The Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox in the opener of the American League Championship Series, 4 – 3, in 10 innings. Boston blows a 3 – 0 lead, as Bernie Williams hits a home run off reliever Rod Beck.

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The Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox in the opener of the American League Championship Series, 4 – 3, in 10 innings. Boston blows a 3 – 0 lead, as Bernie Williams hits a home run off reliever Rod Beck.

The Atlanta Braves take a two-game lead over the Mets in the NLCS with a 4 – 3 victory. The Braves score all four of their runs in the 6th inning on a pair of home runs by Brian Jordan and Eddie Perez off Mets starter Kenny Rogers. Kevin Millwood gets the win for Atlanta, with John Smoltz making his first relief appearance ever to get the save.

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The Atlanta Braves take a two-game lead over the Mets in the NLCS with a 4 – 3 victory. The Braves score all four of their runs in the 6th inning on a pair of home runs by Brian Jordan and Eddie Perez off Mets starter Kenny Rogers. Kevin Millwood gets the win for Atlanta, with John Smoltz making his first relief appearance ever to get the save.