The Yankees advanced to the World Series by defeating the Texas Rangers in the AL Division Series, three games to one, and then the Baltimore Orioles in the AL Championship Series, four games to …

Oct 20, 2011 · 1996 World Series - New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2) series statistics and schedule on Baseball-Reference.com

Oct 20, 1996 · With Yankeee closer John Wetteland on the mound, the Braves scored once and placed the potential tying run on second base, but Mark Lemke fouled out to end the Series, and the Bronx …

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Dec 23, 2025 · The Yankees’ victory in the 1996 World Series ended their 17-season-long drought for a championship title and they won the World Series for the first time since 1978. This victory marked …

The 1996 World Series matched the defending champion Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees, with the Yankees winning in six games to capture their first championship since 1978, and …

Oct 26, 1996 · The New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves, 3 to 2, in Game 6 of the 1996 World Series on October 26, 1996.

New York Yankees beat Atlanta Braves (3-2). Oct 26, 1996, Attendance: 56375, Time of Game: 2:53. Visit Baseball-Reference.com for the complete box score, play-by-play, and win probability

The Yankees defeated the Braves four games to two to capture their first World Series title since 1978 and their 23rd overall. The series was played from October 20–26, 1996, and was broadcast on …

Summary of the 1996 MLB Playoffs. Series summaries, games, boxscores, statistics.