1975 American League Championship Series Explained

Alcs:yes
Year:1975
Champion:Boston Red Sox (3)
Champion Games:
GA:
Runnerup:Oakland Athletics (0)
Runnerup Games:
GA: 7
Date:October 4–7
Television:NBC
KPIX (Athletics' broadcast)
WSBK-TV (Red Sox' broadcast)
Umpires:Don Denkinger
Lou DiMuro
Bill Kunkel
Ron Luciano
Jim Evans
Hank Morgenweck

The 1975 American League Championship Series pitted the Boston Red Sox against the three-time defending World Series champion Oakland Athletics for the right to advance to the World Series. The Red Sox swept the series in three games to win their first AL pennant in eight years, which ended Oakland's pursuit of a fourth consecutive World Series title.[1]

Background

During the regular season, the Red Sox posted a record to win their first American League East division title, while the "Swingin' A's" went to take the American League West for the fifth consecutive season.

The Red Sox had experienced players such as Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, and Dwight Evans, and two sensational rookies  - Fred Lynn and Jim Rice. Lynn took most of the headlines by playing a flawless center field, hitting .331 with 21 home runs and 105 RBIs, and was the first major league player to win the MVP and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season. Despite suffering a broken wrist in late September, Rice finished with a .309 average, 22 homers, and 102 RBIs.

Summary

See also: 1975 MLB Postseason.

Oakland A's vs. Boston Red Sox

Game summaries

Game 1

Boston starter Luis Tiant allowed just one run on three hits to defeat the A's, 7–1, in the ALCS opener. Tiant struck out eight and walked three in a complete game effort, retiring the side in order in four innings. Juan Beníquez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, Fred Lynn ended 1-for-4 with two RBIs, and Carlton Fisk went 1-for-4 with two runs scored for the Red Sox. Oakland starter Ken Holtzman was saddled with the loss by yielding five hits and four runs (two unearned) with four strikeouts and a walk in innings of work.

Game 2

Carl Yastrzemski hit a two-run home run to lead the Red Sox past the Athletics, 6–3, in Game 2. Boston starter Reggie Cleveland was solid through five innings, allowing three runs on five hits with two strikeouts and one walk. Rico Petrocelli also homered, Carlton Fisk went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, and Fred Lynn went 2-for-4 with one RBI for the Red Sox. A's starter Vida Blue lasted three innings and gave up just three runs on six hits. The win went to Roger Moret, who tossed one scoreless inning of relief, and Dick Drago worked the final three innings to close out the contest. Rollie Fingers took the loss, allowing three runs on five hits over four innings. Reggie Jackson hit a two-run homer and Sal Bando went 4-for-4 with two doubles and a run for the A's.

Game 3

After three consecutive championships, the Athletics' dynasty came to an end, as the Red Sox took the third game, 5-3, to sweep the series, their first series win since 1918. Boston starter Rick Wise allowed three runs (two unearned) on six hits in innings of work. Both Denny Doyle and Carlton Fisk collected two hits with one run and an RBI, and Rick Burleson went 2-for-4 with one run scored to pace the Red Sox. On just two days' rest, Ken Holtzman started for Oakland and was tagged for four runs on seven hits in just innings to take his second loss in the series. Dick Drago earned the save for pitching innings of shutout ball for Boston while Carl Yastrzemski made two great defensive plays in left field and collected two hits. Sal Bando went 2-for-4 with two RBIs while Reggie Jackson went 2-for-4 with one RBI for the A's.[1]

This game, and Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, were the first LCS games ever played at night;[2] both were regionally televised by NBC.

Composite box

1975 ALCS (3–0): Boston Red Sox over Oakland A's

Series Statistics

Boston Red Sox

Batting

Note: GP=Games Played; AB=At Bats; R=Runs; H=Hits; 2B=Doubles; 3B=Triples; HR=Home Runs; RBI=Runs Batted In; BB=Walks; AVG=Batting Average; OBP=On Base Percentage; SLG=Slugging Percentage

PlayerGPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBAVGOBPSLGReference
Juan Beníquez3122310010.250.250.333[3]
Rick Burleson392220011.444.500.667[4]
Cecil Cooper3100420010.400.400.600[5]
Denny Doyle3113300020.273.250.273[6]
Dwight Evans3101110001.100.182.200[7]
Carlton Fisk3124510020.417.417.500[8]
Fred Lynn3111410030.364.364.455[9]
Rico Petrocelli3121200120.167.167.417[10]
Carl Yastrzemski3114510121.455.500.818[11]

Pitching

Note: G=Games Played; GS=Games Started; IP=Innings Pitched; H=Hits; BB=Walks; R=Runs; ER=Earned Runs; SO=Strikeouts; W=Wins; L=Losses; SV=Saves; ERA=Earned Run Average

PlayerGGSIPHBBRERSOWLSVERAReference
Reggie Cleveland115713320005.40[12]
Dick Drago20210020020.00[13]
Roger Moret101110001000.00[14]
Luis Tiant119331081000.00[15]
Rick Wise11633221002.45[16]

