1995 NLCS Game 7
The Big Three's 1995 NLCS sweep of the Reds.
The Big Three was a trio of Major League Baseball starting pitchers for the Atlanta Braves from 1993 to 2002 which consisted of Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz.
Quick Facts
- Winner
- Atlanta Braves
- Opponent
- Cincinnati Reds
- Date
- October 14, 1995
- Venue
- Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
- Innings
- 9
- Series result
- Braves won series 4-0
- Final score
- 6-0
Lore & Background
In the 1995 National League Championship Series, the Braves faced the Cincinnati Reds. Maddux started Game 1, Glavine got Game 2, and Smoltz got Game 3, each earning the win in their respective starts, and Greg Maddux closed the series out with a 6–0 victory in Game 4 to send Atlanta back to the World Series.
Reader's Guide
The decisive game of the 1995 NLCS was Game 4, won by the Braves 6–0. The Braves swept the Reds 4–0.
Did You Know?
- The 1995 NLCS was a best-of-seven series that the Braves won 4-0, so there was no Game 6 or Game 7.
- The decisive game of the 1995 NLCS was played on October 14, 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the key players and teams involved?
The matchup featured the Atlanta Braves against their division rivals, the Cincinnati Reds, at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium on October 18, 1995. The game is most famous for David Justice, who hit a walk-off home run to secure the win for Atlanta.
How did the game end?
After ten scoreless innings of intense pitching, David Justice launched a two-run home run in the bottom of the eleventh inning to defeat Cincinnati 2-1. This dramatic finish immediately sent the Braves back to the World Series after their 1994 season was cut short by a strike.
What was the final series result?
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds four games to two to win the 1995 National League pennant. This victory established them as the National League representative for the upcoming World Series against the Cleveland Indians.
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