In only their fourth year of existence, the Arizona Diamondbacks win their National League Division Series beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 2 – 1, thanks to Tony Womack’s two-out game-winning hit in the deciding fifth game. Arizona had lost their first playoff appearance to the Mets in 1999.

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On October 15, 2001 — In only their fourth year of existence, the Arizona Diamondbacks win their National League Division Series beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 2 – 1, thanks to Tony Womack’s two-out game-winning hit in the deciding fifth game. Arizona had lost their first playoff appearance to the Mets in 1999.

 

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