A 3-game set played at Yankee Stadium gave the fans an exciting series that could have gone either way.
Game 1: NYY 4, CHW 3 (12 inns)
Rich Dotson vs Tommy John
Tommy John gave up a 3-run homer to Bull Luzinski in the first inning. Rich Dotson held the Yankees silent until Oscar Gamble hit a 3 run homer of his own in the fifth. Gamble now has 2 hits in 18 at-bats, each a 3-run homer. In the 12th, Jerry Mumphrey walked and stole second and two batters later scored the game winning run on a single by Reggie Jackson. Game MVP: Oscar Gamble 1-5, HR, 3RBI
Game 2: CHW 2, NYY 0
Britt Burns and Dennis Lamp held the Yankees scoreless through nine innings. The White Sox were able to score 2 unearned runs in the game due to 2 errors by catcher Rick Cerone on steals by the Sox. The Yankees were able to subvert another run on a squeeze play by pitching out and catching the White Sox red-handed. Dave Righetti took the loss despite allowing 3 hits in 8 IP. Game MVP: Britt Burns 7IP, 5H, 0R, 1W, 5K.
Game 3: NYY 2, CHW 1
Ross Baumgarten vs Rick Reuschel
Bob Watson hit his first HR of the season off Ross Baumgarten in the 2nd to give the Yanks a 1-0 lead. In the 7th, Wayne Nordhagen hit his 2nd homer of the year to tie the score. The Yankees were able to win the game in the 9th on another walk-off single by Reggie. Game MVP: Rick Reuschel 8IP, 6H, 1ER, 1W, 2K.
The Yankees (6-4) await the Royals for a weekend 3 game set, and the White Sox (6-4) continue on their road trip with a stop in Toronto. --submitted by John Clingan--
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