After an exciting comeback in the ALCS, the Tribe moved on to the World Series for the first time in 41 long years. Awaiting them would be the pitching rich Atlanta Braves.
The 1995 World Series pitted strength against strength. The juggernaut Tribe offense against the future Hall of Fame troika in the Atlanta Braves rotation.
And again, historical tradition really put the Cleveland Indians at a disadvantage. The Tribe had finished the season as the better team, winning ten more games than the Braves. But during this era, home field went to National League because it was an odd-numbered year.