Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson will play his third World Series in four years when the first game kicks off Tuesday night against the Houston Astros.
Pederson was with the Los Angeles Dodgers when he appeared in the 2018 World Series and won with the Dodgers last season in the 2020 World Series. He was asked on Monday night what the Braves need to do to win their first championship. since 1995 and has offered wise advice.
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Atlanta Braves’ Joc Pederson celebrates after hitting a two-run homer in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the National League Baseball Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Atlanta. (AP Photo / Brynn Anderson)
“Scores more points than the other team,” Pederson said, via Sports Illustrated.
Quite simple.
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The Braves acquired Pederson from the Chicago Cubs midway through the season. He was part of the Braves’ wheel and fate after Ronald Acuna Jr. fell with a season-ending knee injury. Not only did Atlanta trade for Pederson, they also had Eddie Rosario and Adam Duvall.
Atlanta Braves right fielder Joc Pederson watches during batting practice Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 in Houston, in preparation for Game 1 of the World Series baseball tomorrow between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo / David J. Phillip)
Since joining Atlanta, Pederson has beaten .249 with a .752 OPS, seven homers and 22 RBIs.
MLB.com noted that if Pederson wins the World Series with the Braves, he would be the ninth all-time MLB player to win two World Series in consecutive seasons with two different teams. Ben Zobrist, Jake Peavy, Ryan Theriot, Jack Morris, Don Gullett, Bill Skowron, Clem Labine and Allie Clark are the others.
Atlanta Braves ‘Eddie Rosario, right, is congratulated by Atlanta Braves’ Joc Pederson after hitting a two-run homer in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the League Championship Series National Baseball Championship on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo / Marcio José Sanchez)
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The Braves and Astros play Game 1 Tuesday night at 8:09 p.m. ET.
