1998 – The San Diego Padres reach the World Series for the first time since 1984, shutting down the Atlanta Braves’ comeback bid behind MVP Sterling Hitchcock, for a 5 – 0 victory in Game 6 of the NLCS.

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On October 14, 1998 — 1998 – The San Diego Padres reach the World Series for the first time since 1984, shutting down the Atlanta Braves’ comeback bid behind MVP Sterling Hitchcock, for a 5 – 0 victory in Game 6 of the NLCS.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference October 14
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