Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves - September 18, 2026

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FinalSep 18

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Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Braves logo, Braves 90-64, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 2, 5 0, 6 0, 7 2, 8 0, 9 2, R 6, H 11, E 0

Astros logo, Astros 77-77, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 1, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 1, 9 0, R 2, H 5, E 1

Pitching

WinnerT. Mahle (7-10)

LoserP. Lambert (8-10)

Braves Clinch Playoff Berth 🪓

Olson hits 40th homer as Atlanta becomes 3rd NL team to punch ticket 🎥

Scoring

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Top 7Ronald Acuña homers to left field. Drake Baldwin scores.

Bot 4Isaac Paredes singles to shallow center field. Yordan Alvarez scores.

Top 4Michael Harris homers to center field. Matt Olson scores.

What's Buzzing

Chronicle Astros

Atlanta Braves clinch a playoff spot with a 6-2 win over Houston Astros who are still fighting with Texas Rangers to win AL West. https://t.co/SifpjCYFPG

Atlanta Braves

Good night, #BravesCountry!

Atlanta Braves

One step closer 👀

Atlanta Braves

Postseason tickets are on sale NOW! 🎟️ https://t.co/muLWeDe0fc

Sarah Langs

most home runs in first five seasons with the Braves: Eddie Mathews: 190 Matt Olson: 186 Henry Aaron: 140 Bob Horner: 138 Wally Berger: 135 h/t @EliasSports

MLB

Matt Olson has his second career 40+ HR season! 💥

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Atlanta Braves	-1.5 +132	O 8.5 +100	-116
Houston Astros	+1.5 -160	U 8.5 -122	-102

Braves vs. Astros (09/18/2026)

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Updated Playoff Bracket 📋Latest look at seeding with Braves clinching postseason for 8th time in 9 seasons 📲

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A quick look at the Postseason picture for the BravesThe quicker the Braves wrap this division up, the better.

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Astros catching prospect Jason Schiavone's historic season just changed his 2027 expectationsSchiavone's meteoric rise through the Astros farm system should have him in the Astros' plans for 2027.

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Will the Braves mess up the AL West race?They could mess it up in either direction!

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Braves News: Astros on deck, Cubs series recap, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.

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