Atlanta Braves shut out Houston Astros to win 2021 World Series
Braves beat Astros for first World Series title since 1995 (NCD)
ByKelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
HOUSTON — The Atlanta Braves trounced the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 of the 2021 World Series on Tuesday night, winning their first Major League Baseball championship series since 1995.
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series The Atlanta Braves celebrate after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Sue Ogrocki/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker and first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrate after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley and first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrate after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series The Atlanta Braves celebrate after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series The Atlanta Braves celebrate after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series The Atlanta Braves celebrate after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith and catcher Travis d'Arnaud celebrates after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series The Atlanta Braves celebrate after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hugs relief pitcher Will Smith after winning baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 02: A general view of Truist Park during a viewing party during Game 6 of the 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves right fielder Joc Pederson catches a fly ball hit by Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker during the seventh inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Eric Gay/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Tyler Matzek #68 of the Atlanta Braves is greeted in the dugout after striking out the side in the eighth inning during Game 6 of the 2021 World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves is greeted in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning during Game 6 of the 2021 World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves slides safely into second base during Game 6 of the 2021 World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Starghill/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Michael Starghill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Ryne Stanek #45 of the Houston Astros pitches during Game 6 of the 2021 World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Tucker #30 and Jose Siri #26 of the Houston Astros collide after Tucker makes a running catch in the eighth inning during Game 6 of the 2021 World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Cristian Javier #53 of the Houston Astros warms up in the bullpen during Game 6 of the 2021 World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Starghill/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Michael Starghill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 02: Fans are seen cheering during a viewing party for Game 6 of the 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried throws during the sixth inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker catches a fly ball by Atlanta Braves' Adam Duvall as center fielder Jose Siri falls during the eighth inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series A Houston Astros fans watches during the seventh inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve walks to the dugout during the seventh inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies fields a ball hit by Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez during the fourth inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. Yordan was after hitting into a double play. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Eric Gay/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson celebrates a two-run home run with Austin Riley during the fifth inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler celebrates a three-run home run with Eddie Rosario during the third inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies singles during the third inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Sue Ogrocki/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Houston Astros' Michael Brantley steps on Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried on the way to first during the first inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek throws during the seventh inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Eric Gay/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Fans cheer before the start of Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler hits a three-run home run during the third inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)
Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series Houston Astros' Michael Brantley steps on Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried on the way to first during the first inning in Game 6 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Eric Gay/AP)
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The Braves clinched the National League pennant, their 17th since 1900 and sixth since 1990, with a 4-2 Game 6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 27.
Since winning the World Series in 1995, the Braves have made 16 appearances in the playoffs, including 12 since their last Series appearance in 1999, according to ESPN.
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Photos: Remembering the Atlanta Braves' 1995 World Series win In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, the Atlanta Braves celebrate after Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Atlanta. The Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians 1-0 to win the series. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)
Photos: Remembering the Atlanta Braves' 1995 World Series win In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, the Atlanta Braves celebrate their 1995 World Series win against the Cleveland Indiants at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Andrew Innerarity, File)
Photos: Remembering the Atlanta Braves' 1995 World Series win In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner parades the World Series trophy around Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta after the Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians 1-0 to win the series. (Otto Greule Jr./Allsport via Getty Images)
Photos: Remembering the Atlanta Braves' 1995 World Series win In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner, left, talks with Braves pitcher Tom Glavine as he holds the series MVP trophy after the Braves won the World Series in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Tannen Maury)
Photos: Remembering the Atlanta Braves' 1995 World Series win In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, Atlanta Braves outfielder David Justice waves to the crowd after the Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Tannen Maury)
Photos: Remembering the Atlanta Braves' 1995 World Series win In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones celebrates as photographers take pictures following Atlanta's World Series win against the Cleveland Indians at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta. (Otto Greule Jr./Allsport via Getty Images)
Photos: Remembering the Atlanta Braves' 1995 World Series win In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, pitcher Mark Wohlers of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after beating the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta. The Braves won the game 1-0. (Rick Stewart/Allsport via Getty Images)
Photos: Remembering the Atlanta Braves' 1995 World Series win In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, David Justice of the Atlanta Braves watches his game-winning home run sail over the right field wall in the sixth inning of Game 6 of the World Series at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta. (Otto Greule Jr./Allsport via Getty Images)
Photos: Remembering the Atlanta Braves' 1995 World Series win In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, Tom Glavine of the Atlanta Braves pitches during Game 6 of the 1995 World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta. The Braves defeated the Indians 1-0 to win the series. (Otto Greule Jr./Allsport via Getty Images)
Photos: Remembering the Atlanta Braves' 1995 World Series win In this Oct. 28, 1995, file photo, Atlanta Braves manger Bobby Cox, right, hugs bullpen coach Ned Yost after the Braves' 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
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