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Jake Mastroianni

I am an avid baseball fan who grew up loving the Atlanta Braves. I haven't missed a Braves home open in 10 years. I graduated from Auburn University with a degree in journalism and currently live in Birmingham, AL.

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 18: Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves returns to the dugout during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 18, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves NLDS: Spencer Strider Gets Start in Pivotal Game 3

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Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves during Game Six of the World Series. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Is Max Fried A Postseason Ace?

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 11: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves walks off the field after being pulled from the game during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

Braves NLDS Game 1: Max Fried Stumbles And Phillies Take Advantage

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ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 2: Atlanta Braves players during the National Anthem prior to the game at Truist Park on October 2, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves NLDS Roster: Spencer Strider Is In, Bryce Elder Is Out

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: The sun sets as fans get ready for a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 17, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images)

Braves and Phillies NLDS: Game Times Set for First Two Games

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: The Atlanta Braves pose for a group picture after clinching the division against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on October 04, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Win 5th Straight NL East Crown

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ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 2: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after winning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on October 2, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Finish Off Season Defining Sweep of New York Mets

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: MLB post season logo on the field prior to game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Braves Playoff Scenarios Entering Pivotal Series Against Mets

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 23: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves bats against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 9-1. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Michael Harris Moves Into Heart of Lineup

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Bryce Elder #55 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates a win with teammates against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 26, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: How Bryce Elder Fits in Postseason Plans

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Charlie Morton #50 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on September 20, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Charlie Morton Has to Step Up in the Postseason

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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 8: The Atlanta Braves 2013 playoff pennant is unveiled before their home opener against the New York Mets at Turner Field on April 8, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Mets won 4-0. (Photo by Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves)

Atlanta Braves Reach Postseason for 5th Straight Year

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the top of the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on September 06, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Matt Olson Giving Atlanta Braves Exactly what They Traded For

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 18: Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 18, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Braves History: Spencer Strider Becomes Fastest to 200 Strikeouts

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 16: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images)

Braves: Ronald Acuna Jr. Steps Up in Ozzie Albies’ Return

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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 11: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds first after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Braves News: Ozzie Albies is Finally Back!

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