1978 – At Fenway Park, Carlton Fisk lines a 2-run triple in the 1st inning and the Red Sox top the Tigers, 5 – 2. George Scott hits his first homer in a month and collects his 1000th RBI to back Luis Tiant’s win. New York maintains its lead by beating the Blue Jays, 5 – 1, at Yankee Stadium.

On September 27, 1978 — 1978 – At Fenway Park, Carlton Fisk lines a 2-run triple in the 1st inning and the Red Sox top the Tigers, 5 – 2. George Scott hits his first homer in a month and collects his 1000th RBI to back Luis Tiant’s win. New York maintains its lead by beating the Blue Jays, 5 – 1, at Yankee Stadium.

 


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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 27
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Retro Sheet
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