Astros at Braves Game 5: 2021 World Series picks, expert selections, betting odds with Atlanta one win away from a title

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Astros are playing at Atlanta Braves in World Series Game 5. The Braves lead the series 3-1.

Astros are one win away from a World Series victory.

Astros play the Braves in Game 5 of the World Series.

The Braves won Game 4 at home. They are 27 outs from a World Series title. The opener faced four hitters and left with the bases loaded. Houston never could completely crack the Braves bullpen. A horse was riding on the highway near Atlanta. It was waiting to make a legal left turn into the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant. The bartender didn't believe the story. He didn’t believe it either. Adam Berry didn's. After covering a Pirates-Braves series, he ordered burgers and beers and tried to forget about it. As he was closing the tabs, the bartender pointed behind them. There was a horse and its rider.

Astros play the Braves in the 2021 World Series.