The Atlanta Braves were the best team in baseball from April through September.
Unfortunately for them, there is an entire postseason to be played after that and following the Philadelphia Phillies' 10-2 rout of the NL East champs, they find themselves on the brink of elimination.
Starting pitcher Spencer Strider takes the mound for the Braves on Thursday and his previous encounters against the Phils, as well as Bryce Harper's encore of last season's magical playoff run, are the two biggest storylines to watch.
Phillies Stride Into Second Straight NLCS
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