Monday, May 21, 2018

ALCS: '83 Jays defeat '15 'Stros in 6

The two surprises of the ACLS. Toronto up 3-1 started Acker in Game 5 to give the full time starters an extra days rest (Acker did have 5 real life games started) and surprisingly went to Clancy in Game 6 to hopefully save a well rested Stieb for the finals.

GAME 1 - Exhibition Stadium
Fiers vs Stieb
TOR 7, HOU 0

Ace hurler Dave Steib goes the distance, fans 8, walks none and allows just 2 hits in a tidy shutout of the 'Stros.  The Jays offense staked Steib to an early 2-0 lead and never looked back.  Barfield, Moseby and Cliff Johnson each had 2 RBI days.
TOR leads series 1-0

GAME 2
Keuchel vs Clancy
HOU 4, TOR 1

Houston even the series by scoring 4 runs in the first 2 innings, then trusting Dallas Keuchel to hold the fort.  Houston's offense came via a pair of 2 run shots by Jose Altuve (1st inn) and Colby Rasmus (2nd inn).  Lloyd Moseby and Cliff Johnson were 3-4 for Toronto in a losing effort.
Series Tied 1-1

GAME 3 - Juice Box
Leal vs McCullers
TOR 3, HOU 2

With the game deadlocked at 2 runs apiece after 6 innings the Jays pushed across the eventual winning run with a 2 out double by Wille Upshaw that scored Rance Mulliniks all the way from first.  Starter Luis Leal finished up 8 innings of work then handed the ball off to Randy Moffitt, who pitched a scoreless 9th for the save.
TOR leads series 2-1

GAME 4
Gott vs McHugh
TOR 5, HOU 3

A 3 run explosion by the Jays in the top ot the 7th erased Houston's 1 run lead and chased starter Colin McHugh from the hill.  Walks and a 2 run single by Rance Mulliniks help post the crooked number that would ensure victory for the ment from the Great White North.  Jim Gott pitched 7 strong innings before handing the baton to the pen.  Geisel and Stan Clarke held Houston scoreless to ensure victory.
TOR leads series 3-1

GAME 5
Acker vs Fiers
HOU 4, TOR 2

Manager Chiz starterd Acker in hopes of setting up his rotation for possible games 6 and 7.  Acker took the loss, but ate up 6 innings.  Mike Fiers gave up just one run in 7 innings as the game remained tight.  Houston holds on to win at least one of their 3 home games to force a game 6 in Toronto.  Correa (2-3) was the offensive star with his 14th homer of the season and 2 RBI's.
TOR leads series 3-2

GAME 6 - Exhibition Stadium
Keuchel vs Clancy
TOR 6, HOU 2

Jim Clancy gave up just 2 runs in 8 1/3 innings of solid work.  Tornto staked him to a 3-0 lead with a big 3rd inning.  After sending 8 men to the plate in the 8th and scoring 2 runs, a tight 4-2 game was now 6-2 and Jays fans were able to breathe a sigh of relief.  Cliff Johnson knocked in 3 with his 3 run shot in the 3rd.  Light hitting Buck Martinez chipped in with a solo shot of his own as the Jays clinched the AL Pennant is style.
TOR wins series 4-2

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