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.
- Winner
- Atlanta Braves
- Opponent
- Cincinnati Reds
- Date
- October 18, 1995
- Venue
- Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
- Innings
- 11
- Series Result
- Braves won series 4-2
- Final Score
- 3-2
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, which all resulted in wins (only Maddux pitched well enough to receive the win), and Steve Avery closed the series out with a 6–0 victory in Game 4 to send Atlanta back to the World Series.
In Their Own Story
The air inside Turner Field hummed with anticipation as the twelfth inning began. Under the bright floodlights, the crowd held its breath, knowing history hung in the balance. Every crack of the bat echoed through the stadium like a thunderclap. The pitcher wiped sweat from his brow, stepping onto the mound to face the final challenge.
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.
- The final score of the decisive game was 6–0, not 3–2.
- The series result was a sweep; the Braves won 4–0, not 4–2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 1995 NLCS Game 7?
The query likely refers to the decisive Game 6 of the 1995 National League Championship Series, which was actually an eleven-inning thriller won by the Atlanta Braves over the Cincinnati Reds. This game served as the final contest in a four-games-to-two series victory for Atlanta.
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.
Why is this game considered iconic?
This contest marked the franchise's triumphant return to the postseason following the canceled 1994 playoffs, symbolizing the start of a dominant championship era. It showcased the emerging depth of the Braves' pitching rotation and remains one of the most celebrated moments in their history.
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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