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Braves Clinch 2nd Straight NL East Title with 6-0 Win over Giants

The Atlanta Braves locked up their second straight National League East title Friday after beating the San Francisco Giants 6-0.

Brian McCann and Ronald Acuna Jr. each hit home runs, and Ozzie Albies added a couple of hits. Mike Foltynewicz dominated on the mound, striking out seven batters over eight scoreless innings. The right-hander allowed just three hits, all of which came off leadoff hitter Mike Yastrzemski's bat.

The 95-60 Braves have an outside shot at catching the 98-55 Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL playoff bracket's No. 1 seed. Their magic number to ensure themselves of the No.