SEATTLE, Washington — Dennis Martinez outpiched Cy Young winner Randy Johnson. Kenny Lofton scored from second base on a passed ball. And the Cleveland Indians earned their first trip to the World Series in 41 years.
On this date in 1995, the Indians defeated the Seattle Mariners, 4-0, to win the American League Championship Series in six games.
"After all I've been through in my career, this was the game I was looking for," Martinez said after his first postseason win. "Finally, I did something we can all remember. The people of Cleveland have been waiting for this for such a long time.