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Encyclopedia > 1996 American League Division Series

The 1996 American League Division Series (ALDS), the opening round of the 1996 American League playoffs, began on Tuesday, October 1, and ended on Saturday, October 5, with the champions of the three AL divisions – along with a "wild card" team – participating in two best-of-five series. The teams were: The following are the baseball events of the year 1996 throughout the world. ... In Major League Baseball, the American League Division Series (ALDS) determines which two teams from the American League will advance to the American League Championship Series. ... American League The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 278th day of the year (279th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

The higher seed (in parentheses) had the home field advantage, which was not tied to playing record but was predetermined – a highly unpopular arrangement which was discontinued after the 1997 playoffs. Also, the team with home field "advantage" was required to play the first two games on the road, with potentially the last three at home, in order to reduce travel. Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Other nicknames The Tribe Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present) Cleveland Stadium... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as...


The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees went on to meet in the AL Championship Series (ALCS). The Yankees became the American League champion, and defeated the National League champion Atlanta Braves in the 1996 World Series. The 1996 American League Championship Series (ALCS), the second round of the 1996 American League playoffs, matched the Eastern Division champion New York Yankees against the Wild Card champion Baltimore Orioles. ... The 1996 National League Championship Series matched the Eastern Division Champion Atlanta Braves and the Central Division Champion St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... The 1996 World Series matched the defending champion Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees, with the Yankees winning in six games to capture their first championship since 1978, and their 23rd overall. ...


Managers:

Umpires: Drew Coble, Greg Kosc, Tim Tschida, Tim Welke, John Shulock, Ted Hendry (Indians-Orioles, Games 1-2; Yankees-Rangers, Games 3-4); Jim Evans, Ken Kaiser, Durwood Merrill, Larry Young, Al Clark, Mark Johnson (Yankees-Rangers, Games 1-2; Indians-Orioles, Games 3-4) Joseph Paul Torre (born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York) is currently the manager of the New York Yankees and a former Major League Baseball player in the National League for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, St. ... Johnny Lane Oates (January 21, 1946 Sylva, North Carolina – December 24, 2004 Richmond, Virginia) was an American catcher and manager in Major League Baseball. ... David Allen Johnson (born January 30, 1943) in Orlando, Florida is a former second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. ... Dudley Michael Hargrove (born October 26, 1949 in Perryton, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player and was last manager of the Seattle Mariners. ... Gregory John Kosc (born April 27, 1949 in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1976 to 1999. ... Timothy Joseph Tschida (born May 4, 1960 in St. ... Timothy James Welke (born August 23, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who was named to the American League staff prior to the 1984 season, and has worked throughout both major leagues since 2000. ... James Bremond Evans (born November 5, 1946 in Longview, Texas) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1971 to 1999. ... Kenneth John Kaiser (born July 26, 1945 in Rochester, New York) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1977 to 1999. ... Durwood Merrill (born Mar. ... Larry Eugene Young (born February 6, 1954 in Dixon, Illinois) is an umpire in Major League Baseball. ...


Television:

Series Network(s) Play-by-play Color Commentator(s)
New York Yankees/Texas Rangers NBC (Games 1, 3)
FOX (Game 2)
ESPN (Game 4)
Bob Costas (Games 1, 3)
Thom Brennaman (Game 2)
Jon Miller (Game 4)
Bob Uecker and Joe Morgan (Games 1, 3)
Bob Brenly (Game 2)
Dave Campbell (Game 4)
Baltimore Orioles/Cleveland Indians ESPN (Games 1, 2, 3) and ESPN2 (Game 4) Jon Miller (Games 1, 2)
Chris Berman (Games 3, 4)
Dave Campbell (Game 1) and Kirby Puckett (Game 1)
Joe Morgan (Game 2)
Buck Martinez (Games 3, 4)

