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The Braves and No. 2 National League Nationals will play seven times in 11 days starting Thursday with the opening of a much-anticipated four-game series at SunTrust Park, where the Braves have a home against 10. The Braves (86-54) have a seven-game lead over the Nationals (78-60) – the same advantage as Atlanta a month ago, August 4th. There are only 22 games left in the Braves season and 24 for the Nationals, the division race will be almost decided Sunday if Atlanta maintains or extends this lead.
Do not look ahead
The Braves mantra has been to play today's game as the most important of the season, not to dwell on what happened yesterday or think about what could happen tomorrow. This message from coach Brian Snitker served them well last season. This year again, it is the Braves led by three batters (Freddie Freeman, Ronald Acuña Jr., Josh Donaldson) with at least 34 circuits each, plus a former Cy Young. .
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