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Atlanta Braves and Make-A-Wish grant 17-year-old's dream

According to the Braves, Stephen Grayson, 17, from Mississippi, has long aspired to meet his favorite Braves players and attend a game.
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According to the Braves, Stephen Grayson, 17, from Mississippi, has long aspired to meet his favorite Braves players and attend a game.

ATLANTA — A teen leukemia survivor had his dreams come true on Monday at Truist Park thanks to the Atlanta Braves, in collaboration with Make-A-Wish.

According to the Braves, Stephen Grayson, 17, from Mississippi, has long aspired to meet his favorite Braves players and attend a game. 

On Monday, he was taken out to Truist Park's field and warmly greeted by his favorite players, Matt Olson and Austin Riley. The experience didn't stop there; he received an exclusive tour of the Braves clubhouse, met the entire team, and watched batting practice up close.

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