Braves face critical division matchup with Phillies

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The Atlanta Braves have a sparkling opportunity to wreak havoc on the National League East race this weekend in Philadelphia, beginning with Thursday's game against the first-place Phillies.

Philadelphia enters the four-game series with a five-game lead in the division. The Braves chipped away bywinning two of three against the Phillies in Atlanta last week, and they followed