World Series Timeline
NYY 4, ATL 1 @ ATL
NYY 7, ATL 2 @ ATL
NYY 6, ATL 5 @ NYY
NYY 4, ATL 1 @ NYY
MVP:
Mariano Rivera
Why the Yankees won: The Yankees' pitching staff posted a 2.19 ERA over four games.
Why the Braves lost: Along with being unable to hit -- the Braves batted .200 -- they gave up a crushing walk-off homer to Chad Curtis in Game 3.
Memorable moment: Pete Rose's on-field interview during the All-Century team ceremony.
Key stat: 2. A year after picking up three saves, Mariano Rivera got two more and the Series MVP.
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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.
