On This Day: Oakland A's Sweep Giants in 1989 "Battle of the Bay" World Series

After a 10-day delay caused by the devastating Loma Prieta earthquake, Game 4 of the 1989 World Series finally resumed on October 28 at Candlestick Park, where the Oakland Athletics capped off a dominant "Battle of the Bay" sweep over the San Francisco Giants. Oakland's offense set the tone instantly when Rickey Henderson smashed a leadoff home run in the top of the first inning, sparking an early onslaught that built a 8-0 lead. Though the Giants mounted a late-game rally, relief ace Dennis Eckersley came in to seal a 9-6 victory, securing the A's ninth World Series title in franchise history amidst a deeply emotional atmosphere for the entire Bay Area.