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1992 NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
GAME 7, BOTTOM OF 9TH INNING
ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY STADIUM


Everyone thought that he was safe. Everyone thought the throw was off. Everyone thought that the Atlanta Braves were going to the World Series.

But no. The Pittsburgh Pirates had got him.

He was called out, and game 7 was going to extra innings.

In the 10th inning, no runs were scored.

In the 11th, the Pittsburgh Pirates had scored two runs off of Barry Bonds' home run.

Now the Pirates had to stand their ground.

Up to the plate comes Terry Pendleton. The game was now 4-2, 2 outs in the 11th. Runners on first and third. If he hits a home run, he'll walk off the Braves to the Fall Classic.

The count is now 2-1. Pendleton takes a massive swing.

What happens next is baseball lore.

"Pendleton slams it to left. Barry Bonds is tracking back. This stadium is about to blow the top off. Here comes Bonds and he GETS IT! He snagged the walk-off homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates have a date with the Fall Classic!"

- Sean McDonough, calling the game for CBS

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium went quiet. Barry Bonds came up with the ball and sealed the National League pennant. Then he famously took off his shirt to celebrate.

With that, Barry Bonds had his mind set. He was staying with Pittsburgh to build the dynasty of the decade.

First, he had to beat Joe Carter and his Toronto Blue Jays.
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