1995 NLDS, Game 1: Braves at Rockies

[@Sportsfan94]

Chipper played like a 10 year pro as a rookie...incredible

[@hasbrosbeforehoes]

He went on to ground out on a 2 hopper back to the pitcher in every important at bat for the rest of his career. Chipper sucked

[@PushnButtons62]

World-class pitching wins over great hitting everytime....Even near high earth orbit! Really loved seeing Chipper, The Professor, CrimeDog, Smoltzy, Tommy, David, Javy, Terry, Leo, and Bobby! What a team and what a year! Thank you

[@PushnButtons62]

...not to forget, Pete Van Wieren calling it like nobody else could have! RIP Pete 🪓🪓🪓🪓🪓👋👋👋

[@MikeJones-cs8gi]

Sucks so bad that these Braves Squads only got one Ring.

[@MikeJones-cs8gi]

They had the squad to win big time. Teams later were 1-2 starters going short rest putting teams away

[@jaredmenard7645]

@@MikeJones-cs8gi bullpens and no depth on the teams, meaning they were overrated in the 90s, the starting pitching definitely was not though

[@MikeJones-cs8gi]

@jaredmenard7645 I think that if you run deep into the playoffs and reach the world series several times in consecutive seasons your depth and bullpen were sufficient to get the job done, you simply lacked execution rather than being overwhelmed/overmatched by a team who either had more depth or more arms in the pen. Excepting the Yankees juggernaut, who I think literally did have better depth bullpen etc.

[@Pwnzistor]

Watching this game is just awesome, I love how Cox talks about Maddux & the announcers talk about Jones in his rookie season.

[@americankulak2294]

Notes: *Much of this series revolved around the NL MVP vote, either Dante Bichette or Greg Maddux, and the merits of Hitters v. Pitchers. In the end, Barry Larkin won, with Bichette, then Maddux in voting. Bill James' Win Shares for 1995 NL: 1. Bonds 36 T-2. Maddux, Larkin 30 4. Biggio 29 T-5. Piazza, R. Sanders 27 T-7. Karros, Sosa 25 9. Caminiti 24 T-10. Bichette, Grace, Gwynn 23 *This was the last game John McSherry called behind the plate. He had a heart attack on Opening Day of 1996, and died. *While at the time, the Rockies were seen as an offensive juggernaut with 4 30 HR bats, they actually had a below average OPS+. *The Rockies actually had the second most valuable starting rotation in the NL behind the Braves. *Colorado's bullpen was historically good with a 90 ERA-. 4 pitchers had an ERA+ under 40. (Leskanic, Holmes, Painter and Ruffin) *Greg Maddux was the first pitcher with 4 consecutive Cy Young in 1995, with a 1.63 ERA. *Maddux threw the last game ever at Mile High Stadium in 1994, a shutout. *Dante Bichette was 2nd in MVP voting behind Barry Larkin with a 130 OPS+ *The home field advantage was still predetermined in 1995, with the Braves having the first two games on the road. *Atlanta would win its only World Series of the 14 straight Division Titles from 1991 to 2005.

[@roninjedi2494]

This is the game that got me into baseball when I was just a kid. I’ve loved the game ever since and never like chipper jones after haha

[@daveb7532]

As a guy who watched about 75% of braves games in the 90's i love how Bobby cox would let his guy work out of a jam. There would have been three to 4 pitching changes in bottom of the 7th if this game was played by today

[@RJN8580]

Yep

[@tommyhunter1817]

I remember Mark Wohlers throwing one too many sliders in Game 4 of the 1996 Series and costing his team and town the whole season. And even the commentators knew he was going to do it.

[@Realistic316]

i agree 100%… and also, do you know why this series started in Colorado?… the Braves were division winners and the Rockies were only wild card winners

[@tommyhunter1817]

@@Realistic316 originally the division series was best-of-five with the lower seed hosting the first two games and the higher hosting games 3-5. Was stupid but I guess they figured the lower seed would suck being they didn’t win anything and needed help to be competitive. That don’t work in baseball.

