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New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte’s Most Important Clutch Performance?

was the game that could turn things around for the 1996 New York Yankees in the World Series against the Atlanta Braves.

After losing the first two games at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees won the next two games in Atlanta thanks to a solid David Cone pitching performance in the third game, and an improbable home run by Jim Leyritz in the fourth game.

The Braves were primed for Game 5. John Smoltz, who finished his career with a 13-2 playoff record and a 2-2 World Series mark, was the Braves' starter.

During the season, Smoltz went 24-8 with a 2.94 ERA and a WHIP of 1.001. He beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first playoff round, beat the St. Louis Cardinals twice in the second round, and won the World Series opener against the Yankees.

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