Maybe we should’ve known the World Series would play out this way. After all, the postseason does not come down to the best team winning, but to the team that’s playing the best. Right now, Atlanta is that team and has been since the playoffs began.
Tonight, Atlanta has a chance to win its first World Series since 1995. The team has played nearly flawless defense, and its pitching staff has allowed more than four runs in a game just three times in 14 playoff games. Its lineup has provided enough offense to win close games, thanks to timely hitting—most recently from back-to-back home runs from Dansby Swanson (game-tying solo shot) and Jorge Soler (go-ahead blast).