Takeaways: Atlanta clinches division in win over Phillies

For the sixth year in a row, the Atlanta Braves have won the National League East.

Daniel Locke | Sep 13, 2023

The Atlanta Braves have won the National League East Division for the sixth year in a row.

The Atlanta Braves picked up a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies to clinch the division as well as their second series win in a row.

The Braves were solid in all areas tonight. With the playoffs right around the corner, the team appears to be gearing up for a long run.

Strider found his stride

Spencer Strider shook off the rough night that was his last start and took care of business tonight.

Strider tossed seven innings and only allowed one run off of four hits. Additionally, he struck out nine batters while only walking two.

The rotation has been a question mark for the Braves at times this season, but this performance from Strider shows just how good it can be.

Early offense pays dividends

The Braves wasted no time getting things going at the plate tonight.

In the top of the first inning, third baseman Austin Riley hit a two-run shot to center field that also brought home second baseman Austin Riley.

Riley hit a sac-fly to center field in the top of the third inning which allowed right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. to score.

In the top of the fourth inning, left fielder Kevin Pillar hit a double to right field which allowed designated hitter Marcell Ozuna to score.

The Braves have run the NL East for over half a decade

For the sixth straight season, the Atlanta Braves will get to hang a division championship pennant at Truist Park.

The Braves are currently in their second-longest division championship streak in franchise history. Atlanta took home the NL East crown 11 times in a row from 1995-2005.

What is next?

The Braves are off tomorrow but will begin a three-game series with the Miami Marlins on the road at Loan Depot Park.

First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. E.T. on Friday, 4:10 p.m. E.T. on Saturday and 1:40 p.m. E.T. on Sunday.

All three games will be televised on Bally Sports South and will be available to stream on MLB.tv for out-of-market fans.

The radio broadcast can be heard on 680 The Fan.

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Published Sep 13, 2023

DANIEL LOCKE

Daniel is a staff writer for four Sports Illustrated/FanNation sites: Auburn Daily, Braves Today, Inside the Marlins and Wildcats Today. Additionally, he serves as the Auburn Athletics beat reporter for 1819 News. He is a junior at Auburn University majoring in journalism.