Torre sticks with Pettitte as weather looms over World Series pitch plan
New York Yankees manager Joe Torre announced a three man rotation for the World Series with Andy Pettitte starting Game 1 against the Atlanta Braves and Jimmy Key in Game 2 while David Cone would start Game 3. Heavy rains threaten the schedule as forecasts loom. Pettitte emerges as the strongest lefty option and likely Cy Young contender Adam in the ALCS page.
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Braves dynasty defined by pitching in 1990s era
Knight Ridder recaps the Braves dominance with five straight playoff trips and four World Series appearances, pitting Atlanta’s pitching rotation led by Maddux Glavine Smoltz against the Reds’ power. It contrasts defense, MVPs, and October performance, noting key players like Jones and Klesko while forecasting a looming World Series clash with the Yankees.
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World Series Outlook For Yankees Braves Postseason Crew
Daryl Strawberry hamstring fracture in ALCS Game 5 threatens Braves power. Tim Raines and Marquis Grissom pace Atlanta where John Smoltz Greg Maddux Tom Glavine anchor rotation. Bernie Williams power and Javy Lopez NLCS MVP Now Yankees edge. Jermaine Dye hamstring and uncertain role. Rivera Wetland and Nelson form strong relief.
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Braves Power Past Yankees in World Series Thriller
The Braves rallied from a 3-1 deficit to stun the Yankees as Pettitte praised Atlanta's unreal pitching staff. Smoltz, 3-0 with a 1.08 ERA in the postseason, put up strong numbers, while Torre noted Atlanta wore down the Cardinals and now has a chance to beat the best.
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