Sports Braves oust defending champion Dodgers to reach World Series for first time since 1999 October 24, 2021Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on Braves oust defending champion Dodgers to reach World Series for first time since 1999 Eddie Rosario's three-run homer in Game 6 proved to be the difference as Atlanta closed out Los Angeles 4-2 to win its first pennant in 22 years.