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Hammerin' Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros
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Braves beat Astros 3-2, on brink of World Series title
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Fall Classic fixture Morton faces World Series newbie Valdez
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Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1
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Hammerin' Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros
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The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win
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Padecky: Astros' cheating angle adds spice to World Series
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Another postseason dud for Fried when Braves need him most