Photos: Braves are on top of the world

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Photos: Braves are on top of the world

AJC photos from the Braves' celebration after winning the World Series with a Game 6 victory over the Astros.

Happier times: Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in game six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker hoists the Commissioner's Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in game six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud, facing, and relief pitcher Will Smith react after the final out as they celebrate their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud, facing, and relief pitcher Will Smith react after the final out as they celebrate their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates with relief pitcher Will Smith as other teammates celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud, facing, and relief pitcher Will Smith react after the final out as they celebrate their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reacts as Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) is out at first base for the final out during the ninth inning as the Braves win 7-0 in game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler holds the Most Valuable Player trophy after the Braves defeated the Houston Astros 7-0 in game six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - The Atlanta Braves celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in game six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

110221 HOUSTON: Braves fans celebrate their team beating the Astros in game 6 to win the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

110221 HOUSTON: The Braves pile on close Will Smith beating the Astros in game 6 to win the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves right fielder Joc Pederson lights a cigar as he celebrates after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and manager Brian Snitker celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, facing, and designated hitter Jorge Soler celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried, facing, and shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried, facing, and first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, facing, and second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler, facing, and left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

110221 HOUSTON: Braves manager Brian Snitker hoists the World Series trophy after beating the Astros in game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with his family including his son Charlie after their win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud celebrates with his family after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario celebrates with his family after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves fans celebrate the Braves 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves fans do the Chop as they celebrate the Braves 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley celebrates with the Commissioner's Trophy as they celebrate their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves fans celebrate the Braves 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario celebrate their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

110221 HOUSTON: The MVP Jorge Soler holds his trophy after beating the Astros in game 6 to win the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with his wife Chelsea and son Charlie after their win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario hoists the Commissioner's Trophy as they celebrate their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

11/2/21 - Houston, Tx. - Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario celebrates their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

110221 HOUSTON: Braves Jorge Soler (right) hugs Eddie Rosario as players charge the field to celebrate beating the Astros in game 6 to win the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

110221 HOUSTON: A young Braves fan takes in the confetti flying behind a host of media covering the celebration after the Braves beat the Astros in game 6 to win the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

110221 HOUSTON: The World Series trophy sits in the Braves dugout after they beat the Astros in game 6 to win the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Credit: Curtis Compton

Happier times: Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com

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