Network: WPIX
Announcers: Bill White, Phil Rizzuoto, Spencer Ross
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 8.0
Notes: Commercials edited out... Includes post-game.

Phil Niekro, Yankees blank the Blue Jays 8-0.

One day after Toronto eliminates New York to clinch the AL East, Niekro tosses a masterpiece in the season finale to capture his 300th career win. Niekro goes the distance, allowing 4 hits and 3 walks, while striking out 5, including Jeff Burroughs for the final out.

Meanwhile, Don Mattingly puts on the finishing touches of an MVP season, going 4-of-5 with hits off all 4 Toronto pitchers, and capping it with a solo HR. New York jumped on John Cerutti early, capitalizing on miscues for 3 unearned runs. In the inning, Cerutti allows 2 walks, uncorks 2 wild pitches, hits 1 batter and Damaso Garcia commits a throwing error.



Starting pitchers:
Yankees - Niekro
Blue Jays - Cerutti

Winning pitcher - Niekro (16-12)
Losing pitcher - Cerutti (0-2)