World Series Timeline
NYY 5, PIT 4 @ PIT
NYY 6, PIT 2 @ PIT
NYY 8, PIT 1 @ NYY
NYY 4, PIT 3 @ NYY
Why the Yankees won: The team many consider the greatest of all time actually won with its pitching as it hit just two home runs (both by Babe Ruth, who hit .400 and drove in seven runs).
Why the Pirates lost: Myth has it that the Series was over when the Pirates saw the Yankees take batting practice before the opener, launching ball after ball over the fence.
Memorable moment: Yankees pitcher Herb Pennock retired the first 22 batters in Game 3.
Key stat: 4. The number of walks allowed by the Yankees' staff, which wasn't overpowering, striking out just seven hitters.
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- 00:43
High schooler with Down syndrome sinks 3-pointer
Leslie County (Ky.) High School's Ethan Wolfe, who has Down syndrome, checks into the game and knocks down a 3-pointer.
- 02:04
Hurts surprises family with donation toward a new home
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts surprises a family, whose child is battling cancer, with a $30,000 donation to go toward a new home.
- 01:25
Ron Rivera rings the bell after final day of cancer treatment
Washington coach Ron Rivera receives an ovation as he walks down the hospital hallway to ring the bell after his final day of cancer treatment.
