10 Most Memorable World Series Games In History

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The World Series is baseball’s grandest stage. Each fall, the best teams from the American League and the National League face off for the championship. Over the decades, certain games have become unforgettable and showed baseball at its most exciting. These games stand out for their thrilling conclusions and larger-than-life performances, among other things. Here are 10 of the most memorable World Series games in history.

Game 8, 1912: Red Sox vs. Giants

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The 1912 World Series was a best-of-seven that required eight games due to a tie in Game 2. With the score tied at 1-1 going into extra innings, the Giants took the lead in the top of the 10th inning. An error by Giants center fielder Fred Snodgrass allowed the Red Sox to score the tying and winning runs.

Game 7, 1960: Pirates vs. Yankees

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Bill Mazeroski’s legendary walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning is this game’s high point. With the lead changing hands multiple times, the game was a roller-coaster. Over the series, the Yankees outscored the Pirates 55-27. Sadly, they lost the critical game, and the Pirates won their first championship since 1925.

Game 6, 1975: Red Sox vs. Reds

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The “Big Red Machine” went against the Boston Red Sox in a prominent and hard-to-remember game. Carlton Fisk’s dramatic 12th-inning home run that made the series reach seven games is what most people remember the game for. The Red Sox won 7-6, forcing a Game 7. However, the Cincinnati Reds emerged as the winners of the series.

Game 6, 1986: Mets vs. Red Sox

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The Red Sox were ahead by two runs and on the verge of winning their first World Series since 1918. In the 10th inning, the Mets, with two outs and nobody on base, rallied to tie the game, and Mookie Wilson’s ground ball went through Buckner’s legs and ended with the winning run scoring.

Game 7, 1991: Twins vs. Braves

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This game remained scoreless through nine innings. In the 10th inning, Gene Larkin’s pinch-hit single scored Dan Gladden and gave the Twins a 1-0 victory and their second World Series title in five years and second since they moved to Minnesota. The Hall of Fame preserved the ball Larkin hit to carry the game.

Game 6, 1993: Blue Jays vs. Phillies

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In the bottom of the 9th inning, the Phillies held a 6-5 lead. Joe Carter, with two runners on base, hit a three-run walk-off home run off Phillies closer Mitch Williams, securing an 8-6 victory for the Blue Jays and their second consecutive championship. Carter’s home run was the second in a World Series’ ninth inning bottom.

Game 7, 1997: Marlins vs. Indians

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Tied 2-2, the decisive Game 7 went into extra innings. In the bottom of the 11th inning, with the bases loaded, Edgar Renteria hit a walk-off single to give the Marlins their first World Series title. Thanks to this dramatic victory, the Marlins became the fastest expansion team, until 2001, to win the World Series.

Game 4, 2001: Yankees vs. Diamondbacks

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Game 4 was a nail-biter, with the Yankees trailing 3-1 in the 9th inning. Tino Martinez, capitalizing on the first pitch he saw from Kim, tied the game, and Derek Jeter hit a walk-off solo home run in the 10th inning, earning the nickname “Mr. November.” The Yankees’ dramatic victory tied the series at 2-2.

Game 7, 2001: Yankees vs. Diamondbacks

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This Game 7 featured a thrilling finish. The Yankees carried a 2-1 lead down the bottom of the 9th inning. Diamondbacks’ closer Mariano Rivera, considered one of the best relievers in history, did not deliver as expected. The Diamondbacks loaded the bases, and Luis Gonzalez’s bloop single over a drawn-in infield scored the winning run.

Game 4, 2004: Red Sox vs. Cardinals

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After overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the ALCS against the Yankees, the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. In Game 4, Johnny Damon’s leadoff home run set the tone, and Derek Lowe’s pitching secured the 3-0 victory. The win ended the Red Sox’s championship drought of 86 years.

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