Dusty Baker, managing his fifth different team to the postseason, once again watched another team celebrate after the Astros lost Game 6.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
‘I’m still numb’: Atlanta wins first World Series title since 1995, shuts out Astros in Game 6
Three homers – Soler, Swanson and Freeman – backed Max Fried’s six shutout innings that led Atlanta to a 7-0 victory over the Astros.
‘Smart to keep him:’ How Atlanta almost gave up and traded latest star Austin Riley
After two up-and-down seasons, Atlanta wasn’t sure Austin Riley was the answer at third base. Instead of dealing him the 24-year-old became a star.
Astros stay alive with Game 5 comeback vs. Atlanta, forcing World Series back to Houston
Houston won 9-5 on Monday night to force the 2021 World Series to a Game 6, against Atlanta.
Dansby Swanson turning into a true hometown hero in Atlanta
A native of nearby Marietta, shortstop Dansby Swanson feeling doubly blessed with Atlanta on the verge of its first World Series title since 1995.
Atlanta on the brink of World Series title after dramatic back-to-back homers vs. Astros: ‘This is our house’
Back-to-back homers by Dansby Swanson and Jorge Soler in the seventh inning powered Atlanta to a 3-2 victory and a 3-1 Series lead over the Astros.
‘It could have backfired’: Atlanta’s Brian Snitker knew pulling Ian Anderson was risky with no-hitter intact
Atlanta starter Ian Anderson had a no-hitter going through five innings, but was removed by manager Brian Snitker in the win.
‘I didn’t care about a no-hitter’: Atlanta takes 2-1 lead in World Series with dominant pitching
Atlanta pitchers took a combined no-hitter into the 8th inning and yielded just two hits in a 2-0 victory over the Astros in Game 3 of World Series.
Architects of two World Series teams, Atlanta and Houston, at home, disgraced and out of the game
Coppolella, Atlanta’s former GM, and Luhnow, Astros’ ex-GM, were architects of World Series teams, only to be shunned and now out of the game.
‘These guys don’t worry’: Astros even World Series with Atlanta at one game apiece behind four-run rally
Jose Siri and Michael Brantley fuel Houston’s four-run second inning that led to a 7-2 victory over Atlanta. The Series shifts to Atlanta on Friday.