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Braves Clinch Postseason Berth With 6-2 Win

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Braves clinch postseason

The Atlanta Braves secured a postseason berth by defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 on Friday.
The win reduced the Braves' magic number to claim the NL East to three over the Phillies.
Tyler Mahle allowed one run in six innings, striking out six and walking one.
Peter Lambert took the loss, extending his winless streak to 12 starts.

Summary

Braves face June woes

Manager Walt Weiss said the Braves were written off after a rough June.
Injuries and roster gaps plagued the Braves throughout June, fueling early-season struggles.
Weiss, in his first season as manager after eight years as bench coach, praised the players' resilience.
Outfielder Michael Harris II said the priority was winning the NL East before any celebration.
The 2025 season ended 76-86, ending a seven-year playoff streak.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, the Atlanta Braves captured their first World Series title after a dramatic NL East race, defeating the Cleveland Indians in Game 6. That championship featured pitcher Greg Maddux posting a 2.20 ERA across 33 starts, while owner Time Warner invested $150 million in stadium upgrades. Similarly, the 2025 Braves overcame a June slump, with manager Walt Weiss guiding a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros to clinch a postseason spot. The 1995 turnaround demonstrated that resilient midseason adjustments can extend franchise playoff streaks, foreshadowing the Braves’ effort to restore a seven-year run.

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Braves clinch postseason

The Atlanta Braves secured a postseason berth by defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 on Friday.
The win reduced the Braves' magic number to claim the NL East to three over the Phillies.
Tyler Mahle allowed one run in six innings, striking out six and walking one.
Peter Lambert took the loss, extending his winless streak to 12 starts.

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