their ninth victory in 10 games.
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The Chicago Cubs came out swinging &#151; and no, not at each other. Mark DeRosa hit a grand slam, Alfonso Soriano and Derrek Lee added solo homers, and the Cubs closed out a tumultuous weekend by beating the Atlanta Braves 10-1 on Sunday to snap a six-game losing streak.
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Judging by one-third of the season, the Nats are actually in better shape for long-term success than anyone could have expected.
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The Atlanta Braves&#39; season is over. It took 43 years, but the Houston Astros are finally postseason winners. Carlos Beltran hit two more homers and drove in five runs, while original Killer B&#39;s Craig Biggio
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John Smoltz kept rising above the Braves' otherwise poor play at home, pitching eight stellar innings in Atlanta's 10-1 win over the Nationals on Saturday.
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Losing four out of five from their opening day starting rotation to injury should have spelled disaster for the Nationals, but it has somehow coincided with their rejuvenation.
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Playing a weekend series in Florida, the Atlanta Braves are eager to make their big lead in the National League East even bigger. Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer to help overcome an early deficit last
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Even with a big lead in the National League East, the Atlanta Braves aren&#39;t taking anything for granted. Playing like a team fighting for a playoff spot, the Braves rallied for two runs in the ninth inning
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HOUSTON -- John Smoltz, Adam LaRoche, and J.D. Drew saved the Atlanta Braves from another quick playoff exit.
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The New York Yankees hope they&#39;ve found the ace they need to dethrone the World Series champion Boston Red Sox. The Atlanta Braves got the pitcher they wanted to return to their days of pitching dominance.
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Pedro Astacio pitched 4 2-3 perfect innings en route to a two-hit shutout Tuesday night, leading the Washington Nationals past the Atlanta Braves 5-0.