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Braves clinch fifth consecutive NL East title, say this one is sweetest of them all - The Athletic
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Twins clinch AL Central as focus shifts to trying to snap infamous playoff losing streak
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Braves clinch NL East for the 6th straight season – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
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Braves clinch National League East, in postseason for first time since 2013
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MLB roundup: Ronald Acuna, Braves clinch home field
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Atlanta Braves Clinch Playoff Berth for Fifth Straight Year - Fastball
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AL East-leading Rays beat Jays 7-1, clinch postseason berth - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Braves beat Brewers on Freddie Freeman HR, advance to NLCS
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MLB Playoff Watch: Dodgers clinch NL West as Mets and Braves battle