IN THE NEWS: At Atlanta, Greg Maddux limits the Rockies to four hits, winning 10–1. One of the hits is by Andres Galarraga, and it comes on his 502nd trip to the plate, just qualifying him for the National League batting title at .370.
IN THE NEWS: Journeyman Chico Walker ends his major league career with a 9th inning solo homer off the Marlins' Matt Turner. Walker will resurface as a replacement player in 1995, but will be released by the Padres on March 30th.
Tommy Glavine outpitches David Nied and the Braves defeat the Rockies, 5–3, thus becoming the first National League team this century to sweep a season series from another team. Atlanta won all 13 contests between the two clubs and has won 104 overall. The Giants just miss a one-game playoff, finishing with 103 wins.
The Royals defeat the Rangers, 4-1, in the final game at Arlington Stadium, before a crowd of 41,039. The Rangers will move into their new stadium next season.
Toronto's Joe Carter connect twice for homers in the 2nd inning. For the first time in 100 years, teammates finish 1-2-3 in the race for the league batting title. Toronto's John Olerud wins the crown with an average of .363, followed by Paul Molitor at .332 and Roberto Alomar at .326.
IN THE NEWS: The Astros fire manager Art Howe. Former Astros star Bob Watson is named Houston's GM, becoming the first black to hold that position in the major leagues.
The Blue Jays take Game one of the ALCS, defeating the White Sox by a score of 7-3. Paul Molitor and Ed Sprague each have four hits for the winners as Juan Guzman notches the win.
IN THE NEWS: The Braves even the NLCS at one game apiece by mauling the Phillies, 14-3, on 16 hits. The 14 runs are an LCS record. Terry Pendleton, Fred McGriff, Jeff Blauser, and Damon Berryhill each homer for Atlanta, as Greg Maddux cruises to the win. McGriff's dinger is upper deck.
The New York office of consumer affairs files civil charges against Hall of Fame C Johnny Bench, for allegedly making misleading claims while on the Home Shopping Network. In December, Bench will pay $5,000 to settle the case.
IN THE NEWS: The Braves go up a game in the NLCS with a 9-4 victory. Philadelphia's John Kruk hits the game's only home run and triple, but Tom Glavine gets the win.
The White Sox even the ALCS at two games apiece with a 7-4 win over Toronto. Lance Johnson homers and triples for Chicago, and Frank Thomas also clouts a 4-bagger. With his home run, Johnson becomes the first non-pitcher in history to hit a home run in ALCS play without having hit one any in the regular season.
IN THE NEWS: The Phillies even the NLCS as Danny Jackson is victorious in a 2-1 pitcher's duel with John Smoltz. Jackson also drives in the winning run with a 4th inning single.
IN THE NEWS: The Phillies notch their 2nd 4-3, 10-inning victory of the NLCS and take a 3-games-to-2 lead over the Braves. Lenny Dykstra's homer off Mark Wohlers is the winning hit, while Darren Daulton also knocks a round-tripper. Exactly seven years ago, Dykstra hit a 10th inning home run to beat the Astros in the NLCS.
IN THE NEWS: Toronto captures the American League pennant with a 6-3 win in Game six of the ALCS,. Dave Stewart gets the win for the Blue Jays, giving him an 8-0 record in ALCS play. Devon White homers for Toronto.
IN THE NEWS: The combined pitching of Tommy Greene and Mitch Williams give the
Phillies a 6-3 win over the Braves and the NL pennant. Dave Hollins hits a
2-run homer for the winners, while Mickey Morandini and Darren Daulton also
drive in 2 runs each. Curt Schilling is named the NLCS MVP despite no
victories: he gave up just 3 earned runs and struck out 19 in 16 innings.
IN THE NEWS: In the World Series opener, the Blue Jays defeat the Phils, 8-5, behind home runs by Devon White and John Olerud. Al Leiter gets the win in relief. Olerud's home run in the 6th breaks a 4–4 tie.
IN THE NEWS: home runs by Jim Eisenreich, a three run blast, and Lenny Dykstra lead Philadelphia to a 6-4 win over Toronto to even the Series at a game apiece. Terry Mulholland records the win.
IN THE NEWS: Following a 72-minute delay because of rain, the Blue Jays finally take the field against the Phillies and pound out a 10-3 victory in Game 3. Toronto's 13 hits include a home run and triple by Paul Molitor. Pat Hentgen gets credit for the win.
IN THE NEWS: In one of the wildest games in World Series history, the Blue Jays come out on top in Game four with a 15-14 victory. Toronto's 6-run rally in the 8th inning is capped by Devon White's 2-run triple, while Lenny Dykstra hits a pair of homers for the losers.
IN THE NEWS: In sharp contrast to Game 4, the pitchers are in control of Game Five of the Series, with Curt Schilling holding Toronto to five hits in shutting them down by a count of 2-0. Kevin Stocker's double in the 2nd inning proves to be decisive.
IN THE NEWS: In a dramatic finish, Joe Carter of the Blue Jays homers off of
Mitch Williams with 2 men on base in the bottom of the 9th to give Toronto an
8-6 victory and the World Championship. Lenny Dykstra hits his 4th homer of
the Series for the Phils. Paul Molitor is named the WS MVP.
Mike Piazza is the unanimous choice for National League Rookie of the Year. Selected as a favor to a friend of Tommy Lasorda's on the 62nd round of the 1988 draft, Piazza is the first rookie since Walt Dropo in 1950 to hit .300, collect 30 homers, and 100 RBIs. No NL rookie has done that since Wally Berger in 1930.
IN THE NEWS: The American League matches the National League by making Tim Salmon the unanimous choice for Rookie of the Year. The Angels outfielder hit .283 with 31 homers and 95 RBIs.
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