In a duel of aces, Dennis Eckersley tops Dave Rozema, scattering seven Tiger hits to win, 4 – 1. Eck’s record at Fenway Park is now 10-1. The Sox have 14 hits, led by Jim Rice’s 44th homer of the year. The Yankees top the Blue Jays, 4 – 1, to keep a one-game lead over Boston.

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On September 26, 1978 — In a duel of aces, Dennis Eckersley tops Dave Rozema, scattering seven Tiger hits to win, 4 – 1. Eck’s record at Fenway Park is now 10-1. The Sox have 14 hits, led by Jim Rice’s 44th homer of the year. The Yankees top the Blue Jays, 4 – 1, to keep a one-game lead over Boston.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 26
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