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The New York Yankees' 1978 season was the 76th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 100-63, finishing tied with the Boston Red Sox after 162 games, then winning a one-game playoff to win their third AL East title.
In July, the team was 14.5 games behind Boston, but rallied in the second half of the season to finish tied for first place. The Yankees were victorious over the Red Sox in the playoff game that featured Bucky Dent's famous 3-run go-ahead home run in the 7th inning.
In the ALCS, New York beat the Kansas City Royals in 4 games. In the World Series, they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in 6 games in a rematch of 1977 World Series. New York was managed by Billy Martin, Dick Howser and Bob Lemon. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
Ron Guidry was the unanimous Cy Young Award winner. In 248 innings, he compiled a record of 25-3, with 274 strikeouts and a 1.74 ERA. He finished second to Boston's Jim Rice in a controversial AL MVP vote.
Rich Gossage earned the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award with his AL-leading 27 saves. Bucky Dent was named the World Series MVP. Guidry, Gossage, Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson and Graig Nettles all represented the Yankees at the 1978 All-Star Game. Gold Gloves were awarded to third baseman Nettles and first baseman Chris Chambliss.
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October 3: Royals Stadium
[edit] Game 2
October 4: Royals Stadium
[edit] Game 3
October 6: Yankee Stadium
[edit] Game 4
October 7: Yankee Stadium
[edit] World Series
AL New York Yankees (4) vs. NL Los Angeles Dodgers (2)
| Game
| Score
| Date
| Location
| Attendance
| Time of Game
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| 1 | Yankees – 5, Dodgers – 11 | October 10 | Dodger Stadium | 55,997 | 2:48
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| 2 | Yankees – 3, Dodgers – 4 | October 11 | Dodger Stadium | 55,982 | 2:37
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| 3 | Dodgers – 1, Yankees – 5 | October 13 | Yankee Stadium | 56,447 | 2:27
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| 4 | Dodgers – 3, Yankees – 4 (10 inns) | October 14 | Yankee Stadium | 56,445 | 3:17
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| 5 | Dodgers – 2, Yankees – 12 | October 15 | Yankee Stadium | 56,448 | 2:56
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| 6 | Yankees – 7, Dodgers – 2 | October 17 | Dodger Stadium | 55,985 | 2:34
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