The Atlanta Braves clinched a playoff bid Friday night with a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros, powered by three two-run homers. Michael Harris, Ronald Acuña, and Matt Olson all went deep in the win, per Sportsnet. Tyler Mahle was effective on the mound for Atlanta.
The clinch marks the Braves' eighth postseason appearance in nine years. With the Phillies also losing Friday, the magic number for the NL East division title now sits at three.
The loss leaves the Astros in a weakened position in the AL West. Per one report, no team in the AL West is currently above .500 following Houston's defeat and a Rangers win on the day.