An eighth win at Truist Park on Sunday would deliver the franchise just its second title since moving to Atlanta. The Braves are now 7-0 at home this postseason. Atlanta reliever Tyler Matzek earned the victory for the Braves, while Houston's Cristian Javier - who allowed both Swanson and Soler's dingers - suffered the loss. The 24-year-old also turned in a key defensive play in the second inning, robbing Altuve of an RBI on a hard-sinking liner.Īfter Swanson and Soler's homers in the 7th, Altuve was again victimized by the Braves defense, as left fielder Eddie Rosario ran down a blast at the warning track in the top of the 8th to preserve Atlanta's 3-2 lead.īraves closer Will Smith pitched a perfect 9th inning, forcing Yordan Alvarez to ground out to first baseman Freddie Freeman for the final out of the night. Star third baseman Austin Riley got the Braves on the board in the 6th with an RBI single to left. Pillar kicked off a 12-0 shellacking by launching a hanging slider from the rookie into the left-field bullpen at Globe Life Field in the. A solo shot by Jose Altuve in the fourth inning was Wright's sole miscue of significance, as Houston held only a slim 2-0 lead through five innings. Impact Facing lefty Cody Bradford in his big-league debut. But Wright allowed only one of his inherited runners to cross, and gave the Braves a solid 4.2 innings of work in relief. Atlanta Braves Travis dArnaud celebrates his home run with Dansby Swanson during the eighth inning in Game 3 of baseballs World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Friday. Houston had most of the momentum in the game's early innings, but failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, ultimately stranding 11 baserunners, and Astros hitters were 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.Ītlanta starter Dylan Lee registered just a single out, handing the ball over to Kyle Wright with the bases loaded in the first inning. The Braves can capture the crown in front of their home crowd on Sunday night. Highlighted by back-to-back 7th inning homers from shortstop Dansby Swanson and a pinch-hitting Jorge Soler, Atlanta edged the visiting Astros 3-2 on Saturday night. The Atlanta Braves are one win away from the franchise's first world championship since 1995. Will Smith of the Braves celebrates the teams 3-2 win against the Astros in Game 4.
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