CLE @ NYA

Cleveland Indians at New York Yankees, October 2, 1997

Playing on the road, the Cleveland Indians won 7-5 over the New York Yankees on October 2, 1997, a Division Series game. The game information lists attendance of 57,360, a game time of 212 minutes, and a night start. Conditions were recorded as 56 degrees, night skies, and a 6 mph wind. The Cleveland Indians scored in the fourth and fifth innings, with the biggest frame a 5-run fourth. The New York Yankees scored in the first, eighth, and ninth innings, with the biggest frame a 3-run first. The Cleveland Indians had 11 hits and the New York Yankees 7, with 1 and 2 errors. Jaret Wright was the winning pitcher, allowing 3 earned runs on 3 hits in 6.0 innings. The loss was charged to Andy Pettitte after 5.0 innings and 7 runs. Jaret Wright led all pitchers with 5 strikeouts. The Cleveland Indians used Paul Assenmacher, Michael Jackson, Jose Mesa, and Jaret Wright on the mound. The New York Yankees' pitching table lists Brian Boehringer, Graeme Lloyd, Jeff Nelson, and Andy Pettitte. Omar Vizquel led the Cleveland Indians at the plate: 3 for 5. Tony Fernandez drove in 2 for the Cleveland Indians. Matt Williams also homered for the Cleveland Indians. Derek Jeter led the New York Yankees at the plate: 2 for 4, 1 home run, and 1 RBI. Tino Martinez drove in 2 for the New York Yankees. Dan Morrison worked home plate.