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Play-by-play, in broadcasting, is a North American term and means the reporting of a sporting event with a voiceover describing the details of the action of the game in progress. ... A color commentator (colour commentator in Canada), sometimes known as a color analyst, is a member of the broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the play-by-play announcer by filling in any time when play is not in progress. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames None in common use Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... An NBC Sports camera capturing the action at Dodger Stadium. ... Major League Baseball on FOX is the de facto brand name for a weekly presentation of Major League Baseball games on the Fox television network. ... ESPN Major League Baseball is a promotion of Major League Baseball on ESPN and ESPN2, with simulcasts on ESPNHD or ESPN2HD. Major League Baseball on ESPN debuted on April 15, 1990 with Sunday Night Baseball, ESPN Major League Baseball is guaranteed to remain on air until 2013. ... Robert Quinlan Costas (born March 22, 1952) is an American sportscaster, on the air for the NBC network since the early 1980s. ... Thom Brennaman is an American sportscaster, and the son of sportscaster Marty Brennaman. ... Jon Miller (born October 11, 1977 in San Francisco, California) is an American sportscaster, known primarily for his broadcasts of Major League Baseball. ... Robert George Uecker ((IPA pronunciation: [], a homophone of the card game Euchre) (born January 26, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American former Major League Baseball player, later an award-winning sportscaster, comedian and actor. ... Joseph Leonard Morgan (born September 19, 1943 in Bonham, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990 with 81. ... Len Kasper with Bob Brenly during a broadcast. ... David Wilson Campbell (born January 14, 1942 in Manistee, Michigan) is a former American baseball player and current sportscaster. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 21, 42, 455 Name Cleveland Indians (1915–present) Cleveland Naps (1905-1914) Cleveland Bronchos (1902-1904) Cleveland Blues (1901) Other nicknames The Tribe Ballpark Jacobs Field (1994–present) Cleveland Stadium... ESPN Major League Baseball is a promotion of Major League Baseball on ESPN and ESPN2, with simulcasts on ESPNHD or ESPN2HD. Major League Baseball on ESPN debuted on April 15, 1990 with Sunday Night Baseball, ESPN Major League Baseball is guaranteed to remain on air until 2013. ... ESPN Major League Baseball is a promotion of Major League Baseball on ESPN and ESPN2, with simulcasts on ESPNHD or ESPN2HD. Major League Baseball on ESPN debuted on April 15, 1990 with Sunday Night Baseball, ESPN Major League Baseball is guaranteed to remain on air until 2013. ... Jon Miller (born October 11, 1977 in San Francisco, California) is an American sportscaster, known primarily for his broadcasts of Major League Baseball. ... Christopher (Boomer) James Berman (born May 10, 1955, in Greenwich, Connecticut) is a sportscaster, who anchors SportsCenter, Monday Night Countdown, Sunday NFL Countdown, Baseball Tonight, U.S. Open golf, and other programming on ESPN. He joined ESPN a month after its founding and has been with the network since. ... David Wilson Campbell (born January 14, 1942 in Manistee, Michigan) is a former American baseball player and current sportscaster. ... Kirby Puckett (March 14, 1960 [1] – March 6, 2006) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career with the Minnesota Twins from 1984 to 1995. ... Joseph Leonard Morgan (born September 19, 1943 in Bonham, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball second baseman, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990 with 81. ... John Albert Buck Martinez (born November 7, 1948 in Redding, California) is a former catcher, manager and is currently a play-by-play commentator in Major League Baseball. ...

