Downtown in Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ejections Spark Game Two Win

September 30, 1998

— Greatest Moments in Progressive Field History —

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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021

1. Ejections Spark Game Two Win Marker

Inscription. ALDS Game Two starts with a bang when Tribe skipper Mike Hargrove and starter Doc Gooden are ejected in the first inning, sparking the Indians to a 9-5 victory over Boston to tie the series at one game apiece.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1998.

Location. 41° 29.83′ N, 81° 41.083′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of East 9th Street and Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north. Marker is embedded in the walkway at the Cleveland Indians Progressive Field north entrance, in front of Gate C-4. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland OH 44115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore

and in the Western Reserve.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)

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Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1948 World Series Champions (here, next to this marker); 1920 World Series Champions (here, next to this marker); The Comeback (here, next to this marker); Lofton Scales the Wall (here, next to this marker); Tribe Squeezes ALCS Victory from O's (a few steps from this marker); Manny Breaks Record (a few steps from this marker); Larry Doby (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Larry Doby (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.

Also see . . . 1998 American League Division Series. The Red Sox scored two runs in a controversial first inning surrounding home plate umpire Joe Brinkman. After calling the first three pitches that appeared to be strikes as balls, Indians' manager Mike Hargrove was promptly ejected from the game by Brinkman. Later that same inning, with two runners aboard, Nomar Garciaparra doubled off the left-field wall. Darren Lewis scored as John Valentin tried to

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021

2. Ejections Spark Game Two Win Marker

Progressive Field Gate C-4 in background.

score on a slide. Omar Vizquel's relay throw appeared to be time to get Valentin, but Brinkman called him safe. Gooden had a meltdown at home plate and had to be restrained by his teammates as he also was ejected. Replays confirmed Valentin was out at the plate. (Submitted on October 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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