How will this year's World Series play out? Using the Dynasty League Baseball online simulation, USA TODAY Sports' Steve Gardner and DLB designer Mike Cieslinski will pre-play each game to provide some insight into the key matchups and strategy fans can expect to see in the Fall Classic.
Sim Series Game 1: Freeman comes up clutch for Atlanta
Freddie Freeman's two-out, two-run single in the top of the eighth inning propelled the Atlanta Braves to a thrilling 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of USA TODAY Sports' annual Simulated World Series.