Pedro Martinez shines in 1999 ALCS against Yankees in pivotal Game 3
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Pedro Martinez delivered a standout performance in Game 3 of the 1999 ALCS against the New York Yankees. In a crucial matchup, Martinez struck out 12 batters in seven innings, allowing only two hits, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 13–1 victory. This game followed a remarkable September outing where he struck out 17 Yankees batters. Martinez's effort came as the Red Sox were down 2-1 in the series, marking the Yankees' only loss of that postseason. The Red Sox had high hopes following this game for a comeback in the series.
- •Martinez pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out 12 batters.
- •Red Sox defeated Yankees 13–1 in Game 3 of the ALCS.
- •This performance was critical as the Red Sox were down 2-1 in the series.
- •Martinez had previously struck out 17 Yankees batters in September.
- •The Yankees only lost once during the entire 1999 postseason.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Top 5 Red Sox Playoff Performances vs. Yankees: Pedro Martinez Outduels Roger Clemens
"Pedro Martinez's dominant outing in the ALCS comes in at No. 2 among the top five Red Sox playoff performances against the Yankees.
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