In Game 4 of the ALDS, Edgar Martinez’s eighth-inning grand slam breaks a 6-6 tie with the Yankees at the Kingdome. The Mariner DH’s round-tripper, considered by many the biggest in franchise history, is the difference in Seattle’s eventual 11-10 victory, forcing a decisive Game 5.

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In Game 4 of the ALDS, Edgar Martinez’s eighth-inning grand slam breaks a 6-6 tie with the Yankees at the Kingdome. The Mariner DH’s round-tripper, considered by many the biggest in franchise history, is the difference in Seattle’s eventual 11-10 victory, forcing a decisive Game 5.

1995 – Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners hits a tie-breaking grand slam in the 8th inning and drives in 7 runs – the most ever in a postseason game to date – leading the Mariners past the New York Yankees, 11 – 8, and sending the ALDS to a decisive Game 5.

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1995 – Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners hits a tie-breaking grand slam in the 8th inning and drives in 7 runs – the most ever in a postseason game to date – leading the Mariners past the New York Yankees, 11 – 8, and sending the ALDS to a decisive Game 5.

1988 – The New York Yankees replace manager Billy Martin with Dallas Green. Martin compiled a 1253-1013 (.553) record piloting the Tigers, Twins, Yankees, Oakland A’s and Rangers during his 19-year managerial career, which is now over.

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1988 – The New York Yankees replace manager Billy Martin with Dallas Green. Martin compiled a 1253-1013 (.553) record piloting the Tigers, Twins, Yankees, Oakland A’s and Rangers during his 19-year managerial career, which is now over.

The Yankees replace manager Billy Martin with Dallas Green. ‘Billy the Kid’ will compile a 1253-1013 (.553) record piloting the Tigers, Twins, Yankees, A’s, and Rangers during his 19-year managerial career.

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The Yankees replace manager Billy Martin with Dallas Green. ‘Billy the Kid’ will compile a 1253-1013 (.553) record piloting the Tigers, Twins, Yankees, A’s, and Rangers during his 19-year managerial career.

1987 – Don Baylor singles to break an 8th-inning tie and Gary Gaetti homers in his first two playoff at-bats as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers, 8 – 5, in the opening game of the American League Championship Series.

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1987 – Don Baylor singles to break an 8th-inning tie and Gary Gaetti homers in his first two playoff at-bats as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers, 8 – 5, in the opening game of the American League Championship Series.

The San Diego Padres win the National League pennant with a 6 – 3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

The San Diego Padres win the National League pennant with a 6 – 3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

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1984 – The San Diego Padres win the National League pennant with a 6 – 3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the final game of the [[[1984 NLCS|NLCS]]. The Padres win three straight after dropping the first two at Wrigley Field.

Six years to the day of their shocking loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third NLCS game, the Philadelphia Phillies defeat Los Angeles, 7 – 2, in Game 3. Charles Hudson pitches a complete game four-hitter. Gary Matthews gets three hits, including a home run, and drives in four runs.

Six years to the day of their shocking loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third NLCS game, the Philadelphia Phillies defeat Los Angeles, 7 – 2, in Game 3. Charles Hudson pitches a complete game four-hitter. Gary Matthews gets three hits, including a home run, and drives in four runs.

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1983 – Six years to the day of their shocking loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third NLCS game, the Philadelphia Phillies defeat Los Angeles, 7 – 2, in Game 3. Charles Hudson pitches a complete game four-hitter. Gary Matthews gets three hits, including a home run, and drives in four runs.

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Denny Walling delivers a bases-loaded single in the 11th inning for a 1-0 triumph over the Dodgers at the Astrodome

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1981 – Denny Walling delivers a bases-loaded single in the 11th inning for a 1-0 triumph over the Dodgers at the Astrodome. Joe Niekro, Dave Smith and Joe Sambito combine for the shutout. The victory puts the Astros ahead, 2-0, in their five-game divisional series. Like the year before, Houston needs to win just one of three in Los Angeles to advance to the N.L.C.S.