Sights and Sounds from the Atlanta Braves clinching their 6th-straight division crown
Let's have some fun! The Braves have clinched another division title!
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The Braves just clinched their sixth-straight division with a win against the Phillies. With two-and-a-half weeks to go in the season, the team will now have plenty of time to get things in order for the playoffs.
While some of the Braves have been with the team since the run began back in 2018, others are going to the playoffs for the first time.
Here are some sights and sounds from the division clincher.
The sights and sounds from the Atlanta Braves sixth-straight division title
The final out
After an excellent outing from Spencer Strider, the Braves went with Brad Hand and Kirby Yates to close out the final two innings of a 4-1 game. They did not falter. After a bit of a battle from Brandon Marsh, Yates got Marsh to whiff at this splitter to seal the deal.
The kings of the NL East are celebrating in Philly π pic.twitter.com/uol9pb0Upt
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Of course, clinching in your rival's park is booing is expected, and Ronald AcuΓ±a Jr. relished in the Phillies' fans distain.
The only photo finish the @Braves needed in the division race this season πΈ pic.twitter.com/NC6mGoglYH
β Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) September 14, 2023
Brian Snitker on winning his sixth-straight division title
Is Brian Snitker the greatest manager in Braves history, one House That Hank Built contributor thinks so.
Brian Snitker remained humble on his sixth division title in his eight years of managing the Braves.
"You gotta earn these things. They're all special. They're all really hard to do."@Braves manager Brian Snitker talks to @Kelly_Crull about his team's sixth straight division crown π pic.twitter.com/YwY4Yxrle1
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Matt Olson reacts
Matt Olson may have not broken Andruw Jones's franchise home run record tonight, but he was certaintly satisfied with checking off the division off this season's checklist.
"We have so much fun and we do it while we play some high-level baseball."
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Backwards Hat Matt Olson on the timeline.@Kelly_Crull catches up with the MLB home run leader after the division clinch. pic.twitter.com/iYybcLPLw2
Champagne showers
What's a baseball celebration without champagne showers? Here are just a few shots:
Celebrating six straight division titles pic.twitter.com/jAmZs7T2XE
β Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) September 14, 2023
Also, Orlando Arcia is a maniac and we love him.
Absolute scenes. pic.twitter.com/JL1pHOuSpQ
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Brian Snitker speaks to the team
"Enjoy this friggin night boys!"
βNow weβre gonna be at the head of the table.β πΎπΎπΎ pic.twitter.com/5ctBlN0pk2
β Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 14, 2023
Things only get more unhinged from here.
Kelly Crull attempts to interview Ozzie Albies
Emphasis on attempt.
This @ozzie interview is pure chaos π pic.twitter.com/NqjFH9YUfT
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Ronnie doesn't like champagne
Ronnie's reaction says it all.
Me and Ronald feel the same way abt the taste of champagne π€£ pic.twitter.com/3QpQIFAZPj
β Braves Enjoyer (@TJonesBraves) September 14, 2023
Spencer Strider's just getting started
Seven strong innings and he's just vibing now.
"The goal is to go as far as we can."
β Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) September 14, 2023
Spencer Strider pitched seven dominant frames against the Phillies to secure the division-clinching win.
Cy Young-type performance. pic.twitter.com/wfT9N5Y20u
Money Mike might be the best dancer on the team
It's gonna be hard to beat these moves.
This energy from @MoneyyyMikeee πΈ pic.twitter.com/QkYIXJsdvB
β Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) September 14, 2023
"It's just natural. I've been hiding but perfect time to bring it out."
β Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) September 14, 2023
β @MoneyyyMikeee on his dance moves https://t.co/GoQnXYMP4G pic.twitter.com/GoTEO9ZFmI
The catchers corner
Sean Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud have lead the club from behind the plate this year.
Catchers corner πΎ@Kelly_Crull and @BrandonGaudin catch up with Sean Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud. pic.twitter.com/YYPsh76x5t
β Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) September 14, 2023
Austin, Kevin, and Max
For some reason, Bally decided to release this as one video. I don't see the throughline here but here it is.
Division champs everywhere.
β Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) September 14, 2023
βοΈ @austinriley1308
βοΈ @KPILLAR4
βοΈ @MaxFried32 @BrandonGaudin and @Kelly_Crull are working overtime in the celebratory clubhouse. pic.twitter.com/OGmN46JsmL
AJ Minter and his title belt
AJ Minter knows how to celebrate.
Ski goggles + cowboy hat + cigar + title belt + brewski = unprecedented levels of bad ass. pic.twitter.com/iUDRoP0PC5
β Dayton from Nebraska (@BravesAmerica) September 14, 2023
Pizza party
At some point, pizza got delivered and the champagne showers turned into a pizza party.
Pizza = the universal drunk person language. pic.twitter.com/HeEl1Hp8fQ
β Dayton from Nebraska (@BravesAmerica) September 14, 2023
Charlie Morton hints at retirement?
Charlie grew very introspective during his interview and seemed to hint at a retirement. While he would later walk it back, it definitely had Braves fans wondering what's next.
"It never gets old."
β Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) September 14, 2023
Charlie Morton and Kyle Wright enjoy another champagne celebrations.@BrandonGaudin and @Kelly_Crull caught up with the Braves right-handers. pic.twitter.com/9Kr4Hp1arQ
Bonus Blooper content
Blooper might not have been with the team in Philadelphia tonight, but he was with them in spirit. I love this mascot, so here's some bonus content.
the partier has entered the facility πΎ pic.twitter.com/mzSPN0J76A
β The 6 Time (@BlooperBraves) September 14, 2023
back2back2back2back2back2back pic.twitter.com/33SzyhsZyh
β The 6 Time (@BlooperBraves) September 14, 2023