Houston Astros dominate Atlanta Braves to even up World Series with strong Game 2 win

    By Ben Morse, CNN

    Updated 1538 GMT (2338 HKT) October 28, 2021

    Braves pitcher Will Smith and catcher Travis d'Arnaud celebrate <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/world-series-2021-braves-astros-game-6/h_f7d70381724a854ab83a147cfd49039e" target="_blank">winning the World Series</a> in Houston on Tuesday, November 2.
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    Braves pitcher Will Smith and catcher Travis d'Arnaud celebrate winning the World Series in Houston on Tuesday, November 2.
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    Braves manager Brian Snitker hoists the Commissioner's Trophy.
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    Braves manager Brian Snitker hoists the Commissioner's Trophy.
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    Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler celebrates after winning the World Series. Soler was <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/world-series-2021-braves-astros-game-6/h_f25ab2ae9a1dc81041e591de517bf90e" target="_blank">awarded the title of MVP.</a>
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    Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler celebrates after winning the World Series. Soler was awarded the title of MVP.
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    Braves fans celebrate the World Series win.
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    Braves fans celebrate the World Series win.
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    Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hugs relief pitcher Will Smith.
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    Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman hugs relief pitcher Will Smith.
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    Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker catches a fly ball as center fielder Jose Siri falls during the eighth inning.
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    Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker catches a fly ball as center fielder Jose Siri falls during the eighth inning.
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    Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with his teammates after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/sport/live-news/world-series-2021-braves-astros-game-6/h_977e57bcf0c5edb3d32da5ba21e38330" target="_blank">hitting a solo home run.</a>
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    Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with his teammates after hitting a solo home run.
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    Astros second baseman Jose Altuve walks to the dugout during the seventh inning.
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    Astros second baseman Jose Altuve walks to the dugout during the seventh inning.
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    Braves left fielder Joc Pederson makes a catch during Game 6.
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    Braves left fielder Joc Pederson makes a catch during Game 6.
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    Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker catches a line drive for an out.
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    Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker catches a line drive for an out.
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    Michael Brantley of the Astros steps on Max Fried of the Braves on the way to first base.
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    Michael Brantley of the Astros steps on Max Fried of the Braves on the way to first base.
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