1991 – Behind another brilliant performance by pitcher Steve Avery, the Atlanta Braves win the third 1 – 0 game-score of the National League Championship Series to force a seventh game in Pittsburgh. Catcher Greg Olson doubles home the only run of the game in the 9th inning, as Ron Gant collects his sixth stolen base of the Series for a new playoff record.

On October 16, 1991 — 1991 – Behind another brilliant performance by pitcher Steve Avery, the Atlanta Braves win the third 1 – 0 game-score of the National League Championship Series to force a seventh game in Pittsburgh. Catcher Greg Olson doubles home the only run of the game in the 9th inning, as Ron Gant collects his sixth stolen base of the Series for a new playoff record.

 

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