ATL @ NYA

Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees, October 20, 1996

The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees 12-1 at Yankee Stadium I on October 20, 1996 in a World Series game. The Atlanta Braves won comfortably. The information panel shows attendance of 56,365, a game time of 182 minutes, and a night start. Conditions were recorded as 53 degrees, night skies, and a 5 mph wind. The Atlanta Braves scored in the second, third, fifth, and sixth innings, with the biggest frame a 6-run third. The New York Yankees' only run came in the fifth inning. The Atlanta Braves had 13 hits and the New York Yankees 4, with 0 and 1 errors. The win went to John Smoltz, allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits in 6.0 innings. The loss was charged to Andy Pettitte after 2.1 innings and 7 runs. The Atlanta Braves used Brad Clontz, Greg McMichael, Denny Neagle, John Smoltz, and Terrell Wade on the mound. The New York Yankees used Brian Boehringer, Jeff Nelson, Andy Pettitte, David Weathers, and John Wetteland on the mound. Andruw Jones led the Atlanta Braves at the plate: 3 for 4, 2 home runs, and 5 RBI. The Atlanta Braves got another home run from Fred McGriff. Wade Boggs led the New York Yankees at the plate: 2 for 4, 1 double, and 1 RBI. The home-plate umpire was Jim Evans.