[Nick Soulis]

Series #105



1958 New York Yankees
Record: 92-62
Finish: World Champions
Manager: Casey Stengel
Ball Park: Yankee Stadium
WAR Leader Mickey Mantle (8.7)
Franchise Record: 8-2
Hall of Famers: (4)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/1958.shtml

1989 Cleveland Indians
Record: 73-89
Finish: 6th in AL East
Manager: Doc Edwards
Ball Park: Cleveland Stadium
WAR Leader: Tom Candiotti (4.7)
Franchise Record: 4-3
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/1989.shtml
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The Yankee Way
"Major League" Indians Blasted In New York Sweep



Game 1
At Yankee Stadium
1989 Cleveland Indians 2
1958 New York Yankees 4
WP: B. Shantz (1-0) LP: G. Seindell 90-1)
HR: L. Medina (1), M. Mantle (1), A. Carey (1)
POG: Bobby Shantz (9 IP, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 H, 1 K, 104 P)
1958 Yankees Lead Series 1-0

In a thrilling start to Series #105, the 1958 New York Yankees secured a 4-2 victory over the 1989 Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium. Yankees left-hander Bobby Shantz dominated the game, pitching a complete nine innings, allowing only five hits and two runs, while striking out one. The Yankees broke the scoreless tie in the fourth inning with a solo home run from Andy Carey. The game’s highlight came in the fifth inning when Mickey Mantle launched a three-run homer to right field, extending the Yankees' lead to 4-0. The Indians rallied in the eighth with a two-run homer from Luis Medina, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. With this win, the Yankees took an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 2 is scheduled for tomorrow, once again at Yankee Stadium.

Game 2
At Yankee Stadium
1989 Cleveland Indians 2
1958 New York Yankees 5
WP: W. Ford (1-0) LP: T. Candiotti (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Whitey Ford (9 IP, 8 J, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 117 P)
1958 Yankees Lead Series 2-0

In Game 2 of the best-of-seven series, the 1958 New York Yankees triumphed again, defeating the 1989 Cleveland Indians 5-2, thus taking a commanding 2-0 series lead. The game, played at Yankee Stadium, showcased the pitching prowess of Whitey Ford, who pitched a complete game, allowing just two runs on eight hits. The Indians scored first in the fourth inning with a run, but the Yankees quickly responded in the fifth with a game-tying triple from Andy Carey. The Yankees broke the deadlock in the eighth inning when Tony Kubek singled off Cleveland's Tom Candiotti, driving in the go-ahead run. A combination of timely hitting and solid defense, despite committing two errors, sealed the victory for the Yankees. The series now shifts to Cleveland Stadium for Game 3, scheduled for Saturday.

Game 3
At Cleveland Stadium
1958 New York Yankees 12
1989 Cleveland Indians 2
WP: T. Sturdivant (1-0) LP: B. Black (0-1)
HR: E. Howard 2 (2), M. Mantle (2), B. Skowron (1), A. Carey (2), B. Komminsk (1)
POG: Elston Howard (3-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R)
1958 Yankees Lead Series 3-0

In Game 3 of the best-of-seven series, the 1958 New York Yankees overwhelmed the 1989 Cleveland Indians with a decisive 12-2 victory, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. The game, played at Cleveland Stadium on October 4th, 1958, showcased the Yankees' power, led by Elston Howard's standout performance. Howard went 3-for-5 with two home runs, four RBIs, and two runs scored, igniting the Yankees' offense early with a two-run homer in the first inning off Bud Black. Mickey Mantle and Andy Carey also contributed home runs, while Moose Skowron added another, emphasizing the Yankees' dominance. Tom Sturdivant pitched a complete game for New York, allowing only two runs and seven hits, with his lone blemish being a two-run homer by Brook Jacoby. The Yankees' relentless attack and solid pitching put them one win away from clinching the series, leaving the Indians in a must-win situation for Game 4.

Game 4
At Cleveland Stadium
1958 New York Yankees 5
1989 Cleveland Indians 3
WP: B. Turley (1-0) LP: J. Farrell (0-1) S: R. Duren (1)
HR: B. Komminsk (2)
POG: Bob Turley (8 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 5 BB, 2 K, 131 P)

The 1958 New York Yankees completed their sweep of the 1989 Cleveland Indians with a 5-3 victory in Game 4 of the best-of-seven series, held on October 5th, 1958, at Cleveland Stadium. A decisive four-run fourth inning powered the Yankees, highlighted by a series of timely hits from Andy Carey, who drove in a run, and Gil McDougald, who added three RBIs. Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra contributed significantly with three hits each, as the Yankees amassed 15 hits overall. Bob Turley pitched eight strong innings, allowing only three runs on four hits, while Ryne Duren secured the save despite some late pressure from the Indians, who managed to score two runs in the ninth. Cleveland's offensive efforts were led by Brook Jacoby, who hit a solo home run in the seventh. Despite their best efforts, the Indians couldn't overcome the Yankees' early lead. With this win, the Yankees celebrated a perfect 4-0 series sweep, capping off a dominant run. Andy Carey, reflecting on the victory, expressed immense joy for his team and their hard-earned win.

1958 New York Yankees Win Series 4 Games To 0

Series MVP:

(8/16, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 1 2B, .556 OBP, 1.618 OPS, 554 FT Home Run)