This Day in Braves History: Francisco Cabrera drives in Sid Bream to send Atlanta to the World Series
Briefly

In a dramatic conclusion to the National League Championship Series, Francisco Cabrera's bottom of the ninth, two-out single allowed Sid Bream to score, clinching a thrilling 3-2 win over the Pirates.
Kevin Brown's masterful complete game pitching and Bobby Bonilla's three RBIs led the Florida Marlins to a decisive 7-4 victory, defeating the Braves in the 1997 National League Championship Series.
The San Diego Padres, led by MVP Sterling Hitchcock, shut down the Braves' comeback hopes with a 5-0 Game 6 victory, marking their return to the World Series in 1998.
In a significant shift for the Cardinals, manager Mike Shildt was fired despite three consecutive postseason appearances, highlighting ongoing 'philosophical differences' within the club's leadership.
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