{
  "id": 8370603,
  "title": "Braves punch playoff ticket as Harris, Acuña and Olson launch 2-run homers in 6-2 win over Astros",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/braves-punch-playoff-ticket-as-harris-acuna-and-olson-launch-2-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T03:10:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/18/braves-punch-playoff-ticket-as-harris-acuna-and-olson-launch-2-run-homers-in-6-2-win-over-astros"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlanta Braves secured their playoff spot with a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Matt Olson each hit a two-run homer in the victory. The Braves' first annual subscription, priced at $205.00 plus GST, will automatically renew at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. Houston's lead in the AL West over Texas decreased to a half-game after the loss. Matt Olson became the fifth player in Braves history to have multiple 40-home run seasons, reaching his 40th home run in the ninth inning. Jose Altuve made a diving catch to end an inning after hitting a flyball to shallow right field. Tyler Mahle helped the Braves with a 6-strikeout, 3-hit performance in six innings.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Atlanta Braves clinch playoff spot with 6-2 victory over Astros",
    "Michael Harris, Ronald Acuña, and Matt Olson hit two-run homers",
    "Matt Olson becomes fifth player with multiple 40-home run seasons in Braves history"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Atlanta Braves clinch 8th playoff berth in 9 years with victory over Astros",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/atlanta-braves-clinch-8th-playoff-berth-in-9-years-with-victory-over",
        "published": "2026-09-19T03:27:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}