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Nick Soulis · 12-03-2023, 03:42 PM

Series #43

1984 Toronto Blue Jays
Record: 89-73
Finish: 2nd in AL East
Manager: Bobby Cox
Ball Park: Exhibition Stadium
WAR Leader: Dave Stieb (7.9)
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/1984.shtml

1997 Oakland Athletics
Record: 65-97
Finish: 4th in AL West
Manager: Art Howe
Ball Park: Oakland Coliseum
WAR Leader: Mark McGwire (3.1)
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/1997.shtml
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Game 1
At Exhibition Stadium
1997 Oakland Athletics 6
1984 Toronto Blue Jays 7 (11 inn)
WP: D. Lamp (1-0) LP: B. Taylor (0-1)
HR: W. Upshaw (1), G. Bell (1)
POG: Willie Upshaw (1-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB)
Dave Collins walk off sngle in the 11th

Game 2
At Exhibition Stadium
1997 Oakland Athletics 3
1984 Toronto Blue Jays 5
WP: J. Gott (1-0) LP: W. Adams (0-1) S: D. Lamp (1)
HR: G. Bell (2)
POG: George Bell (2-4, HR, 2 RBI)
A's two errors

Game 3
At Oakland Coliseum
1984 Toronto Blue Jays 6
1997 Oakland Athletics 5
WP: B. Clark (1-0) LP: A. Prieto (0-1) S: D. Lamp (2)
HR: B. Grieve (1), S. Brosius (1)
POG: Ben Grieve (3-4, HR, 2 RBI)
George Bell 3 RBI

Game 4
At Oakland Coliseum
1984 Toronto Blue Jays 2
1997 Oakland Athletics 9
WP: S. Karsay (1-0) LP: L. Leal (0-1)
HR: M. Stairs 2 (2), D. Garcia (1)
POG: Matt Stairs (2-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R)
Karsay 8.1 IP an 5 K

Game 5
At Oakland Coliseum
1984 Toronto Blue Jays 5
1997 Oakland Athletics 1
WP: D. Stieb (1-0) LP: M. Oquist (0-1)
HR: D. Collins (1), E. Whitt (1), L. Moseby (1), T. Fernandez (1)
POG: Dave Stieb (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 111 P)
Jays 4 home runs in the 4th inning

1984 Blue Jays Win Series 4 Games To 1
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Toronto Leave Athletics Reeling
Bash Brothers Shut Down As Jays Take It In 5

In a clash of baseball titans, the 1984 Toronto Blue Jays, led by manager Bobby Cox, emerged victorious in a best-of-seven playoff series against the 1997 Oakland Athletics. The Blue Jays clinched the series in just five games, showcasing their dominance and resilience on the diamond.

The series kicked off at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, where the Blue Jays secured an exhilarating 7-6 victory in 11 innings. The hero of the game was Willie Upshaw, whose home run and two RBIs contributed significantly to the win. George Bell also shone, earning Player of the Game honors with a .350 batting average, 2 home runs, and crucial contributions in the series opener. The thrilling climax came in the 11th inning when Dave Collins delivered a walk-off single, setting the tone for the series.

The Blue Jays continued their winning streak with a 5-3 triumph in the second game. George Bell continued to be a force to be reckoned with, launching another home run and securing Player of the Game accolades. The Athletics struggled defensively, committing two errors that proved costly in the context of the game and the series.

The scene shifted to Oakland for Game 3, where the Blue Jays secured a narrow 6-5 victory. Ben Grieve's stellar performance, going 3-4 with a home run and 2 RBIs, earned him Player of the Game honors. George Bell continued to be a driving force, contributing three RBIs in a tightly contested matchup.

Facing a 3-0 series deficit, the Athletics bounced back with a resounding 9-2 victory in Game 4. Matt Stairs stole the spotlight with a remarkable 2-5 performance, including two home runs and four RBIs. Steve Karsay's outstanding pitching performance, with 8.1 innings and 5 strikeouts, proved pivotal for the Athletics.

In a decisive Game 5, the Blue Jays delivered a spectacular performance to claim a 5-1 victory and secure the series. Dave Stieb pitched a complete game gem, allowing only 1 earned run and striking out 9 Athletics. The Blue Jays' bats came alive in the fourth inning, launching four home runs, including shots from Dave Collins, Ernie Whitt, Lloyd Moseby, and Tony Fernandez.

The 1984 Toronto Blue Jays demonstrated their prowess, winning the series 4 games to 1. George Bell's MVP-worthy performance, coupled with Dave Stieb's stellar pitching in the clincher, propelled the Blue Jays to a well-deserved victory.

