Wild Nail Biter Goes to NJ-PA-1

06/18/1940 - Celebration broke out on the field, and in the stands as the winning run crossed the plate in the final half inning. The exciting finish in this close game gave NJ-PA-1 the hard-fought 12-11 win. Ripper Collins-34 led the offense for NJ-PA-1 going 4 for 6 with 3 home runs and 6 RBI. With the victory, NJ-PA-1 is now 29-32.

6-18-1940 (Night Game): 1940-Illinois 1940_USA_IL (31-27) vs. 1940-NJ-PA-1 1940_NJ_PA_1 (29-32)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
1940-Illinois 1940_USA_IL	2	0	2	1	0	4	1	0	1	11	13	3
1940-NJ-PA-1 1940_NJ_PA_1	4	0	0	4	0	0	2	0	2	12	19	3

Batting

1940-Illinois 1940_USA_IL	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	SH	SF	E	AVE
L. Boudreau-48 (SS)	4	3	3	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.362
F. Gustine-47 (3B)	4	2	3	1	0	0	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.281
P. Cavarretta-45 (RF)	3	2	1	0	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.271
P. Weintraub-44 (DH)	6	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.280
N. Etten-44 (1B)	3	0	1	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	.265
M. Kreevich-37 (CF)	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.335
P. Masi-47 (C)	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.295
J. Dickshot-45 (LF)	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	.277
D. Kolloway-42 (2B)	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.202
B. Sullivan Jr-36 (PH9)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.326
R. Schalk-45 (2B9)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.300
	39	11	13	2	0	0	10	10	0	3	1	0	0	1	3	.287

7 for 17 with runners in scoring position.

2B: L. Boudreau-48[12], F. Gustine-47[8]
RBI: F. Gustine-47(3)[23], P. Cavarretta-45[22], P. Weintraub-44(2)[20], N. Etten-44(2)[31], M. Kreevich-37[29], P. Masi-47[19]
SF: N. Etten-44[5]
SB: J. Dickshot-45[4]
E: P. Cavarretta-45[5], N. Etten-44[1], J. Dickshot-45[2]
GIDP: F. Gustine-47[10], P. Weintraub-44[8]
DP: 2
LOB: 12

1940-NJ-PA-1 1940_NJ_PA_1	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	SH	SF	E	AVE
H. Wagner-44 (C)	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.252
M. Witek-43 (2B)	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.318
J. Medwick-37 (RF)	4	2	2	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.300
R. Collins-34 (1B)	6	4	4	0	0	3	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.352
M. Solters-37 (DH)	5	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.255
B. McCosky-40 (CF)	5	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.299
D. Litwhiler-41 (LF)	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.315
T. Carey-36 (3B)	4	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.290
J. Ripple-37 (PH8)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.333
H. Marnie-41 (3B9)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.146
A. Strange-34 (SS)	5	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.273
	42	12	19	1	0	3	12	7	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	.288

7 for 13 with runners in scoring position.

2B: B. McCosky-40[17]
HR: R. Collins-34(3)[14]
RBI: J. Medwick-37[31], R. Collins-34(6)[51], B. McCosky-40(2)[24], T. Carey-36(2)[6], A. Strange-34[11]
CS: J. Medwick-37[2]
E: L. Krausse Sr-32[1], D. Litwhiler-41[1], A. Strange-34[21]
GIDP: H. Wagner-44[3], M. Solters-37[4]
DP: 2
LOB: 12

Pitching

1940-Illinois 1940_USA_IL	IP	R	ER	H	2B	3B	HR	BB	IBB	SO	WP	HBP	ERA	Pitches Thrown	Game Score
I. Hutchinson-38	3.2	8	4	15	1	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	6.85	101	-6
B. McGee-40	2.1	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	4.83	34	-
A. Smith-40	2.1	2	2	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2.48	32	-
R. Henshaw-35(L 1-5)	0.0	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	5.82	5	-
	8.1	12	8	19	1	0	3	7	0	0	0	0	3.52	172	-

1940-NJ-PA-1 1940_NJ_PA_1	IP	R	ER	H	2B	3B	HR	BB	IBB	SO	WP	HBP	ERA	Pitches Thrown	Game Score
C. Wagner-41	5.0	6	5	6	1	0	0	6	0	1	0	0	4.42	104	29
L. Krausse Sr-32	0.1	3	2	1	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	3.86	28	-
R. Van Atta-33	2.2	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2.59	35	-
B. Swift-35(W 4-4)	1.0	1	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	5.00	23	-
	9.0	11	9	13	2	0	0	10	0	3	0	0	3.78	190	-

Fielding

1940-Illinois 1940_USA_IL	Pos	CH	PO	A	E
R. Henshaw-35	P	0	0	0	0
I. Hutchinson-38	P	0	0	0	0
B. McGee-40	P	1	0	1	0
A. Smith-40	P	0	0	0	0
P. Masi-47	C	4	2	2	0
N. Etten-44	1B	9	8	0	1
D. Kolloway-42	2B	5	2	3	0
R. Schalk-45	2B	0	0	0	0
F. Gustine-47	3B	4	2	2	0
L. Boudreau-48	SS	1	0	1	0
J. Dickshot-45	LF	5	4	0	1
M. Kreevich-37	CF	3	3	0	0
P. Cavarretta-45	RF	6	4	1	1

1940-NJ-PA-1 1940_NJ_PA_1	Pos	CH	PO	A	E
L. Krausse Sr-32	P	2	0	1	1
B. Swift-35	P	0	0	0	0
R. Van Atta-33	P	1	0	1	0
C. Wagner-41	P	3	3	0	0
H. Wagner-44	C	5	5	0	0
R. Collins-34	1B	11	9	2	0
M. Witek-43	2B	5	2	3	0
T. Carey-36	3B	3	1	2	0
H. Marnie-41	3B	0	0	0	0
A. Strange-34	SS	5	1	3	1
D. Litwhiler-41	LF	4	2	1	1
B. McCosky-40	CF	2	2	0	0
J. Medwick-37	RF	2	2	0	0

