Orlando Hernández
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Orlando Hernández Pedroso, nicknamed "El Duque", is a Cuban-born right-handed former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Industriales of the Cuban National Series, the New York Yankees,
Hernández with the New York Mets in 2007
Hernández pitching for the Yankees in 2004.
Hernández with the White Sox in 2005
Hernández in 2006, demonstrating his distinctive leg kick
1998 World Series
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The 1998 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's 1998 season. The 94th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff between the American League champion New
Orlando Hernández
…in international play. Hernández's greatest success came as a starting pitcher for the Yankees during that team's run of World Series championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000. He also won a World Series ring in 2005 with the Chicago White Sox. Hernández was the first player to win both an Olympic gold medal…
Greg Vaughn, despite playing in a losing effort, hit two home runs in Game 1 of the series.
Padres reliever Trevor Hoffman allowed a three-run home run off Scott Brosius in the eighth inning and was charged with the loss.
Mariano Rivera pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the eighth inning and was credited with the save in Game 4.