Houston Astros bounce back to beat Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of World Series

By Associated Press | October 28, 2021 | Updated on October 28, 2021 at 2:07 pm

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The roof is open at Minute Maid Park in Houston for Game 2 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Minute Maid Park.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried throws during the first inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve scores past Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud on a sacrifice fly by Alex Bregman during the first inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Houston Astros' Jose Siri scores on a throwing error during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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An Atlanta Braves fan does the crop cheer during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker is safe at second on a fielding error by Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Houston Astros' Jose Siri celebrates past Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried on a throwing error during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler runs to first after a double during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro reacts after loading the bases during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve watches his home run during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve celebrates after a home run during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Atlanta Braves' Eddie Rosario flies out during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson strikes out in the 9th inning to end the game in a 7-2 loss to the Astros as catcher Martin Maldonado and Astros fans celebrate the victory in game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.
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Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson strikes out to end Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston. The Astros won 7-2, to tie the series 1-1.
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Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman and catcher Martin Maldonado celebrates after Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston. The Astros won 7-2, to tie the series 1-1.
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Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and second baseman Jose Altuve hug after Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston. The Astros won 7-2, to tie the series 1-1.
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Robert D. Manfred, Jr.,MLB Commissioner, right, Nelson Cruz, 2021 Roberto Clemente Award winner and Luis Roberto Clemente, Son of the late Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente pose before Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Houston.