DDBB Player of the Game: R. Collins-34
Neutral Ballpark
Collins-34 (1940-NJ-PA-1 1940_NJ_PA_1) hits 3 home runs [14]. Collins-34 (1940-NJ-PA-1 1940_NJ_PA_1) drives in 6 runs [51].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default

6-18-1940 (Night Game): 1940-Illinois 1940_USA_IL (31-27) vs. 1940-NJ-PA-1 1940_NJ_PA_1 (29-32)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
1940-Illinois 1940_USA_IL	2	0	2	1	0	4	1	0	1	11	13	3
1940-NJ-PA-1 1940_NJ_PA_1	4	0	0	4	0	0	2	0	2	12	19	3

1940-Illinois 1940_USA_IL

Player	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
1) L. Boudreau-48 (SS)	BB,R(4)	-	1B,X(2)	LO5	-	BB,R(4)	2B,R(2)	-	1B,X(4)
2) F. Gustine-47 (3B)	BB,R(5)	-	GO543,DP	2B,RBI	-	BB,R(5)	1B,RBI	-	1B,RBI
3) P. Cavarretta-45 (RF)	BB	-	BB,R(6)	LO1	-	BB,RBI,R(6)	ROE7,X(4)	-	1B
4) P. Weintraub-44 (DH)	RBI,GOU	-	1B,R(7)	-	SO	1B,RBI	GO143,DP	-	FC62
5) N. Etten-44 (1B)	SF,RBI	-	BB,X(7)	-	1B	BB,RBI	-	LO3	LO8
6) M. Kreevich-37 (CF)	GO43	-	1B,RBI	-	GO53	ROE1	-	LO6	-
7) P. Masi-47 (C)	-	GO31	1B,RBI	-	LO9	SO	-	GO63	-
8) J. Dickshot-45 (LF)	-	FO7	-	BB,R(2)	-	ROE6,R(3),GO63	-	-	1B,SB(9),R(2)
9) D. Kolloway-42 (2B)	-	GO31	-	LO7	-	GO13	LO8	-	-
B. Sullivan Jr-36 (PH9)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	SO
R. Schalk-45 (2B9)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

1940-NJ-PA-1 1940_NJ_PA_1

Player	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
1) H. Wagner-44 (C)	LO9	FO9	BB	GO623,DP	-	-	BB,R(4)	FO8	-
2) M. Witek-43 (2B)	ROE3,R(3)	BB	GO53	BB	-	-	FO7	-	GO63
3) J. Medwick-37 (RF)	1B,RBI,CS(4)	1B	-	BB,R(4),LO5	-	-	LO8	-	BB,R(4)
4) R. Collins-34 (1B)	1B,R(6)	ROE9,X(5)	-	HR,2RBI,R(4)	GO43	-	HR,2RBI,R(4)	-	HR,2RBI,R(4)
5) M. Solters-37 (DH)	1B,R(6)	GO543,DP	-	1B,R(8)	GO43	-	LO8	-	-
6) B. McCosky-40 (CF)	2B,2RBI,E7,R(8)	-	1B	1B,R(9)	LO7	-	-	1B	-
7) D. Litwhiler-41 (LF)	BB,X(9)	-	FO7	1B,X(1)	-	GO13	-	PU3	-
8) T. Carey-36 (3B)	1B,RBI	-	LO9	1B,RBI	-	LO5	-	-	-
J. Ripple-37 (PH8)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	FO7	-
H. Marnie-41 (3B9)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
9) A. Strange-34 (SS)	1B	-	1B	1B,RBI	-	FO9	-	1B	-

SCORING PLAYS

Top of the 1st
Weintraub-44 at the plate. 
  nobody down here in the Top of the 1st.
  The bases are loaded.
  Wagner-41 looks down and gets a sign from Wagner-44 ... 
  the pitch ...

  And there's a chopper to first base ...
  Collins-34 smothers it ...
  and gets up in time to step on the bag for the out.
  Scoring from third is Boudreau-48.
  Taking third is Gustine-47.
  Over to second goes Cavarretta-45.

  And that breaks the tie, Illinois now leads 1 - 0.



Etten-44 steps up next. 
  one gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Gustine-47 measures his lead at third. Cavarretta-45 is hanging out at second. 
  Wagner-41 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to right field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Medwick-37 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.

  Gustine-47 is tagging up ...
  and the throw is cut off ... he scores easily.



Bottom of the 1st
Medwick-37 stands in to take his turn. 
  one out.
  Witek-43 is parked on third. 
  Hutchinson-38 kicks and deals...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply to the right side ...
  just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Etten-44 ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  Cavarretta-45 gets to it quickly ...
  and Medwick-37 is held to a single.
  Scoring from third is Witek-43.



McCosky-40 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the talented hitter is ready to do some damage.
  two away.
  Collins-34 leads off second. Solters-37 takes his lead from first.
  Hutchinson-38 winds and deals ...

  Offspeed ...
  and there's a fly ball to left field ...
  but slicing away from Dickshot-45 ...
  and he can't get to it ...
  it gets by him and goes to the wall ...
  that is going to be a double for McCosky-40.

  And now Dickshot-45 overthrows the cutoff back the infield ...
  Hutchinson-38 is there to backup the play ...
  but McCosky-40 alertly takes an extra base ...
  and Dickshot-45 will draw an error on the throw.
  Scoring from second is Collins-34.
  And here comes Solters-37 to score all the way from first!

  And suddenly, NJ-PA-1 is up 3 - 2.



Now Carey-36 strides to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .285 with 4 RBI.
  two down.
  Runners at the corners.
  Etten-44 holding Litwhiler-41 to the bag.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  And that's lined sharply towards left field ...
  over the infield and dropping in front of Dickshot-45 for a base hit ...
  a clean single for Carey-36.

  And they'll wisely not test the arm of Dickshot-45 in this situation ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Here comes McCosky-40.
  Taking second is Litwhiler-41.



