Braves pitcher Will Smith and catcher Travis d'Arnaud celebrate winning the World Series in Houston on Tuesday, November 2.
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Updated 1:59 AM EDT, Wed November 3, 2021
The Atlanta Braves are World Series champions after defeating the Houston Astros in six games.
It's the Braves' first title since 1995. They won the clinching game 7-0 in Houston with home runs from Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson. Starter Max Fried threw six scoreless innings. Soler took home the World Series MVP award.
This was the Braves' first World Series appearance since 1999. They got there by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers, last season's World Series winners, in the National League Championship Series.
This was the third World Series in five years for the Astros, who won the title in 2017.
Related: CNN's coverage of World Series Game 6
Braves manager Brian Snitker hoists the Commissioner's Trophy.
Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler celebrates after winning the World Series. Soler was awarded the title of MVP.
Braves fans celebrate the World Series win.
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hugs relief pitcher Will Smith.
Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker catches a fly ball as center fielder Jose Siri falls during the eighth inning.
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with his teammates after hitting a solo home run.
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve walks to the dugout during the seventh inning.
Braves left fielder Joc Pederson makes a catch during Game 6.
Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker catches a line drive for an out.
Michael Brantley of the Astros steps on Max Fried of the Braves on the way to first base.
Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson throws a runner out.
Houston Astros fans wave rally towels during Game 6 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and second baseman Jose Altuve celebrate winning Game 5 of the World Series early Monday, November 1, in Atlanta.
Members of the Atlanta Braves watch during the ninth inning.
Astros third baseman Alex Bregman throws to first base for the out during Game 5 on Sunday, October 31.
Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker slides into home plate safely past Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud during the seventh inning.
Braves pitcher A.J. Minter bunts during the fourth inning on Sunday.
Martin Maldonado of the Astros catches a pop fly during the fourth inning of Game 5.
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman high fives third base coach Ron Washington after hitting a solo home run on Sunday. Freeman's 460-foot home run to right-center is his longest of the season, and tied for the biggest smash of his career.
Adam Duvall of the Atlanta Braves hits a grand slam home run during the first inning of Game 5.
Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies dives into third past Astros third baseman Alex Bregman advancing on a double by Austin Riley on Sunday.
Braves closer Will Smith celebrates the teams 3-2 win against the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the World Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday, October 30. Smith pitched a perfect 9th inning.
Adam Duvall and Eddie Rosario of the Atlanta Braves celebrate in the eighth inning after Rosario caught a fly ball hit by the Astros' Jose Altuve.
Braves pinch hitter Jorge Sole is congratulated by Freddie Freeman after hitting a home run to put Atlanta up 3-2. it came right after teammate Dansby Swanson hit a home run.
Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run to tie the game in the seventh inning. It was his first homer of the 2021 postseason.
Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits an RBI in the sixth inning.
Members of the Atlanta Braves participate in a Stand Up To Cancer campaign at the end of the fifth inning.
Kyle Tucker of the Astros steals second base before advancing to third as Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies misses the ball in the fifth inning.
Jose Altuve of the Astros is congratulated by teammate Alex Bregman after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning.
Former NFL star Herschel Walker, who is running for a US Senate seat in Georgia, interacts with former first lady Melania Trump and former President Donald Trump prior to Game 4. Trump's support of Walker, which came initially over reservations from much of the GOP establishment, has given the former running back a boost ahead of next year's primary.
Carlos Correa of the Astros turns a double play as the Braves' Eddie Rosario slides into second base on Saturday.
Fans take photos of the starting lineup board before Game 4 at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Will Smith of the Braves celebrates with Dansby Swanson after closing out the 2-0 win against the Astros in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday, October 29.
The Astros' Jose Siri is safe at second after the Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson missed the throw during the eighth inning.
Astros' Alex Bregman reacts after getting hit by a pitch during the sixth inning.
Travis d'Arnaud of the Braves is greeted by third base coach Ron Washington after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning.
Fans hold up phone lights during a pitching change.
Austin Riley of the Braves hits an RBI double during the third inning.
Jose Altuve of the Astros reacts after striking out during the third inning.
Michael Brantley of the Astros fails to catch a double, hit during the second inning.
The wife of the late Hank Aaron, Billye Aaron, is seen on the field during a tribute to Hank Aaron prior to the start of Game 3.
Members of the Atlanta Braves stand on the base path during the singing of the national anthem prior to Game 3.
Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve of the Astros celebrate the team's 7-2 win against the Braves in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 27, in Houston.
Michael Brantley of the Astros catches a fly ball against the Braves during the eighth inning of Game 2.
Braves' Joc Pederson argues a call with home plate umpire Ron Kulpa during the eighth inning in Game 2.
Jose Altuve of the Astros celebrates after hitting a home run in Game 2.
Fans cheer during Game 2.
Fans wave rally towels during Game 2.
Braves starting pitcher Max Fried is relieved during the sixth inning of Game 2.
Astros centerfielder Jose Siri celebrates after scoring a run against the Braves in Game 2.
Astros' Kyle Tucker is safe at second on a fielding error by Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies during the sixth inning in Game 2.
Braves' Travis d'Arnaud watches his home run during the second inning in Game 2.
Fans arrive at Minute Maid Park where the roof on the stadium was open for Game 2 on Wednesday.
From left, the Braves' Eddie Rosario, Guillermo Heredia and Adam Duvall celebrate after defeating the Astros in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, October 26, in Houston.
The Braves' Dansby Swanson slides in safely past the Astros' Jason Castro to score a run on a sacrifice fly during the eighth inning in Game 1.
The Braves' Jorge Soler became the first player to hit a home run in the first plate appearance of a World Series.
A scoreboard worker watches during the seventh inning of Game 1.
Yuli Gurriel attempts to field the ball against the Braves during the fourth inning in Game 1.
The "rally nuns" cheer during the third inning in Game 1.
Astros catcher Martin Maldonado stands at home plate as the Braves' Adam Duvall celebrates after a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 1.
Fans watch the first inning of Game 1 in Houston's Minute Maid Park.
The Astros' Framber Valdez reacts after loading the bases during the second inning of Game 1.
The Astros and the Braves line up for the national anthem prior to the first pitch of Game 1 in Houston.
