On this day in 1978 Reggie Jackson had a chance to add to his reputation as Mr. October. In the bottom of the ninth he came up against Bob Welch. Jackson failed and the Dodgers won game two of the series. The Yankees won anyway in six games.
Burt Hooton was the winning pitcher. Catfish Hunter took the loss.
Jackson was 1-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch. He drove in all three of the Yankee runs with a double and a ground out. But, the career leader in striking out to end the game with runners on first and second.
Welch was a 21-year-old rookie who had appeared in 23 games during 1978.
Ron Cey drove in all four runs for the Dodgers with a homer and another hit.
I can't remember which time I cheered for since I don't like either.
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