1998 N.L. DIVISION SERIES #2
Newark Bears @ Winnipeg Goldeyes |
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 PREVIEW –  Its 104 game winning Newark Bears vs two time Champion Winnipeg Goldeneyes. What should be a good match up. The Goldeyes have such great experience on their side should come out on top, but, it would surprise us if it ended up the other way around. |
| GAME #1 – Al Leiter 17-7 (2.66) vs. Tom Glavine 16-9 (3.50)
Battle of ace goes to Winnipegs Glavine throwing a 7 inning 2 hitter over Lieter. Final Score: Winnipeg 5 – Newark 0 Win: Tom Glavine 1-0 (0.00) |
| GAME #2 – Francisco Cordova 9-2 (2.98) vs. Curt Schilling 18-9 (3.66)
Schilling of Winnipeg allows only 3 hits as Winnipeg wins 5-2. and takes a 2-0 series lead. Final Score: Winnipeg 5 – Newark 2 Win: Curt Schilling 1-0 (1.50) |
| GAME #3 – Chan Ho Park 14-9 (4.13) vs. AAndy Benes 18-5 (3.10)
Vaughn 2 homers and Strawberry another as the Bears pick up the win. Final Score: Newark 7 – Winnipeg 4 Win: Chan Ho Park 1-0 (4.76) |
| GAME #4 – Tom Glavine 16-9 (3.50) vs. Jeff Fassero 16-9 (3.72)
Gonzalez, Canseco, Garcia and abbott all homers Newark wins 6-4 in 12 innings. Final Score: Newark 6 – Winnipeg 4 – (12 Innings) Win: Jerry Spradlin 1-0 (0.00) |
| GAME #5 – Curt Schilling 18-9 (3.66) vs. Al Leiter 17-7 (2.66)
Piazza and Gonzalez homer and Lieter was great 3-1. Final Score: Newark 3 – Winnipeg 1 Win: Al Leiter 1-1 (2.77) |
| GAME #6 – Francisco Cordova 9-2 (2.98) vs. Andy Benes 18-5 (3.10)
Fernandez and Ledezma each get 4 hits and Jaun Gone homers as Newark wins 13-3 Final Score: Newark 13 – Winnipeg 3 Win: Francisco Cordova 1-1 (2.77) |
| SUMMARY – Newark gets the big hits as they stop Winnipeg and their hopes of a three-peat. Here’s hoping Andy family beats COVID for obvious reasons and also so he can enjoy the National League Championship series, winning the DCS 4 games to 2. |