The Braves beat the Giants, 5 – 4 on Fred McGriff’s 2-out, 2-run homer off Rod Beck in the 9th inning. The homer caps a 4-run rally for the 1st-place Braves.

On September 15, 1997 — The Braves beat the Giants, 5 – 4 on Fred McGriff’s 2-out, 2-run homer off Rod Beck in the 9th inning. The homer caps a 4-run rally for the 1st-place Braves.

 

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