The Bombers survive a Thome grand slam to win their record 35th ALCS, 9-5. Wells is named Series MVP with two wins. The anticipated mound duel between Wells and Padres ace Kevin Brown fizzles. Greg Vaughn smacks two homers for the Padres. Williams and Posada each blast a two-run homer.
Cone throws five no-hit innings.
It is the Bombers' record 24th championship. Williams drives in the game-winning run in what may be his Yankees farewell and Brosius adds another RBI on the way to Series MVP honors. Bergen Record Corp.