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It finally is Friday, and finally, for the first time in what feels like, you know, at least a week but forever, the Braves were able to have another game, which has been a rare occurrence this year, in which the offense, the starting rotation,

and the bullpen were all in sync, a convincing 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies

at the start of the most critical stretch of the season for the Braves.

It's not far-fetched to say this is a season-defining stretch, and the Braves were able to make

the most of their first

game to start it off. Of course, you can find the great work from everyone at talking chop at

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Here's the latest from Atlanta.

So obviously, as I had mentioned, the Braves going into yesterday were starting a nine game

and eight-day stretch in which they were going to be playing the two teams that

they trailed in the division, the Phillies and the Mets, nine times in eight days.

But the thing about it is this, is that going into last night's game, the Braves certainly

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