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2111 World Series: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Yankees
This is the Yankees' first time in the World Series. The Diamondbacks were in the 2106 World Series, but lost to the Kansas City Royals. The American League is 8-2 in the first ten World Series and has won the last five.
Game 1: Arz 3 at NYY 11
Game 2: Arz 5 at NYY 4
Game 3: NYY 13 at Arz 4
Game 4: NYY 3 at Arz 11
Game 5: NYY 5 at Arz 4 (10)
Game 6: Arz 3 at NYY 5
New York wins series 4-2
2111 World Series Champions: New York Yankees
The New York Yankees won their first World Series title in dramatic fashion. Down 3-2 in the ninth inning of Game 6, with one out Hisaki Kamimura hit a solo home run to tie the game. Then with two outs and a runner on first base, Jean Turner blasted a 2-0 pitch into the seats to give the Yankees a 5-3 victory.
The American League is now 9-2 in the World Series and has won the last six in a row.
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