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Why some fans say the Braves vs. Astros World Series is a matchup of good vs. evil
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2021 World Series: fans favor Braves over Astros - McCovey Chronicles
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Houston Astros top Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 to win World Series
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2021 World Series: Photos from Astros, Braves Fall Classic
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The Atlanta Braves won the World Series. But they face a tougher opponent off the field
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World Series 2021 - Everything you need to know about Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros - ESPN
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Why are there so many Braves fans?
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2021 World Series Game 5 -- Best moments from Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves - ESPN
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Hammerin' Braves win first World Series crown since 1995, rout Astros - NBC Sports
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World Series: Braves rout the Astros to win 4-2 - Taipei Times
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Atlanta Braves fan buys Astros fan tickets to the World Series
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Braves beat Astros 7-0 in Game 6, winning first World Series since 1995
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