Complex sentence: The 1996 World Series matched the defending champion Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees, with the Yankees winning in six games, despite being outscored 26--18, to capture their first championship since 1978, and their 23rd overall.
Split into simpler sentences: The 1996 World Series matched the defending champions Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees. The Yankees won 6 games (despite being outscored 26--18) to capture their first championship since 1978 and their 23rd overall.