Who is in the 2001 world series

With that, the bases were loaded, and only one out in the inning. Due to that, Manager Joe Torre of the Yankees decided to bring his infield in. The risk with that is a bloop broken-bat hat into shallow outfield would win the game. The Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees , winning the series four games to three and become the world champions. With that, the Diamondbacks became the quickest expansion team in ANY of the big-4 professional sports in America to win a championship.

That record still stands today. The rebels and underdogs rallied together to win a World Series no one expected them to. To commemorate the anniversary, the team is giving away a replica t-shirt of the ones that the team wore after winning the World Series.

I know I will be. Additionally, the Dbacks made a surprise announcement today. They said that there will be fireworks after the game on Saturday. Fireworks are also planned for Friday night.

This just gives you even more of a reason to go to the game! Support them through the bad times and the good. Also, be sure to check out the Broadcast fundraiser on Saturday where if you donate certain monetary amounts, you can get a signed ball, jersey, or more! Diamondbacks upcoming series against surprising Mariners by Jake Oliver.

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Melissa Etheridge. Jessica Simpson. Craig Counsell 1 st Luis Gonzalez 3 rd. Andy Pettitte L Mike Stanton 8 th. Randy Johnson W -. Matt Williams 7 th. Jorge Posada 2 nd. The Big Unit pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only four baserunners while striking out 11 Yankees.

Matt Williams hit a three-run homer in the seventh off Yankee starter Andy Pettitte as Arizona won 4—0 and took a commanding two games to none lead as the series headed to New York City. Bush , who threw out the ceremonial first pitch , a strike to Yankees backup catcher Todd Greene. Eisenhower in He also threw it from the mound where the pitcher would stand unlike most ceremonial first pitches which are from in front of the mound and threw it for a strike.

Yankees starter Roger Clemens allowed only three hits and struck out nine in seven innings of work. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera pitched two innings for the save. Scott Brosius broke a sixth inning tie with an RBI single to left. The Diamondbacks wasted a great outing from starter Brian Anderson by committing three crucial errors and running themselves out of the first inning.

Arizona manager Bob Brenly took a gamble and started Curt Schilling on three days' rest. It worked as Schilling pitched seven strong innings and left the game with a 1—1 tie. The Diamondbacks took a 3—1 lead in the top of the eighth on an Erubiel Durazo double and a fielder's choice, which prompted Brenly to bring in closer Byung-Hyun Kim for a two inning save. Kim, at 22, became the first Korean-born player to play in the World Series.

Kim struck out the side in the eighth, but the Yankees began their comeback in the ninth. First, Jeter tried bunting, but was out by one step. After Bernie Williams struck out, Tino Martinez hit a two-run home run on the first pitch he saw from Kim over the right-center field wall, tying the game 3—3. Brenly stuck with his closer as the game headed into extra innings. Derek Jeter hit an opposite field walk-off home run on a pitch count from Kim.

This walk-off home run gave the Yankees a 4—3 victory and tied the series at two, making Jeter the first player to hit a November home run and earning him the tongue-in-cheek nickname of " Mr. Mussina bounced back from his poor game one start, but allowed solo home runs to Steve Finley and Rod Barajas in the fifth. With the Diamondbacks leading 2—0 in the ninth, Brenly again went to his closer, and for the second night in a row Byung-Hyun Kim failed to hold the lead. Jorge Posada doubled to open the inning, but Kim retired the next two batters.

Then, with two outs in the ninth Scott Brosius hit a pitch over the left field wall to tie the game at two. Yankee Stadium erupted after the Brosius Home Run, fans were literally rolling in the aisles.

For the second straight night, the game went into extra innings following a ninth inning home run and the Yankees won it in the 12th when Alfonso Soriano knocked in Chuck Knoblauch with a base hit off Albie Lopez. New York went ahead three games to two in the series as the teams headed back to Arizona. In the top of the ninth inning, with the Yankees down 2—0, Paul O'Neill retiring after the series was serenaded by Yankees fans chanting his name in unison.

With Arizona in a must-win situation, the Diamondbacks provided Randy Johnson all the offense he would ever need. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Many thanks to him. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only.

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