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Back-to-back homers by Swanson and Soler against the Astros have Braves on the brink of a World Series title
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World Series 2021 - Everything you need to know about Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros - ESPN
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PREVIEW: Astros, Braves kick off three-game series between past two World Series champions - Gallery Sports
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World Series Game 5: Astros vs Braves game thread - Battery Power
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Atlanta Braves win their first World Series since 1995
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Hammerin' Braves win 1st World Series crown since 1995, rout Astros – The Denver Post
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Yordan Álvarez plays hero to strike first against 2021 World Series champs - The Crawfish Boxes
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Baseball Kicks off the World Series with the Braves and Astros – The Eye of the Bluebird
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