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2001 – Astros are swept by the Braves at Turner Field, 6-2, to close out another disappointing N.L.D.S, their third such fate at the hands of Atlanta in five years. Former Houston backup Paul Bako homers off Shane Reynolds and drives in three. Daryle Ward’s two-run blast is the only response for the Astros. 

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2001 – Astros are swept by the Braves at Turner Field, 6-2, to close out another disappointing N.L.D.S, their third such fate at the hands of Atlanta in five years. Former Houston backup Paul Bako homers off Shane Reynolds and drives in three. Daryle Ward’s two-run blast is the only response for the Astros. 

Tom Kelly retires as the Twins’ skipper. During his 15-season tenure, the longest among current managers, he won two World Series titles and compiled a record of 1140-1244 for the small market team.

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Tom Kelly retires as the Twins’ skipper. During his 15-season tenure, the longest among current managers, he won two World Series titles and compiled a record of 1140-1244 for the small market team.

The Arizona Diamondbacks take a 2 games to 1 lead in their Divisional Series with St. Louis with a 5 – 3 victory. Craig Counsell’s three-run home run in the 7th inning is the deciding blow. Starter Miguel Batista gets the victory for the Diamondbacks.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks take a 2 games to 1 lead in their Divisional Series with St. Louis with a 5 – 3 victory. Craig Counsell’s three-run home run in the 7th inning is the deciding blow. Starter Miguel Batista gets the victory for the Diamondbacks.

Atlanta defeats the Houston Astros, 6 – 2, to sweep their National League Division Series and move into the National League Championship Series for the ninth time in ten seasons. Paul Bako, Julio Franco and Chipper Jones hit home runs to back the solid pitching of starter John Burkett. The game is the Astros’ 14th loss in their last 16 postseason games.

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Atlanta defeats the Houston Astros, 6 – 2, to sweep their National League Division Series and move into the National League Championship Series for the ninth time in ten seasons. Paul Bako, Julio Franco and Chipper Jones hit home runs to back the solid pitching of starter John Burkett. The game is the Astros’ 14th loss in their last 16 postseason games.