[Nick Soulis]

Series #106



1950 New York Yankees
Record: 98-56
Finish: World Champions
Manager: Casey Stengel
Ball Park: Yankee Stadium
WAR Leader: Phil Rizzuto (6.8)
Franchise Record: 9-2
Hall of Famers: (5)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/1950.shtml

1978 Kansas City Royals
Record: 92-70
Finish: Lost in ALCS
Manager: Whitey Herzog
Ball Park: Royals Stadium
WAR Leader: Amos Otis (7.4)
Franchise Record: 4-2
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/1978.shtml
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Another Yankee Sweep Impresses
Stengel Leads His Side To Another Dominant Display



Game 1
At Yankee Stadium
1978 Kansas City Royals 4
1950 New York Yankees 9
WP: W. Ford (1-0) LP: A. Hassler (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Jerry Coleman (4-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2B)
1950 Yankees Lead Series 1-0

In a thrilling opener of Series #106 at Yankee Stadium, the 1950 New York Yankees triumphed over the 1978 Kansas City Royals with a decisive 9-4 victory. Jerry Coleman, the Yankees' second baseman, was the standout performer, going 4-for-4 with a double, three singles, two runs scored, and two RBIs. Yogi Berra also contributed significantly, driving in three runs with a double and a walk. The Yankees' offense was relentless early, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding four more in the third. Kansas City’s late-game rally in the ninth inning, scoring four runs, was not enough to overcome the early deficit. Whitey Ford pitched a complete game for the Yankees, allowing six hits and four runs, two of which were unearned. Al Cowens and George Brett led the Royals’ effort, but their team struggled to generate offense until the final inning. The Yankees now lead the series 1-0, with Game 2 set to continue at Yankee Stadium.

Game 2
At Yankee Stadium
1978 Kansas City Royals 2
1950 New York Yankees 6
WP: A. Reynolds (1-0) LP: D. Leonard (0-1)
HR: Y. Berra (1), G. Woodling (1)
POG: Allie Reynolds (9 IP, 2 ER, 4 BB, 0 K, 109 P)
1950 Yankees Lead Series 2-0

The 1950 New York Yankees extended their lead in the best-of-seven series against the 1978 Kansas City Royals with a 6-2 victory in Game 2 at Yankee Stadium. Yankees pitcher Allie Reynolds delivered an exceptional performance, limiting the Royals to just three hits over nine innings. Despite early signs of life from Kansas City, highlighted by runs in the second and fourth innings, the Yankees' offense proved too powerful. Tommy Henrich's crucial double in the seventh inning, coupled with Yogi Berra's two-run homer, sealed the win for New York. With this victory, the Yankees now lead the series 2-0, with Game 3 set to take place at Royals Stadium in Kansas City.

Game 3
At Royals Stadium
1950 New York Yankees 14
1978 Kansas City Royals 10
WP: T. Byrne (1-0) LP: D. Bird (0-1)
HR: H. Bauer (1), A. Otis 2 (2)
POG: Phil Rizzuto (2-3, 2 RBI, 3 R, 3 BB)
1950 Yankees Lead Series 3-0

The 1950 New York Yankees surged to a 3-0 series lead with a 14-10 victory over the 1978 Kansas City Royals in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series at Royals Stadium. In a game marked by offensive fireworks, Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto spearheaded the effort, going 2-for-3 with three walks, scoring three times, and driving in two runs. Gene Woodling contributed significantly with a two-run single in the fourth inning, part of his 2-for-4 performance that included a triple and two walks. Despite a strong showing from Kansas City's Amos Otis, who hit two home runs and drove in three, the Royals could not contain the Yankees' relentless offense. New York's bullpen, led by Tommy Byrne, managed to hold off the Royals long enough to secure the win. With this victory, the Yankees are now one game away from sweeping the series, with Game 4 scheduled for tomorrow in Kansas City.

Game 4
At Royals Stadium
1950 New York Yankees 6
1978 Kansas City Royals 5 )10 inn)
WP: T. Byrne (1-0) LP: D. Bird (0-1)
HR: H. Bauer (1), A. Otis 2 (2)
POG: Phil Rizzuto (2-3, 2 RBI, 3 R, 3 BB)

In an exhilarating showdown at Royals Stadium, the 1950 New York Yankees completed a stunning sweep of the 1978 Kansas City Royals with a dramatic 6-5 victory in Game 4. Phil Rizzuto, the game's standout performer, delivered clutch hits, including a critical double in the sixth inning that catalyzed a three-run rally. The Yankees, trailing 1-0 early after George Brett's solo home run, tied the game in the fourth and surged ahead in the sixth. Kansas City battled back in the ninth, evening the score with a three-run triple from Al Cowens. However, the Yankees' resilience shone through in extra innings, with Joe DiMaggio's sacrifice fly and Hank Bauer's RBI single sealing the win. Eddie Lopat earned the victory, while Joe Page secured the save. The Yankees celebrated with manager Casey Stengel praising the collective effort of his squad.

1950 New York Yankees Sweep Series 4-0

Series MVP:

(.471, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 8 H, .571 OBP, 1 3B)