[@Realistic316]

@@tommyhunter1817 ohhhh i see, thanks

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Yep...I remember being stuck with a Cleveland/Red Sox game and having to follow this one with updates. Never saw it until this was posted.

[@walterlv01]

Pete Van Wieren and Larry Dierker worked a Braves/Astros game together on "Baseball Network" during the regular season and the network execs liked their pairing so they assigned them to this series, even though Van Wieren was a regular Braves announcer. He played it down the middle and they did a nice job on 3 real good games.

[@jh.4770]

He always played it down the middle even when he was calling Braves games on TBS

[@Pensfan5919]

Pete and Tom Hamilton shined under the Baseball Network formula. The famed "October to Remember" moniker was born from Hamilton working for the Baseball Network the night Cleveland clinched their spot.

[@1burnman]

What a team the Braves had they should have won at least 4 World Series during this time

[@1burnman]

***** me too

[@RJN8580]

+Peter Parker It was Lonnie Smith 8th inning bone headed running mistake....1991, 1996 to Include 1995 would have had 3 world Championships. Now the 1997 NLCS game 5 was a game changer with Eric Gregg behind the plate. If we make it to the '97 series...I do believe we would have won that World Series against the Indians. 4 World Championships 91. 95, 96, 97 should have been won

[@RJN8580]

+TheSeattlehawk94 I totally agree the offense was awful. Lemke was the unanimous choice for MVP.

[@Jay45414]

Yes, the Braves were better than the Twins in 1991...but they did not lose because of Lonnie Smith. Look at the video of Jack Morris and John Smoltz when they talked about that game 7. Morris pointed out that Pendleton actually struck out the pitch before! That game was a toss up that Morris absolutely shined in. I look at game 2 first. Glavine vs.....Tapani? Braves lost that one 3-2 . Another is game 6. Avery vs Erickson...the Braves lost 4-3 in extras, but over and over and over again hitting balls RIGHT TO the twins infielders. Just one of those days I suppose considering that the Braves beat Erickson the first time in Game 3. The Braves were so unfortunate at times. They win those, no game 6 or 7 is needed

[@joesakic91]

@Shotgunner42 But MLB didn't test anybody for steroids or PEDs at the time. So, the 1996 Yankee title was genuine.

[@jdt2003]

I was 15 in Oct of 1995. My mom made my brother and I sleep downstairs as Hurricane Opal was bearing down on our house in FL. 1) My Braves were certainly scouting Big Cat, Castilla, EY, and Walt Weiss as all 4 eventually signed with Atlanta 2) Ump didn't give that extra 3 inches off the plate as was common in regular season 90s games 3) Rockies lineup was loaded - Walker had maybe the best year ever in 1996 4) I liked the color guys commentary - when I could hear it

[@MatthewBaumgarten]

Never knew that Larry Dierker was doing Braves baseball games, he was always an Astros guy as far as I knew until now when I saw this, wow I don't remember any point in time when Dierker was not working for the Houston Astros baseball team, yes im a Houston fan but never watched this series until 2020

[@johnnyfive222]

the late innings just shows you how awesome the Braves pitchers were back then. Bases loaded three innings in a row and they got them out each time. Awesome.

[@kornman2914]

Bobby Cox really outmanaged Don Baylor in this series.

[@MarklovesJoan]

AND he out hit Baylor in striking his wife too!

[@arcadeclassics7911]

Kyle Daniels also the defense errors didn’t help Rockies at all in this series. They were in it every game.

[@arcadeclassics7911]

Kyle Daniels But bad defense cost them.

[@hugopirela5694]

Outmanaged don baylor? That aint saying much.

[@americankulak2294]

@@MarklovesJoan Yes, of course let's all virtue signal how bad domestic violence is.

