Braves see division lead shrink as Phillies gain ground in NL East

The Atlanta Braves, holding a three-game lead in the NL East, recently lost two of three games to the San Francisco Giants. Although the Braves led the division early this season, their recent performance shows a 3-7 record over the last 10 games. The Philadelphia Phillies are closing in, having won two of three against the New York Mets and sporting a 7-3 record over the same span. The NL East has become more competitive with the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals also exceeding expectations, now 6 and 7.5 games back, respectively. The Braves remain in first place, but their position is under increasing pressure as the season progresses.

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