Tyler Mahle Leads Braves to Postseason Berth With Strong Win Over Astros

Atlanta Braves right-hander Tyler Mahle delivered another stellar outing on Friday, allowing just one run while retiring the final nine batters he faced in a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros. With the win, Mahle improved to 4-1 with a spectacular 1.28 ERA across eight starts since joining Atlanta, while officially clinching a postseason berth for the Braves. Atlanta's magic number to capture the NL East title now sits at three.