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Braves complete sweep over Cubs with 5-3 win, putting severe blow to Chicago's playoff hopes

What do the Cubs need to secure the final NL Wildcard spot?Can the Cubs still make the playoffs? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

Braves complete sweep over Cubs with 5-3 win, putting severe blow to Chicago's playoff hopes originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

Matt Olson hit his major league-leading 54th homer, and the Atlanta Braves clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason with a 5-3 win over the slumping Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.

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Austin Riley had three hits and scored two runs as the Braves (103-56) won for the sixth time in seven games.