Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame Newcomer John Smoltz Five Memorable Moment

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Game 3 of 1991 NLCS: Smoltz Steals Second

With one out in the bottom of the 6th inning, Smoltz singled off Bob Kipper.  Then after Lonnie Smith lined out to the shortstop, Terry Pendleton was up for the Braves.  On the second pitch of Pendleton’s at-bat, Smoltz decided to take off for second base.

The first baseman wasn’t holding Smoltz on and he got a great leadoff of first base.  Kipper looked like he was barely paying any attention to Smoltz and he took off.

Mike LaValliere tried throwing Smoltz out, but was unsuccessful.  BUT, three pitches later, Smoltz was picked off at second.

In his 21 year career, Smoltz had six steals and three in the post-season.  What’s the most shocking is that Kipper was a lefty.

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