1941 | Mike Davis, a disappointing free-agent signing for most of the 1988 season, added a 2-run blast in the fourth, and former World Series MVP Rick Dempsey, filling in for an injured Mike Scioscia, added an RBI double in the sixth. Moreover, the invincible Hershiser threw shutouts in his last six regular season starts en route to a record 59 consecutive scoreless innings pitched, breaking the mark held by former Dodger great Don Drysdale. 1925 | Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! 2012 | 1988 World Series. He really circled those bases in a hurry!". 1981 | His fellow Bash Brother Mark McGwire had only one hit as well, the game-winning shot that ended Game 3. Reviews There are no reviews yet. 2002 | 1977 | Veterans Dave Henderson (24 home runs, 94 RBI, .304 batting average) and longtime Pirate Dave Parker (12 home runs, 55 RBI, .257 batting average), also contributed with both their bats and their experience. 1988 World Series Los Angeles Dodgers (4) vs Oakland Athletics (1) In 1988, the World Series Championship was transformed into a "California Classic" as the Los Angeles Dodgers went up against the neighboring Oakland Athletics. Add to cart. 1998 | The Dodgers became the first (and so far only) team to have a perfect game pitched against them and win a World Series in the same season. 1990 | Oktober 1988 im Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Kalifornien, WP: Orel Hershiser (1–0)   LP: Storm Davis (0–1), Dienstag, 18. 1976 | 1905 | 1960 | Hershiser also contributed offensively, with three hits, including an RBI double in the fourth inning. 1988 World Series (4-1): Los Angeles Dodgers (N.L.) 2006 | Meanwhile, Oakland sent a well-rested Dave Stewart to the mound. 1917 | World Series der Major League Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers holen ersten Titel seit 1988. red/dpa, 28.10.2020 - 09:48 Uhr. 1980 | You must be logged in to post a review. The A's lead was cut to 4–3. Rare LA Dodgers 2018 Kirk Gibson 1988 World Series Home Run MVP Bobble Head New. This was the first World Series to have the series logo on the players' uniforms. 1997 | Sieger der Best-Of-Seven Serie wurden die L.A. Dodgers durch einen 4:1-Erfolg. Jay Howell, was suspended for two games (although it was originally, three) by then National League president Bart Giamatti, for using pine tar during the 1988 National League Championship Series against the New York Mets. Along the way, NBC's Bob Costas could hear Gibson's agonized-sounding grunts after every hit. Wählen Sie aus erstklassigen Inhalten zum Thema 1988 World Series in höchster Qualität. 1999 | Welch walked Mike Davis to load the bases, and left-hander Greg Cadaret was brought in to face lefty-hitting Mike Scioscia. LA Los Angeles Dodgers 2012 Kirk Gibson 1988 NL MVP Fist Pump … 2007 | Hatcher further excited the Dodger stadium fans by running full speed around the bases, prompting Vin Scully to comment, "He's a Saturday Evening Post character!" A home run for Gibson! Oktober 1988 im Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Kalifornien, WP: Tim Belcher (1–0)   LP: Dave Stewart (0–1)  SV: Jay Howell (1), Donnerstag, 20. This is the Dodgers most recent World Series victory. And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe... what I just saw! 2004 | Stewart would calm down, however, and the A's provided him a lead in their half of the second. According to Scully (during an interview on ESPN Classic's SportsCentury profile on Dennis Eckersley), when he saw Kirk Gibson walk up to the plate, he seemed to be using his bat as a cane. Another ex-Dodger was reliable Bob Welch (17–9, 3.64) followed by 16-game winner Storm Davis. 1975 | Oktober 1988 im Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Kalifornien, WP: Orel Hershiser (2–0)   LP: Storm Davis (0–2), 1903 | Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 23. Beginning in 1990, NBC would be shut out of Major League Baseball coverage completely, after CBS signed a four year, exclusive television contract. The A's struck first in the third when Glenn Hubbard singled, stole second, and came home on a single by Ron Hassey. 1912 | 1964 | Both pitchers, however, would have their troubles in this game starting out. Click on photo to see full image. Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda tried to trick the Athletics into thinking that Kirk Gibson was not going to pinch-hit in Game 1. 1931 | Orel Hershiser capped one of the greatest seasons ever by a starting pitcher and one of the most improbable World Series wins in history by pitching a complete game, allowing only four hits, two runs, and striking out nine. 1934 | Thousands of fans responded with their incredible stories (Sport in America: Our Defining Stories). 1910 | 1995 | 1929 | Visit Baseball-Reference.com for the complete box score, play-by-play, and win probability The Oakland pitching staff was quite possibly the best in the American League in 1988. Oct 18, 1988, Attendance: 49316, Time of Game: 3:21. (Canseco was the only player besides Yogi Berra in 1956 to hit a grand slam in a losing World Series game). touched their lives. Eventual season champ Mike McLaughlin was 4th. The Dodgers went up 3–1 when Franklin Stubbs doubled and scored on A's shortstop Walt Weiss's throwing error on a ball hit by Mike Davis. 