Top of the 3rd
And that brings up the righty Kreevich-37. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two down here in the Top of the 3rd.
  The bases are loaded.
  Wagner-41 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  And there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Strange-34 and into center field ...
  McCosky-40 coming over to cut it off ...
  and he does, to hold Kreevich-37 to a single.

  A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
  Scoring from third is Cavarretta-45.
  Weintraub-44 stops at third.
  Taking second is Etten-44.



Masi-47 will be the batter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two gone.
  And they've got Wagner-41 on the ropes, with the bases loaded.
  Wagner-41 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's slapped into left field for a base hit ... 
  coming over to get it is Litwhiler-41 ... 
  a single for Masi-47.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so the runners keep on going ...
  but Litwhiler-41 might have a play ...
  great throw to Wagner-44 ...
  and he's out ... he slammed the door on him!
  Scoring from third is Weintraub-44.
  Kreevich-37 will hustle to third.



Top of the 4th
Up to bat is Gustine-47. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away here in the Top of the 4th.
  Dickshot-45 leads off first.
  Big hole on the right side with Collins-34 holding the runner.
  Wagner-41 rears back and fires ...
  looks like hit and run ...
  there goes the runner ...

  Swung on ... 
  there's a high fly ball to center field ...
  McCosky-40 should get there ...
  but the ball is carrying well ...
  and its over his head and off the wall for a double!

  Dickshot-45 is trying for extra bases ...
  And here comes Dickshot-45 to score all the way from first!



Bottom of the 4th
Collins-34 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the powerful hitter is ready.
  nobody gone.
  Medwick-37 leads off first.
  Hutchinson-38 glances over at first ...
  Hutchinson-38 sets and delivers ...

  Lifted deep to left field ...
  back goes Dickshot-45 ...
  this one has a chance ...
  and that's GONE!  Home Run for Collins-34!
  Medwick-37 scores.

  And Collins-34 delivers in the clutch for NJ-PA-1, they lead it now 6 - 5.



Carey-36 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .285 with 4 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Trouble brewing for Hutchinson-38 and Illinois, with the bases loaded.
  Hands over head windup by Hutchinson-38...

  Swung on ...
  and he promptly strokes one to left field ... 
  a solid line drive single for Carey-36.

  Not much speed out there ...
  And they'll hold the runners ...
  Here comes Solters-37.
  McCosky-40 hustles to third.
  On to second goes Litwhiler-41.



Right-handed Strange-34 ready to face off against Hutchinson-38 ...
staring him down.
  nobody out.
  And they've got Hutchinson-38 on the ropes, with the bases loaded.
  Hutchinson-38 shakes off a few signs...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Grounded sharply to the left side ...
  and that's going to get past Boudreau-48 and into left field ...
  Dickshot-45 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Strange-34 is going to have himself a single.

  A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
  Scoring from third is McCosky-40.
  Litwhiler-41 moves to third.
  Carey-36 hustles to second base.



Top of the 6th
Cavarretta-45 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Krausse Sr-32.
  one down.
  And they've got Krausse Sr-32 on the ropes, with the bases loaded.
  Krausse Sr-32 winds and deals ...

  Way outside and they walked him.
  Here comes Dickshot-45.
  Boudreau-48 stops at third.
  Gustine-47 goes to second.



Weintraub-44 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out.
  Tight spot for Krausse Sr-32, with the bases loaded.
  Krausse Sr-32 ready, here he comes ...

  And there's a shot up the middle ...
  off the bag and into center field ...
  that'll slow it down perfectly for McCosky-40 ...
  and Weintraub-44 is going to have to settle for a single.

  And they won't gamble with one out ...
  The runners throw on the brakes ...
  Boudreau-48 scores from third.
  Down to third goes Gustine-47.
  Over to second goes Cavarretta-45.



Etten-44 will be the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .264 with 5 HR and 29 RBI.
  one gone.
  The bases are loaded.
  Etten-44 waits ... 
  Krausse Sr-32 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Ball four, he walked him ...
  and Wagner-44 going out to the mound to settle Krausse Sr-32 down.
  Here comes Gustine-47.
  Cavarretta-45 pedals to third.
  On to second goes Weintraub-44.

  And Illinois has tied it up.



That will bring up the righty Kreevich-37. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out.
  The bases are loaded.
  Krausse Sr-32 cranks and fires ...

  Chopper to pitcher ...
  easy play for Krausse Sr-32 ... 
  but it's off his glove ...
  and that'll be an error on Krausse Sr-32 as Kreevich-37 reaches safely.
  Scoring from third is Cavarretta-45.
  Down to third goes Weintraub-44.
  Etten-44 goes to second.

  And that breaks the tie, Illinois now leads 9 - 8.



Top of the 7th
Getting set to hit is Gustine-47. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one down.
  Boudreau-48 takes his lead from second. 
  The pitch is on the way ...
  there goes the runner ...

  And there's a liner to center field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is McCosky-40 ...
  but he'll have to play it on a hop...
  single for Gustine-47.

  Boudreau-48 is trying for extra bases ...
  Scoring from second is Boudreau-48.



Bottom of the 7th
Batting next for NJ-PA-1, Collins-34. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  two out.
  Wagner-44 leads off first.
  A move to first ...
  Not in time!  Wagner-44 hustles back.



Collins-34 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the talented hitter is ready to do some damage.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Wagner-44 is edging off the bag at first.
  Wagner-44 held on by Etten-44.
  The pitch on the way to Collins-34 ...

  Swung on ...
  Well hit to center field ...
  Kreevich-37 going back, but he has no chance ...
  and that one's well into the cheap seats ...
  Home Run for Collins-34!
  That drives in Wagner-44.
  and Collins-34 has 2 bombs today.

  And Smith-40 fails to hold NJ-PA-1 in check here in the Bottom of the 7th ...
  and we've got a brand new ballgame.



Top of the 9th
Gustine-47 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 2 RBI.
  one gone here in the Top of the 9th.
  Runners at the corners.
  Quick throw to first ...
  And Boudreau-48 gets back.



