Search results
The 1991 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 1991 season. The 88th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff played between the American League (AL) champion Minnesota Twins (95–67) and the National League (NL) champion Atlanta Braves (94–68).
List of World Series champions. In the first World Series in 1903, the Boston Americans (front row) defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates (back row) 5–3 in an eight-game series. The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) and concludes the MLB postseason.
Aided by MVP third baseman Terry Pendleton and Cy Young Award winner Tom Glavine, 1991 was the franchise's best season since 1957. They defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in seven games in the National League Championship Series to win their first National League pennant since 1958.
- Playoffs
- Aftermath
- Regular season
Charlie Leibrandt was given the start for the Braves in Game 1, but fell 5-2 thanks to a strong seventh inning effort by Jack Morris. A three run blast by Greg Gagne and a bases-empty bomb by Kent Hrbek (that landed in the upper decks) backed up the thirty-six year old workhorse. Minnesota rookie Scott Leius was the hero in Game 2 after a clutch, t...
While the Braves fans agonized over the base running error, Atlanta nonetheless was in an enviable position with two runners on, no one out and the power-hitting Ron Gant at the plate. However, Gant proceeded to ground out to Hrbek, with Smith still holding. Dave Justice was the next batter, but Kelly called for an intentional walk against the clea...
Atlanta returned the favor in the bottom of the inning as Minnesota had runners at first and third with one out and Kirby Puckett due up. Mike Stanton was called in to replace Smoltz and was ordered to walk the lumber-wielding outfielder. With the bases loaded, Hrbek tapped a soft line drive up the middle, but Lemke snared the ball and stepped on s...
Oct 27, 2021 · The second of those losses came at the hands of the Twins, the final defeat happening inside the deafening Metrodome. The 1991 Series gave him his third chance at a title. His Braves came back...
- 25 sec
- Jason Foster
1991 World Series. Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3) 1990 WS 1992 WS. Dates: October 19 - 27, 1991. WS MVP: Jack Morris. NLCS MVP: Steve Avery. ALCS MVP: Kirby Puckett. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.
People also ask
Who won the 1991 World Series?
Who won the World Series 88?
Who won a pennant in 1991?
Who won the World Series in 1903?
Which baseball team won the World Series A year after last place?
How many innings did the 1991 World Series have?
2 days ago · The Most Unexpected World Series Champions St. Louis Cardinals (2011): That August the Redbirds had just a 0.3% chance of making the playoffs, let alone winning it all.
