Braves Extend Division Lead to Seven Games Despite Mediocre Stretch
Atlanta has lost only two games in the standings over a 43-game span, even while posting a sub-.500 record since early June.
The Atlanta Braves now hold a seven-game lead in their division, the largest margin they have enjoyed since June 20. This comes despite the team going 19-24 over a stretch dating back to June 9. Their division rivals have struggled similarly, allowing Atlanta to shed just two games in the standings during that span. The lead suggests a weakened division race rather than a Braves surge.
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