1996 – Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves holds the New York Yankees to six hits in eight innings and Fred McGriff drives in three runs in a 4 – 0 win in Game 2 of the World Series.

On October 21, 1996 — 1996 – Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves holds the New York Yankees to six hits in eight innings and Fred McGriff drives in three runs in a 4 – 0 win in Game 2 of the World Series.

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