For the Florida Marlins, the 1997 season was full of thrilling finishes and late-game drama.
The Marlins ultimately topped the American League champion Cleveland Indians in walk-off fashion to win Game 7 of the 1997 World Series. On this day 25 years ago, the Marlins completed the three-game sweep of the American League team that finished with the best record in walk-off fashion.
After rallying from three runs down, Gary Sheffield’s ninth-inning blast lifted Florida to a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The Marlins opened the series with a 10-4 victory before knocking the Orioles on a walk-off single from Edgar Renteria in the 10th inning to take the second game of the series.