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BRAVES NEWS
Braves’ winning ways prove sustainable, drop Phillies 7-2
The Braves got seven strong innings from Mike Foltynewicz en route to a 7-2 win over the Phillies on Monday. Josh Donaldson backed the effort with a three-run homer, Ronald Acuna hit a leadoff homer, and Freddie Freeman added three hits. The magic number now stands at 10 with three weeks remaining in the regular season.
Nick Markakis could be activated this weekend
Gabe Burns writes that Atlanta may add a significant veteran piece in the coming days, and Nick Markakis nears his return from a broken wrist.
Braves outfielder Nick Markakis, who has been sidelined since July 27 with a fractured wrist, will take live batting practice Wednesday in Philadelphia and could return to team as soon as Friday.
Braves attendance on pace for a 12-year high
If you build it, people will come. The Braves built a stadium and a championship-caliber roster, and people have come to see both at SunTrust Park. The club is on pace to set a 12-year high in attendance this season.
BRAVES PODCASTS
Talking Chop Podcast Episode 183: Making a September run
MLB NEWS
Papi gives heartfelt speech in return to Fenway
The man is back after a traumatic few months.
Alonso slugs Nos. 46, 47 to retake MLB HR lead
The Braves are going to have to deal with this guy for a long time. Luckily, he plays for the Mets so none of it is likely to matter from a postseason perspective.
Thor raises concerns about Ramos pairing
As I was saying...