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2021 World Series Game 1, Braves vs. Astros, Tuesday 10/26, 7:09 CT

The Fall Classic begins tonight in Houston.

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Game 1 note:

Here’s the boxscore from that game, won 6-3 by Houston in 10 innings. Dusty Baker’s debut was as a pinch-hitter for future Hall of Famer Phil Niekro in the seventh. He grounded out. Three other future MLB managers played in that game: Joe Torre, Felipe Alou and Doug Rader.

Here are the results from the latest SB Nation Reacts survey about the World Series:

Here’s everything you need to know for today’s World Series game.

Braves vs. Astros, 7:09 p.m. CT.

Charlie Morton, RHP vs. Framber Valdez, LHP

TV: Fox-TV (check local listings for channel). Announcers: Joe Buck, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci.

MLB.com Gameday

Baseball-reference.com preview

This is the only thread for today’s game. Enjoy, and discuss amongst yourselves.

Poll

Who will win the World Series?

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  • 16%
    Astros
    (4 votes)
  • 84%
    Braves
    (21 votes)
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