Philadelphia Phillies v Atlanta Braves ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Ron Washington #37 after hitting an RBI triple during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. ((Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images))
ATLANTA — Now that the Major League Baseball regular season has come to an end, it’s time for the playoffs to begin.
The Atlanta Braves clinched their fourth consecutive National League East pennant on Thursday and played their final regular season game on Sunday, defeating the Mets and finishing the year with an 88-73 record.