Braves Win World Series Opener, 6-2

The Braves’ Jorge Soler became the first player to ever begin a World Series with a home run, which he smacked out on the third pitch in Houston.

Atlanta had to overcome losing starting pitcher Charlie Morton who left with a fractured fibula in his leg in the third inning. He’d been hurt worse than realized by a hit that bounced off his leg in the second inning. 

Shohei Ohtani Receives Special Award

The Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani received a special award from Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred Tuesday night for his two-way All-Star season as both a pitcher and hitter.

Ohtani was given the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award before the opening game of the World Series. The 27-year-old is the most accomplished two-way player since Babe Ruth, and was the first two-way starter in the history of the All-Star Game.

Major League Baseball

World Series

Atlanta 6, Houston 2

Atlanta  leads series 1-0

Wednesday, October 27 Schedule (Time Central)

Atlanta at Houston, 7:09 p.m.

World Series -- Game 2