Sunday, October 25, 2015

The Top Five World Series Games of all Time

   I know, normally I talk about the Major Leagues as of 2015. But with the World Series approaching, I thought it would be fun to remember all of the greatest individual contests of the Fall Classic. So, without further ado:
                                      THE TOP FIVE WORLD SERIES GAMES
 5. Game Five, 1956
   The team with the most championships than any team in sports, the Yankees, had lost for the first time, to the Dodgers. Don Larson, the equivalent of a number five starter, was handed the ball in game five. In an unbelievable turn of events, Larson went on to throw a perfect game, the only one in postseason history.

4. Game Seven, 1960
  Another underdog, the Pirates, was again facing the Yankees. Despite being outscored more than 2-1 in games 1-6, the Bucks were still in it. In the bottom of the ninth, tied 9-9, Bill Mazeroski, hit a walk off home run, one of two all time to end a World Series.

3. Game Seven, 1991
  Jack Morris, on the tail end of his career, was still the guy on the Twins. For the Braves, John Smoltz, who idolized Morris, was starting. Through eight, the game was scoreless, but the Braves had the bases loaded, but Morris stayed out there, and got his double play. Smoltz came out after eight, but Morris pitched all ten innings, and the Twins wound up winning 1-0.

2. Game Six, 2011
  The Cardinals, in all their 21st century winning glory, were about to lose to the Rangers, who hadn't won a Fall Classic in franchise history. Down to their last strike, David Freese, the series MVP, hit a double the other way to tie the game up again. One inning later, down to their last strike, Lance Berkman hit a single to again tie it up again. Another inning later, David Freese hit a walk off round tripper to end it.

1. Game 6, 1975
 The best game from what is often considered the best World Series, this game featured the cursed Red Sox. The Reds gained an early advantage from Hall of Famer Joe Morgan. But the Sox came roaring back with a game tying, three run jack by Bernie Carpoll. In the twelfth, Hall of Famer led off with a walk off dinger, giving the Red Sox the game. Though the Red Sox officially lost, many true fans believe that the Red Sox won the World Series, 3 games to 4.  

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