Braves in must-win mode after Game 3 loss

• NLDS 4 Game: Today 14:00 ET on FS1

PHILADELPHIA - Luckily, there will be no more difficult rotation decisions.

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The Braves will win with the help of their top two veteran starters or go home

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wondering what might have happened if Spencer Strider hadn't run out of gas.

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Strider looked both superhero and mortal as the Braves.

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suffered a 9-1 loss to the Phillies in Game 3 of the National League

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Division Series on Friday at Citizens Bank Park. There will be plenty

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of time to debate whether it should have been removed sooner than before.

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