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