Cleveland scores five runs in the 1st inning, but the Yankees come back to win with five of their own in the 6th to defeat the Indians in Game one of their playoff series, 8 – 6. Tim Raines, Derek Jeter, and Paul O’Neill hit consecutive home runs in the decisive inning, giving Ramiro Mendoza the victory.

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On September 30, 1997 — Cleveland scores five runs in the 1st inning, but the Yankees come back to win with five of their own in the 6th to defeat the Indians in Game one of their playoff series, 8 – 6. Tim Raines, Derek Jeter, and Paul O’Neill hit consecutive home runs in the decisive inning, giving Ramiro Mendoza the victory.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 30
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