Cleveland Indians vs. Baltimore Orioles

Game 1, October 1

Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
It was Baltimore's first playoff game since the clinching Game 5 of the 1983 World Series. For the Indians, it was their second consecutive division title. Charles Nagy and David Wells matched each other, but in the wrong way. Brady Anderson's leadoff homer in the bottom of the 1st gave the Orioles a 1-0 lead. In the top of the 2nd, Manny Ramirez led off with a homer of his own to tie the game. Then B.J. Surhoff's one out homer gave the Orioles the lead back. In the 3rd, the Orioles added two more runs on an RBI double by Rafael Palmeiro and an RBI single by Cal Ripken Jr. But Sandy Alomar Jr. would single home a run and Omar Vizquel would follow with a sac fly that made it a one run game in the 4th. That made it 4-3 and the Orioles needed to put the game away. With one out in the 6th, the Orioles loaded the bases and chased Nagy out of the game. But his reliever, Alan Embree, made things worse for Cleveland. He allowed a sac fly that made it 5-3, then hit Palmeiro. With the bases loaded, Bobby Bonilla got his only hit of the game: a grand slam which made it 9-3 Orioles. The Indians would threaten in the next two innings but it was all too late. Surhoff would hit another homer in the 7th to seal the deal and the Orioles won their first postseason game in 13 years. is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a baseball stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland, which was constructed to replace the aging Memorial Stadium. ... Nickname: Motto: The Greatest City in America,[4] Get in on it. ... The 1983 World Series matched the American League champion Baltimore Orioles against the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies, with the Orioles winning four games to one. ... Charles Harrison Nagy (born on May 5, 1967 in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is a former MLB all-star baseball player — a right-handed pitcher. ... David Lee Boomer Wells (born May 20, 1963 in Torrance, California) is a Major League Baseball player who was one of the games better left-handed pitchers at various times during the past several years. ... Brady Kevin Anderson (born January 18, 1964 in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a former center and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians. ... Manuel Arístides (Manny) Ramírez Onelcida [ra-MEE-res] (born May 30, 1972) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the Boston Red Sox since 2001. ... William James B.J. Surhoff (born August 4, 1964 in the Bronx, New York City, New York) was an outfielder, first baseman, and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who last played for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a Major League Baseball player, with a career spanning almost 20 years. ... Cal Ripken, Jr. ... Santos Sandy Alomar Velazquez, Jr. ... Omar Enrique González Vizquel (born April 24, 1967 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball shortstop playing for the San Francisco Giants in the 2006 season. ... Alan Duane Embree (born January 23, 1970 in The Dalles, Oregon) is a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... Roberto Martin Antonio Bobby Bonilla (born February 23, 1963 in the Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Cleveland 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 10 0
Baltimore 1 1 2 0 0 5 1 0 X 10 10 1

WP: David Wells (1-0)  LP: Charles Nagy (0-1)  
HRs:  Cle – Manny Ramirez (1)  Bal – Brady Anderson (1), B.J. Surhoff (1, 2), Bobby Bonilla (1) David Lee Boomer Wells (born May 20, 1963 in Torrance, California) is a Major League Baseball player who was one of the games better left-handed pitchers at various times during the past several years. ... Charles Harrison Nagy (born on May 5, 1967 in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is a former MLB all-star baseball player — a right-handed pitcher. ... Manuel Arístides (Manny) Ramírez Onelcida [ra-MEE-res] (born May 30, 1972) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the Boston Red Sox since 2001. ... Brady Kevin Anderson (born January 18, 1964 in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a former center and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians. ... William James B.J. Surhoff (born August 4, 1964 in the Bronx, New York City, New York) was an outfielder, first baseman, and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who last played for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Roberto Martin Antonio Bobby Bonilla (born February 23, 1963 in the Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. ...

Game 2, October 2

Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
After a 37 minute rain delay, Game 2 commensed. Veterans Orel Hershiser and Scott Erickson met in this crucial game for the Indians. In the bottom of the 1st, Kevin Seitzer's error gave the Orioles the lead. In the bottom of the 5th, a Brady Anderson homer, a Cal Ripken Jr. single, and an Eddie Murray double made it 4-0. But the Indians rallied for three runs in the 6th on a groundout by Seitzer and a two out, two run homer by Albert Belle. In the 8th, a misjudged fly ball by Brady Anderson led to the Indians tying the game at 4. But in the bottom of the 8th, the Orioles got three runs on a groundout, a sac fly, and an RBI hit by Roberto Alomar. In the 9th, Randy Myers had a 1-2-3 inning for the save. October 2 is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a baseball stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland, which was constructed to replace the aging Memorial Stadium. ... Nickname: Motto: The Greatest City in America,[4] Get in on it. ... Orël Leonard Hershiser IV (born September 16, 1958) is a former professional right-handed pitcher and is currently an analyst for Baseball Tonight on ESPN. In 1988, he won the Cy Young Award, the NLCS MVP and the World Series MVP with the L.A. Dodgers. ... Scott Gavin Erickson, born February 2, 1968, is a Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Kevin Lee Seitzer (born March 26, 1962 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, and Cleveland Indians. ... Brady Kevin Anderson (born January 18, 1964 in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a former center and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians. ... Cal Ripken, Jr. ... Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24, 1956 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who was known as one of the most reliable and productive hitters of his era, earning the nickname Steady Eddie. Murray is regarded as one of the best switch hitters ever... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Brady Kevin Anderson (born January 18, 1964 in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a former center and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians. ... Roberto Alomar Velázquez (born February 5, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988-2004), considered by many to be one of the best second basemen in history[1][2] and holds the record for most Gold Glove awards at that position. ... Randall Kirk Myers, known in sports as Randy Myers and born September 19, 1962 in Vancouver, Washington, USA, is a former Major League Baseball player. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Cleveland 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 4 8 2
Baltimore 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 X 7 9 0

