3 Wild Facts From the Atlanta Braves' Clutch Back-to-Back Jacks to Win Game 4

the Atlanta Braves came up clutch in Game 4 of the 2021 World Series with a remarkable 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros. The most memorable moment of the game was when Dansby Swanson and Jorge Soler hit consecutive Home Runs that would eventually help the Braves win the game. It isn’t often that World Series games are decided by back-to-back jacks, so this was one to remember.

Game 4 was a pitching duel between Zack Greinke, who lasted four innings and the Braves bullpen, combining for seven strikeouts behind Kyle Wright‘s strong outing. Swanson and Soler’s clutch hitting was against Houston relief ace Cristian Javier, who had yet to give up a postseason run prior to the game. The Braves have a chance to win their first World Series since 1995 but Houston’s potent offense stands in their way.

Here are the 3 most interesting facts about the Atlanta Braves from World Series Game 4:

Back to Back History

Via Baseball Reference

Atlanta Braves had an all-time World Series moment in Game 4

The Braves are the 1st team with a game-tying & go-ahead HR during consecutive PA since the 1981 World Series

1st in Braves History

Atlanta put their 2021 team into the all-time record books

Atlanta Braves hit back-to-back HR during the World Series for the 1st time in franchise history

Soler Power

Jorge Soler has already broken multiple postseason records during his 1st playoff appearance

Soler is the 1st player with both a pinch-hit HR & a leadoff HR during a World Series career in MLB history
Jorge Soler was the 1st player to lead off a World Series Game 1 with a HR in MLB history