1968 09-28 Yankees at Red Sox
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The Thomas Paine Podcast presents a detailed, live radio broadcast of a pivotal 1958 American League matchup between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 28. The game, played on the final day of the season, carried major implications: the Yankees were fighting for a .500 finish, while the Red Sox needed to win to secure third place and the associated financial rewards. The broadcast captures the tension through vivid play-by-play, commentary on player performances, and real-time analysis of pitching duels between Jim Lomborg and Mel Stottlemyre. After a scoreless first inning and a 3-0 Red Sox lead through five innings, the Yankees staged a dramatic comeback. They tied the game in the eighth inning with a home run by Andy Costco and won it in the ninth on a solo home run by Joe Pepitone, who had been intentionally rested the previous night. The game ended with Lindy McDaniel closing out the Red Sox in the ninth, earning the win. The episode is rich with historical context, including Bob Gibson’s record-setting 1.12 ERA, the controversial ejection of Red Sox manager Dick Williams, and the emotional stakes of a season-long battle for pride and playoff positioning.
The Yankees overcame a 3-0 deficit to win 4-3 in a dramatic comeback, securing a .500 finish.
Joe Pepitone’s game-winning home run was a result of strategic rest by manager Ralph Houk, who saved him for the final two games.
Lindy McDaniel earned his first win of the season by pitching a perfect ninth inning, retiring the side in order.
Bob Gibson’s 1.12 ERA broke the National League record for pitchers with 300+ innings, a historic milestone.
The Red Sox’s early lead was built on strong pitching and timely walks, but they failed to close out the game despite multiple scoring opportunities.
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Game Preview and Lineups
The broadcast opens with a detailed introduction of both teams' lineups, key player stats, and the high stakes of the game. The Yankees are fighting for a .500 finish, while the Red Sox need to win to secure third place. The focus is on Jim Lomborg’s return from a knee injury and Mel Stottlemyre’s quest for his 22nd win.
Pitching Duel Begins: Yankees and Red Sox Scoreless
The first three innings are scoreless as both Lomborg and Stottlemyre dominate. The Yankees get a leadoff walk by Horace Clark, who steals his 17th base, but fail to score. The Red Sox also threaten with walks but are unable to capitalize. The game remains tied at zero.
Red Sox Strike First: 3-0 Lead Through Five Innings
“The Red Sox lead three to nothing. They sit number two. They'll check that. They sit number three for Boston. One number two.”
Yankees’ Comeback Begins: Two Runs in the Seventh
“The Yankees have to play for the first time in this ballgame. It's now 3-1. Set it Bill Robinson with a run butted in on his sacrifice slide.”
Tie Game in the Eighth: Costco’s Home Run
“58th run that it in to tie this ball game up 3-3. And now Roy White, 0-2, walked and scored in the summer. Victory in his mind.”
“And it's a little sidelight story to that. It doesn't mean too much, I know, but I sort of like it. Yesterday, last night, when we came to the ballpark and Ralph Holt hosted his starting lineup, Joe Pepitone took a look at it. And with the left-hander Dick Ellsworth pitching for Boston, Pepitone's name was not down on the lineup. And he didn't say anything, but Ralph Holt was standing there and he said, No, Joe. He said, You're not playing tonight. I'm saving you to win the final two games of the season.”
“The Red Sox lead three to nothing. They sit number two. They'll check that. They sit number three for Boston. One number two.”
“The ball game is over. The Yankees win it. Three up, three down goes the Boston Red Sox here in the ninth inning as Lindy McDaniel comes on and retires nine men in a row.”
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Reggie Smith
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