WP: Armando Benitez (1-0)  LP: Eric Plunk (0-1)  SV: Randy Myers (1)  
HRs:  Cle – Albert Belle (1)  Bal – Brady Anderson (2) Armando German Benitez (born November 3, 1972) in Ramon Santana, D.R.), is a relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. ... Eric Vaughn Plunk (born September 3, 1963 in Wilmington, California), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1986-1999. ... Randall Kirk Myers, known in sports as Randy Myers and born September 19, 1962 in Vancouver, Washington, USA, is a former Major League Baseball player. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Brady Kevin Anderson (born January 18, 1964 in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a former center and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians. ...

Game 3, October 4

Jacobs Field, Cleveland, Ohio
Game 3 was critical with Cleveland facing elimination. Mike Mussina was sent to the mound against Jack McDowell to try and end the series in Cleveland. The Indians scored first thanks to an error by Bobby Bonilla. But in the top of the 2nd, the Orioles managed to load the bases and force home a run when McDowell hit Brady Anderson with a pitch. But a Manny Ramirez homer and an RBI double by Jose Vizcaino made it 3-1 in the bottom half. But in the top of the 4th, B.J. Surhoff silenced the crowd with a towering three run homer that gave the Orioles their first lead of the night. But Kevin Seitzer would deliver the game tying RBI single in the bottom of the 4th. The game would remain tied until the bottom of the 7th when Albert Belle unleashed a grand slam that broke the game wide open. The Indians added another run on another RBI hit by Seitzer to ensure a Game 4. October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jacobs Field (informally called The Jake) is a baseball stadium located in the middle of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Michael Cole (Mike) Mussina (born December 8, 1968 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania), nicknamed Moose, is a Major League starting pitcher, currently with the New York Yankees. ... Jack Burns McDowell (born January 16, 1966 in Van Nuys, California) is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Roberto Martin Antonio Bobby Bonilla (born February 23, 1963 in the Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. ... Brady Kevin Anderson (born January 18, 1964 in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a former center and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians. ... Manuel Arístides (Manny) Ramírez Onelcida [ra-MEE-res] (born May 30, 1972) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the Boston Red Sox since 2001. ... Born in the Dominican Republic, Jose Luis Vizcaino Pimental was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and played there until he was traded to the Chicago Cubs. ... William James B.J. Surhoff (born August 4, 1964 in the Bronx, New York City, New York) was an outfielder, first baseman, and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who last played for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Kevin Lee Seitzer (born March 26, 1962 in Springfield, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, and Cleveland Indians. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Baltimore 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 8 2
Cleveland 1 2 0 1 0 0 4 1 X 9 10 0

WP: Paul Assenmacher (1-0)  LP: Jesse Orosco (0-1)  
HRs:  Bal – B.J. Surhoff (3)  Cle – Manny Ramirez (2), Albert Belle (2) Paul Andre Assenmacher (born December 10, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for 14 seasons. ... Jesse Russell Orosco (born April 21, 1957 in Santa Barbara, California) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who holds the major league record for career pitching appearances. ... William James B.J. Surhoff (born August 4, 1964 in the Bronx, New York City, New York) was an outfielder, first baseman, and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who last played for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Manuel Arístides (Manny) Ramírez Onelcida [ra-MEE-res] (born May 30, 1972) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the Boston Red Sox since 2001. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Game 4, October 5

