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Braves P Charlie Morton exits World Series start early with reported ankle injury

Charlie Morton was on a roll Tuesday during his Game 1 World Series start against the Houston Astros.

But the Atlanta Braves starter saw his night end at just 44 pitches after an awkward follow through on a pitch in the bottom of the third inning. He left with the Braves holding a 3-0 lead.

Morton nearly fell to the mound after striking out Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve with a curveball.

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It was his last pitch of the night.