1996 ALCS Game 5 Highlights | New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles

These are the highlights for Game 5 of the 1996 American League Championship Series. After an 8-4 victory for the New York Yankees in game 4, the Yankees have now taken a commanding 3-1 lead in this series. The New York Yankees are now one win away from going back to the World Series for the first time since 1981. The Baltimore Orioles, now in a 3-1 deficit, face a must-win situation in order to force a game 6 back at Yankee Stadium to ensure their season can remain alive. The New York Yankees have Andy Pettitte on the mound one again, who didn’t pitch as well as he hoped he would and got a no-decision in that game. The Yankees hope that Andy Pettitte can deliver a strong performance to allow them to clinch the pennant in game 5. The Orioles have Scott Erickson on the mound, who also didn’t pitch that well in game 1 and also got a no-decision. The Orioles hope that he can pitch well to force a game 6 back at Yankee Stadium. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the clips and game footage shown in these highlights. All of the clips and game footage shown in these highlights belong to the MLB (Major League Baseball) and their respective owners. All rights go to the MLB and their respective owners.