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The unstoppable Braves finally wrestled top spot from the Rays.

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Are you ready for the I-75 World Series?

Less than 500 miles of interstate separates Atlanta from Tampa Bay, and, figuratively speaking, the Atlanta baseball club has been sneaking up on its friends from St. Petersburg for the past few weeks.

Now, the Braves have finally finished the Rays in the USA TODAY Sports power rankings.

All it took was a record-breaking June when the Braves hit 61 home runs, won 21 of 25 games, and got off to a 40-18 start over the Rays. Lately, well, not weak but more pedestrian and now ace Shane McClanahan has played on the injured list.

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That’s enough to put the Braves (56-27) ahead of the Rays (57-30). At least for now.

Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Trust Park on Saturday.

Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Trust Park on Saturday.

Check out this week’s rankings:

  • It turns out the Astros will indeed be a factor.

10. Houston Astros (+1)

18. Seattle Mariners (+1)

21. New York Mets (+1)

This article originally appeared on USA Today: MLB power rankings: Atlanta Braves move into top spot.

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