Jacobs Field, Cleveland, Ohio
Game 4 saw a rematch of Game 1: David Wells vs. Charles Nagy. In the top of the 2nd, back-to-back homers by Rafael Palmeiro and Bobby Bonilla to lead off the inning gave the Orioles a 2-0 lead. But Sandy Alomar Jr.'s two run single tied the game in the 4th. In the 5th, the Indians broke the tie with an RBI hit by Omar Vizquel. The bats on both sides were now silenced for the first time in the series. In the top of the 9th, Jose Mesa came on in a save situation and looked to extend the series to a deciding 5th game. However, the Orioles threatened and managed to tie the game with one out left to go. The score was tied 3-3 and it looked like the Indians might win the game in the bottom half with two runners in scoring position and two out for Kenny Lofton. But he struck out to force extra innings. In the top of the 12th, the Orioles recaptured the lead when Roberto Alomar hit the go-ahead homerun. Randy Myers would finish off the Indians and send the Orioles to the 1996 American League Championship Series. is the 278th day of the year (279th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jacobs Field (informally called The Jake) is a baseball stadium located in the middle of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... David Lee Boomer Wells (born May 20, 1963 in Torrance, California) is a Major League Baseball player who was one of the games better left-handed pitchers at various times during the past several years. ... Charles Harrison Nagy (born on May 5, 1967 in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is a former MLB all-star baseball player — a right-handed pitcher. ... Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a Major League Baseball player, with a career spanning almost 20 years. ... Roberto Martin Antonio Bobby Bonilla (born February 23, 1963 in the Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. ... Santos Sandy Alomar Velazquez, Jr. ... Omar Enrique González Vizquel (born April 24, 1967 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball shortstop playing for the San Francisco Giants in the 2006 season. ... José Ramón Nova Mesa [MAY-sah] (nickname Joe Table; born May 22, 1966 in Pueblo Viejo, Dominican Republic) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates. ... Kenneth Lofton (born May 31, 1967 in East Chicago, Indiana) is a Major League Baseball center fielder who plays with the Cleveland Indians. ... Roberto Alomar Velázquez (born February 5, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988-2004), considered by many to be one of the best second basemen in history[1][2] and holds the record for most Gold Glove awards at that position. ... Randall Kirk Myers, known in sports as Randy Myers and born September 19, 1962 in Vancouver, Washington, USA, is a former Major League Baseball player. ... The 1996 American League Championship Series (ALCS), the second round of the 1996 American League playoffs, matched the Eastern Division champion New York Yankees against the Wild Card champion Baltimore Orioles. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R H E
Baltimore 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 14 1
Cleveland 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 1

WP: Armando Benitez (2-0)  LP: Jose Mesa (0-1)  SV: Randy Myers (2)  
HRs:  Bal – Rafael Palmeiro (1), Bobby Bonilla (2), Roberto Alomar (1) Armando German Benitez (born November 3, 1972) in Ramon Santana, D.R.), is a relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. ... José Ramón Nova Mesa [MAY-sah] (nickname Joe Table; born May 22, 1966 in Pueblo Viejo, Dominican Republic) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates. ... Randall Kirk Myers, known in sports as Randy Myers and born September 19, 1962 in Vancouver, Washington, USA, is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a Major League Baseball player, with a career spanning almost 20 years. ... Roberto Martin Antonio Bobby Bonilla (born February 23, 1963 in the Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. ... Roberto Alomar Velázquez (born February 5, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988-2004), considered by many to be one of the best second basemen in history[1][2] and holds the record for most Gold Glove awards at that position. ...

Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees

Game 1, October 1

Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York
This was the Rangers' first ever postseason game. And in their first playoff game, John Burkett faced David Cone. The Yankees would get a run in the 1st on a groundout by Bernie Williams. But the Yankees' luck would run out in the 4th. Juan González smashed a three run homer to give the Rangers a 3-1 lead. Later in the inning, Dean Palmer's two run shot made it 5-1. The Yankees would get a run in the bottom half on Mariano Duncan's RBI hit but they would get no more. The Rangers added an insurance run in the 6th on Mark McLemore's RBI single. Burkett would go the distance for the win. He would allow only 2 runs despite giving up 10 hits. The Rangers' win in Game 1 was their first and only postseason win. is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This is about the stadium the New York Yankees currently play in. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... NY redirects here. ... John Burkett (born November 28, 1964 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania) is a retired major league pitcher. ... David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Bernabé Bernie Williams Figueroa (born September 13, 1968, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball outfielder and a guitar-playing jazz recording artist. ... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto... Image:Http://img. ... Mariano Duncan (born March 13, 1963 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) was a second-baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies in the early 1990s. ... This article needs to be wikified. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Texas 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 6 8 0
New York 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 0

WP: John Burkett (1-0)  LP: David Cone (0-1)  
HRs:  Tex – Juan González (1), Dean Palmer (1) John Burkett (born November 28, 1964 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania) is a retired major league pitcher. ... David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto... Image:Http://img. ...

