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Heroes to zeroes

The Braves entered the season hoping to extend a streak of 11 consecutive division titles. But the only streak they are worried about now is their scoring drought: 19 innings and counting. Montreal shut out the Braves for the second straight night, this time behind stellar pitching from Javier Vazquez.

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Grey Matter
Don't put much stock in early-season stats.

Power Rankings
The pitching-rich A's open the season at No. 1.

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