Atlanta Braves Clinch NL East; NY Yankees Claim AL Wild Card

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The Atlanta Braves clinched their first NL East crown since 2013, with Mike Foltynewicz taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta makes its first postseason appearance since 2013 on Oct. 4 in the NL Division Series. The Braves won their 18th division title, tying the New York Yankees for the most in the majors since division play began in 1969. Meanwhile, Aaron Hicks of the NY Yankees doubled home the winning run in the 11th inning off Paul Fry (0-2), and New York clinched an AL wild card spot. The Yankees will play the wild-card game on October 3rd, most likely against Oakland. The Yankees remained 1½ games ahead of the Athletics for home-field advantage are are 53-27 at home this season.

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