New York Yankees defeat the Atlanta Braves, 1-0 in game 5 1996 World Series

New York Yankees defeat the Atlanta Braves, 1-0 in game 5 1996 World Series

On October 24, 1996, the New York Yankees defeat the Atlanta Braves, 1-0, in a thrilling fifth game of the World Series. Cecil Fielder’s double scores Charlie Hayes with the only run of the game. Andy Pettitte pitches five-hit ball over eight and a third innings to pick up the win for the Yankees, out…