Matt Williams' 2001 walk-off turns 25

The two-run shot beat San Diego 8-6 in the 10th.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 91 min read

On this day in 2001, Matt Williams kept the season alive. https://t.co/je07JriCuJ Via @Dbacks on X

What happened: Steve Finley tied the game at 6 in the ninth with his second homer of the day, ending Trevor Hoffman's run of 27 straight saves. Williams went 2-for-5 with two runs and a walk.

Why it matters: Arizona improved to 80-62 while defending its NL West lead. The club finished 92-70 and won the first World Series title in

By the numbers: Williams: 2-for-5, one home run, two RBIs, two runs and one walk. Attendance was 39,929, and the game lasted 3 hours, 34 minutes.

What to watch: Arizona's 2001 anniversary calendar moves next toward the October postseason run.

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