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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek throws during the seventh inning of Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (
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Atlanta, United States. 17th Oct, 2021. Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek throws in the 7th inning in game two of the MLB NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park
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Injured Braves left-hander Tyler Matzek begins long-toss routine
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Tyler Matzek's Journey From the AirHogs to the Atlanta Braves - The New York Times
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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 7 of a baseball National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Arlington
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Braves overcome pitcher injury, top Astros in Game 1
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Braves win Game 1 of World Series but lose Charlie Morton - The Washington Post
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World Series: Why Braves are one win vs. Astros away from title - Sports Illustrated
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World Series: Braves take down Astros in Game 1 – Orange County Register