The Atlanta Braves did not let history repeat itself this season.
Atlanta is heading to the World Series for the first time in over 20 years after defeating the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in Game 6 of the NLCS. With the 4-2 series win, the Braves avenged last season’s loss in the NLCS, during which they surrendered a 3-1 series lead to the very same Dodger team.
The Braves advance to face the Houston Astros in what will be Atlanta’s first appearance in the World Series since 1999 when they were swept by the New York Yankees.