Watch New York Yankees
- 1999
- 1 Season
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6.5 (898)
The New York Yankees from MLB in 2001 was a thrilling season for baseball fans around the world. Known for their celebrated history and reputation as one of the most successful and recognizable teams in the sport, the Yankees of 2001 were no exception. Coming off a strong season in 2000, the Yankees were poised to continue their winning ways in 2001. With a roster full of talented players, including Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams, and Jorge Posada, the team was ready to take on all challengers.
One of the most memorable moments of the 2001 season came during the Yankees' run for the World Series championship. In the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners, the team overcame a 2-0 deficit to win the series in five games. The series will always be remembered for the clutch hitting of Jeter, who hit a walk-off home run in Game 4 to win the game and ultimately help the team reach the World Series.
In the World Series, the Yankees faced off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a tightly contested series. The Diamondbacks won a dramatic Game 1, but the Yankees bounced back to win Games 2 and 3. The series was tied at 2-2 when Game 5 took place on November 1, 2001.
The events of 9/11 had cast a long shadow over the 2001 season. The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center had hit New York City particularly hard, and the Yankees had become a symbol of resiliency and hope for the city in the aftermath. Game 5 of the World Series was the first major sporting event held in New York City since the attacks, and the Yankees wanted to win not just for themselves, but for their city and their fans.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams scoring runs throughout. In the top of the ninth inning, the Diamondbacks scored two runs to take a 3-2 lead. It looked like the Yankees might be on the verge of losing the game and possibly the World Series.
In the bottom of the ninth, the Yankees sent in pinch hitter Tino Martinez, who hit a game-tying home run to send the game into extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, the Yankees had a chance to win when Jeter hit a double to lead off the inning. Moments later, he scored the winning run on a single from Martinez.
The crowd at Yankee Stadium erupted, and the city of New York rejoiced. The Yankees had won Game 5 and taken a 3-2 lead in the series. Despite losing Game 6, the team came back in Game 7 to send the series into extra innings once again. However, this time it was the Diamondbacks who emerged victorious, winning the World Series in a thrilling Game 7 that will go down as one of the greatest in baseball history.
Despite not winning the championship, the 2001 season was a memorable one for the New York Yankees and their fans. The team's resilience in the face of tragedy and their ability to never give up during games made them beloved not just in New York but throughout the country. The 2001 Yankees will be remembered as a team that embodied the spirit of baseball and the heart of New York City.
New York Yankees is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between October 27, 1999 and on MLB