from a tricky Yankee Stadium wind—as well as the umpire's generous call of a ball on Dave Koslo's two-strike pitch—to belt a bases-loaded triple in the sixth inning that would be the difference. Bauer also ensured that the lead held up. Trailing 4–1 in the ninth, the Giants loaded the bases with no outs on three singles off Johnny Sain. Enter reliever Bob Kuzava, acquired in June from the Washington Senators. After two sacrifice flies and the score now 4–3, pinch hitter Sal Yvars hit a sinking liner to right. The stadium crowd gasped as Bauer momentarily lost the ball in the crowd's white shirts and the shadows. But he located it again and charged forward. Bauer, who played in nine World Series and always came through when it mattered most, slid on his knees to catch the ball inches off the ground to end the game and the 1951 World Series. Game 6 was the last baseball game ever played by Joe DiMaggio. Composite line score 1951 World Series (4–2): New York Yankees (A.L.) over New York Giants (N.L.) See also 1951 Japan Series Notes References External links Kodak Presents – Baseball's 25 Greatest Moments, The Shot Heard 'Round the World World Series World Series New York Yankees postseason New York Giants (NL) postseason World Series October 1951 sports events in the United States Sports competitions in New York City 1950s in the Bronx 1950s in Manhattan Washington Heights, Manhattan