World Series 2021: Astros ice Braves, send Series back to Houston with Game 5 triumph
The Braves' gambles didn't pay off, the Astros' did, and now the World Series is headed back to Houston, Pedro Moura writes.NOVEMBER 1, 2021
A.J. MINTER #33 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
5-4 W-L •
1.02 WHIP •
2.62 ERA
5-4 W-L
1.02 WHIP
2.62 ERA
Maldonado gives Astros surprise offensive boost with 3 RBIs
Martín Maldonado is known for his defense but he provided a surprise contribution at the plate to help the Houston Astros stay alive in the World SeriesNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Correa, Astros rally past Braves 9-5, cut WS deficit to 3-2
Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros broke out the bats just in time to extend this World SeriesNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back with Astros, Gonzalez makes loud impact with soft hit
Marwin Gonzalez broke a fifth-inning tie with a two-run single that landed just 235 feet away in left field, leading the Houston Astros' come back from a four-run deficit in a 9-5...NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minter regrets not attacking Maldonado in strike zone
If ANOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win
Carlos Correa had three hits, Martin Maldonado found three different ways to drive in runs and pinch-hitter Marwin Gonzalez blooped a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fifth innin...OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Series 2021: Braves edge Astros as manager Brian Snitker deftly handles pitching staff
Removing Ian Anderson early in a no-hitter went against the grain, but also helped the Braves win Game 3, Pedro Moura writes.OCTOBER 30, 2021
Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead
Rookie starter Ian Anderson and the Braves' bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Austin Riley and Travis d’Arnaud drove in runs and Atlanta beat the Houston Astros 2-0...OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves lose no-hit bid in 8th vs Astros in World Series
Pinch-hitter Aledmys Díaz has blooped a leadoff single to begin the eighth inning for Houston’s first hit against the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the World SeriesOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Snitkers enjoy family moment before World Series Game 3
Braves manager Brian Snitker usually sends bench coach Walt Weiss to take the lineup card to the umpires at home plate, but he wanted to do it himself before his team beat Houston...OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Braves take 2-1 Series lead with Game 3 win
Rookie Ian Anderson and the Atlanta bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning and the Braves blanked the Houston Astros 2-0 to take a two games to one lead in the World Seri...OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15
Who do you call when you need a big out? Jordan Shusterman is here to help, ranking the top 15 relievers in the World Series.OCTOBER 29, 2021
Earns relief win Minter (1-0) allowed one run on three hits and no walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings to earn the win over the Astros in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday.
Impact Minter entered Tuesday's matchup after Charlie Morton was removed with a fractured fibula, and he had plenty of insurance since Atlanta combined to score five runs across the first three innings. The southpaw has been dominant during the postseason and has recorded a 0.90 ERA and 0.70 WHIP in 10 innings across six appearances.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
With Every Star That Falls, Atlanta Casts Another Jorge Soler in the role of Ronald Acuña Jr. A.J. Minter as Charlie Morton. And so it went, with Atlanta rolling to victory in Game 1 of the...
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
Astros will look to even series with Braves in Game 2
Max Fried and the Braves will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the World SeriesOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Series 2021: Braves' bullpen comes through after Charlie Morton's injury
The Atlanta Braves' bullpen, led by A.J. Minter, delivered when the team needed it most Tuesday in Game 1, Pedro Moura writes.OCTOBER 27, 2021
Braves bullpen another long winning night in World Series G1
The relievers keep coming through for the Atlanta BravesOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Series 2021: Top plays from Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros Game 1
Game 1 of the World Series is in the books, with the Braves snagging a big win against the Astros! Here are the best moments.OCTOBER 27, 2021
Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1
Making his first start since testing positive for COVID-19, Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves, despite the loss of...OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bad break: Braves' Morton fractures leg in Series opener
Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton is done for the World Series after leaving with a broken right calf bone in the third inning of the openerOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Braves take 1-0 Series advantage over Astros
Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Tuesday night’s opener despite the loss of pitcher...OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On the Braves' intangibles and surging lefties Tyler Matzek and A.J. Minter This team had a different feel to it than so many other Braves teams that perhaps had the talent to get this far, but didn’t.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
A capsule look at World Series between Braves and Astros
A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston AstrosOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A.J. Minter's resurgence perfectly illustrates the 2021 Braves In many ways, lefty A.J. Minter is a microcosm of his Braves team.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • AJC.COM
