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Braves fall in Week 9 MLB Power Rankings

Eight things to know about the Braves 4-2 walk-off victory over the Nationals Sunday. Charlie Culberson hit a pinch-hit two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to win it. The Braves have six walk-off wins this season. Culberson also hit a walk-off home run this week that beat the Mets during the homestand. Culberson became the first player in Atlanta-era history with two pinch-hit game-ending home runs in a season. After taking three of four games from the Nationals in the series, the Braves lead
By Maghen Moore
June 4, 2018

Atlanta is ranked No. 7 in ESPN's Week 9 MLB Power Rankings, falling two spots from the previous week.

Although Atlanta won three of the four-game series against Washington, the Braves sit behind the Nationals in the rankings.

The Braves still hold the No. 1 spot in the National League East and a 35-24 record.

Here is the Week 9 Power Rankings top 10:

1. Houston Astros

2. Boston Red Sox

3. New York Yankees

4. Chicago Cubs

5. Washington Nationals

6. Milwaukee Brewers

7. Atlanta Braves

8. Cleveland Indians

9. Seattle Mariners

10. St. Louis Cardinals

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