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Braves, Michael Harris II aim for series sweep vs. Nationals

Field Level Media

The Atlanta Braves are closing in on the first-place New York Mets in the National League East, and rookie Michael Harris II is playing a key role.

Harris has emerged as one of the majors' top rookies and settled in as the starting center fielder for the Braves, who aim for a sweep of their three-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday.

The 21-year-old has hit .303 with seven homers, 24 RBIs, 28 runs and six steals in his first 40 major league games, and the Braves are 29-11 over that stretch.