WATCH: The best moments, emotional interviews from Braves World Series celebration

HOUSTON — It was a moment Atlanta Braves fans have been waiting for for 26 years: The Braves are World Series champions once again.

Atlanta defeated the Houston Astros in Game 6 Tuesday night. From the moment Dansby Swanson threw the final out to Freddie Freeman, the celebration started and never stopped.

Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein and Channel 2′s Alison Mastrangelo spoke with the Braves players, coaches and their families on the field at Minute Maid Park after their historic win.

Here is what they say they will remember the most from the Braves’ improbable run to the World Series title.

Braves manager Brian Snitker

Brian Snitker has spent more than 40 years in the Braves organization. Here’s his emotional moment talking to Mastrangelo about the World Series win and his dear friend Bobby Cox.

Braves manager Brian Snitker gets emotional as he celebrates World Series Snitker says even though they weren't home, he could feel Braves Country.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson

Swanson grew up in Marietta and was traded to the Braves in 2015. He said he didn’t understand at the time why he was traded, but now he knows it was to bring a championship to his hometown team.

Dansby Swanson calls winning World Series an 'unbelievable blessing' Swanson says winning a championship for the city of Atlanta is an incredible feeling.

Braves LHP Max Fried

Fried pitched a gem in the deciding Game 6 to pick up the win. The left-hander struck out six without a walk and limited the Astros to four singles in a 7-0 win.

'Thank you for your support:' Pitcher Max Fried reacts to winning the World Series Fried says all of Atlanta's support pushed them forward.

Braves LHP Tyler Matzek

Matzek went from being a first round draft pick and top pitching prospect to dealing with a severe form of anxiety that left him struggling to pitch. He almost stepped away from baseball. Now, he is a World Series champion.

'What dreams are made of:' Tyler Matzek's journey to the World Series hasn't been easy Matzek struggled with severe performance anxiety, but battled his way back to the big leagues and now the World Series.

Braves outfielder Joc Pederson

Pederson became one of the team’s biggest hype men with his flashy style and signature pearls. He becomes only the 9th player to win back-to-back World Series titles with two different teams.

Joc Pederson's pearls remain intact during 'unbelievable' World Series win Pederson thanked Atlanta for all their support and said he couldn't wait to be back.

Fred Freeman, father of Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman

Freddie Freeman's dad says his mom would be so proud of what their son accomplished

Braves third baseman Austin Riley

Riley says he can’t imagine a better group of guys to win the World Series with.

Austin Riley says winning the World Series is his childhood dream Third baseman Austin Riley says he can't imagine a better group of guys to win the World Series with.

Braves third base coach Ron Washington

Washington said the odds were against the Braves when they faced each of the Brewers, Dodgers and Astros, but beat them all. It is the first World Series ring for Washington, who has been in baseball for 52 years.

Third base coach Ron Washington says Braves beat the odds Washington said the odds were against the Braves when they faced each of the Brewers, Dodgers and Astros, but beat them all.

Second baseman Ozzie Albies

Despite people counting them out against the favorites, Albies said the team always believed in their potential.

Ozzie Albies says team always believed in themselves to win World Series

Braves coach Eddie Perez

Eddie Perez won the 1995 World Series with the Braves as a player. Now, he has another World Series ring to add to his collection.

'Nobody thought we'd make it:' Bullpen coach Eddie Perez says they overcame great odds Despite countless setbacks, the Braves proved victorious.

Braves right handed pitcher Ian Anderson

Ian Anderson says it 'means a lot' to bring a championship to Atlanta Bringing a World Series win home to Atlanta and Brian Snitker means the world to Anderson.

Braves reliever Luke Jackson

The Braves pitcher says he’s not sure winning the World Series will ever set in.

Luke Jackson says he's in awe over winning the World Series The Braves pitcher says he's not sure winning the World Series will ever set in.

Chelsea Freeman, wife of Freddie Freeman

Chelsea Freeman says son Charlie had the best reaction to dad Freddie winning World Series

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