Game Stories
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October 16, 1909: Pirates’ hopes rest in hands of a Babe
The first postseason meeting between the champions of the American…
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October 16, 1912: Red Sox take advantage of Snodgrass’s Muff to win World Series
Boston Red Sox ace Smoky Joe Wood started three games in the…
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October 10, 1924: Big Train finally wins the biggest one of all
The 1924 World Series marked the fourth straight post-season…
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October 10, 1926: Pete Alexander saves the day
The seventh game of the 1926 World Series between the St. Louis…
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October 12, 1929: A’s stage historic World Series comeback with 10-run inning
The Chicago Cubs’ Hack Wilson jogged out to his position in…
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October 7, 1935: Goslin’s single wins World Series
The Detroit Tigers had been to the World Series four times in…
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October 7, 1952: Billy Martin saves the Series
The 1952 World Series was the fourth straight for the New York…
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October 7, 1968: Jose Feliciano lights Tigers’ fire
The St. Louis Cardinals could almost taste it. Up three games…
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October 18, 1977: Reggie becomes ‘Mr. October’ with 3 home runs in World Series
Joe DiMaggio was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first…
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October 15, 1986: Mets win NLCS thriller in 16 innings
Time and again during their run to the world championship in…
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October 27, 1991: Jack Morris goes the distance
After the 1987 World Series, it was another four years before…
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October 30, 2001: Clemens closes the door on Diamondbacks in Game 3
The New York Yankees could be excused for their anemic batting…
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October 31, 2001: Jeter becomes Mr. November
On Halloween night, the New York Yankees stared at a hole they…
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November 1, 2001: Scott Brosius deja vu in the Bronx
Arizona manager Bob Brenly handled the questions about his decisions…
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October 8, 2002: Twins take early lead in ALCS Game 1
When asked what was working for Joe Mays in the opening game…
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October 9, 2002: Angels tag Rick Reed to tie ALCS in Game 2
After taking the first game of the American League Championship…
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October 1, 2013: Pirates win Wild Card game at wild PNC Park
The Clemente Bridge leading from PNC Park into the downtown was…