Freeman fittingly pockets last out for Braves in WS clincher
Freddie Freeman fittingly caught the last out for the Atlanta Braves as they won their first World Series championship since 1995NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSE ALTUVE #27 - SECOND BASEMAN - HOUSTON ASTROS
20 HR •
65 RBI •
.295 AVG
20 HR
65 RBI
.295 AVG
The Latest: Braves win first World Series title since 1995
The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6NOVEMBER 2, 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
Rookie goes from watching World Series to starting Game 5
Tucker Davidson’s journey from World Series viewer to pitcher resulted in neither stardom nor shameNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Series 2021: Houston Astros defeat Atlanta Braves to stay alive in Game 5
The Atlanta Braves are headed back to Houston after dropping Game 5 to the Astros at home. Here are the top plays!NOVEMBER 1, 2021
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
Braves look to finish off Astros in Game 5 of World Series
The Braves will take a 3-1 series lead into Game 5 of the WSOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With Its Battle-Tested Core Struggling, the Astros are on the Brink A Houston offense featuring Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa led the majors in runs and batting average. So far, Atlanta’s stella...
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
Play me a song: Braves organist charms fans, amuses players
There are plenty of stars at this World Series, from Freddie Freeman to Jose AltuveOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in loss Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and a pair of runs scored in Saturday's World Series Game 4 loss against Atlanta.
Impact Altuve singled to lead of the game and came around to score on a Carlos Correa groundout in the top of the first. He made it 2-0 in the top of the fourth with a shot to center field off Kyle Wright. The homer was the 23rd postseason blast of his career, moving him ahead of Bernie Williams into sole possession of second on the all-time leaderboard, six behind Manny Ramirez, but it wasn't enough to secure the Astros a win, as Atlanta would score three late runs to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Falling stars: Astros big hitters stuck in World Series skid The loudest noise when Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman stepped to the plate came from the crowd, not their bats.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Astros a big zero in key spots, one loss from WS elimination
Time and time again, the Houston Astros put runners on baseOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Series 2021: Top plays from Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves Game 4
The Atlanta Braves rallied back to beat the Houston Astros and take a 3-1 lead in the World Series. Check out the top plays!OCTOBER 31, 2021
Javier 3rd to allow consecutive tying, go-ahead HR in Series
Houston's Cristian Javier became the third pitcher to allow consecutive tying and go-ahead home runs in the World Series when Atlanta's Dansby Swanson and Jorge Soler went deep in...OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title
The Atlanta Braves are one win from their first World Series title in 26 yearsOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Start me up: Lee makes 1st big league start in World Series
Atlanta lefty Dylan Lee became the first pitcher to make his first big league start in the World SeriesOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke turns in impressive start despite Game 4 loss
Zack Greinke wasn’t in line to get a decision in the Atlanta Braves’ 3-2 victory in Game 4 of the World Series but he was nonetheless impressive as Houston’s starter, giving up no...OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
For the Astros, a Struggling Core Is Complicating Things Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa have been to the World Series before, and they know what to expect. So far, Atlanta’s stellar pi...
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win
Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a three games...OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta looks to expand lead over Houston in World Series
The Braves will take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 of the WSOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falling stars: Astros big hitters stuck in World Series skid
The Houston Astros are still waiting for all their stars to break loose after a 2-0 loss to Atlanta in Game 3 of the World SeriesOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brave hook? Anderson yanked after 5 no-hit innings in Game 3
Despite a troublingly short-handed pitching staff that could use as much length as possible from its starters, Atlanta manager Brian Snitker pulled starter Ian Anderson with a 1-0...OCTOBER 30, 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: Is playing at home still a clear advantage?
When it comes to home-field advantage, some peculiar things have been happening both in baseball and elsewhere, Martin Rogers writes.OCTOBER 28, 2021
