Braves Rally to Cut Blue Jays Lead in Series
Atlanta’s Lonnie Smith, David Justice, and Terry Pendleton led a 13 hit attack as the Braves beat Toronto 7 2 to pull within 3 2 in the World Series. Sid Bream and an energized bench sparked the win while coach Bobby Cox warned of lingering tensions after a tense stretch.
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Grand slam swings momentum in World Series clincher
In front of 40,000 fans at the Dome Lonnie Smith delivered a decisive grand slam as the Braves a 7-2 victory, shifting the series momentum. Managers and players reflect on remaining in the driver's seat with key games ahead.
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World Series Game 5 Draws Highest CBS Rating
CBS aired Game 5 of the World Series between Atlanta and Toronto to a Nielsen rating of 21.6 and 36 share, the highest for this year’s series, though the five-game average trails last year. Players like Joe Carter and Smith are quoted amid discussion of turning points and team leadership.
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Evergreen brushes with fame as Otis Nixon draws crowds
In Evergreen North Carolina the town pops with pride as local outfielder Otis Nixon gains attention during the World Series. CBS announcers tease Evergreen population figures while residents recall Nixon’s roots, the town’s small factories and a post office, as Otis and his family attend games and return home to support him.
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Talk Of True World Series Gains Steam In Future Plans
Atlanta reports a Canadian team in the World Series sparks talk of a real world professional championship within the next decade. MLB officials say the event would involve the United States Japan and the Dominican Republic with the aim of a major global pro baseball competition. The schedule would run between late October and February.
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Jays Relaxed After Loss as World Series Leads Narrow
Toronto Blue Jays keep a calm posture despite Braves trimming their lead to 2 in a tense World Series. Players like Winfield and Carter joked and spoke of finishing the series, while Dave Cone prepared for a potential Game 6 start and Toronto faced lineup changes and left hander Steve Avery’s challenge.
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