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The Houston Astros have had another fiery MLB seasonal campaign. They are competing in the World Series for the second time in a row. Understandably, good wishes from their well-wishers are set to flow in. Therefore, there was reportedly a flurry of good wishes for the Astros manager ahead of the ultimate battle.?

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Baseball legend Dusty Baker became the Astros manager in 2020, guiding his team to playoff qualification each season, since then. The Astros ended up as World Series runners-up last year. That is definitely the result they would try to alter this time around.??

So, Baker’s close acquaintances, including some celebrity figures, have sent him uplifting messages prior to the grand showdown.?

Plenty of good wishes for the Houston Astros manager?

The Houston Astros have clearly been the best team in the American League this season. They were the first and now the only team in their respective league with 100+ wins. Additionally, they have also maintained an unbeaten run in the postseason until the World Series. Dusty Baker is as deserving of praise as the players for such a glorious display.?

World-renowned rapper Snoop Dogg is also famous for his interest in sports. He has associations with many noteworthy sportspersons. Snoop was among the celebrities to send a good-luck message to Baker.?

MLB insider Chelsea Janes reported the news on her Twitter account quoting, “Dusty said Snoop, other rappers, his homeboys, some homegirls, Bill Cosby and others have reached out to him to congratulate him and wish him luck here. So.”?

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Nonetheless, the first World Series game began on Friday, between the Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies. Winning a thriller, the Phillies defeated the Astros by a 6-5 margin. The Phillies were one of the surprise entries into the playoffs after clinching a wildcard permit. Shocking baseball fans yet again, the Phillies won the first World Series game, coming behind from being 5-0 down. Thus, the Phillies are now up 1-0 in the seven-game series.?

Dusty Baker’s career on the baseball diamond?

Baker made his MLB debut as a player with the Atlanta Braves in 1968. He carried on from there, later playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Oakland Athletics, respectively. Baker was a two-time All-Star player. He lifted the World Series trophy in 1981, playing for the Dodgers.?

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