The Atlanta Braves won't have to worry about the results of the final series of the year against the New York Mets, who come to town to begin a three-game series on Friday.
The Braves removed all the intrigue when they swept the Philadelphia Phillies and nailed down their fourth straight NL Eastchampionship with a 5-3 win on Thursday.
"This one is really big," Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said after the clinching win. "Last year we were really good and that showed, coming one game away from the World Series. This has been different with all the mountains we've had to climb.