2016 | But anything can happen in a short series, as proven by these 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers, who out-hit (41–28, .246–.177), out-muscled (5 HRs,-2 HRs), and out-pitched (2.03-3.92) the seemingly unbeatable Oakland Athletics incredibly winning the Series in 5 games, outscoring the A’s, 21–11, bringing Tommy Lasorda and the Dodgers their sixth World Series Championship. Bob Costas, who along with Marv Albert, hosted NBC's World Series pregame coverage and handled postgame interviews made on-air statements that enraged many in the Dodgers' clubhouse (especially manager Tommy Lasorda). A's manager Tony LaRussa then brought in right-hander Gene Nelson to face Hamilton, who forced Heep out at home. After retiring the first two batters, Eckersley issued a walk to pinch-hitter Mike Davis, bringing a hobbled Kirk Gibson to the plate to bat for reliever Alejandro Peña. (Neft and Cohen 425-429). 1985 | 2003 | It is best known for the pinch-hit walk-off home run hit by Dodgers MVP Kirk Gibson, who could barely walk due to injuries suffered during the NLCS, against Hall-of-Fame Athletics closer Dennis Eckersley in Game 1. Longtime Dodger’s broadcaster Vin Scully called the 1988 World Series for a national television audience on NBC with Joe Garagiola. The bullpen was outstanding, headed by Jay Howell (21 saves, 2.08), Alejandro Peña (12 saves, 1.91), and longtime New York Mets closer Jesse Orosco. Kirk Gibson Los Angeles Dodgers 1988 World Series Home Jersey Men's (M-2XL) $109.99. 1923 | Hatcher scored the second run on a groundout by John Shelby. 2017 | 2019 | 1944 | Gratis Versand durch Amazon ab einem Bestellwert von 29€. Canseco's grand slam in Game 1 was his only hit of the series. The A's had a 4–2 lead. Gibson would never bat again in the Series. 1988 World Series - Los Angeles Dodgers over Oakland Athletics (4-1) series statistics and schedule. The 1988 World Series marked Don Baylor 's third consecutive World Series with a third different team. After spending the previous 12 years as a starter, mostly for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, Dennis Eckersley would be converted into a closer in 1987 and would lead the American League in saves in 1988 with 45. It was intensity and fortitude, however, that defined the 1988 Dodgers, a trend that began when Kirk Gibson was signed as a free-agent over the winter from the Detroit Tigers, the team he helped lead to the 1984 World Championship. Despite dealing All-Star pitcher Bob Welch to Oakland prior to spring training and an injury to Fernando Valenzuela (5–8, 4.24 ERA), the Dodgers were second in the NL in team ERA and runs allowed, and led the league in complete games and shutouts. Because of using ace Orel Hershiser in Game 7 of the NLCS, the Dodgers had to open with rookie Tim Belcher in Game 1. Be the first to review “1988 World Series Program” Cancel reply. So the Dodgers brought in Debbie Gibson, now if only they had Kirk Gibson!'. 1915 | 1966 | 2020, 1988 World Series Game 1 – Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 1988 World Series Game 2 – Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 1988 World Series Game 3 – Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics, 1988 World Series Game 4 – Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics, 1988 World Series Game 5 – Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=World_Series_1988&oldid=205866456, „Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike“. Jose Canseco's grand slam in Game 1 was his only hit of the series. Another longtime starter (and another ex-Dodger), Rick Honeycutt, proved to be a capable set-up man to Eckersley, finishing with three wins and seven saves. Nobody thought we would beat the mighty Mets. Gibson said that when the count reached 3-2, he stepped out of the batter's box and, in his mind, could hear Didier's voice, with its distinctive Southern drawl, reiterating that same piece of advice. Dennis Eckersley, who had seen Davis hit for power in the American League, became too cautious, reasoning that he would rather risk walking Davis (assuming that Anderson next up would still prove to be an easy out), instead of trying to pitch to Davis, and perhaps make a mistake that Davis could hit for a game-tying home run. 1948 | The Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League West division by 7 games over the Cincinnati Reds then defeated the New York Mets, four games to three, in the 1988 NLCS. Following this confrontation, both teams appeared on Family Feud with Ray Combs for a special sweeps week billed as a World Series Rematch. 2009 | The ace of the staff was Dave Stewart, an ex-Dodger (1978–83), who won 20 games for the second straight season. 1947 | In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened! 1945 | 1988 WORLD SERIES OFFICIAL Program Vintage Major League Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics Authentic Game Memorabilia WallyDogFarms. 1963 | In unserer Seriendatenbank haben wir 4 Serien, die im Jahre 1988 gestartet sind, eingetragen. Damals wie heute waren es neben den Dodgers die Lakers… This was the last World Series that Peter Ueberroth presided over as commissioner. Baseball Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. He was the first pitcher to get three hits in a World Series game since 1924. Kirk Gibson would later say that prior to the Series, Dodger scout Mel Didier had provided a report on Dennis Eckersley that claimed with a 3-2 count against a left-handed power hitter, one could be absolutely certain that Eckersley would throw a backdoor slider. 