The Yankees, being down 2-0 in the best-of-five series, stave off elimination, beating the A’s and Barry Zito, 1-0, thanks to the shutout pitching by Mike Mussina and Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada’s fifth-inning home run. Shortstop Derek Jeter backing up an errant relay throw down the first base line and flipping it home to cut down Jeremy Giambi as the potential tying run becomes one of the most memorable defensive plays in postseason history.

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The Yankees, being down 2-0 in the best-of-five series, stave off elimination, beating the A’s and Barry Zito, 1-0, thanks to the shutout pitching by Mike Mussina and Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada’s fifth-inning home run. Shortstop Derek Jeter backing up an errant relay throw down the first base line and flipping it home to cut down Jeremy Giambi as the potential tying run becomes one of the most memorable defensive plays in postseason history.

Jorge Posada’s 5th-inning solo home run accounts for all the scoring as the Yankees defeat Oakland, 1 – 0, to stay alive in their ALDS. Pitcher Mike Mussina gives up just four hits in seven innings to get the win. Derek Jeter makes his famous “Flip Play” on a relay throw to the plate to nab Jeremy Giambi, who neglects to slide, and save the game.

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Jorge Posada’s 5th-inning solo home run accounts for all the scoring as the Yankees defeat Oakland, 1 – 0, to stay alive in their ALDS. Pitcher Mike Mussina gives up just four hits in seven innings to get the win. Derek Jeter makes his famous “Flip Play” on a relay throw to the plate to nab Jeremy Giambi, who neglects to slide, and save the game.

The Cleveland Indians rout Seattle, 17 – 2, behind rookie pitcher C.C. Sabathia to take the lead in their American League Division Series. Omar Vizquel leads the Indians with four hits and six RBI – one short of the Division Series record.

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The Cleveland Indians rout Seattle, 17 – 2, behind rookie pitcher C.C. Sabathia to take the lead in their American League Division Series. Omar Vizquel leads the Indians with four hits and six RBI – one short of the Division Series record.

The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 4 – 1, behind rookie pitcher Bud Smith to even their NLDS at two games apiece. Fernando Viña hits a two-run home run for St. Louis.

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The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 4 – 1, behind rookie pitcher Bud Smith to even their NLDS at two games apiece. Fernando Viña hits a two-run home run for St. Louis.

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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.

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.

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.

Tom Glavine and John Smoltz combine on a seven-hit shutout to blank the Astros, 1-0, in Game Two of the N.L.D.S.
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Tom Glavine and John Smoltz combine on a seven-hit shutout to blank the Astros, 1-0, in Game Two of the N.L.D.S.

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2001 – Tom Glavine and John Smoltz combine on a seven-hit shutout to blank the Astros, 1-0, in Game Two of the N.L.D.S. The only run is scored by B.J. Surhoff on a double-play grounder after a double and an error by Julio Lugo. 

Atlanta take a 2 games to 0 lead in their National League Division Series with the Astros behind Tom Glavine’s 1 – 0 victory. Shortstop Julio Lugo’s throwing error aids the winning run, which crosses the plate on a double play.

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Atlanta take a 2 games to 0 lead in their National League Division Series with the Astros behind Tom Glavine’s 1 – 0 victory. Shortstop Julio Lugo’s throwing error aids the winning run, which crosses the plate on a double play.