Perhaps this was the crowning ignominy for the Mets in a futile effort to defeat Atlanta.

Boston had defeated Atlanta five times in six tries during the season, and it had won 24 of its last 26 games leading up to the playoffs.

They defeated Atlanta, San Francisco, and Dallas in convincing fashion.

It was the Cardinals' first victory in a home opener since they defeated Atlanta, 23-20, in 1975.

The Eagles defeated Atlanta, 24-17, yesterday and will play host to a playoff game Sunday.

Boca Juniors proclaimed champion after defeating Atlanta by goal average (the matches ended 3-1 and 0-1).

They have won two out of their last three, defeating Atlanta and Toronto, but have not dominated in either of the games.

T In 1999, the Mets finally made the playoffs, but not because they defeated Atlanta.

It happened last Thursday night when Los Angeles defeated Atlanta, 2-1.

The Dodgers defeated Atlanta for only the second time in 12 games since Sept. 7, 1993.