Atlanta Braves Clinch 7th NL East Title in 9 Years
Mike Yastrzemski hit a three-run homer in a four-run sixth inning as Atlanta won its seventh NL East title in nine years.
- On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves clinched their seventh NL East championship in nine years with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
- Under first-year manager Walt Weiss, the Braves rebounded from a disappointing 76-86 record last season to secure their 24th division title in franchise history.
- Mike Yastrzemski smashed a three-run homer off Bryan King during a four-run sixth inning, while Ozzie Albies tied the game with an RBI single and Dylan Dodd secured the save.
- Following the final out, the team celebrated on the field with championship hats and T-shirts, holding the third-best record in the National League at 92-64.
- Atlanta continues to chase a first-round bye as the team finishes its regular season with a home series against the Cincinnati Reds starting Tuesday before a potential Wild Card series at Truist Park on September 29.
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Yastrzemski's 3-run homer helps Braves clinch NL East title with 4-2 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski hit a three-run homer during a four-run sixth inning and the Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East title for the seventh time in nine years with a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Atlanta defeated 4-2 to Houston and won its seventh divisional title in nine years after being out of the postseason last season
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Independent EspañolAtlanta won the Eastern title of the National League after beating Houston, highlighting Yastrzemski's three-run home run.With Weiss in command, the Bravos recovered after a year out of playoffs, while the Astros' hopes fade after being swept away.
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