May 26, 1978 · 7:05 PM EDT
W: Sparky LyleL: Jerry Garvin
1B2-3H-AB2 HR · 3 RBI · 2 RTop hitterJSJim Spencer
PH1-1H-ABHR · 4 RBI · 1 RP2.2IP1 ER · 0 K · WP6.1IP3 ER · 1 K · LLosing pitcherBiggest lead TOR by 2 · NYY by 2 · 1 lead change
| W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1NYYankees | 100 | 63 | .613 | — |
2BO Red Sox | 99 | 64 | .607 | 1.0 |
3MI Brewers | 93 | 69 | .574 | 6.5 |
4BA Orioles | 90 | 71 | .559 | 9.0 |
5DE Tigers | 86 | 76 | .531 | 13.5 |
6CL Guardians | 69 | 90 | .434 | 29.0 |
| 7TOBlue Jays | 59 | 102 | .366 | 40.0 |
2B: McKay
HR: Mayberry Sr. 2
RBI: Mayberry Sr. 3
CS: Upshaw, McKay
LOB: 14
HR: Spencer
RBI: Spencer 4
LOB: 8
The Yankees edged the Blue Jays 4-3 at Yankee Stadium I.
Sparky Lyle got the win and Jerry Garvin took the loss. Jim Spencer went 1-for-1 for the Yankees, while John Mayberry Sr. went 2-for-3 for the Blue Jays.
Written by StatPro from the box score and play-by-play.
