The Braves beat the Astros in game one of the 2021 World Series by a score of 6-2. Atlanta can now claim home field advantage. The Braves outhit the Astros 12-8, and produced four extra-base hits to the Astros three. The Braves hit the only two home runs in the game. That’s important, because it is tough to put together a sequence of hits in these games. The two teams combined to go 3 for 18 with runners in scoring position.

Atlanta did lose Charlie Morton to a broken leg. That may hurt the Braves chances if the series goes long.