[@jeffhietala1609]

Playoff format was soo screwed back in those days. The Braves had the best record in the NL but had to play on the road in the first two games of both NL playoff series? Did not make sense at all. And oh the stupid "Baseball Network"regionalizing all the games except for the World Series. Fans in Cleveland and Atlanta did not get to see the thrilling 5 game Mariners vs Yankees ALDS. Glad that partnership failed.

[@omarvelazquez2859]

The wildcard gets the first 2 home games than go on the road the last 3 I never got that format

[@carlosguerrero7312]

chingon el juego saludos desde GUAYMAS SONORA

[@alejandroxxv]

My favorites were the Rockies but when stoopid Don Baylor pulled Vinny Castilla with a pinch runner was the worst decision ever, later that decision was huge, it cost the game and the series. Glad the Braves won.

[@ckendall67]

Yeah, apparently that contract had all the games on TV at the SAME TIME meaning most fans couldn't watch certain games...pretty sad. Postseason coverage has improved GREATLY since those days; games are staggered so we can watch as much of the postseason as possible.... :-)

[@JayTemple]

Just to update what Joe said below: It happened again in 2013, when the Red Sox and Cardinals both had 97-65 records.

[@rodangelomonterogomez5040]

GRANDES BRAVOS GRANDES!!!

[@TheRelentlessness]

@14:13 they both agreed on an everyday player should win mvp over a pitcher. I pitcher can't pitch everyday. But the number of innings they pitch coupled with the number of games they win, they do a hell of a lot of work. I favor the pitcher by a slight edge

[@valoguy]

Braves should have 3 World Titles. 1995, obviously and '91 and '96. Toronto and NY heavily outmatched them in '92 and '99

[@RJN8580]

Agree

[@davidphipps1044]

Toronto Heavily outmatched them in 1992? I'm from Toronto. I can assure you, 4 games won by a single run and being outscored in the series by Atlanta is not being outmatched. Give your head a shake.

[@josecarranza7555]

@@davidphipps1044 Lol

[@danielhuff6949]

I very much agree

[@davidburnett314]

I agree

[@scottconner3726]

Fred MC Griff#27 5 Years Seasons With The Atlanta Braves (1993-1997) Is The Only Member Of The Atlanta Braves 1995 World Series Title Is Not Into The National Baseball Hall Of Fame Bobby Cox#6 Chipper Jones#10 John Smoltz#29 Greg Maddux# 31 Tom Glavine #47

[@scottconner3726]

Jeff Blauser #4 10 Years Seasons With The Atlanta Braves (1987-1997)

[@KabarkadaTV681]

COMMENTATORS: PETE VAN WIEREN LARRY DIERKER TV NETWORK: THE BASEBALL NETWORK / NBC DATE: 3 OCTOBER 1995

[@GreenDay1981]

Good thing Galarraga didn't do anything in the 9th cause he clearly went around on that check swing.

[@videoluvr4204]

21:00 it was bullshit when Klesko was called out at 1st base, what a joke of a call especially in a playoff game

[@Realistic316]

Chipper won this game single handily… 2 homers, and that incredible stab at 3rd to save runs.

[@justinnardine8564]

The World Series team!

[@scottconner3726]

Marquis Grissom#9 2 Years Seasons With The Atlanta Braves (1995-1996)

[@TMC1982Part2]

It in particular was bad timing considering that this was the 1st year after the strike cancelled the whole postseason! This TV structure (even though it was first implemented the year prior) wasn't the exactly best way to win fans back. Perhaps the only real positive to come out of the strike was that it hastened the demise of The Baseball Network.

[@MarklovesJoan]

How about one of the games the Rockies won in this series?

[@montesjose83]

yes chipper Jones rookie year 95

[@randyjohnson6845]

1995 first world series victory for Atlanta second 2021

[@funkyblue3166]

So loaded with ads by YT it's unwatchable getting ads every less than 2 minutes apart. Seems to be common on this channel

[@anim8rguy72]

My bad. I thought you were talking about the '92 game 7 that the Braves won in their last at bat. '91 was a 4-0 game that was over after the first inning. :)

[@cangri1788]

The crowd was so loud i could'nt hear the broadcasters at times...

