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Playing their first World Series home game since 1999, the Atlanta Braves gave the home fans reason to cheer with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 3 on Friday.
After splitting the first two games in Houston, the Braves sent Ian Anderson to the mound for his first start in the Fall Classic. His last appearance was in the clinching Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the 23-year-old allowed one run in four innings.
The Astros countered with Luis Garcia in the biggest start of his young career. The 24-year-old had his best start of the playoffs in the decisive Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox. He struck out seven and allowed just one hit in 5.2 innings.
Despite having to navigate rainy weather throughout the game, the Braves’ pitching staff was on point throughout. They had a combined no-hitter through seven innings before Aledmys Diaz singled to start the eighth.
Austin Riley doubled in the first run for the Braves in the bottom of the third off Garcia. Travis d’Arnaud provided an insurance run in the eighth with a solo homer to extend the lead to 2-0.
Notable Game Stats
- Austin Riley (ATL): 1-for-4, 2B, RBI, 2 K
- Ian Anderson (ATL): 5 IP, 3 BB, 4 K
- Travis d’Arnaud (ATL): 2-for-4, Solo HR, RBI
- Luis Garcia (HOU): 3.2 IP, 3 H, ER, 4 BB, 6 K
- Alex Bregman (HOU): 1-for-2, BB
- Jose Altuve (HOU): 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
What’s Next?
The Astros and Braves will play Game 4 at Truist Park at 8:09 p.m. ET Saturday, and the contest will be televised on Fox.
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