And that brings up Gustine-47. 
  He entered the game batting .272 with 4 HR and 20 RBI.
  one out here in the Top of the 9th.
  Runners at the corners.
  The infield is in.
  Swift-35 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a base hit into right field ...
  Medwick-37 picks it up quickly to hold Gustine-47 to a single.

  A wide turn ...
  But Illinois will hold the runners here with one out ...
  Here comes Dickshot-45.
  Boudreau-48 hustles to second base.



Bottom of the 9th
Henshaw-35 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Now here's Collins-34. 
  So far today he is 3 for 5 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
  one gone.
  Medwick-37 is parked on first.
  Henshaw-35 a long look at Medwick-37 ...
  Collins-34 waiting ... 
  now Henshaw-35 delivers ...

  High fly ball towards the power alley in right ...
  back goes Cavarretta-45 ...
  way back ...
  and he won't get this one ...
  that's into the seats!  Home Run for Collins-34!
  Medwick-37 scores.
  and that's 3 home runs for Collins-34 today.

  And Collins-34 comes up with the big hit, NJ-PA-1 is on top now 12 - 11.

PLAY BY PLAY

A great day for a scheduled game between
Illinois (31-26) and NJ-PA-1 (28-32).
The starting pitcher for Illinois is Ira Hutchinson-38 (2-1, 6.27).
The starting pitcher for NJ-PA-1 is Charlie Wagner-41 (3-2, 4.07).

*** Top of the 1st ***

And that brings up Boudreau-48.
nobody out.
Wagner-41 looks down and gets a sign from Wagner-44 ...
the pitch ...

And Boudreau-48 looks at ball four.

Settling into the box is Gustine-47.
He entered the game batting .272 with 4 HR and 20 RBI.
nobody down.
Boudreau-48 is parked on first.
Wagner-41 is keeping a close eye on Boudreau-48 ...
Anchoring him to the bag.

Gustine-47 checks in.
nobody out.
Boudreau-48 leads off first.
Collins-34 holding Boudreau-48 to the bag.
Here comes the pitch ...

That's very high and Wagner-41 walked him.
Boudreau-48 advances to second base.

Cavarretta-45 will be the batter.
nobody out here in the Top of the 1st.
Boudreau-48 takes his lead from second. Gustine-47 is edging off the bag at first.
The windup and the pitch from Wagner-41 ...

Inside, did it hit him ...
no ...
and Cavarretta-45 draws a walk.
Boudreau-48 goes to third.
Over to second goes Gustine-47.

Weintraub-44 at the plate.
nobody down here in the Top of the 1st.
The bases are loaded.
Wagner-41 looks down and gets a sign from Wagner-44 ...
the pitch ...

And there's a chopper to first base ...
Collins-34 smothers it ...
and gets up in time to step on the bag for the out.
Scoring from third is Boudreau-48.
Taking third is Gustine-47.
Over to second goes Cavarretta-45.

And that breaks the tie, Illinois now leads 1 - 0.

Etten-44 steps up next.
one gone here in the Top of the 1st.
Gustine-47 measures his lead at third. Cavarretta-45 is hanging out at second.
Wagner-41 delivers ...

Swung on ...
and there's a liner to right field ...
coming up to get a bead on it is Medwick-37 ...
and he makes a fine running catch.

Gustine-47 is tagging up ...
and the throw is cut off ... he scores easily.

Coming up to the plate is Kreevich-37.
two gone.
Cavarretta-45 perched out at second.
And Kreevich-37 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
he steps back in now ...
and Wagner-41 delivers ...

Soft chopper to second base ...
Witek-43 gloves it ...
And fires to first for the out.

And Wagner-41 wriggles off the hook, but Illinois pushes 2 runs across to take the lead...
and after one half, it's 2 - 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** Illinois 2 - NJ-PA-1 0 ***
*** Due up for NJ-PA-1: Wagner-44, Witek-43, and Medwick-37 ***

Now here's Wagner-44.
nobody down.
Hutchinson-38 has the sign ...
he rocks back, and here it comes ...

Hard line drive to right field ...
and that's snared by Cavarretta-45 to take a hit away from Wagner-44!

Witek-43 is next.
one out here in the Bottom of the 1st.
Hutchinson-38 sets and delivers ...

Swung on ...
ground ball to first base...
hit towards Etten-44 and it nips his glove and bounces towards the line...
it is going to take a while for anyone to get to it...
error on Etten-44.

Medwick-37 stands in to take his turn.
one out.
Witek-43 is parked on third.
Hutchinson-38 kicks and deals...

Swung on ...
and that's lined sharply to the right side ...
just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Etten-44 ...
and into right field for a base hit ...
Cavarretta-45 gets to it quickly ...
and Medwick-37 is held to a single.
Scoring from third is Witek-43.

Collins-34 brings his perfect swing into the box.
He entered the game batting .344 with 11 HR and 45 RBI.
one out.
Medwick-37 stretching his lead at first.
Medwick-37 has a good lead ...

There goes Medwick-37 ...
the throw from Masi-47 ...
is a beauty, and he's out by a whisker!

Lookout... here's the dangerous Collins-34.
two down.
Hutchinson-38 rocks and fires ...

And there's a line shot ...
past a diving Gustine-47 and into left field ...
Dickshot-45 coming over to cut it off ...
and he does, to hold Collins-34 to a single.

Up to bat is Solters-37...
and the defense digs-in for the hard hitting slugger.
He entered the game batting .251 with 6 HR and 33 RBI.
two out.
Collins-34 is edging off the bag at first.
Etten-44 holding Collins-34 to the bag.
And here comes the pitch ...

Line shot ...
over the infield and into left field for a base hit ...
a blistering single for Solters-37.

And it looks like NJ-PA-1 will roll the dice hoping for a big inning ...
The runners stay put ...
On to second goes Collins-34.