1996 | While Kirk Gibson was taking practice swings in the Dodgers' clubhouse during Game 1, Orel Hershiser set up the hitting tee for his teammate. Tuesday, October 18, 1988 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, WP: Rick Honeycutt (1-0)  LP: Jay Howell (0-1)  HRs:  OAK – Mark McGwire (1). 1971 | Hershiser went the distance, allowing only three singles, all three hit by Dave Parker. 1921 | 1943 | 1904 | Die Serie startete am 15. Nobody thought we would win the division. Belcher loaded the bases in the first by giving up a single to Dave Henderson, then hitting José Canseco and walking Mark McGwire. 2014 | With a two outs and a 1-0 count to Canseco, Canseco crushed the next pitch for a grand slam over the left-center field fence, denting an NBC game camera in the process. 1958 | $34.99 + $8.95 shipping . The Dodgers got their final run in the seventh when pinch-hitter Tracy Woodson drove in Alfredo Griffin with a groundout. When NBC returned from a commercial break at the start of the bottom of the 9th inning of Game 1, Scully commented (as NBC's cameras were panning the Dodgers' dugout) that Gibson (who wasn't in the dugout at the time) wouldn't play for sure. The A's half of the seventh was more eventful, however. 1946 | 1953 | The powerful Oakland Athletics had all the confidence and swagger of a heavily-favored team. 1st ed. Preceding Gibson's at-bat, while Mike Davis was at the plate, Lasorda sent Dave Anderson, who hit .249 in the regular season, out into the on-deck circle. Die World Series 1986 war die 83. Besides being a member of the 1988 Athletics, Baylor was a member of the 1986 Boston Red Sox and 1987 Minnesota Twins respectively. 1907 | The 1988 World Series matched the Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Dodgers upsetting the heavily favored A's to win the Series in five games (the exact opposite result of their 1974 meeting, which also went five games). Commentator Joe Garagiola noted, "He ran in like they thought they were going to take it off the scoreboard! 1927 | Rick Fuller grabbed his only victory of the season, holding off Tom Bolles. By the time Kirk Gibson reached his locker after Game 1, bullpen coach Mark Cresse had written "R. HOBBS" on a piece of paper and taped it over Gibson's nameplate, which was in reference to Gibson's heroics mirroring those of the fictional slugger played by Robert Redford in The Natural. Costas' said that the 1988 Dodgers possibly had the weakest hitting line-up in World Series history. 2001 | Sieger der Best-Of-Seven Serie wurden die L.A. Dodgers durch einen 4:1-Erfolg. 1965 | 1988 | Hershiser was backed-up by a pair of “Tims,” Tim Leary (17–11, 2.91) and rookie Tim Belcher (12–6, 2.91), and the July acquisition of John Tudor further strengthened the staff. 1982 | In addition to Hershiser's performance, the Dodgers won because Mickey Hatcher stepped in for the hobbled Kirk Gibson in left field and provided spark, enthusiasm, and unexpected offense. Die Serie startete am 15. The Lakers were still in short-shorts and a former California governor was in the White House. The 1988 World Series marked Don Baylor's third consecutive World Series with three separate teams. Free shipping . The “Bash Brothers” duo of Mark McGwire (32 home runs, 99 RBI, .260 batting average) and José Canseco (42 home runs, 124 RBI, .307 batting average) were in their early twenties, emerging as young superstars. Oktober 1988 im Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Kalifornien, WP: Rick Honeycutt (1–0)   LP: Jay Howell (0–1), Mittwoch, 19. Mickey Hatcher, who hit only one homer all season, then shocked the crowd by hitting a two-run shot off Stewart. After splitting coverage of the 1995 World Series with ABC, NBC would next cover a World Series exclusively in 1997. Oktober 1988. 1989 | This is gonna be a home run! Hershiser would dominate the Mets in the NLCS, while Gibson hobbled through on bad knees and a bruised hamstring but would produce a memorable, if not the greatest, at-bat (in Game 1) of the World Series. Oktober 1986 und ging über die volle Anzahl von Spielen. 1978 | Reagan Alejandro Pena Lasorda (cropped).png 357 × 287; 184 KB. Los Angeles had benefited from the amazing arm of Orel Hershiser who had ended the regular season with a record-breaking fifty-nine consecutive scoreless innings as … Auflage des Finals der Major League Baseball zwischen den beiden kalifornischen Teams Oakland Athletics, dem Champion der American League, und den Los Angeles Dodgers, dem Meister der National League. 1986 | 1932 | The A's answered in the sixth on an RBI single by Carney Lansford. 2011 | 1968 | Oktober und endete am 20. The Dodgers' team batting did not finish in the top five in any offensive statistical category except batting average (fifth), at a pedestrian .248 – no regular or backup hit over .300 or drove in over 90 runs. After splitting coverage of the 1995 World Series with ABC, NBC would next cover a World Series exclusively in 1997. 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