Braves Indeed, Win Game 1 of the World Series, but Lose Pitcher

Braves Indeed, Win Game 1 of the World Series, but Lose Pitcher
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton rubs his leg before leaving the game during the third inning of Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves in Houston, on Oct. 26, 2021. Ashley Landis/AP Photos
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Game 1 of the World Series started with a bang as the Atlanta Braves Jorge Soler smashed a home; a first for any lead-off batter in the championship.

The Houston Astros hosted Tuesday in their third appearance in the World Series in the last five years at Minute Maid Park. They hope to validate their 2017 victory over the L.A. Dodgers. Their championship win was tarnished when MLB confirmed that they used technology to steal their opponents’ signs, and relay them to their batters. This year, MLB was fully prepared to be onsight and prevent any potential scandal.