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Riley wanted to 'soak' in Game 1 go-ahead home run

September 29, 2026 06:30 PM

After battling through a "hard season," Austin Riley came through in a massive way for the Braves in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series, where he gathered his emotions after the win.

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