Braves Face Must-W win Road Trip at SkyDome
Atlanta travels to Toronto for the World Series pivotal three games at SkyDome against the Blue Jays after losing home advantage last year. Steve Avery pitches opposite Juan Guzman as the Braves seek at least two wins or a sweep to stay alive.
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Jays Power Their Way To World Series Victory
Toronto Blue Jays surge in postseason with homers from all spots led by Ed Sprague’s ninth inning two run shot off Jeff Reardon to beat the Atlanta Braves 5 4 and claim their first World Series win. Sprague pinch hit and his blast, part of a run of 12 postseason homers for Toronto, keeps momentum in their favor as the club head home after a long trip.
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Jays Boosted by SkyDome Praise Versus Metrodome
The Jays played in Toronto's SkyDome until 7:30 a.m. Monday after a four hour delay due to a replacement aircraft part. Atlanta's manager praised the SkyDome as a better backdrop than the Metrodome where Minnesota won last year in seven games. Blauser and others noted home field advantage and the favorable atmosphere for fans on their side.
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Cox Keeps Three Man Rotation for Braves Postseason
Braves manager Bobby Cox reiterated that Tom Glavine will start Game 4, maintaining the three man rotation after Glavine’s 126 pitch four hit win in Game 1. Glavine dominates discussions as he eyes another postseason outing while Delon Sanders fuels Toronto’s offense in Game 2 with a notable multi tool performance against Cone.
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World Series notes and series tied two games in
The Braves trail the Blue Jays two games to one after Toronto split the first two games. Freeman, a Chicago native, joked with a technician who met his brother in the stands. The Jays hold three home games to Atlanta’s two, and history shows the team winning the second game often takes the series.
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Mystery Men Rise in World Series Heroics Across Decades
In the World Series history, ordinary players like Ed Sprague, Damon Berryhill, Mark Lemke, Dusty Rhodes, Don Larsen and others rose from obscurity to fame. The article recalls dramatic clutch moments that defined Series lore, showcasing pinch hitters, unlikely champions, and lasting impressions of average players becoming immortal through key clutches.
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