Atlanta Braves shut out Houston Astros to win 2021 World Series

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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.

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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.

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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.