Atlanta Braves clinch 8th playoff berth in 9 years with victory over Astros
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The Atlanta Braves are back in the playoffs after missing out last season. The first-place Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Friday night to punch their ticket to the postseason for the eighth time in nine years. Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson each hit a two-run homer to help the Braves bounce back after dropping two of three games to the Chicago Cubs this week.
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