McCosky-40 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the talented hitter is ready to do some damage.
two away.
Collins-34 leads off second. Solters-37 takes his lead from first.
Hutchinson-38 winds and deals ...

Offspeed ...
and there's a fly ball to left field ...
but slicing away from Dickshot-45 ...
and he can't get to it ...
it gets by him and goes to the wall ...
that is going to be a double for McCosky-40.

And now Dickshot-45 overthrows the cutoff back the infield ...
Hutchinson-38 is there to backup the play ...
but McCosky-40 alertly takes an extra base ...
and Dickshot-45 will draw an error on the throw.
Scoring from second is Collins-34.
And here comes Solters-37 to score all the way from first!

And suddenly, NJ-PA-1 is up 3 - 2.

Standing in to hit is Litwhiler-41.
two down.
McCosky-40 is parked on third.
Here comes the pitch ...

It's ball four, but that was very close and Litwhiler-41 may have gotten a break there.

Now Carey-36 strides to the plate.
He entered the game batting .285 with 4 RBI.
two down.
Runners at the corners.
Etten-44 holding Litwhiler-41 to the bag.
And here comes the pitch ...

And that's lined sharply towards left field ...
over the infield and dropping in front of Dickshot-45 for a base hit ...
a clean single for Carey-36.

And they'll wisely not test the arm of Dickshot-45 in this situation ...
The runners will hold ...
Here comes McCosky-40.
Taking second is Litwhiler-41.

Strange-34 is coming up next.
He entered the game batting .255 with 10 RBI.
two down.
Litwhiler-41 leads off second. Carey-36 is edging off the bag at first.
And Hutchinson-38 steps off the mound for a moment...
he is ready now...
the pitch...

Swung on ...
line drive ...
and into right field for a base hit ...
Strange-34 is on with a single.

A green light from the coaching box ...
so the runners keep on going ...
but Cavarretta-45 might have a play ...
strong throw to Masi-47 ...
to nail him ... nice play!
Carey-36 scoots to third.

Hutchinson-38 ultimately restores order, but the damage is done,
NJ-PA-1 gets 4 runs, to go on top 4 - 2.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** NJ-PA-1 4 - Illinois 2 ***
*** Due up for Illinois: Masi-47, Dickshot-45, and Kolloway-42 ***

Masi-47 is next.
nobody out.
Wagner-41 kicks and deals...

Slow grounder to the right side ...
Collins-34 corrals it ...
And flips it to Wagner-41 covering for the out.

Dickshot-45 steps into the box.
one gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
Wagner-41 has the sign ...
he winds and fires ...

Fly ball to left ...
Not deep at all ...
Litwhiler-41 gets into position ...
And takes it in.

Kolloway-42 is the hitter.
two down.
Wagner-41 cranks it up and deals ...

Dribbler toward first ...
Collins-34 has it ...
And throws to Wagner-41 covering at first for the out.

No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for Illinois...
And after 1 and a half it's NJ-PA-1 4 - Illinois 2.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** NJ-PA-1 4 - Illinois 2 ***
*** Due up for NJ-PA-1: Wagner-44, Witek-43, and Medwick-37 ***

Here's Wagner-44.
He entered the game batting .261 with 4 RBI.
nobody out.
Hutchinson-38 is looking in...
now the pitch ...

Hit in the air to right ...
Routine ...
And it'll be caught out there by Cavarretta-45.

Getting set to hit is Witek-43.
So far today he is 0 for 1.
one down.
The pitch ...

And that's high, for ball four.

Settling into the box is Medwick-37.
So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
one out.
Witek-43 stretching his lead at first.
A step off and throw to first ...
Safe! Witek-43 gets back.

Medwick-37 checks in.
So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
one out here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
Witek-43 leads off first.
Witek-43 held on by Etten-44.
Hutchinson-38 rears back and fires ...

And they won't gamble with one out ...
The runners throw on the brakes ...
Witek-43 moves up a base to second.

Up to bat is Collins-34, who is always a threat at the plate.
He is seeing the ball well this year.
He entered the game batting .344 with 11 HR and 45 RBI.
one gone.
Witek-43 is on at second. Medwick-37 is parked on first.
Here's the pitch ...

There's a high fly ball to right field ...
Cavarretta-45 should get there ...
but the ball is carrying a bit ...
and now he catches up ...
but it hits the heel of his glove and drops ...
error on Cavarretta-45 ...
and Collins-34 is safe at first.
On to third goes Witek-43.
Stopping at second is Medwick-37.

Solters-37 stands in ready to do some damage.
He entered the game batting .251 with 6 HR and 33 RBI.
one out here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
The bases are loaded.
Hutchinson-38 has the sign ...
he rocks back, and here it comes ...

Bounced to third base ...
taken by Gustine-47 ...
he goes to Kolloway-42 for the force ...
and down to first ...
in time ... double play!

No runs, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for NJ-PA-1...
And after 2 it's NJ-PA-1 4 - Illinois 2.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** NJ-PA-1 4 - Illinois 2 ***
*** Due up for Illinois: Boudreau-48, Gustine-47, and Cavarretta-45 ***

Here's Boudreau-48.
nobody gone.
The pitch is on the way ...

Swung on ...
hit on the button towards first base ...
too hot to handle and that's going to whiz right on by ...
and into right field for a base hit ...
Medwick-37 is on it quickly ...
a single for Boudreau-48.

Gustine-47 is next.
He entered the game batting .272 with 4 HR and 20 RBI.
nobody down here in the Top of the 3rd.
Boudreau-48 is parked on first.
Wagner-41 steps off and looks at Boudreau-48 ...
Boudreau-48 dives back ...
And he'll stay put for now.

So here's Gustine-47.
nobody gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
Boudreau-48 is edging off the bag at first.
Collins-34 holding Boudreau-48 to the bag.
Wagner-41 kicks and deals...

High chopper to third base ...
fielded there by Carey-36 ...
and he throws to Witek-43 for the force ...
and down to first ...
in time ... double play!

