The Atlanta Braves' World Series run in 2023

The Braves won their first World Series title since 1995.

They defeated the Houston Astros in six games.

[{"selector":"#anim-72565ab2-21e2-4fc8-b95d-c7101a456681 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.523437381816976%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

The Braves were led by their young core of players, including Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, and Austin Riley.

[{"selector":"#anim-dbc4bf8b-91a9-4153-8884-a5eb394fc496 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.257324105020174%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

They also got key contributions from veterans like Freddie Freeman and Max Fried.

[{"selector":"#anim-22616fb6-22a9-4dbb-be3a-ec723c1f32fe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

The Braves' pitching staff was one of the best in baseball all season long.

[{"selector":"#anim-1ea7ae9a-b86d-4257-b5e9-642f29e73000 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.523437381816976%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

They led the National League in ERA and WHIP.

[{"selector":"#anim-b64df54d-2541-4d73-bcea-1529bbdd7ce1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

The Braves' bullpen was also very solid, led by closer Will Smith.

[{"selector":"#anim-78b0ace2-416d-4f05-a2e6-27e969075554 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

The Braves' manager, Brian Snitker, was named the World Series MVP.

[{"selector":"#anim-4a037546-cb4a-49dc-8597-efab6494a4f9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}]

The Braves' World Series title was a culmination of years of rebuilding.

[{"selector":"#anim-40dc899b-6ae9-4c13-b3be-8fd9b4296585 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.523437381816976%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

The Braves are now one of the favorites to win the World Series again in 2024.

[{"selector":"#anim-74230823-766f-469d-8902-43a1d8abb8e8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.257324105020174%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]