Cubs Advance To First World Series Since 1945
The Cubs finish off the Dodgers to win the National League Championship and advance to the World Series for the first time since 1945
The Cubs finish off the Dodgers to win the National League Championship and advance to the World Series for the first time since 1945
“One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.” As once quoted by Hall of Fame pitching legend Nolan Ryan, this proverb perfectly illustrates the opportune postseason performer. Bill Mazeroski, Reggie Jackson, Kirk Gibson, Derek Jeter, David Ortiz – these postseason heroes are synonymous with “clutch” and gifted baseball with its most historical World Series moments.
On October 30, 2001, President George W. Bush stepped to the mound at Yankee Stadium to throw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the World Series, just six weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. That night the first pitch meant more than just “play ball.”
The Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds, hosts the 2015 All-Star Game in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the first time that the Cincinnati Reds play host since the 1970 game, notable for Pete Rose’ home-plate collision with Ray Fosse.