As the conference ended, Carter said to Timlin to be aware that the bunt was a possibility and "be careful". After fouling off the first pitch, Nixon did indeed lay down a bunt. Having listened to Carter, Timlin was able to field the ball quickly and throw to Carter at first in time to clinch the series for the Blue Jays. In the ensuing celebration Carter was trying to hold onto the ball. Timlin stopped him as he was celebrating and asked for the ball, as even though Carter had recorded the last out Timlin had gotten the save, and said to him "gimme the ball, that's my save, that's my World Series save". With mock anger of resignation, Carter slammed the ball into Timlin's mitt but then hugged him joyfully. The next year Carter managed to keep the ball from the last at-bat of the World Series, as he would be the final batter and won the Series with a home run.