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“HOUSTON (AP) — Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson each hit a two-run homer as the Atlanta Braves clinched a playoff berth with a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.”

“HOUSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are back in the playoffs after missing out last season.”

“There would be no excuses coming from the All-Star slugger about a September swoon that prevented the Phillies from lining up their pitching against Atlanta because it took until Game 162 to clinch a playoff spot.”

“…a homered, and Zack Wheeler delivered like a Game 7 ace to bring the Philadelphia Phillies back from the brink of collapse and send them into the playoffs with a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday that clinched the final National League wild-card…”

“Philadelphia will turn to Zack Wheeler on Sunday to try and finally clinch its fifth straight playoff berth and avoid the franchise’s worst collapse since 1964.”

“The Phillies would have clinched their fifth straight playoff berth with a win against the Rays and an Arizona loss to San Diego.”

“CUBS 2, MARLINS 1 CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the 40-40 club by stealing his 40th base to go along with his major league-leading 45 home runs, and Chicago clinched its second straight postseason berth a victory over Miami.”

“(AP) — As the Boston Red Sox celebrated an improbable postseason berth at Tropicana Field, with Champagne and beer flowing all around, the clubhouse soundtrack seemed appropriate.”

“Despite the loss, the Red Sox later secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.”

“The Braves clinched a postseason berth on Friday night with a 6-2 win over the Astros but had a subdued celebration, with the team having a simple toast with bubbly as their focus was set on the NL East crown.”