Bob Gordon continues his recap of his 1979 postseason. He’s in Game 3 of the NLCS. Tom The series moves to Pittsburgh and the Astros have their backs to the wall. In game 2, they put 7 runs on the board against one of the best hurlers the NL has…
On to Game 2 of the ALCS of Bob Gordon’s 1979 postseason replay. -Tom The Twins are hoping to even up the series after the O’s broke a 2-2 tie with a 4 run 8th. Mike Flanagan (27-9, 2.56, 23 CG), who shared the Cy Young with teammate Dennis Martinez,…
Bob Gordon continues with his 1979 postseason replay. Back to the NLCS with Game 2. -Tom Game 2 of the Senior Circuit series in Houston. The Astros trying to bounce back from being shutout by Blyleven whilst being limited to just 2 hits. Joe Niekro (20-12, 2.77) takes on Cy…
Bob Gordon continues his summary of his 1979 postseason replay -Tom Game 1 of the ALCS is in Minnesota. Pre-season favorite California struggled to a fourth place finish – they lacked pitching past Frost and Ryan. The Twins, meanwhile, found plenty of pitching. Number 4 starter Paul Hartzell finished 22-8! …
Reader Bob Gordon wrote to tell me that he’s finished his 1979 replay and is playing out the postseason. Here’s his postseason report from Game 1. -Tom Hey Tom, I finished the regular season 1979 replay I started in 1982. (That’s a whole ‘ other story.). I’m playing the playoffs…