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Braves-Astros, a lot to savor in this World Series — even a family faceoff. Atlanta manager Brian Snitker's son, Troy, is a Houston hitting coach. "It's like the Snitkers are going to have a World Series trophy in their house here," dad said Saturday night. "I don't know who is going to own it, but we're going to have one. So that's a pretty cool thing, too."
- ↑ Bowman, Mark (October 26, 2021). "Fall Classic 'special' family affair for Snitkers". MLB.com. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ↑ Snitkers enjoy family moment before World Series Game 3
