1998 World Series Game 1 Highlights | San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees

These are the highlights for Game 1 of the 1998 World Series. After the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves in 6 games in the race for the National League Pennant and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians in 6 games in the race for the American League Pennant, the matchup is set for the 1998 World Series. The San Diego Padres have been underdogs all postseason long, and a find themselves back in the World Series for the first time since 1984. The San Diego Padres are trying to win this series in order to win their first World Series Championship in franchise history. The New York Yankees are back in the World Series since 1996, and are trying to win their 24th title in history. The San Diego Padres have their ace Kevin Brown on the mound, who has had a solid postseason with a 2-1 record, and helped the Padres beat the heavily favored Braves in the NLCS. The Padres hope that he can deliver a strong pitching performance. The New York Yankees have David Wells on the mound, and he has been magnificent in the postseason with a 3-0 record. The Yankees hope that he can give a solid performance in game 1. In a close, well-fought out, dramatic game, these two teams are ready to go in this 1998 World Series. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the clips and game footage shown in these highlights. All of the clips and game footage shown in these highlights belong to the MLB (Major League Baseball) and their respective owners. All rights go to the MLB and their respective owners.