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Blaze can clinch playoff berth Saturday

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By AJC Staff
Aug 22, 2019

The Atlanta Blaze can clinch a berth in the Major League Lacrosse playoffs with a victory on Saturday. The Blaze host the Chesapeake Bayhawks at Atlanta Silverbacks Park.

The Blaze feature fan-friendly events in its final two regular-season home games. Saturday will be Star Wars Night, with fans encouraged to wear Star Wars attire and outfits as live characters interact with the crowd. In addition, the final regular-season home game on Sept. 14 against the Boston Cannons will be Fan Appreciation Night. Both games begin at 8 p.m.

The Blaze (7-5) are currently third in the six-team league, a half-game behind Chesapeake (7-4) and Boston (7-4). The Blaze end the 14-game regular season on Sept. 21. The top four teams that make the playoffs will play a Championship Weekend to determine the league title.

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