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**pr_capone** · 03-22-2009, 10:02 PM

I remember the 1992 NLCS game between the Braves and the Pirates like it was yesterday.

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Originally Posted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_Bream#The_Slide

The most famous moment of Bream's career came in Game 7 of the 1992 National League Championship Series. Bream was the Atlanta first baseman, and the Braves were playing his old team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, in the NLCS.

The Pirates carried a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning under the pitching of their ace, Doug Drabek, needing just three outs to make the World Series. However, Drabek gave up a leadoff double to Terry Pendleton, then allowed another runner (David Justice) on an infield error by second baseman Jose Lind. After Drabek walked Bream to load the bases, Pirates manager Jim Leyland pulled him out of the game. Reliever Stan Belinda replaced him on the mound, and managed to get two outs, despite giving up a run on a sacrifice fly by Ron Gant. Then, Braves third-string catcher Francisco Cabrera belted a single to left field, and Justice scored easily to tie the game. Pirates left fielder and eventual National League MVP Barry Bonds fielded the ball as Bream (known as a slow runner, possibly one of the slowest in baseball) plodded around the bases toward home plate. Bonds' throw arrived first, but it was slightly offline towards the first-base line. As soon as catcher Mike LaValliere received the ball, he desperately lunged toward the plate to tag Bream out, but Bream was able to slide just underneath the tag to score the winning run and send the Braves to the World Series for the second consecutive year.

Frazod · 03-23-2009, 08:12 AM

Saberhagen watching the last out sail over his head while Brett crept up behind him in Game 7 of the '85 World Series. Too bad it was against the Cards, but oh well.

Tied for second is Wainwright's savage series-ending curves against Beltran and Inge. Even though the one against Inge won the World Series, I'd have to give the nod to the one against Beltran, since I hate that ****er so much and also because it was against the Mets, in New York, and it was so sweet to watch 50,000 arrogant New York assholes collectively choke on a dick.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 03-23-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

Melt down of Cards (spanning the rest of game 6 and all of game 7) after Denkinger's blown call.

This.

And before the Cards fan start yelling about it again they should remember... like they never seem to do... that Orta was thrown out trying to go from first to third on a single by the next hitter... Jim Sundberg I think it was... so Orta never scored... the bad call was erased... and the Cardinals melted down all on their own.

CHAMPIONSHIP!

CoMoChief · 03-23-2009, 08:32 AM

Well since I'm younger, the best memory I can think of is George Brett's final game.

I also enjoyed watching Luis Gonzalez punch that hit up the middle to defeat the Yanks in 2001 WS in game 7. This is where Randy Johnson came back in after one day starting to relief pitch. Great game.

oldandslow · 03-23-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

God, I hate Don Denkinger. Every time I see that play it makes me want to throw up....

Still 10 WS is 2nd only to the Yanks. Winning in 06 was doubly sweet because it was so unexpected.

Katipan · 03-23-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

I also enjoyed watching Luis Gonzalez punch that hit up the middle to defeat the Yanks in 2001 WS in game 7. This is where Randy Johnson came back in after one day starting to relief pitch. Great game.

I got to go to Games 6&7. Did the whole sidewalk slumber party for 26 hours for game 6 tickets. Still didn't know at that time if Byung Hole Kim was going to kill the series once and for all. Ended up swapping half of them for game 7 tickets when I saw some friends a few hours behind me in line.

One of the top ten experiences of my life. And I've had some fun for a chick.

Otter · 03-23-2009, 08:42 AM

When David Cone was pitching in New York he always at the yearly Steeple Chase (horse race) and I talked to him quiet a bit. He's one of the coolest guys you'll ever meet. I was actually a Yankees Fan when he was pitching for them.

MIAdragon · 03-23-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Adam Wainwright freezing Carlos Beltran in game 7 of the 2006 NLCS with an 0-2 curveball sent by God.

Ted Williams couldn't have hit that pitch with a tennis racket.

watch your mouth

MIAdragon · 03-23-2009, 09:11 AM

This is something I will tell my kids about over and over. I was crushed, we just got the shit kicked out of us all over the field. Now here we were bottom of the 8th elimination game, it was over. But still I watched, alone, dejected waiting for the inevitable. This is what I got.

Rivera allowed a lead-off walk to Kevin Millar, Dave Roberts pinch ran. Everyone knew what he was going to try and do next.

Shit I thought he was out!?!? Some life still left!!!

Mueller's single scored Roberts, giving MO the BS and the sending the game into extra innings, tied 4-4.

bottom 12. Manny led off with a single against, and Ortiz hit a two-run walk-off home run to right field. And this is about how I was at home.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 03-23-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by oldandslow

God, I hate Don Denkinger. Every time I see that play it makes me want to throw up....

