The Atlanta Braves punched their ticket to the World Series with a Game 6 win to clinch the NLCS against the Dodgers.
Uncomfortably familiar feelings had to be creeping in for the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS this year. They jumped out to a 3-1 lead against the Dodgers in the series, just as they did a season ago. However, it was LA that won three straight to head to the World Series in dramatic fashion in 2020.
In 2021, however, the Braves were deadset on changing the narrative and accomplished just that with a Game 6 win in Atlanta to clinch the NL Pennant and a World Series berth.
On the back of a clutch Eddie Rosario home run and then a dominant two-inning bullpen outing from Tyler Matzek after coming in during a pinch, the Braves were able to withstand the best shots from the Dodgers and take the 4-2 victory and win the series by the same mark.
Now, the Atlanta Braves fans are heading to their first World Series since 1999. Baseball fans from all corners of Twitter were absolutely ready to join the party in Atlanta as well as they were loving every second of the victory.
MLB fans react to Braves winning NLCS, clinching World Series berth for the first time in over two decades
For the first time since 1999, the @Braves are in the World Series! pic.twitter.com/j1TZ5vl3VS
— MLB (@MLB) October 24, 2021
https://twitter.com/JoogAndRepeat/status/1452118811461787653
For the 1st time since 1999, the Braves are headed to the World Series
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 24, 2021
Their 12 straight postseason apps entering 2021 without reaching the WS was tied for the longest such streak all-time
And now, that streak is over
The party is on at Truist Park as Will Smith slams the door as the #Braves beat the Dodgers 4-2.
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) October 24, 2021
For the first time since 1999, the Atlanta Braves are heading to the World Series. pic.twitter.com/QWc6UYPzqU
Hello, it is me. Atlanta Braves fan checking in for the World Series.
— Jack Crosby (@JCrosbyCBS) October 24, 2021
Braves win the pennant, Braves win the pennant! Will Smith strikes out two in a perfect 9th inning to close 4-2 win in Game 6 at sold-out Truist Park. They beat the Dodgers four games to two in the NLCS and Atlanta is going to the World Series for the first time since 1999.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) October 24, 2021
Yessssss!!!
— Matt Chernoff (@RealMattlanta) October 24, 2021
The Braves are World Series bound!!!
Let’s gooooo!!!!! pic.twitter.com/UKjt85u1fp
Party like it’s 1999!
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 24, 2021
The @Braves are in the #WorldSeries for the first time in 22 years. pic.twitter.com/w48WqFzzbA
THE ATLANTA BRAVES ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES pic.twitter.com/jhTPhIfwn6
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 24, 2021
It’s clear that the Braves have become a fan favorite after the NLCS that saw them take down the Dodgers.
This is a team that has overcome a ton of adversity to make it to the World Series, most notably making this run with Ronald Acuña Jr. out due to injury, which makes them that much easier to root for.
The Atlanta Braves will now be off until Tuesday when they’ll play Game 1 of the World Series against the Houston Astros.