At Three Rivers Stadium, the Phillies clinch their third consecutive NL East title, defeating the Pirates, 10-8. The victory, which features winning pitcher Randy Lerch hitting two home runs, snaps Pittsburgh’s 24-game home winning streak.

On September 30, 1978 — At Three Rivers Stadium, the Phillies clinch their third consecutive NL East title, defeating the Pirates, 10-8. The victory, which features winning pitcher Randy Lerch hitting two home runs, snaps Pittsburgh’s 24-game home winning streak.

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