Photos: Braves roll past Phillies, move closer to division title

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Photos: Braves roll past Phillies, move closer to division title

After Wednesday's 7-2 victory, the Braves can clinch their fourth straight NL East title Thursday with another win over the Phillies.

Magic number down to 1: Braves players leave the field after Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Phillies at Truist Park. The Braves can clinch their fourth consecutive National League East title Thursday with a victory over the Phillies.

Ozzie Albies slides back to first base safely in the 3rd inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Austin Riley smiles after his RBI single in the first inning of Wednesday's Braves-Phillies game at Truist Park.

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves right fielder Jorge Soler (12) scores on an RBI single by Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) in the first inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Matt Vierling (19) is not able to catch an RBI single by Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) in the first inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Matt Vierling (19) is not able to catch an RBI single by Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) in the first inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits an RBI single to score Atlanta Braves right fielder Jorge Soler (12) in the first inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves right fielder Jorge Soler (12) hits a single in the first inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) delivers a pitch against Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) delivers a pitch against Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) delivers a pitch against Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates after hitting a double in the second inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) reacts in the 3rd inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) hits an RBI double in the 3rd inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hits a double in the second inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves players celebrate their victory at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Atlanta Braves won 7-2 over Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) and Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez (48) celebrate their victory over Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Atlanta Braves won 7-2 over Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) puts out Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Matt Vierling (19) to end the game at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Atlanta Braves won 7-2 over Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 29, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) celebrates after catching a fly ball by Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) to end the 6th inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Atlanta Braves won 7-2 over Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Magic number down to 1: Braves players leave the field after Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Phillies at Truist Park. The Braves can clinch their fourth consecutive National League East title Thursday with a victory over the Phillies.

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