NYA @ BOS

New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox, October 18, 1999

Playing on the road, the New York Yankees won 6-1 over the Boston Red Sox on October 18, 1999, a League Championship Series game. The information panel shows attendance of 33,589, a running time of 249 minutes, and a night start. Conditions were recorded as 49 degrees, night skies, and a 18 mph wind. The New York Yankees scored in the first, seventh, and ninth innings, with the biggest frame a 2-run first. The Boston Red Sox's only run came in the eighth inning. The New York Yankees had 11 hits and the Boston Red Sox 5, with 1 and 2 errors. The win went to Orlando Hernandez, allowing 1 earned run on 5 hits in 7.0 innings. Kent Mercker took the loss after 3.2 innings and 2 runs. Ramiro Mendoza earned the save. No pitcher struck out more than Orlando Hernandez, who had 9. The New York Yankees used Orlando Hernandez, Ramiro Mendoza, Jeff Nelson, Mike Stanton, and Allen Watson on the mound. The Boston Red Sox's pitching table lists Rheal Cormier, Tom Gordon, Derek Lowe, and Kent Mercker. The New York Yankees' top hitter was Derek Jeter, 2 for 5, 1 home run, and 2 RBI. The New York Yankees got another home run from Jorge Posada. The Boston Red Sox's top hitter was John Valentin, 2 for 5. Jason Varitek also homered for the Boston Red Sox. Dale Scott worked home plate.