New York @ Atlanta

Network: NBC
Announcers: Bob Costas, Joe Morgan
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 8.85 (Converted Cable LP/VHS Master)
Notes: Includes pre-game and most commercials.

Game Notes

Braves strike first, take the opener 4-2 over the Mets.

Atlanta plays small ball while Greg Maddux shuts down New York. Maddux goes 7 innings, allowing 5 hits and a walk, departing with a 3-1 lead.

The Braves grab a 1st-inning lead against Masato Yoshii as Gerald Williams leads off with a single, steals 2nd and scores on Bret Boone's single. After the Mets tie the game, Williams puts Atlanta ahead with an RBI single in the 5th. The Braves turn a walk and a bunt into a 3-1 lead in the 6th as Walt Weiss drives home Andruw Jones.


Starting pitchers:
Mets - Yoshii
Braves - Maddux

Winning pitcher: Maddux
Losing pitcher: Yoshii