The Yankees extend their World Series winning streak to 14 consecutive games

The Yankees extend their World Series winning streak to 14 consecutive games

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In Game 2, the Yankees extend their World Series winning streak to 14 consecutive games, defeating the Mets, 6-5, in a game which is overshadowed by Roger Clemens throwing the barrel of a shattered bat at Mike Piazza as the Met catcher runs to first. The eagerly awaited at-bat, due to the Rocket’s beaning of the Mets’ superstar in July, results in the two players confronting one another and the emptying of both benches.

Although lacking big league managerial experience, Pittsburgh Pirates hitting coach Lloyd McClendon is named as the team’s manager, replacing recently-fired Gene Lamont.

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Although lacking big league managerial experience, Pittsburgh Pirates hitting coach Lloyd McClendon is named as the team’s manager, replacing recently-fired Gene Lamont.

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In the longest World Series game ever played, the Yankees take Game 1 of the Subway Series,

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2000 – The Yankees defeat the Mets, 4 – 3, in 12 innings, in Game 1 of the World Series. The longest game in World Series history (4 hours, 51 minutes) is ended on Jose Vizcaino’s single which drives home Tino Martinez. It is Vizcaino’s fourth hit of the night. The Mets lead, 3 – 2, going into the 9th, but reliever Armando Benitez surrenders the tying run on a sacrifice fly by Chuck Knoblauch. The victory is the Yankees’ 13th in a row in Series play for a new record. Todd Pratt of the Mets ties a Series record by being hit by pitches twice.

Toronto signs Carlos Delgado to a record four-year $68 million contract. The Blue Jay first baseman’s average salary of $17 million is the richest in major league history.

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Toronto signs Carlos Delgado to a record four-year $68 million contract. The Blue Jay first baseman’s average salary of $17 million is the richest in major league history.

2000 – Major league play-by-play broadcasters and black commentators select Carlos Delgado and Todd Helton as the Hank Aaron Award recipients. The new award, established last year, recognizes the Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Rockies first basemen as the best overall hitters in each league. The same day, Toronto signs Delgado to a record four-year $68 million contract. Delgado’s average salary of $17 million is the most in major league history.

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2000 – Major league play-by-play broadcasters and black commentators select Carlos Delgado and Todd Helton as the Hank Aaron Award recipients. The new award, established last year, recognizes the Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Rockies first basemen as the best overall hitters in each league. The same day, Toronto signs Delgado to a record four-year $68 million contract. Delgado’s average salary of $17 million is the most in major league history.

Dusty Baker, who led the Giants to a National League West flag with baseball’s best record (97-65), reaches an agreement with the Giants on a two-year contract extension. The pact makes the two-time National League Manager of the Year the second-highest-paid skipper in the majors.

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Dusty Baker, who led the Giants to a National League West flag with baseball’s best record (97-65), reaches an agreement with the Giants on a two-year contract extension. The pact makes the two-time National League Manager of the Year the second-highest-paid skipper in the majors.

David Justice propels the Yankees with a three-run home run to their record 37th American League pennant

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2000 – In a come-from-behind victory over the Seattle Mariners, 9 – 7, David Justice propels the Yankees with a three-run home run to their record 37th American League pennant, setting up a Subway Series in New York for the first time in 44 years. In the game, Mariners catcher Dan Wilson snaps the longest hitless streak in postseason history by ending his 0-for-42 skid with an opposite field single. Marv Owen of the Detroit Tigers had gone 0 for 31 in the 1934 and 1935 World Series.

In Game 5 of the NLCS, the Mets capture their fourth National League pennant when Mike Hampton throws a complete-game three-hit shutout, blanking the Cardinals at Shea Stadium, 7-0. Bobby Valentine’s team joins the 1997 Marlins as the only other wild-card team to advance to the World Series.

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In Game 5 of the NLCS, the Mets capture their fourth National League pennant when Mike Hampton throws a complete-game three-hit shutout, blanking the Cardinals at Shea Stadium, 7-0. Bobby Valentine’s team joins the 1997 Marlins as the only other wild-card team to advance to the World Series.

Roger Clemens strikes out a record-setting 15 batters and one-hits the Mariners, 5-0, giving the Yankees a 3-1 lead in the ALCS. Al Martin’s seventh inning double broke up the Rocket’s bid for a no-hitter in the Safeco Field contest.

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Roger Clemens strikes out a record-setting 15 batters and one-hits the Mariners, 5-0, giving the Yankees a 3-1 lead in the ALCS. Al Martin’s seventh inning double broke up the Rocket’s bid for a no-hitter in the Safeco Field contest.

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Mariano Rivera breaks Whitey Ford’s record for consecutive scoreless innings pitched in postseason play with 33 1/3 scoreless frames.

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2000 – The New York Yankees batter the Seattle Mariners, 8 – 2, to take a 2 games to 1 lead in the ALCS. Bernie Williams and Tino Martinez hit back-to-back home runs in the 2nd inning for New York, while David Justice has three RBI. Mariano Rivera breaks Whitey Ford’s record for consecutive scoreless innings pitched in postseason play with 33 1/3 scoreless frames.