Braves, Cardinals close season series

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There could be long-term ramifications for whomever wins the rubber game between the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

The teams split a doubleheader on Saturday, with Atlanta winning the opener 3-2 in 10 innings and St. Louis prevailing 9-5 in the nightcap.

If Atlanta wins on Sunday, the Braves will square the season series at 3-3. But if St.