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Austin Riley: Former DeSoto Central star homers in MLB debut with Braves
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Braves recap: Austin Riley nearly hits for cycle in 7-1 win vs Cardinals - Battery Power
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Austin Riley's Journey From High School Punter to the World Series - The New York Times
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All-Star Riley agrees to $212M, 10-year deal with Braves
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Austin Riley - Wikipedia
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Braves lock up Austin Riley with a 10-year, $212 million extension - Battery Power
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Daily Journal 2023 Area High School Football Team Previews, High school sports
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How Austin Riley became the star of the Braves' loaded roster - Sports Illustrated
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Braves promote top prospect Austin Riley and plan to use him more in the outfield, report says
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