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Riley Homers Again As Braves Win Series, Inch Closer To Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Riley concluded his big week at Citi Field by hitting a two-run homer and finishing with three RBIs, and the Atlanta Braves inched closer to the NL East-leading New York Mets with a 6-3 victory on Thursday.

The Braves won three games in the unusual four-day, five game series to move within four games of the Mets. Atlanta gave up a combined three runs in the two losses.

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“These guys just kept getting after it,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said.