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ATLANTA -- The Braves finished off the regular season with their 96th win, their most in nine years. Theyd like 11 more victories. "Now the fun begins," said manager Fredi Gonzalez. Evan Gattis had a two-run homer among his three hits, Elliot Johnson drove in five runs and NL East champion Atlanta beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-5 on Sunday. The Braves won their first division title since 2005. They will have home-field advantage against the Dodgers in the NL division series, which begins Thursday at Turner Field. "You get to create a whole new identity in the post-season," Johnson said. "Hopefully it goes our way." Atlanta (96-66) finished with its best record since also winning 96 games in 2004. "Im proud of a good season, 30 games over .500, 96 wins," Gonzalez said. "Its a hell of an accomplishment for our club." The Braves needed St. Louis to lose for a shot a home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs. But the Cardinals beat the Cubs 4-0 to lock up the top spot. Erik Kratz hit a three-run homer for the Phillies, who trailed 5-0 after three innings. Philadelphia (73-89) finished fourth in the NL East with its worst record and finish since 2000, when it was in last place at 65-97. The Phillies watched after the game as Braves players gathered for a photo around a 2013 sign that was placed on a stand in front of the mound. "This isnt the situation that you envisioned going into spring training," said Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, who had two hits to finish at .284. "If there is a bright spot, it gives us an opportunity to get to work a little bit sooner. We can start improving next week." Johnson had a two-run triple in the sixth and a two-run single in the eighth while setting his career high with five RBIs. He started at third base as Chris Johnson was given a day off to rest his sore right shoulder. Braves catcher Gerald Laird had four hits and scored four runs. Jose Constanza drove in two runs with a pinch-hit single in the fifth after the Phillies cut the lead to 5-4. After five straight first-place finishes, the Phillies fell to 81-81 last season. The decline continued this season, and manager Charlie Manuel was fired on Aug 16. The Phillies were 20-22 under Manuels replacement, Ryne Sandberg, who was given a three-year contract on Sept. 22. Gattis and Julio Teheran (14-8) were the Braves top rookies this season. Teheran allowed four runs on six hits in five innings. Gattis finished second among NL rookies with 21 homers, behind San Diegos Jedd Gyorko. He leads all rookies in the majors with 65 RBIs. Gattis has started at catcher, left field and first base and is expected to start in left field in the playoffs if catcher Brian McCann returns from an adductor injury, as expected. "Im happy with my year," Gattis said. "I feel like Ive got a whole bunch I can do better. Im not that happy, if it makes any sense." McCann has not played since Thursday. "I fully expect him to be ready to go," Gonzalez said. Freddie Freeman had two hits, including a run-scoring single in the Braves three-run first. For the season he hit .319 with 23 homers and 109 RBIs. Zach Miner (0-2), who began his career in the Braves organization, gave up five runs on seven hits and three in only 2 1-3 innings. Six Phillies pitchers combined for nine walks. Phillies third baseman Cody Asche needed seven stitches after leaving the game with a cut chin in the first inning. He was hurt when a throw from left fielder Domonic Brown bounced and hit his chin as Jason Heyward was sliding into third base. Freddy Galvis replaced Asche. Phillies rookie right-hander Tyler Cloyd, who made 11 starts, gave up two runs on three hits in the eighth in only his second relief appearance. Braves closer Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth. NOTES: The Braves will be off on Monday before having workouts Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for their NL division series. ... Gonzalez said the decision to start Elliot Johnson had nothing to do with Chris Johnsons dugout altercation with first base coach Terry Pendleton after Saturday nights loss. Chris Johnson said he apologized to Pendleton for throwing his helmet, which he said bounced and hit Pendleton. Pendleton then grabbed Johnsons jersey with two hands and the two exchanged words. ... The Braves season attendance was 2,548,679, their top total since 2007. Sundays turnout was 42,194. ... Lairds four hits matched his career high. Zapatillas Saucony Baratas . Re-signed by the club to a one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract on July 5, Bass appeared in three preseason games with Columbus prior to breaking a bone in his hand on Sept. Zapatillas Saucony España . Now Arizonas new manager is hoping Yasmany Tomas can have the same effect on the Diamondbacks. http://www.baratassaucony.es/. At this point, even he isnt sure when it is going to stop. The right-hander dropped his fourth straight decision in Los Angeles 6-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, leaving his status very much in doubt as the Dodgers prepare for the stretch drive. Zapatillas Saucony Outlet . He was still a kid, going into his senior year of high school. Thursday, the point guard stood in front of a couple dozen members of the media and spoke with poise about how much hed grown since then, and how hes ready for the next level. Zapatillas Saucony Rebajas . -- Stanley Johnson scored all 18 of his points in the second half, T.PHILADELPHIA (5-2) at HOUSTON (4-4)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FoxOPENING LINE — Philadelphia by 2 1/2RECORD VS. SPREAD — Philadelphia 3-3-1, Houston 5-3SERIES RECORD — Eagles lead 3-0LAST MEETING — Eagles beat Texans 34-24, Dec. 2, 2010LAST WEEK — Eagles lost to Cardinals 24-20; Texans beat Titans 30-16AP PRO32 RANKING — Eagles No. 5, Texans No. 19EAGLES OFFENSE — OVERALL (5), RUSH (14), PASS (6).EAGLES Defence — OVERALL (26), RUSH (21), PASS (26).TEXANS OFFENSE — OVERALL (17), RUSH (5), PASS (26).TEXANS Defence — OVERALL (23), RUSH (12), PASS (28).STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Philadelphia QB Nick Foles had team-record 36 completions and his third career 400-yard passing game last week. ... RB LeSean McCoy had 130 total yards of offence and two touchdowns in last game against Houston. ... Eagles have allowed just two sacks in last six games. ... WR Jeremy Maclin had 12 catches for career-high 187 yards receiving last week. ... Philadelphia needs one return touchdown to tie franchise record of eight set in 1952. ... LB Connor Barwin has six saacks in last four games against AFC.dddddddddddd ... Barwin and LB DeMeco Ryans both started their careers in Houston. ... Ryans leads Eagles with 39 tackles. ... WR Riley Cooper has five touchdowns in last seven games against AFC. ... Houston RB Arian Foster had 151 yards rushing last week for 31st career 100-yard game, which ties Priest Holmes for most such games by undrafted player. ... WR Andre Johnson has 12 catches for 250 yards in two games against Eagles. ... WR DeAndre Hopkins leads Texans with 569 yards receiving. ... DE J.J. Watt had two sacks last week to become one of two players with at least seven sacks and three touchdowns in a season since 1982. ... Watt leads league with 24 quarterback hits. ... Texans are second in NFL with 17 takeaways. ... S D.J. Swearinger had his first interception of season last week. ... Top overall pick OLB Jadeveon Clowney had one tackle last week in return after missing six games after arthroscopic knee surgery.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '