1999 – Roger Clemens pitches the New York Yankees to their second straight World Series sweep, shutting down the Atlanta Braves, 4 – 1, and ending his quest for the one and only prize that eluded him: a world championship. The Yankees win their record 25th championship – and third in four years. Game 4 marks New York’s 12th Series victory a row, matching a team mark. Mariano Rivera gets his second save and is named Series MVP. Atlanta joins the New York Giants (1910-1919) as the only teams to lose four World Series in a decade.