Oct. 26 (UPI) -- The Houston Astros will host the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the 2021 World Series on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. The Astros, a preseason title favorite, are favored to beat the Braves in the best-of-seven series.
Left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez will start for the Astros. Right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton will start for the Braves. Game 1 will start at 8:09 p.m. EDT. Game 2 will airs at the same time Wednesday in Houston. All games will be on Fox.
"I think this is because of what we overcame this year," first baseman Freddie Freeman told reporters Saturday when asked about how the Braves reached the World Series.