The Braves begin a difficult stretch on Friday when they open a three-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta. The Braves enter the night trailing the Washington Nationals by four games with whom they will open a series against on Monday.
Its going to be a difficult stretch for the Braves who will play two division leaders in the Dodgers and the Nationals along with the second place Giants over their next three series.
Here is a look at the full standings for the National League East:
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