Atlanta left little to doubt, breaking open with an early leading and cruising to an easy Game 3 win on Thursday.

Atlanta advanced to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2001 on Thursday, unceremoniously dusting off the Miami Marlins, 7-0, for a three-game sweep.

Atlanta swept the Miami Marlins in the NLDS Thursday with a 7-0 win to keep their quest for a World Series title alive.