The 1978 Major League Baseball season saw the New York Yankees defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers to win their second consecutive World Series, and 22nd overall, in a rematch of the prior season's Fall Classic. The Yankees overcame clubhouse turmoil, a mid-season managerial change, and a 14-game mid-July deficit in the American League East en route to the championship. All four teams that made the playoffs in 1977 returned for this postseason; none of the four returned to the postseason in 1979. Standings American League The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox in a one-game playoff to earn the AL East division title. National League Postseason Bracket Awards and honors Major Awards Gold Glove Awards Statistical leaders Feats No-Hitters Bob Forsch, St. Louis Cardinals – April 16 vs. Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium (9 IP, 3 SO, 2 BB in 5–0 win) Tom Seaver, Cincinnati Reds – June 16 vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Riverfront Stadium (9 IP, 3 SO, 3 BB in 4–0 win) Cycles Andre Thornton, Cleveland Indians, April 22 at Boston Red Sox Chris Speier, Montreal Expos, July 20 vs. Atlanta Braves Mike Cubbage, Minnesota Twins, July 27 vs. Toronto Blue Jays Records American League Most Strikeouts in a Game: 18, Ron Guidry, NYY (June 17 vs. California Angels) Most Shutouts in a Season by a Left-Handed Pitcher: 9, Ron Guidry, NYY (tied record set in 1916 by Babe Ruth, BOS) National League Longest Modern Consecutive Game Hitting Streak: 44, Pete Rose, CIN (June 14 – July 31) Most Strikeouts in a Season by a Right-Handed Pitcher: 303, J. R. Richard, HOU Career Milestones 3,000 Hits Pete Rose, Cincinnati Reds – May 5 vs. Montreal Expos at Riverfront Stadium (5th-inning single off Steve Rogers) 500 Home Runs Willie McCovey, San Francisco Giants – June 30 vs. Atlanta Braves at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium (solo home run off Jamie Easterly) 3,000 Strikeouts Gaylord Perry, San Diego Padres – October 1 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Stadium (8th inning against Joe Simpson) Home Field Attendance Notable events January–March January 25 – The Texas Rangers trade pitcher Gaylord Perry to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Dave Tomlin and cash. April–May April 13 – Reggie Jackson hits a 3-run home run in the first inning of the New York Yankees' home opener. Jackson is showered with "Reggie Bar" candy bars, which had been given out free to