1996Ā ā AtĀ Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, theĀ BravesĀ jump to a 6 ā 0 lead, but theĀ YankeesĀ mount the biggest comeback in their longĀ World SeriesĀ history with a three-run home run byĀ Jim LeyritzĀ that ties the game in the 8th inning. AfterĀ Bernie WilliamsĀ is intentionally walked with runners on first and second base in the 10th,Ā Steve AveryĀ walksĀ Wade BoggsĀ to bring in the deciding run.
1996Ā ā TheĀ Atlanta BravesĀ have the biggest blowout in postseason history, beating theĀ St. Louis Cardinals, 15 ā 0, in Game 7 of theĀ NLCSĀ to complete a comeback from a 3-1 deficit. The Cardinals become the only club to blow a 3-1 edge three times in the postseason.
Gary GaettiĀ hits aĀ grand slamĀ offĀ Greg MadduxĀ to lead theĀ St. Louis CardinalsĀ to an 8 ā 3 win over theĀ Atlanta BravesĀ and a tie of theĀ NLCS.Ā Todd StottlemyreĀ gets the victory.
In Game 6, Canada wins its first-ever World Series when the Blue Jays beat the Braves at AtlantaāFulton County Stadium, 4-3. Forty-one year-old Dave Winfieldās 11th inning double is the key hit in Torontoās victory.
June 4, 1991 on Dale Murphy Appreciation Night at Fulton County Stadium. This was Murphyās 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 eruptedā¦
Are you interested in owning your own business but donāt know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! On July 22, 1986, At Fulton County Stadium, Ken Griffey of the Atlanta Braves swats three solo home runs all against Kevin Gross of theā¦
July 4 1985 ā The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 16-13 In 19 Innings at Atlanta. The game went until Just before 4 a.m. on July 5. and was followed by a fireworks display for the 1,000 still left In the stands, causing local residents to think the city is under attack. Keithā¦
Pascual Perez misses his start for the Braves when he gets lost on Interstate 285, trying to find Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. The 25 year-old right-hander, who will be called I-285 by his Atlanta teammates, finally gets to the ballpark, 10 minutes after the game starts.
On July 30, 1982, the Atlanta Braves remove mascot āChief Noc-a-homaā and his teepee from left field to make room for more seating at Atlantaās Fulton County Stadium. The Braves will lose 19 of their next 21 games before restoring the mascot and teepee.
1982Ā ā TheĀ Atlanta BravesĀ beat theĀ Cincinnati Reds, 4 ā 3, for their 13th straight victory to begin the season.
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