Game 2, October 2

Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York
Game 2 proved memorable as Ken Hill faced 21-game winner Andy Pettitte. In the top of the 2nd, Juan González's 2nd homer of the series gave the Rangers a 1-0 edge. But a pair of defensive double clutches allowed the Yankees to tie the game in the bottom half on Jim Leyritz's forceout. In the 3rd, González hit his 3rd homer of the series, this time a towering three run shot, to give the Rangers a 4-1 lead. With the Yankees behind once again and the Rangers looking like the better team, they would chip away at their lead. Cecil Fielder's solo shot in the 4th gave the Yankees hope. With the score 4-2 until the 7th, time was running out. But Charlie Hayes lifted a sac fly to make it a one run game. In the 8th, the Yankees were five outs away from losing when Fielder tied the game with an RBI hit. The game moved to extra innings and the Rangers blew scoring opportunities in the 10th, 11th, and 12th innings. They would put their leadoff men on but get nothing. In the 12th, the Yankees put their first two men on when Hayes laid down a sacrifice bunt. But Dean Palmer made an error on that bunt down the third base line and Jeter managed to score all the way from second base on it and the Yankees walked the game off in dramatic fashion. October 2 is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This is about the stadium the New York Yankees currently play in. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... NY redirects here. ... Kenneth Wade Hill (born December 14, 1965 in Lynn, Massachusetts) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who pitched for 14 years with seven teams. ... Andrew Eugene Pettitte (pronounced PET-it), born June 15, 1972 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is an American left-handed starting pitcher for the New York Yankees. ... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto... James Joseph Leyritz (born December 27, 1963 in Lakewood, Ohio) is a former catcher and infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees (1990-1996, 1999-2000), with whom he debuted on June 8, 1990. ... Cecil Grant Fielder (born September 21, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball player who was a popular slugger with the Toronto Blue Jays (1985-88), Detroit Tigers (1990-96), New York Yankees (1996-97), Anaheim Angels and Cleveland Indians (both in 1998). ... Charles Dewayne (Charlie) Hayes (born May 23, 1965 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1988-1989, 1998-1999), Philadelphia Phillies (1989-1991, 1995), New York Yankees (1992, 1996-1997), Colorado Rockies (1993-1994), Pittsburgh Pirates (1996), San... Image:Http://img. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R H E
Texas 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 8 1
New York 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 5 8 0

WP: Brian Boehringer (1-0)  LP: Mike Stanton (0-1)  
HRs:  Tex – Juan González (2, 3)  NYY – Cecil Fielder (1) Brian Edward Boehringer (born January 8, 1970 in St. ... William Michael (Mike) Stanton (born June 2, 1967 in Houston, Texas) is a left-handed specialist relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds. ... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto... Cecil Grant Fielder (born September 21, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball player who was a popular slugger with the Toronto Blue Jays (1985-88), Detroit Tigers (1990-96), New York Yankees (1996-97), Anaheim Angels and Cleveland Indians (both in 1998). ...

Game 3, October 4

The Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Game 3 saw Jimmy Key face Darren Oliver. In the 1st, Oliver gave up a solo shot to Bernie Williams. That's all the Yankees would be able to muster as Oliver began to settle in. In the bottom of the 4th, Juan González's 4th homer in 3 games tied the game and earned him the reputation of "Senor October." Then in the 5th, Ivan Rodriguez's RBI double gave the Rangers a 2-1 edge. Oliver, along with the Rangers' bullpen, kept the Yankees scoreless until the 9th. The Yankees rallied to tie the game on Williams' sac fly and later in the inning they would take the lead on Mariano Duncan's RBI single. In the 9th, the Rangers put their leadoff man on with a walk. He would advance to third on a sacrifice and a groundout. That put the tying run 90 feet away and the winning run at the plate. But John Wetteland got Darryl Hamilton to strike out to end the game. October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ameriquest Field in Arlington is a baseball stadium located in Arlington, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ... Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. ... For the Formula One technical director, see James Key (Formula One). ... Darren Christopher Oliver (born October 6, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. ... Bernabé Bernie Williams Figueroa (born September 13, 1968, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball outfielder and a guitar-playing jazz recording artist. ... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto... Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30, 1971 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico), nicknamed Pudge or I-Rod, is a professional baseball player. ... Mariano Duncan (born March 13, 1963 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) was a second-baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies in the early 1990s. ... John Karl Wetteland (born August 26, 1966 ) (age 40) in San Mateo, California, USA) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played as a closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. ... Darryl Quinn Hamilton (born December 3, 1964 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1988, 1990-95), Texas Rangers (1996), San Francisco Giants (1997-98), Colorado Rockies (1998-99) and New York Mets (1999-2001). ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
New York 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 7 1
Texas 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 1

