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American League Championship Series: New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox

Results

Game 1, October 3rd, 1970, Comiskey Park
White Sox Surge Past Yankees to Take 1-0 Series Lead
The Chicago White Sox took the first game of the League Championship Series in dramatic fashion, topping the New York Yankees with a ninth-inning walk-off, 3-2 victory. Yankees pitcher Joe Coleman had a productive, if futile, game. He threw 6.0 innings of 3-hit ball.
The White Sox were down to their final out when right-fielder Bobby Tolan turned a 1-0 curveball from Lindy McDaniel into a 2-run single. The walk-off single made the Comiskey Park crowd go wild.
"It's true for every sport, I think, but the playoffs are so short that you've just got to get in and get hot," Chicago manager Fred Koster told BNN after the win. "We took care of the first part and now we're just working on the second."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
White Sox lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 4th, 1970, Comiskey Park
Yankees Hammered by Campaneris, Fall Further Behind in CS
The Chicago White Sox moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the visiting New York Yankees at Comiskey Park by a score of 8-4. White Sox shortstop Bert Campaneris did some major damage. He was 2-5 with a home run and a double, while adding 4 RBIs and scoring once. The win gives the White Sox a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
A key moment came with one out in the bottom of the fifth. That's when Campaneris hit a changeup from Jim Bunning for a 3-run home run, putting Chicago up, 6-1.
"Things aren't going great right now," New York manager Wally Millies said. "But you don't need me to tell you that."
Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday at Yankee Stadium in New York.
White Sox lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 6th, 1970, Yankee Stadium
White Sox Advance to World Series
The Chicago White Sox rode the strong arm of Dave McNally to earn a sweep of the New York Yankees in the League Championship Series.
Chicago won the final game at Yankee Stadium by a 3-0 count and the series 3-0. McNally was instrumental in the series win and was named MVP.
"Hopefully, we can do it all again in the World Series," he said.
For the series, McNally had a 0.00 ERA over 9 innings pitched, with a 1-0 record.
The Chicago White Sox don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Houston Astros-Philadelphia Phillies series. That series is tied at 1 game each. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
White Sox win series 3-0 (and the AL pennant)

ALCS MVP: P Dave McNally (Chicago White Sox)

National League Championship Series: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros

Results

Game 1, October 4th, 1970, Connie Mack Stadium
Seaver Handcuffs Phillies, Astros Seize 1-0 Advantage in CS
The League Championship Series got off to a quiet start, with the traveling Houston Astros taking a low-scoring, 2-1 win over the host Philadelphia Phillies. Houston right-hander Tom Seaver was marvelous at Connie Mack Stadium. The Astros now hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series.
In his 141-pitch effort, Seaver allowed 1 run on 5 hits over 9 innings. He walked 5 and struck out 11.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Astros manager Frank Colman said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia.
Astros lead 1-0

Game 2, October 5th, 1970, Connie Mack Stadium
[I]Phillies Clip Astros, 2-1, in CS Contest[/I)
The Phillies are now tied at 1-1 with the Astros after winning Game 2 2-1.
The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the ninth inning, when Philadelphia right fielder Billy Williams, facing Lou Marone, had a run-scoring sacrifice fly. It gave the Phillies the 2-1 win.
Astros manager Frank Colman did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday at the Astrodome in Houston.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 7th, 1970, the Astrodome
Road Win Lifts Philadelphia to 2-1 Lead in CS
The Philadelphia Phillies moved to within one game of the World Series, downing the Houston Astros on the road at Astrodome by a score of 10-2. Phillies right-hander Pat Jarvis had a strong outing. He threw 8.0 innings of 4-hit ball. The win gives the Phillies a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-5 League Championship Series.
Jarvis, the Philadelphia right-hander, went 8 innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He collected 5 strikeouts.
"It's hard to overstate how much this mattered to us, especially in a short series," Philadelphia manager Dutch Fehring said.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Astrodome in Houston.
Phillies lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 8th, 1970, the Astrodome
Phillies Heading to World Series
The World Series hopes remain strong for the Philadelphia Phillies.
The team tonight eliminated the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win, to capture the League Championship Series 3-1.
"We're rolling now," said Billy Williams, who was named series MVP. "The pitchers are pitching, hitters are hitting, look out. I expect us to pick our game up to another level in the World Series."
The standout offensive performance from Williams included a .333 batting average, .450 on-base percentage, 1 home runs, 5 RBIs and 3 runs scored.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play against the Chicago White Sox in the World Series. Chicago won their series against the New York Yankees 3 games to 0. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.
Phillies win series and the NL pennant, 3-1

NLCS MVP: RF Billy Williams (Philadelphia Phillies)

The 1970 World Series has been determined, and it's the Chicago White Sox (96-66) vs. the Philadelphia Phillies (109-53)!!!