Oakland Athletics

Batting

Note: GP=Games Played; AB=At Bats; R=Runs; H=Hits; 2B=Doubles; 3B=Triples; HR=Home Runs; RBI=Runs Batted In; BB=Walks; AVG=Batting Average; OBP=On Base Percentage; SLG=Slugging Percentage

PlayerGPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBAVGOBPSLGReference
Sal Bando3121620020.500.500.667[17]
Bert Campaneris3111000001.000.083.000[18]
Ray Fosse120000000.000.000.000[19]
Phil Garner350000000.000.000.000[20]
Tommy Harper100000001─1.000─[21]
Jim Holt330110000.333.333.667[22]
Don Hopkins110000000.000.000.000[23]
Reggie Jackson3121500130.417.417.667[24]
Bill North3100000012.000.167.000[25]
Joe Rudi3121320000.250.250.417[26]
Gene Tenace390000003.000.250.000[27]
César Tovar222100001.500.667.500[28]
Claudell Washington3121310010.250.250.333[29]
Billy Williams370000001.000.125.000[30]

Pitching

Note: G=Games Played; GS=Games Started; IP=Innings Pitched; H=Hits; BB=Walks; R=Runs; ER=Earned Runs; SO=Strikeouts; W=Wins; L=Losses; SV=Saves; ERA=Earned Run Average

PlayerGGSIPHBBRERSOWLSVERAReference
Glenn Abbott101000000000.00[31]
Vida Blue113603320009.00[32]
Dick Bosman10000000000.00[33]
Rollie Fingers104513330106.75[34]
Ken Holtzman22111218570204.09[35]
Paul Lindblad20513100001.93[36]
Jim Todd301301000000.00[37]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Bosox end Oakland reign . Lawrence Daily Journal-World . (Kansas) . Associated Press . October 8, 1975 . 24.
  2. News: Baseball plans night playoffs . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho) . Associated Press . August 16, 1975 . 2B.
  3. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Juan Beniquez . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421095455/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jbenij0013191975.htm . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  4. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Rick Burleson . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421095758/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jburlr0013141975.htm . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  5. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Cecil Cooper . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421100335/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jcoopc0013181975.htm . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  6. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Denny Doyle . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421100651/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jdoyld1023101975.htm . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  7. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Dwight Evans . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421100752/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jevand0023211975.htm . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  8. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Carlton Fisk . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421100937/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jfiskc0013271975.htm . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  9. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Fred Lynn . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421101210/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jlynnf0013191975.htm . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  10. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Rico Petrocelli . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529222551/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jpetrr1013171975.htm . May 29, 2023 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  11. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Carl Yastrzemski . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230411020759/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jyastc1013331975.htm . April 11, 2023 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  12. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Reggie Cleveland . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421114459/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Lclevr1013151975.htm . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  13. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Dick Drago . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421114805/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Ldragd1013151975.htm . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  14. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Roger Moret . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421115206/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Lmorer1013101975.htm . April 21, 2024 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  15. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Luis Tiant . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231007173141/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Ltianl1013231975.htm . October 7, 2023 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  16. Web site: The 1975 BOS A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Rick Wise . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230608080421/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Lwiser1013201975.htm . June 8, 2023 . April 21, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  17. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Sal Bando . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230127185442/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jbands1013271975.htm . January 27, 2023 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  18. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Bert Campaneris . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231009105549/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jcampb1013311975.htm . October 9, 2023 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  19. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Ray Fosse . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211019095758/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jfossr1013191975.htm . October 19, 2021 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  20. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Phil Garner . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422180207/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jgarnp0013191975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  21. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Tommy Harper . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422180425/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jharpt1013181975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  22. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Jim Holt . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422180628/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jholtj1013141975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  23. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Don Hopkins . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422181125/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jhopkd1013031975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  24. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Reggie Jackson . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422181336/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jjackr0013331975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  25. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Bill North . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422181555/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jnortb1013151975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  26. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Joe Rudi . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221002105700/https://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jrudij1013261975.htm . October 2, 2022 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  27. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Gene Tenace . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190620125631/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jtenag1013231975.htm . June 20, 2019 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  28. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Cesar Tovar . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230621140228/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jtovac1013171975.htm . June 21, 2023 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  29. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Claudell Washington . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422182208/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jwashc0013241975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  30. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Batting Splits for Billy Williams . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422182345/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Jwillb1043251975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  31. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Glenn Abbott . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422185124/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Labbog0013131975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  32. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Vida Blue . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230520212216/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Lbluev0013261975.htm . May 20, 2023 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  33. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Dick Bosman . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422185649/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Lbosmd1013141975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  34. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Rollie Fingers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211020052642/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Lfingr0013271975.htm . October 20, 2021 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  35. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Ken Holtzman . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422190146/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Lholtk1013251975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  36. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Paul Lindblad . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422190355/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Llindp1013181975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.
  37. Web site: The 1975 OAK A League Championship Series Pitching Splits for Jim Todd . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422190539/https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/Ltoddj1023071975.htm . April 22, 2024 . April 22, 2024 . Retrosheet.

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