Pirates

Before Sid slid: All the ‘freaky things’ that happened in the 9th inning before Sid Bream’s infamous slide in 1992

Tim Benz
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Pittsburgh Pirates, from left: Andy Van Slyke, Alex Cole, Jose Lind and Orlando Merced wait in the second inning during a delay in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 14, 1992, in Atlanta as home plate umpire John McSherry left the game ill.
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Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andy Van Slyke makes a diving catch of a Ron Gant fly ball in the second inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Atlanta on Oct. 14, 1992.
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Doug Drabek confers with catcher Mike LaValliere in the third inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series against at the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta on Oct. 14, 1992.

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