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Hammerin' Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros
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Choke? These Braves roared, all the way to an 'improbable' World Series title
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Tucker, Urquidy power Astros past Braves as Ozuna hears boos
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Braves shut out Astros in Game 6 to win World Series
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Atlanta knocks off Dodgers to advance to the World Series
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Yankees fall below .500 after loss to Braves
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Atlanta Braves defeat Astros in Game 6, win World Series for first time since 1995
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Hammerin' Braves rout Astros to win 1st WS crown since 1995
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