NYA @ BAL

New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles, October 12, 1996

Playing on the road, the New York Yankees won 8-4 over the Baltimore Orioles on October 12, 1996 in a League Championship Series game. The information panel shows attendance of 48,974, a running time of 225 minutes, and a night start. The weather notes give 65 degrees, night skies, and a 5 mph wind. The New York Yankees scored in the first, second, fourth, and eighth innings, with the biggest frame a 3-run eighth. The line score has the Baltimore Orioles crossing the plate in the first, third, and fourth; the fourth brought 2 runs. Hits were 9 for the New York Yankees and 11 for the Baltimore Orioles, with 0 and 0 errors. David Weathers was the winning pitcher, allowing 0 earned runs on 3 hits in 2.2 innings. The loss was charged to Rocky Coppinger after 5.1 innings and 5 runs. The New York Yankees used Graeme Lloyd, Mariano Rivera, Kenny Rogers, David Weathers, and John Wetteland on the mound. The Baltimore Orioles used Armando Benitez, Rocky Coppinger, Terry Mathews, Alan Mills, and Jesse Orosco on the mound. Darryl Strawberry led the New York Yankees at the plate: 3 for 4, 2 home runs, and 3 RBI. Paul O'Neill and Bernie Williams also homered for the New York Yankees. The Baltimore Orioles' top hitter was Chris Hoiles, 2 for 4, 1 home run, and 2 RBI. Dan Morrison worked home plate.