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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., left, reacts past Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins after hitting a two-run home run off relief pitcher Trevor Kelley during the sixth inning of the second baseball game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Braves call up top prospect Anderson to face Cole, Yankees

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto (10) celebrates after he hits a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Phillies use long ball, strong bullpen outing to beat Braves

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts as he approaches home plate after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Braves rally to beat Workman, Phillies 6-5 in 9th

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals closer Daniel Hudson and catcher Yan Gomes celebrate closing out the Atlanta Braves in the 9th inning in a baseball game on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Victor Robles catch helps Nationals hold on for 8-5 win over Braves

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (99), of South Korea, works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves OF Markakis goes on IL, possible COVID-19 exposure

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This Date in Baseball-August 18

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson tags out Washington Nationals' Juan Soto on a steal-attempt at second base during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Dansby Swanson’s walk-off homer gives Braves 7-6 win over Nationals

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Miami Marlins' Jesus Aguilar reacts after striking out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Markakis’ 3 RBIs help Braves beat Miami 4-0 to take series

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Marlins players, sitting among photographs of their teammates, cheer as the team is introduced before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Duvall HR in 9th helps Braves end skid and beat Marlins 2-1

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Marlins players Lewis Brinson (25) Magneuris Sierra, center, and Jon Berti celebrate after the Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2 in a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Marlins win virus-delayed home opener, beat Braves 8-2

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New York Yankees Aaron Judge, right, celebrates with the Yankees Luke Voit (59) after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Judge homers, leaves early in Yankees’ 9-6 win over Braves

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Didi Gregorius rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam off Atlanta Braves pitcher Robbie Erlin during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Phillies hit 5 homers to back Aaron Nola, beat Braves 13-8

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after hitting a two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Deolis Guerra during the fifth inning of the first baseball game in a doubleheader, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Acuna hits 3 home runs in Atlanta’s doubleheader sweep

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Lemiley Lane, a Bountiful junior who grew up in the Navajo Nation in Arizona, poses for a photograph at Bountiful High School, July 21, 2020, in Bountiful, Utah. While advocates have made strides in getting Native American symbols and names changed in sports, they say there's still work to do mainly at the high school level, where mascots like Braves, Indians, Warriors, Chiefs and Redskins persist. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Native mascots still a sticking point in high school sports

By SOPHIA EPPOLITO and FELICIA FONSECA - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Jay Bruce hits a three-run home run off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Arrieta tosses 6 scoreless in Phillies’ 5-0 win over Braves

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Nick Markakis, left, celebrates with Adeiny Hechavarria (24) after hitting a game-winning home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves’ Markakis hits walkoff HR after opting into season

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (99), of South Korea, works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ryu, ‘pen team on 3-hitter, Blue Jays beat depleted Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies Tampa Bay Rays' Joey Wendle at first base during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Braves place Adams, Albies on IL, reinstate Markakis

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (40) waits for assistance from the training staff after being injured in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Atlanta. Soroaka was helped to the dugout and replaced. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Done for the year: Braves ace Soroka felled by torn Achilles

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

New York Mets' Amed Rosario, left, forces out Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson (7) at second base in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Mets’ McNeil, Rosario, Canó pulled with injuries vs Braves

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