By Aaron Burns
World Series- Game 6
Dave Winfield’s 11th inning RBI double put an end to one of the more intriguing World Series in major league history. Winfield’s game-winning hit ruined another 9th inning comeback by Atlanta. The Braves tied the Toronto Blue Jays 2-2 when Otis Nixon hit a two out-two strike single through the left side of the in-field to score Jeff Blouser from second. The Blue Jays had wasted several chances to break the game open, going one-for-twelve with a runner in scoring position.
But, facing Charlie Leibrandt- yes, the same pitcher who gave up the 11th inning home run to Kirby Puckett in same 6 of the 91 World Series-The Blue Jays did it. Their rally started when Devon White was hit by a one-out pitch and Roberto Alomar followed with a single. Leibrandt was left in the game to face Carter and Winfield even though right-hander and all-time save leader Jeff Reardon was ready to pitch. Leibrandt retired Carter on a fly ball to center. Then Winfield delivered and history was made.