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Paul Bako started the scoring with a two-run homer in the second. AP

Song remains the same

Despite a lineup featuring such stars as Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Lance Berkman and Moises Alou, the Astros couldn't win a single game from the Braves in the Division Series. Atlanta put Houston out of its misery with a 6-2 win Friday, and CNNSI.com's John Donovan wonders if the postseason is just not the Astros' time of year.

• Closer Look: Bako, Smoltz a pair of pros
• Postseason history: Braves | Astros

Step right up
Astros, Braves each have reasons to falter.

Strong arms
A look at each team's frontline pitchers.

SI's Unofficial Awards
Who is deserving of these less-than-major awards?

CNNSI.com's Mike Berardino: Inside Baseball
Has John Smoltz found his niche in the bullpen?

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SI's Jeff Pearlman
• Series breakdown, predictions

MLB Division Series Glance \| MLB Probables
Game 1: Atlanta def. Houston 7-4 Recap \| Box Score
Game 2: Atlanta def. Houston 1-0 Recap \| Box Score
Game 3: Atlanta def. Houston 6-2 Recap \| Box Score

• Notebook: Braves unsure about starting catcher
• Braves prepare to open NLCS in Arizona
• Surprise, surprise: Braves return to NLCS
• Cox returns for Game 3 after visiting sick sister
• Glavine pitches Braves to 2-0 lead over Astros

• Astros' key hitters still not producing in playoffs
• Chipper's three-run blast gives Braves 1-0 lead

• Astros still looking for luck against Braves
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Sweeping statement
The Braves’ Game 3 stars react after sending Larry Dierker’s Astros to another early exit.
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