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Atlanta Braves clinch NL East title after sweeping Astros

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The Atlanta Braves ~~have~~ clinched the National League East division title following a ~~series~~ three-game sweep of the Houston Astros. The milestone was secured on Sunday, September 20, with a 4-2 ~~victory,~~ victory at Daikin Park, marking the ~~team’s seventh~~ franchise’s 24th overall division ~~championship~~ title and tying them with the Dodgers for the most in MLB history since the ~~last nine years.~~ divisional format was established. Offensive highlights from the clinching game included a three-run home run by Mike Yastrzemski in the sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie, and a grand slam by Ronald Acuña Jr. The grand slam helped Acuña reach the “20-20” milestone (20 home runs and 20 stolen bases) for the third time in his career. ~~Acuña also joined~~ The victory highlights a ~~select group of players for having the most games featuring multiple home runs in~~ successful turnaround under first-year manager Walt Weiss, following a ~~single plate appearance. This victory marks the Braves' 24th overall division title, tying them with the Dodgers for~~ 76-86 record last season that saw the ~~most in MLB history since~~ team miss the ~~divisional format was established.~~ postseason. With the sweep, the Braves improved to a 92-64 ~~record under first-year manager Walt Weiss.~~ record. Following the clinching win, the team is expected to turn to rookie pitcher JR Ritchie for a start in their upcoming three-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds. For the Houston Astros, the series loss has diminished their postseason prospects. Additionally, the Boston Red Sox have officially secured an American League wild card berth following the Astros' ~~defeat. The Red Sox's qualification follows~~ defeat, following a ~~significant~~ mid-season turnaround under interim manager Chad ~~Tracy after a difficult 32-46 start.~~ Tracy.

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