Cleveland Tomahawks Struggling Yanks

The 99 Indians take three of four from the struggling 80 Yanks, as the Tribe continues to club the opposition. Cleveland moves to 14-10 and is still a playoff contender, while New York falls to 10-14.

Game One: Neither Tribe starter Bartolo Colon nor Yanks pitcher Luis Tiant last past the fourth inning, as the Yankees maintain a 7-6 lead after six innings. Bob "Bull" Watson's three run homer (4) is the big blow for New York. But Cleveland scores three in the seventh, led by a Travis Fryman triple off Tim Lollar and a key drop in leftfield by Bobby Murcer that allows two runs to score. Paul Shuey pitches 1.2 innings of hitless ball, with two Ks, to hold down the Yanks late. Cleveland 9, New York 7.

Game Two: The Yankees bounce back by knocking around Dave Burba (1-1) for six runs in five innings, as Ruppert Jones drives in two with his fifth homer to lead the scoring. New York's ancient Gaylord Perry (2-0) shuts down the mighty Indians offense, and Mike Griffin pitches 3.1 innings of scoreless ball to earn game MVP. New York 6, Cleveland 2.

Game Three: Charlie Nagy (2-1) holds New York to three runs in 7.1 innings, while Cleveland knocks around Tommy John (2-4) for five runs on 13 hits in six innings. Triples from Richie Sexson and Robby Alomar both lead to runs. Mike Jackson gets his fourth save in a shaky 9th, allowing two singles but then settling down. Cleveland 5, New York 3.

Game Four: Ron Guidry (1-4) uncharacteristically walks six and gets hit for four runs in five innings, leaving with a 4-0 deficit. Robby Alomar ices the win in the sixth with a two run homer, his fourth, off reliever Doug Bird. Jaret Wright (2-2) again has a solid outing, only allowing one stingy run and five hits in 7.1 innings. Cleveland 8, New York 3.