1991 - Minnesota defeats the Braves, 5 - 2, in Game 1 of the World Series. Greg Gagne’s three-run home run off Charlie Leibrandt in the 5th inning helps support the strong effort of winning pitcher Jack Morris.
2001 - In the NLCS, Curt Schilling’s four-hitter gives the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5 - 1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Schilling strikes out 12 Braves as Craig Counsell gets three hits and Steve Finley drives home three runs.
1999 - Pitcher Kenny Rogers walks Andruw Jones with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the 11th inning, sending the Atlanta Braves to the World Series with a 10 - 9 victory over the New York Mets in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series.