Are these Braves the most unlikely World Series champions in history?
If they had been playing in the AL East this season, the Braves would have finished in fifth place. Instead, they went on a historic postseason run and bathed in champagne in Houston.
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MLB Playoffs: The Atlanta Braves Are the World Series Champs
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Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title
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Atlanta Braves Teams Baseball 2021 World Series Champions - jyukan
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Are the Cardinals the Most Unlikely Champions of All Time?
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The most unlikely World Series teams
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The Braves were never 2021 World Series material, but they won
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Atlanta Braves just one win away from World Series victory after
Braves world series champs, The Atlanta Braves Were Under .500 in August. Now They're World Series Champions. - WSJ
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The Atlanta Braves Were Under .500 in August. Now They're World Series Champions. - WSJ
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Atlanta Braves fans line up for World Series championship gear
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Braves complete improbable journey to World Series win with 7-0
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