HOU @ ATL

Houston Astros at Atlanta Braves, October 31, 2021

This box score records a 9-5 win for the Houston Astros over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, October 31, 2021, a World Series game. The information panel shows attendance of 43,122, a running time of 240 minutes, and a night start. The weather notes give 52 degrees, cloudy skies, and a 5 mph wind. The Houston Astros' runs came in the second, third, fifth, seventh, and eighth innings, 3 of them in the fifth. The line score has the Atlanta Braves crossing the plate in the first and third; the first brought 4 runs. Hits were 12 for the Houston Astros and 8 for the Atlanta Braves, with 0 and 1 errors. The win went to Jose Urquidy, allowing 0 earned runs on 1 hit in 1.0 innings. The loss was charged to A. J. Minter after 1.0 innings and 3 runs. No pitcher struck out more than Drew Smyly, who had 5. The Houston Astros used Yimi Garcia, Kendall Graveman, Phil Maton, Ryne Stanek, and Jose Urquidy on the mound. The Atlanta Braves used Jesse Chavez, Tucker Davidson, Chris Martin, A. J. Minter, and Drew Smyly on the mound. The Houston Astros' top hitter was Carlos Correa, 3 for 5, 1 double, and 2 RBI. Martin Maldonado drove in 3 for the Houston Astros. For the Atlanta Braves, Austin Riley went 3 for 4 and 1 double. Adam Duvall drove in 4 for the Atlanta Braves. Adam Duvall and Freddie Freeman also homered for the Atlanta Braves. The home-plate umpire was Ted Barrett.