Cavarretta-45 steps up next.
two out here in the Top of the 3rd.
Wagner-41 looks down and gets a sign from Wagner-44 ...
the pitch ...

And Cavarretta-45 takes that one upstairs ... ball four.

And that brings up Weintraub-44, who can really swing the bat.
So far today he is 0 for 1 with 1 RBI.
two away.
Cavarretta-45 leads off first.
Wagner-41 a long look at Cavarretta-45 ...
The pitch is on the way ...
the runner is going ...

Swung on ...
and he promptly strokes one to right field ...
a solid line drive single for Weintraub-44.

A weak throw back to the infield ...
and Cavarretta-45 is going to take advantage ...
Cavarretta-45 stops at third.

Now here's Etten-44.
He entered the game batting .264 with 5 HR and 29 RBI.
two out.
Runners at the corners.
Pickoff throw to first ...
Safe! As Weintraub-44 dives back to avoid the tag.

Stepping to the plate is Etten-44.
two gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
Runners at the corners.
Big hole on the right side with Collins-34 holding the runner.
Now the pitch to Etten-44 ...

And that misses inside, for ball four.
Weintraub-44 takes second.

And that brings up the righty Kreevich-37.
So far today he is 0 for 1.
two down here in the Top of the 3rd.
The bases are loaded.
Wagner-41 toes the rubber ...
now winds, and delivers ...

And there's a line shot ...
past a diving Strange-34 and into center field ...
McCosky-40 coming over to cut it off ...
and he does, to hold Kreevich-37 to a single.

A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
Scoring from third is Cavarretta-45.
Weintraub-44 stops at third.
Taking second is Etten-44.

Masi-47 will be the batter.
So far today he is 0 for 1.
two gone.
And they've got Wagner-41 on the ropes, with the bases loaded.
Wagner-41 delivers ...

Swung on ...
and that's slapped into left field for a base hit ...
coming over to get it is Litwhiler-41 ...
a single for Masi-47.

A green light from the coaching box ...
so the runners keep on going ...
but Litwhiler-41 might have a play ...
great throw to Wagner-44 ...
and he's out ... he slammed the door on him!
Scoring from third is Weintraub-44.
Kreevich-37 will hustle to third.

Wagner-41 gets the better of Masi-47 in the clutch, shutting him down with the bases loaded.

2 runs, 3 hits, and 2 runners left on base for Illinois...
We've played 2 and a half, and the score is Illinois 4 - NJ-PA-1 4.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** Illinois 4 - NJ-PA-1 4 ***
*** Due up for NJ-PA-1: McCosky-40, Litwhiler-41, and Carey-36 ***

The deadly McCosky-40 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Hutchinson-38 looks in ready for the challenge.
nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
Hutchinson-38 sets and deals ...

And there's a little flare to left field ...
Dickshot-45 got a great jump and is coming in a hurry ...
but that's going to fall in for a single.

Settling into the right side of the box is Litwhiler-41.
He entered the game batting .317 with 2 HR and 11 RBI.
nobody down here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
McCosky-40 stretching his lead at first.
Hutchinson-38 glances over at first ...
Hutchinson-38 shakes off a few signs...
he is ready now...
the pitch...

Lazy fly ball ...
Down the left field line ...
Dickshot-45 ranges over ...
And puts it away for the out.

So here's Carey-36.
So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
one out.
McCosky-40 stretching his lead at first.
Hutchinson-38 a long look at McCosky-40 ...
Hutchinson-38 toes the rubber ...
now winds, and delivers ...

Stroked to right ...
But this one has a little air under it ...
And Cavarretta-45 makes the catch.

Strange-34 moves into the box now.
So far today he is 1 for 1.
two down.
McCosky-40 is edging off the bag at first.
McCosky-40 held on by Etten-44.
Hutchinson-38 comes set to the letters...
the pitch...

And there's a dunker to right field ...
Cavarretta-45 got a great jump and is coming in a hurry ...
but that's going to fall in for a single.

They're unwilling to gamble here ...
And the runners throw on the brakes ...
McCosky-40 goes to second base.

Batting next for NJ-PA-1, Wagner-44.
He entered the game batting .261 with 4 RBI.
two out.
McCosky-40 perched out at second. Strange-34 leads off first.
Hands over head windup by Hutchinson-38...

Wagner-44 takes ball four, and will trot down to first.
McCosky-40 moves to third base.
Strange-34 takes second.

Getting set to hit is Witek-43.
So far today he is 0 for 1.
two down here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
The bases are all loaded up.
Hutchinson-38 delivers ...

Swung on ...
and Witek-43 hits it hard on the ground to the left side ...
taken by Gustine-47 at third base ...
lots of time ...
and he throws out Witek-43 easily.

Hutchinson-38 gets the better of Witek-43 in the clutch, shutting him down with the bases loaded.

No runs, 2 hits, and 3 runners left on base for NJ-PA-1...
And after 3 it's Illinois 4 - NJ-PA-1 4.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** Illinois 4 - NJ-PA-1 4 ***
*** Due up for Illinois: Dickshot-45, Kolloway-42, and Boudreau-48 ***

And that brings up the righty Dickshot-45.
So far today he is 0 for 1.
nobody down.
Now the pitch to Dickshot-45 ...

Way outside and they walked him.

Kolloway-42 stands in.
So far today he is 0 for 1.
nobody out.
Dickshot-45 is edging off the bag at first.
Wagner-41 glances over at first ...
Wagner-41 winds and deals ...

Hard line drive to left field ...
and that's snared by Litwhiler-41 to take a hit away from Kolloway-42!

Up next is Boudreau-48, and NJ-PA-1 can't be happy to see him standing in the box.
He entered the game batting .354 with 4 HR and 29 RBI.
one down here in the Top of the 4th.
Dickshot-45 leads off first.
He fires over to first ...
The tag ... not in time!

Boudreau-48 moves into the box now.
So far today he is 1 for 1.
one out.
Dickshot-45 is parked on first.
Dickshot-45 held on by Collins-34.
Wagner-41 ready and deals ...

