The Latest: Braves win first World Series title since 1995
The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press
PHIL MATON
4-5 W-L •
1.06 WHIP •
2.79 ERA
4-5 W-L
1.06 WHIP
2.79 ERA
With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World Series
The Atlanta Braves lead the World Series three games to two and will try to win the championship Tuesday night when Max Fried starts against the Astros in HoustonNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Correa, Astros rally past Braves 9-5, cut WS deficit to 3-2
Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros broke out the bats just in time to extend this World SeriesNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
The Latest: Astros force series back to Houston with 9-5 win
Carlos Correa had three hits, Martin Maldonado found three different ways to drive in runs and pinch-hitter Marwin Gonzalez blooped a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fifth innin...OCTOBER 31, 2021 • Associated Press
Javier 3rd to allow consecutive tying, go-ahead HR in Series
Houston's Cristian Javier became the third pitcher to allow consecutive tying and go-ahead home runs in the World Series when Atlanta's Dansby Swanson and Jorge Soler went deep in...OCTOBER 31, 2021 • Associated Press
Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title
The Atlanta Braves are one win from their first World Series title in 26 yearsOCTOBER 31, 2021 • Associated Press
The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win
Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a three games...OCTOBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Braves, Astros pens carrying heavy workloads in World Series
Starting pitchers continue to claim the pregame spotlight, but the bullpens have carried the bigger workload in this World SeriesOCTOBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Snitkers enjoy family moment before World Series Game 3
Braves manager Brian Snitker usually sends bench coach Walt Weiss to take the lineup card to the umpires at home plate, but he wanted to do it himself before his team beat Houston...OCTOBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press
World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15
Who do you call when you need a big out? Jordan Shusterman is here to help, ranking the top 15 relievers in the World Series.OCTOBER 29, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series
Rookie Jose Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros to a 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves that evened the World Series at one g...OCTOBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press
The Latest: Siri sparks Astros; Houston evens series at 1-1
Rookie José Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros over the Atlanta Braves 7-2 to even the World Series at one game apieceOCTOBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press
After the scandals, Anthopoulos, Click lead teams to Series
Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos and Houston GM James Click both took over teams in turmoil and led them to the World SeriesOCTOBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press
The Latest: Braves take 1-0 Series advantage over Astros
Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Tuesday night’s opener despite the loss of pitcher...OCTOBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series
Rookie Luis García showed the poise of an October ace, MVP Yordan Alvarez stayed hot at the plate and the Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Bo...OCTOBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Earns win in relief Maton (6-0) earned the win Saturday against the Athletics after recording one out, allowing one hit and one walk.
Impact Maton recorded his sixth win of the campaign, and while he recorded just one out, he needed 19 pitches to get the job done (12 strikes). If this was his final outing of the campaign, then Maton would end the year with a 4.73 ERA across 66.2 innings across 65 appearances. He has posted an ERA above the 4.00 mark in each of his five big-league seasons.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Irvin scheduled to start for Oakland against Houston
The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Sunday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jose UrquidyOCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Astros rout A's 10-4, secure ALDS home-field advantage
Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker hit two of the Astros’ four homers as Houston locked up home-field advantage in the AL Division Series with a 10-4 win over the Oakland AthleticsOCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Survives for win Maton (5-0) allowed one run on two hits while striking out two over 1.1 innings to earn the win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Impact Maton pitched the ninth inning of a tie game and ceded a solo home run to Randy Arozarena but was bailed out by Houston's offense. The Astros silently walked off the Rays with two bases-loaded walks in the bottom half of the inning to make a winner of Maton. Since being acquired from the Indians at the trade deadline, the right-handed reliever is 3-0 with a 5.25 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 24 innings for Houston.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Garcia expected to start for the Astros against the Rays
The Astros will send Luis Garcia to the mound Wednesday and the Rays plan to give Drew Rasmussen the startSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Astros walk twice with bases loaded in 9th, beat Rays 4-3
Rays reliever JT Chargois walked two Houston batters with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, propelling the Astros to a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay that snapped a four-game skid and...SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Mariners silence Houston bats again for 1-0 victory
Rookie right-hander Logan Gilbert and four relievers combined to shut out Houston for the second straight day and JSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
McCullers Jr. scheduled to start for Astros at Mariners
The Mariners are expected to send Yusei Kikuchi to the mound Tuesday and the Astros plan to give Lance McCullers Jr. the startAUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press
Allard expected to start as Texas hosts Houston
The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Saturday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Kolby AllardAUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press
