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Game Stories

October 1, 1931: Lefty Grove, A’s subdue Cardinals in opening game of World Series

Anticipation of the 1931 World Series steadily peaked all summer…

October 9, 1931: A’s Lefty Grove stymies Redbirds again in Game 6

The day before Game Six of the 1931 World Series, more than 500…

October 10, 1931: Revenge is sweet for Cardinals in Game 7, even without Pepper

Gabby Street wanted revenge, so he went to the firm of Hallahan…

October 8, 1956: Don Larsen throws a perfect game in the World Series

It was a perfect day for a perfect game. Under a clear blue…

October 9, 1971: Dave McNally leads Orioles to win in World Series opener

The 1971 World Series pitted the best teams from each league,…

October 12, 1980: Phillies rally to clinch NL pennant in 10 innings at Astrodome

In spite of the previous night’s 5-3 loss in 10 innings, the…

October 4, 1995: Jim Leyritz’s homer in the 15th lifts Yanks in ALDS

For baseball, 1995 was a pivotal year. The sport was reeling…

September 29, 1998: Padres’ Kevin Brown outduels the Big Unit in NLDS opener

The 1998 Houston Astros strode into the postseason with the confidence…

October 1, 1998: Bill Spiers’ walk-off single ties the NLDS in Game Two

The 1998 Houston Astros strode into the postseason with the confidence…

October 4, 2000: Giants’ Livan Hernandez shuts down Mets in NLDS opener

When the New York Mets played the San Francisco Giants in the…

October 12, 2000: Ninth-inning rally leads Mets to win in NLCS Game 2

After losing the first game of the NLCS, the St. Louis Cardinals…

October 14, 2000: Andy Benes, Cardinals shut down Mets in Game 3

After losing two games at home, the St. Louis Cardinals headed…

October 15, 2000: Mets close in on NL pennant with win in Game 4

With their 8-2 win in the third game of the National League Championship…

October 13, 2013: Big Papi’s grand slam ties ALCS at 1-1

It is the bottom of the eighth inning of Game Two, and the Boston…