Hard line drive ...
snared by Carey-36 ...
and Boudreau-48 kicks the dirt in frustration ...
he hit it on the screws, but comes up empty.

Up to bat is Gustine-47.
So far today he is 0 for 1.
two away here in the Top of the 4th.
Dickshot-45 leads off first.
Big hole on the right side with Collins-34 holding the runner.
Wagner-41 rears back and fires ...
looks like hit and run ...
there goes the runner ...

Swung on ...
there's a high fly ball to center field ...
McCosky-40 should get there ...
but the ball is carrying well ...
and its over his head and off the wall for a double!

Dickshot-45 is trying for extra bases ...
And here comes Dickshot-45 to score all the way from first!

Getting set to hit is Cavarretta-45.
two out here in the Top of the 4th.
Wagner-41 in a bit of a jam here, with Gustine-47 at second.
Wagner-41 has the sign ...
he winds and fires ...

Lined hard back to the mound ...
but right at the glove of Wagner-41 ...
and he makes the catch for the out.

1 run, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for Illinois...
We've played 3 and a half, and the score is Illinois 5 - NJ-PA-1 4.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** Illinois 5 - NJ-PA-1 4 ***
*** Due up for NJ-PA-1: Medwick-37, Collins-34, and Solters-37 ***

That will bring up Medwick-37.
So far today he is 2 for 2 with 1 RBI.
nobody down.
Hutchinson-38 turns, sets, and delivers ...

Ball four ... and Medwick-37 draws a walk.

Collins-34 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the powerful hitter is ready.
nobody gone.
Medwick-37 leads off first.
Hutchinson-38 glances over at first ...
Hutchinson-38 sets and delivers ...

Lifted deep to left field ...
back goes Dickshot-45 ...
this one has a chance ...
and that's GONE! Home Run for Collins-34!
Medwick-37 scores.

And Collins-34 delivers in the clutch for NJ-PA-1, they lead it now 6 - 5.

Solters-37 will be the batter.
He entered the game batting .251 with 6 HR and 33 RBI.
nobody out here in the Bottom of the 4th.
Hutchinson-38 cranks it up and deals ...

Swung on ...
and there's a line shot ...
past a diving Gustine-47 and into left field ...
Dickshot-45 coming over to cut it off ...
and he does, to hold Solters-37 to a single.

Batting next is McCosky-40.
He entered the game batting .287 with 22 RBI.
nobody out.
Solters-37 is edging off the bag at first.
Pickoff throw to first ...
Did he get him? No! But that was mighty close!

McCosky-40 stands in ready to do some damage.
He entered the game batting .287 with 22 RBI.
nobody gone.
Solters-37 stretching his lead at first.
Solters-37 not being held on.
Hutchinson-38 toes the rubber ...
now winds, and delivers ...

Fastball ...
and that's grounded sharply to the left side ...
past Gustine-47 and into left field ...
Dickshot-45 comes up with it quickly there...
and McCosky-40 is going to have himself a single.

With nobody out, they play it safe ...
The runners will hold ...
Solters-37 takes second on the play.

Litwhiler-41 ready to face off against Hutchinson-38 ...
staring him down.
nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
Solters-37 takes his lead from second. McCosky-40 is parked on first.
Hutchinson-38 shakes off a few signs...
he is ready now...
the pitch...

Swung on ...
and there's a little flare to left field ...
Dickshot-45 a little slow to react ...
and all he can do is play it on a hop ...
Litwhiler-41 will take it ...
and he's heading towards first with a single.

And they'll wisely not test the arm of Dickshot-45 in this situation ...
The runners will hold ...
Solters-37 stops at third.
Taking second is McCosky-40.

Carey-36 will be the batter.
He entered the game batting .285 with 4 RBI.
nobody out here in the Bottom of the 4th.
Trouble brewing for Hutchinson-38 and Illinois, with the bases loaded.
Hands over head windup by Hutchinson-38...

Swung on ...
and he promptly strokes one to left field ...
a solid line drive single for Carey-36.

Not much speed out there ...
And they'll hold the runners ...
Here comes Solters-37.
McCosky-40 hustles to third.
On to second goes Litwhiler-41.

Right-handed Strange-34 ready to face off against Hutchinson-38 ...
staring him down.
nobody out.
And they've got Hutchinson-38 on the ropes, with the bases loaded.
Hutchinson-38 shakes off a few signs...
he is ready now...
the pitch...

Grounded sharply to the left side ...
and that's going to get past Boudreau-48 and into left field ...
Dickshot-45 comes up with it quickly there...
and Strange-34 is going to have himself a single.

A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
Scoring from third is McCosky-40.
Litwhiler-41 moves to third.
Carey-36 hustles to second base.

Left-handed Wagner-44 ready to face off against Hutchinson-38 ...
staring him down.
nobody down here in the Bottom of the 4th.
The bases are loaded.
Hutchinson-38 rears back and fires ...

And there's a ground ball to shortstop ...
Boudreau-48 up with it quickly ...
he throws home for the force ...
and on to first ...
in time ... double play!
On to third goes Carey-36.
Taking second is Strange-34.

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes McGee-40.

Witek-43 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
two out here in the Bottom of the 4th.
Carey-36 measures his lead at third. Strange-34 perched out at second.
McGee-40 sets and deals ...

Just missed outside, and that's ball four.

Medwick-37 is up there now.
He entered the game batting .297 with 7 HR and 30 RBI.
two out.
The bases are loaded.
McGee-40 winds and deals ...

Swung on ...
hit on the button towards third base ...
but right at Gustine-47 ...
who stays with it to retire Medwick-37.

McGee-40 frustrates Medwick-37 with the bases loaded, and NJ-PA-1 miss a chance.

And McGee-40 wriggles off the hook, but NJ-PA-1 pushes 4 runs across to take the lead...
and after 4, it's 8 - 5.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** NJ-PA-1 8 - Illinois 5 ***
*** Due up for Illinois: Weintraub-44, Etten-44, and Kreevich-37 ***

Up to bat is Weintraub-44, who knows a thing or two about the long ball.
He entered the game batting .278 with 4 HR and 18 RBI.
nobody down here in the Top of the 5th.
The pitch is on the way ...

