Photos: Braves head to Houston for World Series

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Photos: Braves head to Houston for World Series

The Braves wave to fans as they leave their home at Truist Park Monday en route to Houston for Game 1 of the World Series.

Headed to Houston: Freddie Freeman and his family depart from Truist Park Monday as the Braves headed to Houston for Game 1 of the 2021 World Series. The National League champion Braves will face the American League champion Astros in the best-of-seven series beginning Tuesday. (Ben@BenGray.com)

Ronald Acuna is all smiles as he and the Braves leave Truist Park Monday on their way to Houston for Game 1 of the 2021 World Series Tuesday. (Ben@BenGray.com)

Joc Pederson and his family leave Truist Park on their way to Houston for the World Series Monday. (Ben@BenGray.com)

MVP attire: NLCS MVP Eddie Rosario appears dressed for success as he departs Truist Park Monday. The Braves left their home park headed to Houston for the first two games of the 2021 World Series set for Tuesday and Wednesday. (Ben@BenGray.com)

Braves manager Brian Snitker leaves Truist Park on his way to Houston for the World Series on Monday afternoon, October 25, 2021. (Ben@BenGray.com)

Ozzie Albies and the Braves will play Games 1 and 2 Tuesday and Wednesday in Houston before the series shifts back to Truist Park for Games 3 and 4 Friday and Saturday. (Ben@BenGray.com)

Shortstop Dansby Swanson acknowledges the crowd at Truist Park Monday as the Braves departed for Houston and Games 1 and 2 of the 2021 World Series. (Ben@BenGray.com)

Braves reliever A.J. Minter leaves Truist Park Monday to join his teammates for their trip to Houston for Games 1 and 2 of the 2021 World Series. (Ben@BenGray.com)

A.J. Minter has pitched 7 1/3 innings this postseason and hasn't allowed a run while striking out 11. (Ben@BenGray.com)

Jorge Soler leaves Truist Park on his way to Houston for the World Series Monday. (Ben@BenGray.com)

Braves first-base coach Eric Young Sr. is all smiles as he leaves Truist Park Monday headed to Houston with the team. (Ben@BenGray.com)

William Contreras leaves Truist Park on his way to Houston for the World Series on Monday afternoon, October 25, 2021. (Ben@BenGray.com)

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Credit: Ben Gray/For the AJC

Headed to Houston: Freddie Freeman and his family depart from Truist Park Monday as the Braves headed to Houston for Game 1 of the 2021 World Series. The National League champion Braves will face the American League champion Astros in the best-of-seven series beginning Tuesday. (Ben@BenGray.com)

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