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Braves' playoff hopes dealt another blow in 5-0 loss to Mets

Atlanta Braves second baseman Phil Gosselin (15) forces out New York Mets’ Daniel Murphy (28) as he turns a double play on a Travis d’Arnaud ground ball in the first inning of baseball game on Friday in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0920 Braves1 — Atlanta Braves second baseman Phil Gosselin (15) forces out New York Mets’ Daniel Murphy (28) as he turns a double play on a Travis d’Arnaud ground ball in the first inning of baseball game on Friday in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

George Henry

Associated Press

Updated: Sep 20, 2014, 2:11 AM

Published: Sep 20, 2014, 2:12 AM

ATLANTA — Lucas Duda hit a two-run homer, Zack Wheeler pitched six scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the struggling Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Friday night but were eliminated from playoff contention. Atlanta, which dropped seven games behind Pittsburgh in the NL wild-card race, can be eliminated with any combination of three Pirates wins or Braves losses. The Mets were knocked out when Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee earlier Friday.

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Lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and Flowery Branch resident Cary Clayborn was a candidate to be the next PA announcer for the Braves. - photo by Scott Rogers

02032023 BRAVES 2.jpg — Lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and Flowery Branch resident Cary Clayborn was a candidate to be the next PA announcer for the Braves. - photo by Scott Rogers

Brian Wellmeier

The Times

Updated: Mar 9, 2023, 8:00 PM

Published: Mar 8, 2023, 9:16 PM

The resounding voice of Cary Clayborn, the Flowery Branch resident who was among the top 12 finalists considered for the Atlanta Braves’ PA announcer’s job, will still be heard by more than 10,000 fans – at Coolray Field, instead of Truist Park – when the Gwinnett Stripers gear up this season.

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