1995 World Series vs. 1996 World Series

Attribute	1995 World Series	1996 World Series
Teams	Atlanta Braves vs. Cleveland Indians	Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees
Champion	Atlanta Braves	New York Yankees
Series MVP	Tom Glavine	John Wetteland
Number of Games	6	6
Home Field Advantage	Atlanta Braves	New York Yankees

Teams

In the 1995 World Series, the Atlanta Braves faced off against the Cleveland Indians. The Braves were coming off a dominant regular season, finishing with a 90-54 record and winning the National League East division. Led by future Hall of Famers like Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and Chipper Jones, the Braves were a formidable opponent. On the other side, the Cleveland Indians had a strong season as well, finishing with a 100-44 record and winning the American League Central division. The Indians were led by sluggers like Albert Belle and Manny Ramirez, as well as ace pitcher Orel Hershiser.

On the other hand, the 1996 World Series featured the New York Yankees facing off against the Atlanta Braves. The Yankees had a solid regular season, finishing with a 92-70 record and winning the American League East division. Led by Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, and Mariano Rivera, the Yankees were a well-rounded team. The Braves, on the other hand, had another strong season, finishing with a 96-66 record and winning the National League East division once again. With a pitching staff anchored by Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz, the Braves were a tough team to beat.

Key Players

In the 1995 World Series, key players for the Atlanta Braves included pitcher Tom Glavine, who won two games in the series and was named the Most Valuable Player. Chipper Jones also had a strong series, hitting .286 with two home runs. On the Cleveland Indians side, Albert Belle was a standout performer, hitting .333 with two home runs and six RBIs. Orel Hershiser also had a strong series, pitching a complete game shutout in Game 5.

For the 1996 World Series, key players for the New York Yankees included Derek Jeter, who hit .353 with two home runs and was named the Most Valuable Player. Bernie Williams also had a strong series, hitting .474 with two home runs. On the Atlanta Braves side, Chipper Jones was a standout performer, hitting .286 with two home runs. John Smoltz also had a strong series, pitching a complete game shutout in Game 1.

Game Results

The 1995 World Series was a closely contested matchup, with the Atlanta Braves ultimately coming out on top in six games. The Braves won the series 4-2, with Tom Glavine pitching a gem in Game 6 to clinch the championship. The Cleveland Indians put up a tough fight, but ultimately fell short in their quest for a World Series title.

On the other hand, the 1996 World Series was a dominant performance by the New York Yankees, who swept the Atlanta Braves in four games. The Yankees outscored the Braves 16-1 in the series, with Derek Jeter leading the way offensively and Andy Pettitte and John Wetteland shutting down the Braves' lineup. The Braves were unable to mount much of an offense against the Yankees' pitching staff, leading to a quick series victory for New York.

Legacy

The 1995 World Series was a memorable one for Atlanta Braves fans, as it marked the team's first championship since moving to Atlanta in 1966. The Braves' pitching staff was dominant throughout the series, and the team's young core of players like Chipper Jones and Javy Lopez provided hope for future success. The championship also solidified the Braves as one of the top teams in baseball during the 1990s.

For the 1996 World Series, the New York Yankees continued their dynasty by winning their 23rd championship in franchise history. The series victory solidified the Yankees as one of the most successful teams in baseball history, and set the stage for their dominant run in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Derek Jeter's performance in the series also cemented his status as a future Hall of Famer and one of the greatest Yankees of all time.