Still 10 WS is 2nd only to the Yanks. Winning in 06 was doubly sweet because it was so unexpected.

His foot isn't on the bag it appears....

raybec 4 · 03-23-2009, 09:51 AM

Kirk Gibson's homer in the '88 series. That ****er could barely walk to the plate and took Eckersly's drunken ass downtown. Clutch.

**BigRedChief** · 03-23-2009, 10:06 AM

Seeing my team win a World Series live and being able to share that experience together with my son.
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Dr. Johnny Fever · 03-23-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by raybec 4

Kirk Gibson's homer in the '88 series. That ****er could barely walk to the plate and took Eckersly's drunken ass downtown. Clutch.

That was sweet...

blaise · 03-23-2009, 10:57 AM

The 2004 ALCS (games 4,5,6, & 7) Especially David Ortiz's walk off homer in Game 4. And Damon's Grand Slam in Game 7. After Damon hit that Grand Slam you could just see the horror in Yankee fans faces.

blaise · 03-23-2009, 11:01 AM

One other one- I was at an Orioles game when Albert Belle hit 3 homers in a game. When he came up the next at bat the pitcher from the Angels hit him with a pitch. He stood there at the plate sort of yelling and pointing his bat at the plate. Ray Miller (the Orioles manager) came out and talked to him, the ump was talking to him, but Belle was just yelling at everyone. Finally he took the base. Come to find out, he tried to refuse the base. He was yelling that he wanted the count to be 1-0, and he would just stay there and bat. I'd never seen that before, I thought that was kind of cool.
And Cal Ripken had the game winning hit that day too.

CoMoChief · 03-23-2009, 11:13 AM

FWIW, Mark McGwire's 62nd HR was one of my faves. Steroids are not, Him and Sammy Sosa saved baseball from a spectators standpoint.

03-23-2009, 08:12 AM	#31
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-786615	Saberhagen watching the last out sail over his head while Brett crept up behind him in Game 7 of the '85 World Series. Too bad it was against the Cards, but oh well. Tied for second is Wainwright's savage series-ending curves against Beltran and Inge. Even though the one against Inge won the World Series, I'd have to give the nod to the one against Beltran, since I hate that ****er so much and also because it was against the Mets, in New York, and it was so sweet to watch 50,000 arrogant New York assholes collectively choke on a dick.
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03-23-2009, 08:32 AM	#33
CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $7672254	Well since I'm younger, the best memory I can think of is George Brett's final game. I also enjoyed watching Luis Gonzalez punch that hit up the middle to defeat the Yanks in 2001 WS in game 7. This is where Randy Johnson came back in after one day starting to relief pitch. Great game.
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03-23-2009, 09:11 AM	#38
MIAdragon Someone pass the antifreeze Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami (North Cuba) Casino cash: $-2212181	This is something I will tell my kids about over and over. I was crushed, we just got the shit kicked out of us all over the field. Now here we were bottom of the 8th elimination game, it was over. But still I watched, alone, dejected waiting for the inevitable. This is what I got. Rivera allowed a lead-off walk to Kevin Millar, Dave Roberts pinch ran. Everyone knew what he was going to try and do next. Shit I thought he was out!?!? Some life still left!!! Mueller's single scored Roberts, giving MO the BS and the sending the game into extra innings, tied 4-4. bottom 12. Manny led off with a single against, and Ortiz hit a two-run walk-off home run to right field. And this is about how I was at home.
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03-23-2009, 09:51 AM	#40
raybec 4 MVP Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Jabip Casino cash: $4593807	Kirk Gibson's homer in the '88 series. That ****er could barely walk to the plate and took Eckersly's drunken ass downtown. Clutch.
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03-23-2009, 10:57 AM	#43
blaise In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $9989900	The 2004 ALCS (games 4,5,6, & 7) Especially David Ortiz's walk off homer in Game 4. And Damon's Grand Slam in Game 7. After Damon hit that Grand Slam you could just see the horror in Yankee fans faces.
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03-23-2009, 11:01 AM	#44
blaise In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $9989900	One other one- I was at an Orioles game when Albert Belle hit 3 homers in a game. When he came up the next at bat the pitcher from the Angels hit him with a pitch. He stood there at the plate sort of yelling and pointing his bat at the plate. Ray Miller (the Orioles manager) came out and talked to him, the ump was talking to him, but Belle was just yelling at everyone. Finally he took the base. Come to find out, he tried to refuse the base. He was yelling that he wanted the count to be 1-0, and he would just stay there and bat. I'd never seen that before, I thought that was kind of cool. And Cal Ripken had the game winning hit that day too.
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03-23-2009, 11:13 AM	#45
CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $7672254	FWIW, Mark McGwire's 62nd HR was one of my faves. Steroids are not, Him and Sammy Sosa saved baseball from a spectators standpoint.
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