Braves Franchise History 1992: In Game 7 of the National League Championship Series, pinch-hitter Francisco Cabrera leads the Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Pirates with a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning. Sid Bream just misses the throw home. The Florida Marlins defeat the Atlanta Braves 7–4, taking the Series to a 4-2, thanks to a complete game from Kevin Brown and three RBI from Bobby Bonilla. 1998-With a 5-0 victory in Game 6 of the NLCS, the San Diego Padres advance to the World Series for the first time since 1984, foiling the Atlanta Braves’ attempt at a comeback led by MVP Sterling Hitchcock. MLB History 1968: The Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres are the two new teams selected in the expansion draft held by the National League. Future Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm is among the players selected in the draft, along with notables like Dave Giusti, Nate Colbert, Donn Clendenon, Cito Gaston, Mudcat Grant, Al McBean, Manny Mota, and Maury Wills. The American League draft is scheduled for tomorrow. 1972: The Oakland Athletics defeat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in the first game of the World Series thanks to a home run by catcher Gene Tenace, who makes history by being the first player to smash a home run in each of his first two at-bats in the series. 2021-The Cardinals unexpectedly fire manager Mike Shildt, who had guided the team to three straight postseason trips. John Mozeliak, the team president, justifies the choice with a hazy reference to “philosophical disagreements.”