[@kingpounds4411]

What times

[@joshfaye3300]

King Pounds 44:00

[@divinebeing2476]

Audio wasnt prepared for the ridiculously loud Rockies crowd

[@dudley90]

Crowds are supposed to be that loud in all sports ... especially during the playoffs.

[@rickbrando129]

thumbs down for waaaayyyy too many ads.

[@eagles14ish]

the 1995 mlb playoffs inclueded 1995 nlds alds

[@TMC1982Part2]

I was relatively old enough to have some sort of strong recollection of watching baseball at this phase in my life. However, I do recall not being able to watch this particular division series due to the Baseball Network's idiotic and asinine regionalization policies (including the League Championship Series). Since I lived in the Pacific Time Zone, I could only watch the Reds/Dodgers and Mariners/Yankees series.

[@nattychamps9098]

At least you saw a good series with Yankees/Mariners right?

[@bipblake]

I wouldn't shorten the season,just expand the post season.After all,what's 2 more games? Besides,who's to say the division series would go the full 7 anyways? It may only go 6. But in any case,I would love to see all rounds of the playoffs go the best of 7.After all,baseball's not a race,its a marathon.

[@scottconner3726]

The Atlanta Braves Won Their Baseball Game Over The Colorado Rockies By The Score Of 5-4

[@hugopirela5694]

So.... Whose brilliant idea was it to hold galarraga on 3rd in the bottom 8th?

[@scottconner3726]

We Are Heading To The Top Of 4th Inning

[@EaglesFan4Life17]

Chipper Jones was a rookie in 95?!?!?

[@scottconner3726]

Dave Justice#23 7 Years Seasons With The Atlanta Braves (1989-1996)

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta Braves @ Colorado Rockies On Tuesday, October, 3,1995 The Late Pete Van Wieren (PBP) & Larry Dierker (CA)

[@omarbaca3435]

1:33:44 Castilla Double

[@williammize8270]

Reed goes I know castilla tried tell force @ 3rd lead runner

[@RJN8580]

Where is the 1991 NLCS game 7? Could you please post that classic Braves vs. Pirates game?

[@frankkawa2469]

Thanks for the upload! Let me know if you have another Braves / Rockies gem I'm looking for. August 11, 1996 on ESPN Sunday night baseball.

[@travis2x]

I don't care what the argument below is about. all I read was someone saying the Infield Fly Rule was correct last postseason. I have to laugh a little. if it was the right call then why was it called so late? when an infield fly rule is called so late, what are you supposed to do as runners on the basepaths? you don't even know. I don't care that the fly ball was in left field, it's the fact that it was called so late. I have to laugh at that one. peace! :)

[@omarbaca3435]

55:16 Vinny Castilla HR

[@dreadpirate.roberts]

LOL. As far as Dierker is concerned this game might as well be on the moon.

[@bhratbrat]

Still great to see that Larry called some playoff games before he became a manager

[@anim8rguy72]

They have it but it was 1992

[@thefrase7884]

John McSherry behind the plate…..less than a year later…..

[@carriecook1595]

wow. Joe Kidd had a lot of stuff to say.

[@scottconner3726]

We Are Heading To The Bottom Of 4th Inning

[@RJN8580]

Sorry, but the Braves met the Pirates in '91 and '92...Thanks!

[@williammize8270]

Vinnie part ingin I think

[@scottconner3726]

Maddux #31 VS. Ritz #30

[@relaxandgetoverit8393]

See how he did that. Hit the ball, run the bases and act like you’ve been there before. God I hate baseball now

[@KaceyPlaysDrums]

2:34:51 Uncle Ted nervously applying chapstick.

