World Series between franchises both seeking first title:
2026 MIL TB
1980 KC PHI
1920 CLE BRO
1909 DET PIT
1907 CHC DET
1906 CHC CHW
1905 PHA NYG
1903 BOS PIT
1903, ‘05, ‘06 & ‘07 were the first 4 WS ever
#OTD 1985 - The improbable becomes the probable!
Ozzie Smith ends Game 5 of the 1985 NLCS with a walk-off homer to give the Cardinals a 3-2 series lead
"Smith corks one into right, down the line! It may go!! … Go crazy, folks! Go crazy! It's a home run, and the Cardinals have won the game, by the score of 3 to 2, on a home run, by the Wizard! Go crazy!" -Jack Buck
🗒️Video starts with Willie McGee's AB and ends with an Ozzie interview
🎙️Jack Buck and Mike Shannon
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On this date in 1960, Bill Mazeroski’s name went down in history.
His legendary blast in Game 7 of the World Series marked the first time a Fall Classic ended on a walk-off home run. https://t.co/W1elpTThoe
Dear @MLB. How is the ALCS not on a major network? I don’t have tbs or hbo max. I shouldn’t have to go sign up for a month long subscription to watch your league championship series.
One of my favorite Pittsburgh/Pirates traditions: the annual gathering at the Forbes Field wall in Oakland to listen to Game 7 of the 1960 World Series.
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On this day in 1972 Roberto Clemente hit a milestone in his already storied career. His 3000th hit.
Clemente faced Mets pitcher Jon Matlack, who threw the pitch that Clemente would eventually connect with during the 4th inning.
Photographs by the amazing Jerry Siskind
On this day in 1972 Roberto Clemente hits his 2999th hit during the 4th inning of a game vs the Phillies. The last road game of the season.
In the 6th inning, Clemente is pulled so that he can try for his 3000th hit back in Pittsburgh in front of the home team crowd.