How did the 2001 World Series end?
The Diamondbacks won game 6 in a blowout, forcing a decisive game 7. In the final game, the Yankees led in the ninth inning before the Diamondbacks staged a comeback against closer Mariano Rivera, capped off by a walk-off, bases-loaded bloop single by Luis Gonzalez to clinch Arizona’s championship victory.
Who lost the 2001 World Series?
Arizona Diamondbacks over New York Yankees (4-3)
Who hit the winning run in the 2001 World Series?
The Diamondbacks won the game 3–2, with Jay Bell scoring the winning run on a bloop single by Luis Gonzalez, in the bottom of the ninth inning off the Yankees’ ace closer, Mariano Rivera. The home team won every game in the Series.
How did the Yankees lose in 2001?
A back-and-forth 2001 World Series In 2001, they rode the arms of Randy “The Big Unit” Johnson and Curt Schilling to the National League pennant. In truth, it was a small miracle there was even a seventh game to be played at all. Through the first six games, the Diamondbacks had outscored the Yankees 34-12.
Who won game 1 of the 2000 World Series?
New York Yankees
New York Yankees over New York Mets (4-1)
Who won 2000 World Series?
New York Yankees2000 World Series / Champion
Who won the 2001 American League Championship?
New York Yankees2001 American League Championship Series / Champion
Who won the 1994 World Series?
World Series Winners (1903-present, AL vs NL)
| Year | AL Winner | NL Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | New York Yankees | Atlanta Braves |
| 1995 | Cleveland Indians | Atlanta Braves |
| No World Series held in 1994 due to players’ strike | ||
| 1993 | Toronto Blue Jays | Philadelphia Phillies |
Did Moneyball win a championship?
Through the use of sabermetrics, Beane has never won a World Series. The closest Beane has ever come to winning the World Series was in 2006, when his A’s lost to the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS.
Who won the AL West in 2001?
Seattle Mariners
(1) Seattle Mariners (Western Division champion, 116–46) vs. (3) Cleveland Indians (Central Division champion, 91–71): Mariners win series, 3–2….
| 2001 American League Division Series | |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 10–15 |
| Television | Fox |
| TV announcers | Joe Buck, Tim McCarver (Games 1–2) Thom Brennaman, Steve Lyons (Games 3–5) |
What is the difference between the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees?
In contrast to the Diamondbacks, the New York Yankees were one of the oldest and most recognized teams in all of North American sports. The Yankees had built a dynasty in the late 1990s that extended into 2000, which included winning three consecutive World Series’ and four of the last five.
Who did the Diamondbacks beat in the World Series?
The Diamondbacks defeated the Yankees, four games to three to win the series. Considered one of the greatest World Series of all time, memorable aspects included two extra-inning games and three late-inning comebacks.
How did the Diamondbacks win the NL Championship Series?
The Diamondbacks clinched the series in Game 5, when Tony Womack hit a game winning single that scored Danny Bautista. They then faced the 3rd seeded Atlanta Braves in the NL Championship Series.
How did the Yankees win Game 7 of the World Series?
In games 4 and 5, the Yankees won in comeback fashion, hitting game-tying home runs off Diamondbacks closer Byung-hyun Kim with one out remaining in consecutive games, before winning in extra innings. The Diamondbacks won game 6 in a blowout, forcing a decisive game 7.