Whether it was an exciting play at the plate, a memorable pitching performance, or a game-winning home run, these World Series highlights will always be remembered. The series that saw the Yankees win their 26th championship was one of the most thrilling in history. It featured several exciting lead changes and nail-biting turns of events.
Despite starting off on a roll, the Red Sox fell apart in the seventh inning. The series had already gone to six games and the designated-home team was poised to win the deciding game on its home field for the first time since 2013. But, in a series of mistakes that included a muffed fly ball by Carlton Fisk and a sloppy play at the bag by Bill Buckner, the Red Sox were able to take advantage of a blown save from Craig Kimbrel and won their ninth title.
While all of these moments were great, no single one stood out more than Jim Leyritz’s game-tying home run in Game 4 of the 96 World Series. It was a moment that marked the start of one of baseball’s most celebrated dynasties. His soaring shot off Mark Wohlers was one of the most dramatic in Series history and is often considered to be the greatest World Series home run ever.