The Atlanta Braves clinched a spot in the Major League Baseball playoffs with a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, fueled by crucial two-run singles from Ronald Acuna and Matt Olson in the seventh inning. The Braves, who are aiming for their second World Series title in three seasons, now hold an MLB-best record of 93-49 and have become the first team to secure a postseason berth.

Venezuelan outfielder Ronald Acuna expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to continue playing in the postseason and emphasized the team’s goal of winning the World Series. To secure their sixth consecutive National League East division title, the Braves need either six more wins or losses by the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Braves are set to begin a four-game series against the Phillies on Monday, with high hopes of advancing further in the playoffs this year. Although they have reached the playoffs for the sixth consecutive time since Acuna’s arrival, they have faced early exits in three of the past five seasons. Acuna, a strong contender for the NL Most Valuable Player award, received chants of “M-V-P” after his clutch two-out single that put the Braves in the lead, overturning an earlier 2-1 deficit.

If the Braves maintain their status as the NL division champion with the best record, they will earn a first-round bye in the playoffs. Currently holding a three-game lead over the American League leader Baltimore for the best record in MLB, the Braves could secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs and the World Series.

While the Los Angeles Dodgers are trailing by six games for the top NL record, the Braves are determined to make a strong postseason push and secure another World Series victory.