The Braves clinch their seventh straight division title, taking the NL East crown with a 4-2 victory over Philadelphia at Turner Field. Only seven professional sport franchises have finished first during the regular season at least seven times in a row.

On September 14, 1998 — The Braves clinch their seventh straight division title, taking the NL East crown with a 4-2 victory over Philadelphia at Turner Field. Only seven professional sport franchises have finished first during the regular season at least seven times in a row.

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