1978 – New York Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles puts on a fielding clinic and prevents seven runs as the Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5 – 1, in Game 3 of the World Series. Nettles makes four spectacular stops and gives the Yankees their first victory of the series.

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1978 – New York Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles puts on a fielding clinic and prevents seven runs as the Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5 – 1, in Game 3 of the World Series. Nettles makes four spectacular stops and gives the Yankees their first victory of the series.

Rookie right-hander Bob Welch strikes out Reggie Jackson with two men on base and two out in the top of the ninth inning, dramatically preserving a 4-3 Dodger victory over the Yankees in Game 2 of the Fall Classic. The relief performance will put the 21 year-old in the national spotlight.

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Rookie right-hander Bob Welch strikes out Reggie Jackson with two men on base and two out in the top of the ninth inning, dramatically preserving a 4-3 Dodger victory over the Yankees in Game 2 of the Fall Classic. The relief performance will put the 21 year-old in the national spotlight.

Davey Lopes collects two home runs and five RBI to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11 – 5 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series.

Davey Lopes collects two home runs and five RBI to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11 – 5 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series.

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1978 – Davey Lopes collects two home runs and five RBI to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11 – 5 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series.

Prior to the start of Game 1 of the World Series, the Dodgers retire the uniform #19 of Jim Gilliam, their coach who died suddenly
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Prior to the start of Game 1 of the World Series, the Dodgers retire the uniform #19 of Jim Gilliam, their coach who died suddenly

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Prior to the start of Game 1 of the World Series, the Dodgers retire the uniform #19 of Jim Gilliam, their coach who died suddenly two days ago as the result of a massive brain hemorrhage. The 49 year-old former All-Star LA infielder will become the team’s first player not inducted into the Hall of Fame to receive this honor.

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In Game 4 of the NLCS, Ron Cey scores in the 10th inning on Bill Russell’s two-out game-winning single, giving the Dodgers a 4-3 victory over the Phillies and their second consecutive National League pennant. Cey, who walked after the first two batters were retired, advanced into scoring position when Garry Maddox misplayed Dusty Baker’s fly ball in center field.

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In Game 4 of the NLCS, Ron Cey scores in the 10th inning on Bill Russell’s two-out game-winning single, giving the Dodgers a 4-3 victory over the Phillies and their second consecutive National League pennant. Cey, who walked after the first two batters were retired, advanced into scoring position when Garry Maddox misplayed Dusty Baker’s fly ball in center field.

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George Brett hits three home runs in ALCS – but Royals lose on Munson Homerun

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On October 6, 1978, George Brett hits three home runs for the Kansas City Royals in the third game of the American League playoffs off Catfish Hunter, but the New York Yankees manage a 6-5 win on Thurman Munson’s eighth-inning home run.  

Steve Garvey hits two home runs and a triple to pace the Dodgers to a 9 – 5 victory over the Phillies in Game 1 of the NLCS. Davey Lopes and Steve Yeager also homer at Veterans Stadium.

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Steve Garvey hits two home runs and a triple to pace the Dodgers to a 9 – 5 victory over the Phillies in Game 1 of the NLCS. Davey Lopes and Steve Yeager also homer at Veterans Stadium.

The Kansas City Royals notch 16 hits off three Yankees pitchers to even the ALCS with a 10 – 4 triumph. A two-run home run by Freddie Patek seals the victory.

The Kansas City Royals notch 16 hits off three Yankees pitchers to even the ALCS with a 10 – 4 triumph. A two-run home run by Freddie Patek seals the victory.

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The Kansas City Royals notch 16 hits off three Yankees pitchers to even the ALCS with a 10 – 4 triumph. A two-run home run by Freddie Patek seals the victory.

Bucky Dent’s unlikely home run helps the New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox in a dramatic one-game playoff
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Bucky Dent’s unlikely home run helps the New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox in a dramatic one-game playoff

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On October 2, 1978,  In a one game playoff, Bucky Dent’s unlikely home run helps the New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox in a dramatic one-game playoff at Fenway Park. Trailing by two runs in the seventh inning, Dent smacks a three-run shot against pitcher Mike Torrez into the screen above the Green…

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Boston Red Sox win their eighth consecutive games force playoff game in 1978

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  On October 1, 1978, the Boston Red Sox win their eighth consecutive game to force a playoff game that will decide the American League East. Luis Tiant turned in one of the greatest clutch pitching performances in Red Sox history — shutting out Toronto, 5-0, on the final day of the regular season. The…