In Game 7 of the ‘Worst to First’ World Series, the Twins beat the Braves, 1-0, when Dan Gladden scores the winning run in the bottom of the tenth on Gene Larkin’s single, clinching its second world championship since relocating from Washington D.C. in 1961. Atlanta and Minnesota had both finished in last place in their respective divisions the previous season.
Lonnie Smith becomes the first player in baseball history to play in the World Series with four different teams when leads off for the Braves in Game 1 at the Metrodome. The DH, who scores a run in the team’s 5-2 loss to the Twins, has also appeared in the Fall Classic with the Phillies (1980), Cardinals (1982), and the Royals (1985).
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On October 17, 1991, the Atlanta Braves win their first National League pennant since their move from Milwaukee. John Smoltz pitches a complete game, six-hit shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0, Brian Hunter’s two-run home run in the 1st…
test On September 11, 1991, At Jack Murphy Stadium., Kent Mercker, Mark Wohlers, and Alejandro Pena of the Atlanta Braves combine on a 1-0 no-hitter against the San Diego Padres. The masterpiece, only the second in Atlanta’s history Phil Niekro tossed the other one also against the Padres in 1973, this also marks the first…
1991 – The Red Sox obtain P Dan Petry from the Braves in exchange for a player to be named later.
1991 – The game between the Astros and Braves is delayed for five minutes when a moth becomes lodged in the ear of Houston OF Mike Simms. Astros trainer Dave Labossiere removes the insect with a pair of tweezers. The Braves record a 4 – 0 victory when the game is finally completed.
June 19, 1991 Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine is ejected after throwing four pitches torwards former teammate and current Philadelphia Phillie Dale Murphy. This was part of the events that happened on June 4 1991 when Otis Nixon was hit by a pitch and a brawl and suspensions erupted. Nixon came to the plate in…
On June 16, 1991, At Olympic Stadium. Atlanta Braves speedster Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos. Nixon matches the record set by Hall of Famer Eddie Collins in 1912. Nixon also picks up three hits in Atlanta’s 7-6 loss.
June 4, 1991 on Dale Murphy Appreciation Night at Fulton County Stadium. This was Murphy’s first trip back to Atlanta as a member of the Phillies, and the Braves were committed to making it a special moment (see the video tribute) . Dale Murphy Appreciation Night would also be remembered for a brawl that erupted…
1990 – San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 – 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.
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