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Braves vs. Astros is a World Series six decades in the making

AP photo by Ashley Landis / Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, celebrates with second baseman Ozzie Albies after hitting a two-run homer against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series on Thursday.
AP photo by Ashley Landis / Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, celebrates with second baseman Ozzie Albies after hitting a two-run homer against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series on Thursday. AP photo by Ashley Landis / Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, celebrates with second baseman Ozzie Albies after hitting a two-run homer against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series on Thursday.

By BEN WALKER / The Associated Press 6 min read

Freddie Freeman, the Atlanta Braves’ veteran first baseman and a five-time All-Star, swinging onto baseball’s biggest stage for the first time.

Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, the Houston Astros’ star middle infielders, back for more.

Luis Garcia, Framber Valdez and a fresh set of Houston arms facing Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley and these eager, young Atlanta bats.

And the endless quest for Mr. Dusty Baker.

There’s lot to savor in this World Series between the Astros and the Braves, including a family faceoff: Atlanta manager Brian Snitker’s son Troy is a hitting coach for Houston.