Twenty-five years ago today, it was “three down, one to go,” as the Yankees and Padres headed for a potentially decisive Game 4 of the 1998 World Series. After the Bombers took the first two in the Bronx, and snagged a narrow third victory in San Diego thanks to Scott Brosius’ heroics, one of the most dominant teams in baseball history was on the brink of an appropriately dominant sweep.
The two sides played to a dead heat through five, as it was quiet on the sport’s biggest stage. But ultimately, this historic team was able to put the finishing touches on their incredible season.