Braves win 4th consecutive division title

Braves rush the mound at the close of Thursday's 5-3 win over Philadelphia. With the win, the Braves swept the four game series and clinched their fourth straight division title. (Facebook Watch video screenshot)

The Atlanta Braves are the 2021 National League East champions. The Braves swept the Phillies Thursday night to claim their fourth straight title.

The Braves have now won 21 division titles, the most in MLB history. Atlanta will face the NL Central champions Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series.

The series begins Friday, October 8 with Games 1 and 2 in Milwaukee. Atlanta will host Games 3 and 4 on October 11 and 12.

Playoff tickets go on sale to the general public starting at 10 a.m. Friday, October 1.