Before Sunday’s 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series in Arlington, Texas, the Atlanta Braves were perfect in deciding games to advance to the World Series.
Thursday, Oct. 17, 1991: Atlanta jumps to a 3-run lead in the first behind a sacrifice fly by Ron Gant with runners on first and third, followed by a Brian Hunter two-run home run. John Smoltz shuts out the Pirates for a 4-0 win. Atlanta moves on to face the Minnesota Twins in the World Series — another series decided in seven games.