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5 Historic Facts About Ian Anderson’s Incredible Postseason Performance
Ian Anderson threw 5 no-hit innings in the Braves win over the Astros in 2021 World Series Game 3, making MLB history in the process
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Ian Anderson showed up in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series with five no-hit innings. The no-hitter held up, even after Anderson left the game, until the 8th inning. The young starter’s historic World Series performance speaks to the Braves ability to find young, affordable starting pitchers such as Max Fried and Mike Soroka, who’ve all each had shining moments in their young careers as well. The nasty sinker-slider pitcher continues to carve up hitters in only his second MLB season.
Here are the 5 most interesting facts about Ian Anderson’s playoff performance:
Ian Anderson has a terrific ongoing stretch to begin his MLB postseason career
This was as good of a World Series pitching performance by a rookie as there is
Braves Manager Brian Snitker gave Anderson the quick hook and it paid off
Ian Anderson shined on the biggest stage as a first-year player
The Atlanta Braves shut down the Astros offense with a plethora of pitchers
Kyle Tucker goes full extension
Kyle Tucker Must Dive #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/o2W3IhC1Ps
— MLB (@MLB) October 30, 2021
A-Riley got A on the board
He's just being Riley. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/elQZQYGLms
— MLB (@MLB) October 30, 2021
Travis d’Insurance
An insurance d'Arnuke! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/nK06EIxFoD
— MLB (@MLB) October 30, 2021
Ian Anderson was on 1
.@ian_anderson15 is the first rookie with 5 no-hit frames in a #WorldSeries game since 1912. 🤯
— MLB (@MLB) October 30, 2021
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