Hard To Believe

My Atlanta Braves have won the 2021 World Series! For the first time in 26 years, they are world champs. I have been a long-time fan of the Braves. I was a freshman in high school in 1995.  From the moment Chipper Jones stepped on the diamond, with Bobby Cox at the helm, I mastered the art of the tomahawk chop. Together they were a dynamic duo along with so many other stars, leading their team to multiple World Series appearances. Until this year, the Braves had won their one and  only World Series title in ‘95. It was frustrating having just the one title, despite all of the playoff appearances. That has now come full circle. 

             

The Braves overcame so much this season. Starting with the loss of their superstar outfielder, Ronald Acuna Jr. He injured his knee, and he was lost for the season. That led to the total midseason makeover of their outfield. With a flurry of trades, they acquired so much talent. Talent that winded up playing such a pivotal role in the playoffs. They accomplished so much more than anyone could’ve predicted. They were one win away from the World Series last season. They allowed the mighty Dodgers to mount a come back. Despite having a three games to one lead in the NLCS, the Dodgers won three straight games to eliminate the Braves. This time around it was the Dodgers once again. And It was a different outcome this year. The Braves were able to eliminate the Dodgers in six games. They then went on to defeat the Houston Astros in six games to claim their coveted title. Between the injuries and acquisitions of so many new players, they actually pulled it off. They actually  won the World Series. They had phenomenal pitching. And the offense fired on all cylinders. They didn’t have home field advantage in the series, but they proved they could win away from Truist Park in Atlanta. I was so anxious to see how things played out. I’m so glad to see that they went all the way. 

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