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PHOTOS: Atlanta Braves Win First World Series Title in 26 Years

The Atlanta Braves toppled the Houston Astros in a 7-0 victory Tuesday in Texas to win the World Series in six games.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker holds up the trophy after his team won baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0.
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker holds up the trophy after his team won baseball's World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta Braves are World Series champions for the first time since 1995. The Braves dominated the Houston Astros in game 6, ending the series in a 7-0 victory.

The Braves won the game in Houston's Minute Maid Park with three home runs. Dansby Swanson, Freddie Freeman and Jorge Soler crushed the Astros with blasts into the stands.

Soler was named the Most Valuable Player in the Series.

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Related: Braves Win 2021 World Series Against Astros

See the photos below of the Atlanta Braves' huge win in the 2021 MLB World Series after a 26-year dry spell.

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(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

The Atlanta Braves celebrate after winning baseball's World Series.

(AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman celebrates after a home run during the seventh inning.

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried throws during the sixth inning.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The Atlanta Braves celebrate with their fans after winning the World Series.
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler holds up the MVP trophy.
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Jorge Soler celebrates a three-run home run with Ozzie Albies.
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Players rush the field after winning the game.
(AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley holds the trophy .

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates after Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel made the last out to win the World Series.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Atlanta Braves fans celebrate in the stands after winning.
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario holds up the trophy.

AP News contributed to this post.

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