World Series Timeline
CIN 7, OAK 0 @ CIN
CIN 5, OAK 4 @ CIN
CIN 8, OAK 3 @ OAK
CIN 2, OAK 1 @ OAK
MVP:
Jose Rijo
Why the Reds won: Starting pitcher Jose Rijo dominated, winning twice (Games 1 and 4) and allowing one run in 15.1 innings.
Why the A's lost: For the second time in the three World Series, Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire struggled, combining to go 4-for-25.
Memorable moment: Billy Hatcher set a World Series record with seven consecutive hits.
Key stat: 0. The number of earned runs allowed by "The Nasty Boys" -- Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton and Randy Myers.
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ESPN Video
- 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.
