[Nick Soulis]

Series #52



1989 Montreal Expos
Record: 81-81
Finish: 4th in NL East
Manager: Buck Rodgers
Ball Park: Olympic Stadium
WAR Leader: Mark Langston (4.9)
Hall of Famers: (3)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MON/1989.shtml

2004 Arizona Diamondbacks
Record: 51-111
Finish: 5th in NL West
Manager: Bob Brenly
Ball Park: Bank One Ballpark
WAR Leader: Randy Johnson (8.2)
Hall of Famers: (2)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ARI/2004.shtml
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Arizona Scorching Hot
One Hundred Loss DBacks Silence Expos



Game 1
At Olympic Stadium
2004 Arizona Diamondbacks 3
1989 Montreal Expos 2
WP: R. Choate (1-0) LP: T. Burke (0-1) S: J. Valverde (1)
HR: D. Martinez (1), S. Finley (1), L. Gonzalez (1)
POG: Pascal Perez (8 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 11K, 108 P)
2004 Diamondbacks Lead Series 1-0

In a thrilling opener to the World Series clash between the 2004 Arizona Diamondbacks and the 1989 Montreal Expos, the Diamondbacks emerged victorious with a narrow 3-2 win. Pascual Perez of the Diamondbacks showcased his pitching prowess, tossing 8.0 innings of three-hit ball, allowing only two earned runs and striking out an impressive 11 batters. The Expos struck first with a solo home run from D. Martinez in the first inning off Diamondbacks' ace Randy Johnson, but the Diamondbacks responded in the eighth inning with a game-changing solo shot from Luis Gonzalez and a two-run home run from Steve Finley. The Expos fought hard, but the Diamondbacks' bullpen, featuring Choate and Valverde, shut the door in the late innings. With this crucial victory, the 2004 Diamondbacks take a 1-0 series lead, setting the stage for an intense showdown at Olympic Stadium in Montreal for Game 2.

At Olympic Stadium
2004 Arizona Diamondbacks 5
1989 Montreal Expos 4
WP: B. Webb (1-0) LP: B. Smith (0-1) S: J. Valverde (2)
HR: R. Sexson (1), C. Tracy (1)
POG: Brandon Webb (8 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, W)
2004 Diamondbacks Lead Series 2-0

The Arizona 2004 Diamondbacks continued their winning streak in Game 2 of the World Series, securing a 5-4 victory over the Montreal 1989 Expos at Olympic Stadium. Brandon Webb took the mound for the Diamondbacks and delivered a solid performance, lasting 8.0 innings and allowing four runs on seven hits. The pivotal moment came in the sixth inning when pinch hitter Chad Tracy blasted a two-run home run, propelling the Diamondbacks to a lead they would not relinquish. Despite a late surge from the Expos, including triples from R. Hudler and D. Martinez, the Diamondbacks' bullpen, led by closer Jose Valverde, shut the door and secured the 2-0 series advantage. The action now moves to Bank One Ballpark in Arizona for Game 3 on Wednesday, October 4th, 1989, with the Diamondbacks looking to maintain their momentum on home turf.

Game 3
At Bank One BallPark
1989 Montreal Expos 3
2004 Arizona Diamondbacks 6
WP: E. Dessens (1-0) LP: D. Martinez (0-1) S: J. Valverde (3)
HR: R. Sexson 2 (3), B. Mayne (1), S. Finley (1)
POG: Richie Sexson (2-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB)
2004 Diamondbacks Lead Series 3-0


In a pivotal Game 3 at Bank One Ballpark, the 2004 Arizona Diamondbacks continued their dominance, defeating the 1989 Montreal Expos 6-3 and taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven World Series. Richie Sexson emerged as the hero for the Diamondbacks, going 2 for 3 with two home runs, three RBIs, and two runs scored. The Expos found themselves in a hole early, with the Diamondbacks jumping to a 2-0 lead in the first inning courtesy of Sexson's solo home run. The Arizona offense continued to shine, adding runs in the fifth and sixth innings, while the Expos managed to mount a late-game comeback with three runs in the eighth. However, it was too little, too late for Montreal. Despite a late threat in the ninth inning, the Diamondbacks held on for the 6-3 victory. With this win, the 2004 Diamondbacks are just one game away from securing a sweep in the World Series. Game 4 is set to take place tomorrow at Bank One Ballpark, where the Diamondbacks will look to close out the series and claim the series.

Game 4
At Bank One BallPark
1989 Montreal Expos 0
2004 Arizona Diamondbacks 5
WP: S. Sparks (1-0) LP: M. Gardner (0-1)
HR: L. Gonzalez (2), R. Sexson (4)
POG: Steve Sparks (7.1 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, W)

In a decisive Game 4 at Bank One Ballpark, the Arizona Diamondbacks completed their triumphant journey to the top, sweeping the 1989 Montreal Expos with a 5-0 victory and securing the Series trophy. The Diamondbacks' pitching staff, led by starter Steve Sparks, shut down the Expos, holding them scoreless throughout the game. Sparks delivered a stellar performance, going 7.1 innings, allowing only four hits, and striking out four. The Diamondbacks' offense, while limited to five hits, capitalized on key opportunities, with Luis Gonzalez contributing a home run and Richie Sexson adding a two-run blast. Sexson, named the series MVP, played a crucial role in the Diamondbacks' championship run.

2004 Arizona Diamondbacks Win Series 4 Games To 0


Series MVP:

(.286, 4 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 5 K, 1.143 SLG)