Atlanta Braves at Houston Astros 11/2/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Game six of the World Series is Tuesday night when the Atlanta Braves are on the road to take on the Houston Astros. Atlanta leads the series 3-2 after a 9-5 loss in game five. Tucker Davidson got the start for Atlanta giving up four runs on two hits across two innings of work resulting in a no decision. A.J. Minter Got the loss in relief giving up three runs on three hits across one full inning of work.

Offensively the Braves struggled going 8-35 from the plate including 1-3 with runners in scoring position to leave five men on base. Adam Duvall led Atlanta going 1-4 on the day with a first inning grand slam. Freddie Freeman chipped into the offense with a solo home run as well.

The Houston offense finally erupted in game five with 12 total hits including 5-15 with runners in scoring position to plate nine runs. Marin Maldonado led the way for Houston going 1-3 on the day to drive in three runs, while Carlos Correa chipped in with two RBIs as well.

Jose Urquidy got the win in a relief appearance allowing one hit and no runs in one full inning of work period the Houston bullpen finished the game giving up one hit and no runs over the final five innings to closeout the win.