This was the first World Series ever played in the Deep South. It was also the first World Series since 1987 to not feature a team from California, and where neither team won a road game. In what is considered to be one of the greatest World Series ever played, the Twins defeated the Braves in seven games to win their second title in the past five years. This series was notable for several grueling contests, with five of its games decided by one run (three of which in extra innings; including the third game, a 12-inning marathon that saw Twins manager Tom Kelly run out of hitters). Game 7 was a scoreless tie (0–0) through all nine innings of regulation; Minnesota won 1–0 in the 10th inning, with starting pitcher Jack Morris pitching a complete game.
