Overview
- The Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 Friday night, securing at least a National League wild-card spot.
- Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson each hit two-run home runs that supplied Atlanta’s offense in the fourth, seventh and ninth innings.
- Tyler Mahle pitched six innings of one-run ball with six strikeouts, and the Braves bullpen finished the game while limiting Houston’s lineup.
- Houston’s loss coupled with a Rangers victory left the Astros tied with Texas for the AL West lead, with Houston holding the season-series tiebreaker.
- The victory is Atlanta’s eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons and the team could clinch the NL East as soon as Sunday if its magic number reaches zero.