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From the first pitch of the series to the final celebration, we've got you covered with results and analysis from every game in the Fall Classic. Game 1: Braves 6, Astros 2 Top performers:. Passan: Morton threw 16 pitches on a broken leg -- and then apologized that it wasn't more. Baker on Game 1 loss: 'Our team doesn't worry'.

Game 2: Astros 7, Braves 2 Top performers:. Altuve shrugs off slump to help Astros take Game 2. Game 3: Braves 2, Astros 0 Top performers:. Keown: Analytics? Braves went old-school in pulling Ian Anderson from no-hit bid. Passan: Inside the Braves'' post-win wine club.

Game 4: Braves 3, Astros 2 Top performers:. How to balls to left field put Braves one win from a World Series title. What if it is the Cardinals? Then as a Braves fan you ride that devil magic only because ending St. This one is self explanatory since you are reading this on a Braves website. It is a little sad too because I would have pulled for Milwaukee all the way through. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.

By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Atlanta Braves History Full Archive. Stories Schedule Roster Stats. Braves rooting guide: Which playoff teams Atlanta fans should root for New, 43 comments. Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email. SF 4, LAD 0. LAD 9, SF 2. BOS 6, TB 4 BOS 6, TB 5. SF 1, LAD 0. LAD 7, SF 2. LAD 2, SF 1. The Braves have won their first World Series since With the score tied , the Astros loaded the bases with no outs.

After John Rocker came in and recorded a force at home for the first out, Tony Eusebio smoked a ground ball up the middle that shortstop Walt Weiss somehow stabbed and then made an off-balance throw to the plate for the force on Ken Caminiti. Ricky Gutierrez then struck out and the Astros never recovered, losing in 12 innings.

They lost the series the next day, falling behind after six innings and losing to mark the end of the Astrodome's stint as an MLB stadium after 35 seasons. Their reward was a matchup against the Braves. Atlanta took the first two playoff games in Minute Maid Park history, winning Game 1 after scoring five runs in the final two innings off the Astros' bullpen. The Astros were then swept with a loss in Game 3 in Atlanta in what proved to be the last game of Larry Dierker's five-season run as manager.