Hosting the opening two games of the 1998 World Series in the Bronx, the Yankees left up 2-0, but it wasn’t as easy as that. Game 1 required a big late rally and some timely hits. Game 2 was way more comfortable, but the Padres showed that they weren’t going to be a complete pushover the road to the Yankees’ coronation.
Game 3 showed that as well, but in the end, the Yankees came away with a crucial win, getting within touching distance of the cherry on top of a historic season.
October 20, World Series Game 3: Yankees 5, Padres 4 (box score)
Playoffs: Lead World Series 3-0 (124-50 overall)
Battling on the mound in Game 3 was David Cone for the Yankees and Sterling Hitchcock for the Padres.