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“Forever With You”: USWNT Star Mallory Pugh Announces Engagement to Atlanta Braves World Series 2021 Winner

Published 12/03/2021, 8:15 AM EST

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2021 is a year of celebration for the Atlanta Braves star shortstop, Dansby Swanson. Alongside the Braves, he clinched a historic World Series title. In addition, now, he just announced his engagement with USWNT star, Mallory Pugh.

Leaving fans in awe, Dansby is officially engaged to his girlfriend, Mallory Pugh. Notably, Mallory is also a star in her own field, who plays for the United States women’s national soccer team. 

Mallory Pugh and Dansby Swanson announce the big news on social media

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27-year-old Dansby Swanson has been part of the now World Series champions, the Atlanta Braves since 2015. Moreover, the baseball ace player has been dating the USWNT star since 2017. 

Mallory took a moment to share the wonderful news with fans on her Instagram. She posted a dreamy picture of Dansby on his knees with a ring, while looking overjoyed and ecstatic with his grand proposal, surrounded by beautiful balloons and the brightest of sunrays. Posting the picture, 23-year-old Mallory wrote, ”Forever with you ♥️.”

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Dansby also posted the same picture with the caption, ”Mr. and Mrs. Swanson coming soon 💍” 

Interestingly, the athletic couple was introduced to each other by a former Braves star. Jace Peterson, who is married to Mallory’s sister, Brianna Pugh, was the matchmaker for the newly engaged duo.

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Throwback to Atlanta Braves’ historical moment in 2021

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When Atlanta Braves entered another season, they weren’t the favorites to clinch the World Series, as they hadn’t reached the feat even once in the 21st century. However, the team stunned the world, outclassing every one of their opponents.

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The Braves surpassed teams like Houston Astros who had better stats than them in the season. Notably, the team secured their first-ever World Series victory since their glory in 1995.

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Dansby Swanson smashed 27 home runs, recorded 88 RBIs with 78 runs. Clearly, the couple is having the best time of their lives in their career, as well as in their relationship. Surely, they will have a stellar run in their new journey as well. 

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Shreya Verma is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A post-graduation student in political science, Shreya is also a professional 10m air pistol shooter. Taking after her athlete father, she was naturally inclined towards the athletic life.
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