Phillies' Don Mattingly responds to Braves as division race tightens

Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly addressed the competition with the Atlanta Braves as both teams' performances shift in the NL East. The Phillies have improved their standing significantly after a challenging start to the season, while the Braves have struggled, posting a 3-9 record recently. Mattingly emphasized a focus on his own team's progress rather than directly on the Braves, as Philadelphia aims for a winning record. The NL East race has become more competitive with two upcoming series between the rivals later this season.

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