![]() The Braves ultimately get it done though thanks to solid starting pitching and adequate effectiveness from the bullpen arms. It’s an evenly matched World Series, and the Astros’ last two trips to the Fall Classic have each gone seven games. MVP: Kyle Tucker Chris Bumbaca: Atlanta in 7 Marsh wouldve had a better chance to run down that ball. Framber Valdez will be the key to shutting down lefty hitters Freddie Freeman, Eddie Rosario and Joc Pederson, while Kyle Tucker’s hitting, baserunning and outfield defense earn him MVP honors in a true Fall Classic. That difference came into play on Alvarezs two-run double in the fourth that gave Houston a 5-1 lead. In the end, the quality of the Astros lineup from 1 to 7 will eventually wear down the Braves’ superior pitching. The two teams are so evenly matched, it wouldn’t be a stretch to see this World Series go the distance. MVP: Ozzie Albies Steve Gardner: Houston in 7 Atlanta's offense will continue to get the timely hits and its lefty-heavy bullpen causes some matchup problems for the Astros late in games. You have to like the chances of the team that could get two or three starts from Charlie Morton in a seven-game series. ![]() MVP: Jose Altuve Jesse Yomtov: Atlanta in 6 The Astros powerful lineup will ultimately be too much for the Braves pitching staff to handle. MVP: Yuli Gurriel Scott Boeck: Houston in 6ĭusty Baker pulls all the right strings to win his first World Series championship as a manger. Too much playoff-tested firepower, and the Astros bullpen will hold late leads, while Braves relievers hit a wall after grueling NLCS performance. MVP: Austin Riley Gabe Lacques: Houston in 5 and still reach the World Series They are playing better than any team in baseball, their pitching is perfectly lined up and their bullpen has been on fire. ![]() Certainly, we never anticipated Atlanta being here in June, but there’s something magical going on with this team when you can lose Ronald Acuña Jr. ![]()
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