THE STORY
In Game 6 of the 2011 World Series on October 27, the Texas Rangers were one strike away from clinching their first championship, leading the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 in the bottom of the ninth inning. However, David Freese's two-run triple tied the game, and the Cardinals eventually won 10-9 in the 11th inning, forcing a decisive Game 7. (mlb.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals
WHY IT MATTERS
This dramatic collapse marked a pivotal moment in the Rangers' history, as they were twice one strike away from securing their first World Series title, only to see it slip away in one of the most memorable games in baseball history.