On September 30, 1969 — The Braves clinch the first ever National League West division with their 3-2 win over the Reds at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. The Lum Harris led club will finish the season three games ahead of San Francisco, but will be swept by New York in the NLCS.
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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 30
National Pastime September 29
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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