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Feeble offense likely costs Braves a playoff spot

The Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons drops to his knee while swinging through on a fly out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in Atlanta. - photo by David Goldman

0919Braves1 — The Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons drops to his knee while swinging through on a fly out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in Atlanta. - photo by David Goldman

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves watched another team celebrate at Turner Field. Barring a remarkable turnaround, they'll be watching the postseason at home. After spending a good part of the year in or near first place in the NL East, the Braves faded from contention with a dismal showing since the All-Star break.

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