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Moriarty9 · 03-01-2009, 06:23 PM

World Series recaps
Braves take Game 1
October 20, 1999

ATLANTA — The Braves topped the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the World Series with an 8-3 victory at home.
John Smoltz threw seven shutout innings, holding Cleveland batters to four hits with one walk and five strikeouts. Chipper Jones went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI while Fred McGriff went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI.

Indians even World Series
October 21, 1999

ATLANTA — The Cleveland Indians won Game 2 of the World Series, evening up the best of seven series.
Cleveland's Ismael Valdez threw six shutout innings, holding Atlanta batters to three hits and one walk, striking out two. Fred McGriff hit a solo home run for the Braves in the loss.

Tribe shutout Braves
October 23, 1999

CLEVELAND — The Indians now have a 2-1 lead in the World Series after Bartolo Colon and Billy Koch teamed up for a 3-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves.
Colon let up three hits and three walks, striking out four over 8 1/3 innings before handing the ball to Koch. Jim Thome went 2-for-4 with two home runs, knocking in all three of Cleveland's runs.

Indians hold off late rally
October 24, 1999

CLEVELAND — The Indians are one win away from claiming the World Series championship after a 7-6 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves.
Matt Williams went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored for Cleveland while teammate Desi Relaford went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Atlanta's Chipper Jones had three hits, including a home run.

Indians win World Series
October 25, 1999

CLEVELAND — The Indians are World Series champions after defeating the Atlanta Braves 7-4 at Jacobs Field tonight.
Matt Williams went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI while Garret Anderson hit a two-run home run.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	World Series recaps Braves take Game 1 October 20, 1999 ATLANTA — The Braves topped the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the World Series with an 8-3 victory at home. John Smoltz threw seven shutout innings, holding Cleveland batters to four hits with one walk and five strikeouts. Chipper Jones went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI while Fred McGriff went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI. Indians even World Series October 21, 1999 ATLANTA — The Cleveland Indians won Game 2 of the World Series, evening up the best of seven series. Cleveland's Ismael Valdez threw six shutout innings, holding Atlanta batters to three hits and one walk, striking out two. Fred McGriff hit a solo home run for the Braves in the loss. Tribe shutout Braves October 23, 1999 CLEVELAND — The Indians now have a 2-1 lead in the World Series after Bartolo Colon and Billy Koch teamed up for a 3-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves. Colon let up three hits and three walks, striking out four over 8 1/3 innings before handing the ball to Koch. Jim Thome went 2-for-4 with two home runs, knocking in all three of Cleveland's runs. Indians hold off late rally October 24, 1999 CLEVELAND — The Indians are one win away from claiming the World Series championship after a 7-6 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves. Matt Williams went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored for Cleveland while teammate Desi Relaford went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Atlanta's Chipper Jones had three hits, including a home run. Indians win World Series October 25, 1999 CLEVELAND — The Indians are World Series champions after defeating the Atlanta Braves 7-4 at Jacobs Field tonight. Matt Williams went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI while Garret Anderson hit a two-run home run.