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Smith: Mr. Dusty Baker, as Hank Aaron would say, is back in Atlanta
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Braves win World Series for first time since 1995
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The Latest: Braves take 1-0 Series advantage over Astros
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Braves throw 2-hitter, blank Astros 2-0 for 2-1 Series lead
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Dusty Baker - Wikipedia
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What makes him special is his curiosity': At age 72, the Dusty Baker story is still being written - The Athletic
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Dusty Baker: from 19-year-old Braves rookie to 72-year-old Astros manager
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
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Braves overcome pitcher injury, top Astros in Game 1
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Hammerin' Braves win 1st World Series since 1995
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Dusty Baker hoping 12th time's the charm in quest for World Series title
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Hammerin' Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros
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World Series 2021 - Everything you need to know about Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros - ESPN