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The independent alternative for sports coverage offering breaking news, exclusive interviews, no holds barred columnists and original features.Every game is important for the Atlanta Braves right now. As it stands, the Braves hold a 2.5-game lead on the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. That’s why Wednesday’s loss stings so much. After holding a nine-run lead over the Colorado Rockies, the Braves fell asleep.