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(.350, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 2B, 4 R, .750 SLG)

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Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,364	Series #43 Series #43 1984 Toronto Blue Jays Record: 89-73 Finish: 2nd in AL East Manager: Bobby Cox Ball Park: Exhibition Stadium WAR Leader: Dave Stieb (7.9) Hall of Famers: (0) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/1984.shtml 1997 Oakland Athletics Record: 65-97 Finish: 4th in AL West Manager: Art Howe Ball Park: Oakland Coliseum WAR Leader: Mark McGwire (3.1) Hall of Famers: (0) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/1997.shtml -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game 1 At Exhibition Stadium 1997 Oakland Athletics 6 1984 Toronto Blue Jays 7 (11 inn) WP: D. Lamp (1-0) LP: B. Taylor (0-1) HR: W. Upshaw (1), G. Bell (1) POG: Willie Upshaw (1-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB) Dave Collins walk off sngle in the 11th Game 2 At Exhibition Stadium 1997 Oakland Athletics 3 1984 Toronto Blue Jays 5 WP: J. Gott (1-0) LP: W. Adams (0-1) S: D. Lamp (1) HR: G. Bell (2) POG: George Bell (2-4, HR, 2 RBI) A's two errors Game 3 At Oakland Coliseum 1984 Toronto Blue Jays 6 1997 Oakland Athletics 5 WP: B. Clark (1-0) LP: A. Prieto (0-1) S: D. Lamp (2) HR: B. Grieve (1), S. Brosius (1) POG: Ben Grieve (3-4, HR, 2 RBI) George Bell 3 RBI Game 4 At Oakland Coliseum 1984 Toronto Blue Jays 2 1997 Oakland Athletics 9 WP: S. Karsay (1-0) LP: L. Leal (0-1) HR: M. Stairs 2 (2), D. Garcia (1) POG: Matt Stairs (2-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R) Karsay 8.1 IP an 5 K Game 5 At Oakland Coliseum 1984 Toronto Blue Jays 5 1997 Oakland Athletics 1 WP: D. Stieb (1-0) LP: M. Oquist (0-1) HR: D. Collins (1), E. Whitt (1), L. Moseby (1), T. Fernandez (1) POG: Dave Stieb (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 111 P) Jays 4 home runs in the 4th inning 1984 Blue Jays Win Series 4 Games To 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toronto Leave Athletics Reeling Bash Brothers Shut Down As Jays Take It In 5 In a clash of baseball titans, the 1984 Toronto Blue Jays, led by manager Bobby Cox, emerged victorious in a best-of-seven playoff series against the 1997 Oakland Athletics. The Blue Jays clinched the series in just five games, showcasing their dominance and resilience on the diamond. The series kicked off at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, where the Blue Jays secured an exhilarating 7-6 victory in 11 innings. The hero of the game was Willie Upshaw, whose home run and two RBIs contributed significantly to the win. George Bell also shone, earning Player of the Game honors with a .350 batting average, 2 home runs, and crucial contributions in the series opener. The thrilling climax came in the 11th inning when Dave Collins delivered a walk-off single, setting the tone for the series. The Blue Jays continued their winning streak with a 5-3 triumph in the second game. George Bell continued to be a force to be reckoned with, launching another home run and securing Player of the Game accolades. The Athletics struggled defensively, committing two errors that proved costly in the context of the game and the series. The scene shifted to Oakland for Game 3, where the Blue Jays secured a narrow 6-5 victory. Ben Grieve's stellar performance, going 3-4 with a home run and 2 RBIs, earned him Player of the Game honors. George Bell continued to be a driving force, contributing three RBIs in a tightly contested matchup. Facing a 3-0 series deficit, the Athletics bounced back with a resounding 9-2 victory in Game 4. Matt Stairs stole the spotlight with a remarkable 2-5 performance, including two home runs and four RBIs. Steve Karsay's outstanding pitching performance, with 8.1 innings and 5 strikeouts, proved pivotal for the Athletics. In a decisive Game 5, the Blue Jays delivered a spectacular performance to claim a 5-1 victory and secure the series. Dave Stieb pitched a complete game gem, allowing only 1 earned run and striking out 9 Athletics. The Blue Jays' bats came alive in the fourth inning, launching four home runs, including shots from Dave Collins, Ernie Whitt, Lloyd Moseby, and Tony Fernandez. The 1984 Toronto Blue Jays demonstrated their prowess, winning the series 4 games to 1. George Bell's MVP-worthy performance, coupled with Dave Stieb's stellar pitching in the clincher, propelled the Blue Jays to a well-deserved victory. Series MVP: (.350, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 2B, 4 R, .750 SLG) Last edited by Nick Soulis; 12-04-2023 at 09:11 PM.