However , the Blue Jays won in six games , becoming the first non-U.S. - based team to win a World Series .
In the World Series , Atlanta faced the Toronto Blue Jays , who were making their first appearance in the World Series .
The Toronto Blue Jays   won in six games , becoming the first non-U.S. - based team to win a World Series .
In the World Series , Atlanta faced the Toronto Blue Jays , who were making their first appearance in the World Series .