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Braves have played most extra-inning games in baseball

Last time the Braves were in first this late into season was July 20, 2014.
By AJC Sports
May 3, 2018

An analysis of the last 10 seasons by MLB.com shows that there have been 2,137 extra-inning regular season games. In that span, Atlanta payed more extra-inning games (168) than any other team.

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Noted is that the Braves hold the mark for the single season with the most extra-inning games (2011), when they played 26 extra-inning games.

So far this season, the division-leading Braves have played six extra-inning games - five were losses.

Also worth noting, teams who lead the division on May 1 most often win the division. The Braves took over the division lead from the New York Mets on May 2.

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