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Matt Olson set a modern-era franchise RBI record and the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Thursday to sweep a three-game series and clinch homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
The loss knocked Chicago (82-77) a half-game game behind Miami in the race for the final National League wild card, pending the Marlins' late result against the New York Mets on Thursday. Atlanta (103-56) finished the season 4-2 against the Cubs.
Olson socked his 54th home run, a two-run shot came in the first inning, raising his major-league-leading RBI total to 136.