1981 World Series Game 6 vs New York Yankees
Dodgers 9, Yankees 2: Los Angeles clinches the 1981 title.
Game 6 of the 1981 World Series was played on October 28, 1981, at Yankee Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 9–2 to win the Series four games to two.
Quick Facts
- Date
- October 28, 1981
- Venue
- Yankee Stadium, New York
- Score
- Dodgers 9, Yankees 2
- Winning pitcher
- Burt Hooton
- Losing pitcher
- George Frazier
- Save
- Steve Howe
- Series
- Dodgers won 4–2
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Background
Originally scheduled for October 27, the game was postponed a day by rain, making it the latest-ending World Series by calendar date up to that time. Willie Randolph homered to give Tommy John an early lead and Steve Yeager tied it in the fourth; Yankees manager Bob Lemon then pinch-hit for John in a 1–1 game. Burt Hooton got the win with a save from Steve Howe, and Pedro Guerrero homered for the Dodgers.
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