The Yankees, now 1 1/2 games in front of Boston, open a 3-game series in the Bronx with the Red Sox. Ron Guidry again gives up two Boston hits and wins a 4 – 0 shutout. Chris Chambliss and Graig Nettles hit successive homers off Luis Tiant in the 4-run 4th inning.

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On September 15, 1978 — The Yankees, now 1 1/2 games in front of Boston, open a 3-game series in the Bronx with the Red Sox. Ron Guidry again gives up two Boston hits and wins a 4 – 0 shutout. Chris Chambliss and Graig Nettles hit successive homers off Luis Tiant in the 4-run 4th inning.

 

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