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 1 @ Colorado 3 Top Of 5th Inning

[@indyfan22k]

the 2nd Wild Card is BS. Quit adding teams to the Post season. Heck baseball made a mistake adding 2 teams in FL. When will MLB quit making mistakes under the Selig Era? Never can understand why the Astros fired Larry Dierker. Damn how I miss MLB games on NBC and CBS. FOX is AWFUL. Walt Weiss now the Rockies manager. and Joe Girardi manager of the Evil Empire. Van Wieren should be in the HoF great announcer. since 1995 have 4 Players with 30+ HRs achieved by 6 teams and the Rockies .

[@paulsonj72]

The 1993 expansion to the NL was done for one reason according to former commissioner Fay Vincent. The reason pure and simple was money. Not to make more money but to pay off a HUIGE judgement against the owners. The owners (can't remember the years) had been found guilty of collusion in refusing to sign free agents for the 1985-87 seasons and as a result the owners were ordered to pay the players(or the MLBAP can't remember which) a rather large sum of money. Instead of paying it out of money they already had, Vincent says the owners decided to expand the National League(they were at 12 teams at the time,AL had 14) and use themes charged the expansion teams to pay off the damages they were ordered to pay due to the collusion findings.

[@medguy12]

LOL agreed, he always looked goofy

[@crazy13ratedr27]

I think that he garry thorne

[@cedericocosantorini8013]

It IS Baylor's fault ultimately, he's the manager isn't he ?

[@seahawksmobile9627]

number 2 is tulo

[@josephhinton5489]

The Klesko call was bullshit. This is why I don't watch baseball anymore.

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 4 @ Colorado 3 Bottom Of 8th Inning

[@Pwnzistor]

0:40:00 Maddog & Professor

[@bipblake]

Seems in playoff games the Braves get some bad calls against em.Case in point,top of the 2nd here with the play at 1st involving Ryan Klesko.I mean come on,that's about as nit picky as you can get ump.Let the players play.Besides,he didn't even cross the line.Talk about nit pickin.Jeez.

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 5 @ Colorado 4 Top Of 9th Inning

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 2 @ Colorado 3 Top Of 6th Inning

[@JMDogg]

2:26:13

[@carlopuri8795]

go rockies

[@jasonkelley1819]

Wholers did not have a good off season.

[@JMDogg]

2:26:13 !!!!

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 1 @ Colorado 0 End Of 3rd Inning

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 1 @ Colorado 0 Top Of 3rd Inning

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 3 @ Colorado 3 Bottom Of 6th Inning

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 1 @ Colorado 0 Bottom Of 3rd Inning

[@cedericocosantorini8013]

Bates was hit by the pitch, no doubt. But whatever.

[@frankalexissuarezmarin18]

The bombers blake street

[@ぜっとあいと]

日本人で見てる人いるかな〜

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 0 @ Colorado 0 Bottom Of 1st Inning

[@kingsojo]

Braves announcer don sutton felt bad for a pitcher to be the final batter and it shouldn't have ended this way. What a POS!

[@falco2911]

15:40 34:03 41:13 1:44:16

[@bipblake]

No a race is fast,A marathon is slow.So baseball is not a race but a marathon.If a marathon was fast,then it would be a race.In technical terms,a marathon is a race,but in speed terms its not.Less N people wanna be nit-picky lol

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 0 @ Colorado 0 Top Of 2nd Inning

[@ToddieBender]

The Rockies have the worst uniforms.

[@divinebeing2476]

I like their alternate purple uniforms better

[@dreadpirate.roberts]

Vinny Castilla will always have the worst baseball hair I have ever seen. Sheesh. It looks he's got a giant brand new paintbrush sticking out of the back of his hat.

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 1 @ Colorado 1 Bottom Of 4th Inning

[@bipblake]

Like I said,your being nit picky,lol

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta 0 @ Colorado 0 End Of 1st Inning

[@fernandovigilbeltran2493]

Team I would not have face each other

[@scottconner3726]

Atlanta Braves @ Colorado Rockies On Thursday, October 3, 1995 The Late Pete Van Wieren (PBP) & Larry Dierker (CA)

[@scottconner3726]

We Are Heading To The Top Of 5th Inning