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After salvaging a series split with the San Francisco Giants, the Atlanta Braves continue to lead the National League Wild Card chase — holding a 2.5-game advantage on the St. Louis Cardinals and a 4 game advantage over the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are the first team out of a Wild Card spot.
The Washington Nationals' four-game losing streak has also allowed the Braves to move back into the conversation in the National League East standings, and they are now just 4.5 games back of Washington.
NL East Standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 77 | 50 | .606 | 0 | Lost 4 |
| Atlanta | 73 | 55 | .572 | 4.5 | Won 2 |
| Philadelphia | 61 | 67 | .477 | 16.5 | Won 4 |
| New York | 59 | 69 | .461 | 18.5 | Won 2 |
| Miami | 58 | 71 | .450 | 20 | Won 1 |
(updated 8.26.2012 at 8:00 PM PDT)
National League Wild Card Standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 73 | 55 | .570 | 0 | Won 2 |
| St. Louis | 70 | 57 | .551 | 2.5 | Won 1 |
| Los Angeles | 69 | 59 | .539 | 4 | Lost 1 |
| Pittsburgh | 68 | 59 | .535 | 4.5 | Lost 1 |
| Arizona | 64 | 64 | .500 | 9 | Lost 3 |
| Philadelphia | 61 | 67 | .468 | 12 |
Won 4 |
(updated 8.26.2012 at 8:00 PM PDT)
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