Braves aim for division sweep in Houston with Martin Perez starting

The Atlanta Braves are looking to secure the division title today against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston at 2:10 p.m. ET. Martín Pérez will pitch for Atlanta, while Hunter Brown takes the mound for Houston. The Braves have an opportunity to clinch the title with a win or a loss by the Phillies. Pérez, with an ERA of 3.07, is expected to focus on minimizing bullpen use as the playoffs approach. Meanwhile, Brown has had success in recent years but is experiencing increased walk rates this season, which may impact his effectiveness against Atlanta's lineup.

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