Yankees History

July 1, 1978 at Yankee Stadium
Tigers 8, Yankees 4  (43-33)

Andy Messersmith and Ken Clay were roughed up as the Tigers doubled up the Yankees in front of big crowd.  Messersmith dropped to 0-3 and he gave up three runs in 1 1/3 innings when Clay took over and replicated Messersmith’s efforts.  Dick Tidrow was also knocked around and while he gave up just two runs, he yielded seven hits and a walk in four innings of relief.

Gary Thomasson provided the bulk of the Yankees offense in the loss.  He went two for four with a three run homer and two runs scored.  Jay Johnstone went two for three with an RBI.

June 21, 1978 at Fenway Park
Red Sox 9, Yankees 2  (38-28)

The Yankees dropped their second straight series as they lost the rubber game in their contest with the Red Sox.  Jim Beattie fell to 2-3 and he gave up five runs on five hits and three walks in just two innings.  Dick Tidrow and Catfish Hunter both gave up a pair of runs in relief.

Chris Chambliss was the only Yankee with a pair of hits in the loss.  Jay Johnstone belted his first homer of the season (see when he joined the Yankees).