At Fenway Park, Dennis Eckersley notches his 20th win of the year as the Red Sox defeat the Blue Jays, 5 – 1. Eck allows just four hits, including Roy Howell’s 8th homer, in completing his 16th start.

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On September 30, 1978 — At Fenway Park, Dennis Eckersley notches his 20th win of the year as the Red Sox defeat the Blue Jays, 5 – 1. Eck allows just four hits, including Roy Howell’s 8th homer, in completing his 16th start.

 

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