Pettitte Clinches Yankees World Series Sweep Over Padres
Andy Pettitte delivered a 3-0 shutout to close the World Series, delivering San Diego’s defeat and a Yankees sweep. He pitched through personal concerns including his father Tom Pettitte’s heart surgery, while Mariano Rivera secured the save.
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Yankees Complete Series Sweep in World Series Clincher
The Yankees defeated the Padres 4 1 to cap a 4 0 sweep and win a seventh World Series, led by Bernie Williams RBI in the sixth and Brosius RBI in the seventh. Pettitte pitched seven plus innings as Rivera closed out the final outs, with Darryl Strawberry missing the game due to illness as the team celebrated in the clubhouse.
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Padres savor a special season after World Series loss
San Diego fans packed Qualcomm Stadium as the Padres bowed out 3-0 to the New York Yankees. Wally Joyner scooped dirt on the mound, Tony Gwynn received icy wraps, and owner John Moores fought back emotion as the team faced a downtown ballpark vote and pivotal free-agent decisions. The loss ended a remarkable run despite coming up short in the World Series.
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Yankees Win World Series as Brosius Captures MVP
Scott Brosius emerged as the Yankees World Series MVP after New York swept the Padres 3-0 in four games. He finished 8-for-17 with two homers and six RBIs, delivering the decisive infield single in the eighth and closing out the final out with a throw to first as Tampa Bay ended. The season marked a dramatic turnaround for Brosius and a deep, cohesive Yankees club.
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