1989 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Mexico City Chihuahuas vs. Chicago Demolition
Preview: The American League Wild Cards who both won their Division Series match ups face off in the American League Championships. The Demolition of Chicago come in with a 105-57 Record, while the Chihuahuas from Mexico City have a record of 104-58. This should be a very tight nit & well played series. Lets see what’s in store.
Game #1: Brian Dubois (3-2 2.28) vs. Roger Clemens (16-9 3.22)
Dubois gets the start in place of injured Sid Fernandez for the Chihuahuas, and holds Chicago to 2 runs in 5 innings pitched. Danny Darwin, Mark Davis & Jeff Russell hold down the fort. Nelson Santovenia is 2 for 4 with 3 RBI’s for Mexico City. Clemens pitches well, but the defense behind him costs him with 3 Un-Earned Runs.
Final Score: Mexico City 5 – Chicago 2
Win: Danny Darwin (1-0 0.00)
Loss: Roger Clemens (0-1 0.00)
Save: Jeff Russell (1)
Home Runs: George Brett (1)
Game #2: Chris Bosio (14-5 2.79) vs. Dave Stieb (16-5 2.78)
Jack Clark hammers a 3-Run Home Run in the 4th to take the lead at 3-2 for the Chihuahuas. Kevin Mitchell has a Home Run & Chris Bosio goes 5.1 Innings, and four relievers do the job for Mexico City. Kal Daniel has a 2-Run Home Run & Darryl Strawberry hits a solo shot, but it’s not enough for the Demolition
Final Score: Mexico City 4 – Chicago 4
Win: Chris Boiso (1-0 5.06)
Loss: Dave Stieb (0-1 9.00)
Save: Jeff Russell (2)
Home Runs: Kevin Mitchell (1), Jack Clark (1), Kal Daniels (1) & Darryl Strawberry (1)
Series Notes: The Series shifts to Mexico City for games 3, 4 & 5 if necessary.
Game #3: Orel Hershiser (13-13 3.26) vs. David Cone (11-14 3.41)
Mexico City once again outscores the Demolition again in another close one.
Eric Davis has a Solo Home Run for Chicago, but Howard Johnson has a 2_run Home Run for the Chihuahuas. The Mexico City Bullpen is once again stellar allowing no runs in 2.1 Innings of work. Jeff Russell works 1.1 Innings and closes it out for the Chihuahuas.
Final Score: Mexico City 4 – Chicago 3
Win: Bob Kipper (1-0 0.00)
Loss: Larry Andersen (0-1 5.40)
Save: Jeff Russell (3)
Home Runs: Howard Johnson (1) & Eric Davis (1)
Game #4: Doug Drabek (20-7 2.52) vs. Dwight Gooden (11-7 4.42)
Chicago holds a 3-2 lead after 3 innings, but the Chihuahuas chip back & tie it in the 5th and win it in the 8th with a solo run. Don Mattingly is 3 for 4 with 2 Solo Home Runs. Howard Johnson hits his second of the series. Bill Doran has a 2-Run Home Run for Chicago.
Final Score: Mexico City 4 – Chicago 3
Win: Danny Darwin (2-0 0.00)
Loss: Doug Drabek (0-1 4.50)
Save: Jeff Russell (4)
Home Runs: Don Mattingly 2(2), Howard Johnson (2) & Bill Doran (1)
Series Notes: Chicago didn’t come to play ball at all this series, it was a sweep by the Chihuahuas who won it on their home field. The Chihuahuas will now stay home for a few days and then head to the winner of the National League Championships – Manhattan Gas Hornets & Steel City Sluggers.