The Braves rookie fireballer did something that hasn’t happened in more than 130 years and Atlanta swept Philadelphia. The only problem, the Braves couldn’t gain any ground on the Mets.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black size up the race for the National League East with 16 games to go.

Plus, our crew will discuss Spencer Strider’s historic 200-strikeout achievement, what Vaughn Grissom learned from Ozzie Albies before his latest injury, Ronald Acuna’s hot streak and what to make of the slumping heart of the order.

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Check out these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast

-         Five takeaways on the Braves’ win over the Phillies to secure a sweep

-         Braves starter Spencer Strider reaches 200-strikeout mark in Sunday’s win

-         Matt Olson finding line of diving into hitting mechanics and simplifying things

-         Braves hope Ozzie Albies can return for playoffs

-         Ronald Acuña leads Braves over Phillies; Ozzie Albies suffers another injury

-         Top of the lineup struggles as Braves drop two of three to Giants

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