‘Clinched!’ – Atlanta Braves game section in Friday ePaper

Atlanta Braves players celebrate their latest division title clinched after Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Phillies at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

The Braves have now won the National League East four straight years.

Freddie Freeman celebrates on the field after the Braves clinched the NL East with Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Phillies.

Jorge Soler celebrates in the dugout after his home run to lead off the bottom of the first in Thursday's Braves-Phillies game at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Jorge Soler begins his home run trot after connecting in the bottom of the first to give the Braves a 1-0 lead in Thursday's Braves-Phillies game at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves right fielder Jorge Soler (12) celebrates with Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) after hiting a solo home run in the first inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves right fielder Jorge Soler (12) hits a solo home run in the first inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves left fielder Adam Duvall (14) catches a fly ball by Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera (37) in the 3rd inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) delivers a pitch against Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson (36) delivers a pitch against Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits a solo home run in the 4th inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the 4th inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) celebrates after hitting an RBI triple to score Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) in the 5th inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) hits an RBI triple to score Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) in the 5th inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) scores on an RBI triple by Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) in the 5th inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits an RBI single to score Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) in the 5th inning at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves players celebrate their victory at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Atlanta Braves won 5-3 over Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves players celebrate after winning the NL East at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Atlanta Braves won 5-3 over Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter (left) and Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Luke Jackson celebrate after Atlanta Braves won the NL East at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Atlanta Braves won 5-3 over Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 30, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves manager waves to fans after winning the NL East at Truist Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Atlanta Braves won 5-3 over Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves players celebrate their latest division title clinched after Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Phillies at Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

By AJC Sports

Oct 1, 2021

The Atlanta Braves won the National League East late Thursday. Find expanded coverage and exclusive photos in Friday’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution ePaper edition.

Readers will find photos of the post-game celebration, a column by Mark Bradley, the full box score and a look at what’s next for the team in the Braves After the Game section.

You can also find more coverage on the sports page of AJC.com and in print and ePaper editions on Saturday.

For subscribers: In your Friday ePaper: Turn to the Braves After the Game section, where you’ll find the score – and a whole lot more – after this and every Braves game.