The Atlanta Braves can clinch their fifth straight National League East championship with one win during their three-game series against the host Miami Marlins,
Starting pitcher Bryce Elder became the first Atlanta Braves rookie to throw a complete game shutout since Paul Marak and Steve Avery accomplished the feat in 1990. With the Braves 8-0 win over the Nationals in Washington D.C. Monday night, they are now just one game back of the New York Mets in the National League East race.