Playoffs At A Glance Best of 5 National League
National League schedule shows Pittsburgh Reuss 18 11 facing Cincinnati Gullett 15 4 in a best of five. Games set for Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday with home and away bouts and potential extra games if needed. American League slate has Oakland Holtzman 18 14 at Boston Tiant 18 14 with alternating home games and potential decisive fixtures.
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Reds Pirates Playoff Opener Promises Power and Speed
Joe Morgan says the Reds will rely on speed and power to outmaneuver the Pirates in the NL series opener in Cincinnati. Don Gullett and Jerry Reuss face off as shadows and late sun complicate 4 p.m. starts. Morgan notes Pittsburgh’s offense, Rose cautions about sun and pitches, and past post season meetings loom.
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Red Sox Ready For A's in Brand New Postseason
Boston aims to clinch the pennant and World Series as they open the league championship series with Oakland. Carl Yastrzemski shifts from first base to left, Cecil Cooper takes over at first, Juan Beniquez leads off, and Luis Tiant faces Ken Holtzman in the opener.
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Bench and Stargell Face Playoff Hurdles Amid Injuries
Cincinnati scene finds Johnny Bench battling groin and shoulder woes as he aims for a productive return against the Pirates. In Pittsburgh, Willie Stargell questions the playoff timing and schedule while awaiting the Reds series.
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