WP: Jeff Nelson (1-0)  LP: Darren Oliver (0-1)  SV: John Wetteland (1)  
HRs:  NYY – Bernie Williams (1)  Tex – Juan González (4) Jeffrey Allan Nelson (born November 17, 1966 in Baltimore, Maryland), was a middle relief pitcher. ... Darren Christopher Oliver (born October 6, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. ... John Karl Wetteland (born August 26, 1966 ) (age 40) in San Mateo, California, USA) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played as a closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. ... Bernabé Bernie Williams Figueroa (born September 13, 1968, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball outfielder and a guitar-playing jazz recording artist. ... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto...

Game 4, October 5

The Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Kenny Rogers faced Bobby Witt in the potential clincher. Rogers pitched a scoreless first but in the 2nd the Rangers struck for two on RBI hits by Mickey Tettleton and Ivan Rodriguez. In the 3rd, Rogers was replaced by Brian Boehringer. Juan González led off the inning with his 5th homer of the series to make it 3-0. Then an error by Derek Jeter led to another Texas run later in the inning. The Rangers had built a commanding 4-0 lead. But in the top of the 4th, the Yankees scored three runs on two RBI hits and a forceout. Witt's night was also through. In the 5th, the Yankees tied the game at 4 when Bernie Williams hit a leadoff homer. In the 7th, the Yankees completed a 4 run comeback by taking the lead on Cecil Fielder's RBI single. In the 9th, Williams once again provided insurance by hitting his second homer of the game. That made it 6-4 Yankees. In the bottom half, the Rangers put the tying runs on against John Wetteland. But he got Will Clark and Dean Palmer, both potential homerun threats, to fly out and strike out to end the game and the series. is the 278th day of the year (279th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ameriquest Field in Arlington is a baseball stadium located in Arlington, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ... Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. ... Kenneth Donald Kenny Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas) is a prolific American country music singer, photographer, producer, songwriter, actor and businessman. ... Robert Andrew Witt (born May 11, 1964 in Arlington, Virginia) was a pitcher for the Major League Baseball Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Florida Marlins, St. ... Mickey Lee Tettleton (born September 16, 1960 in Oklahoma City, OK), was a Major League Baseball player for the Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers. ... Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30, 1971 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico), nicknamed Pudge or I-Rod, is a professional baseball player. ... Brian Edward Boehringer (born January 8, 1970 in St. ... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto... Derek Sanderson Jeter (born June 26, 1974, in Pequannock Township, New Jersey) is an American Major League Baseball player. ... Bernabé Bernie Williams Figueroa (born September 13, 1968, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball outfielder and a guitar-playing jazz recording artist. ... Cecil Grant Fielder (born September 21, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball player who was a popular slugger with the Toronto Blue Jays (1985-88), Detroit Tigers (1990-96), New York Yankees (1996-97), Anaheim Angels and Cleveland Indians (both in 1998). ... John Karl Wetteland (born August 26, 1966 ) (age 40) in San Mateo, California, USA) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played as a closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. ... William Nuschler Clark, Jr. ... Image:Http://img. ...

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
New York 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 1 6 12 1
Texas 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 9 0

WP: David Weathers (1-0)  LP: Roger Pavlik (0-1)  SV: John Wetteland (2)  
HRs:  NYY – Bernie Williams (2, 3)  Tex – Juan González (5) John David Dave Weathers (born September 25, 1969 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee) is a major league pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. ... Roger Allen Pavlik (born October 4, 1967 in Houston, Texas) was a pitcher with a 7-year career from 1992 to 1998. ... John Karl Wetteland (born August 26, 1966 ) (age 40) in San Mateo, California, USA) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played as a closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. ... Bernabé Bernie Williams Figueroa (born September 13, 1968, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball outfielder and a guitar-playing jazz recording artist. ... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto...

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