It took the Atlanta Braves exactly one batter to make history in the 2021 World Series.
Jorge Soler launched a solo home run off Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez in the top of the first inning in Tuesday's Game 1. According to ESPN Stats & Info, the slugger became the first player in league history to lead off a World Series with a long ball.
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MLB Stats noted Chris Taylor (2017), Alcides Escobar (2015), Dustin Pedroia (2007) and Don Buford (1969) all hit home runs in their team's first at-bat of a Fall Classic, but each of them came to the plate in the bottom of the first inning.