A swing and a miss ...
Another K in the books for Wagner-41.

Etten-44 is coming up next.
He entered the game batting .264 with 5 HR and 29 RBI.
one down here in the Top of the 5th.
Etten-44 waiting ...
now Wagner-41 delivers ...

Swung on ...
hit on the button towards second base ...
way too hot to handle ...
and that's going to whiz right on by into center field for a base hit ...
McCosky-40 is on it quickly ...
a single for Etten-44.

So here's Kreevich-37.
So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
one down.
Etten-44 leads off first.
Wagner-41 a long look at Etten-44 ...
Wagner-41 cranks and fires ...

Breaking ball ...
and Kreevich-37 rolls it slowly to third base ...
on it easily is Carey-36 ...
and over to Collins-34 to record the out.
Etten-44 moves to second.

And play stops for a moment as Masi-47 goes back to the dugout to get a new bat ...
Now he returns and steps into the box.
two down.
Etten-44 leads off second.
And Masi-47 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
he steps back in now ...
and Wagner-41 delivers ...

Liner to right ...
But right at Medwick-37 for the out.

No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for Illinois...
And after 4 and a half it's NJ-PA-1 8 - Illinois 5.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** NJ-PA-1 8 - Illinois 5 ***
*** Due up for NJ-PA-1: Collins-34, Solters-37, and McCosky-40 ***

Collins-34 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face McGee-40.
nobody down.
McGee-40 has the sign ...
he rocks back, and here it comes ...

Hit on three hops to Kolloway-42 at second base ...
And he flips it to first for the out.

Solters-37 steps in and calls for time ...
Now he's ready.
one gone.
Here's the pitch ...

Tapper to second base ...
Up and over with it to first is Kolloway-42 ...
And that'll retire Solters-37.

McCosky-40 is up there now.
So far today he is 3 for 3 with 2 RBI.
two out.
McGee-40 steps off the mound ...
McCosky-40 also steps out ...
they're both ready now ...
and the pitch on the way ...

Swung on ...
hit on the button towards left field ...
but right at Dickshot-45 ...
who stays with it to retire McCosky-40.

No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for NJ-PA-1...
And after 5 it's NJ-PA-1 8 - Illinois 5.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** NJ-PA-1 8 - Illinois 5 ***
*** Due up for Illinois: Dickshot-45, Kolloway-42, and Boudreau-48 ***

Dickshot-45 stands in to take his turn.
So far today he is 0 for 1.
nobody gone.
Wagner-41 sets and deals ...

Hit on the ground to shortstop ...
Strange-34 grabs it ...
And his toss is a little off target to first ...
Collins-34 with a good stretch to come up with it ...
But his foot comes off the bag, and that'll be an error on Strange-34.

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Krausse Sr-32.

Now Kolloway-42 digs in.
He entered the game batting .208 with 23 RBI.
nobody down.
Dickshot-45 takes his lead from first.
Krausse Sr-32 glances over at first ...
Krausse Sr-32 toes the rubber ...
now winds, and delivers ...
there goes the runner ...

Grounded hard right back to the mound ...
taken there by Krausse Sr-32 ...
lots of time ...
and he throws out Kolloway-42 easily.
Over to second goes Dickshot-45.

Up to bat is Boudreau-48, who knows a thing or two about the long ball.
He entered the game batting .354 with 4 HR and 29 RBI.
one down here in the Top of the 6th.
Dickshot-45 is hanging out at second.
And here comes the pitch ...

And Boudreau-48 takes that one upstairs ... ball four.

Gustine-47 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
one down.
Dickshot-45 is on at second. Boudreau-48 leads off first.
Here comes the pitch ...

And that's just outside for ball four ...
and Krausse Sr-32 doesn't believe it ...
he pounds his glove in frustration.
On to third goes Dickshot-45.
Boudreau-48 hustles to second.

Cavarretta-45 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Krausse Sr-32.
one down.
And they've got Krausse Sr-32 on the ropes, with the bases loaded.
Krausse Sr-32 winds and deals ...

Way outside and they walked him.
Here comes Dickshot-45.
Boudreau-48 stops at third.
Gustine-47 goes to second.

Weintraub-44 is the hitter.
So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
one out.
Tight spot for Krausse Sr-32, with the bases loaded.
Krausse Sr-32 ready, here he comes ...

And there's a shot up the middle ...
off the bag and into center field ...
that'll slow it down perfectly for McCosky-40 ...
and Weintraub-44 is going to have to settle for a single.

And they won't gamble with one out ...
The runners throw on the brakes ...
Boudreau-48 scores from third.
Down to third goes Gustine-47.
Over to second goes Cavarretta-45.

Etten-44 will be the hitter.
He entered the game batting .264 with 5 HR and 29 RBI.
one gone.
The bases are loaded.
Etten-44 waits ...
Krausse Sr-32 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

Ball four, he walked him ...
and Wagner-44 going out to the mound to settle Krausse Sr-32 down.
Here comes Gustine-47.
Cavarretta-45 pedals to third.
On to second goes Weintraub-44.

And Illinois has tied it up.

That will bring up the righty Kreevich-37.
So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
one out.
The bases are loaded.
Krausse Sr-32 cranks and fires ...

Chopper to pitcher ...
easy play for Krausse Sr-32 ...
but it's off his glove ...
and that'll be an error on Krausse Sr-32 as Kreevich-37 reaches safely.
Scoring from third is Cavarretta-45.
Down to third goes Weintraub-44.
Etten-44 goes to second.

And that breaks the tie, Illinois now leads 9 - 8.

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Van Atta-33.

Masi-47 is the hitter.
So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
one out.
The bases are loaded.
Van Atta-33 looks down and gets a sign from Wagner-44 ...
the pitch ...

Strike three called ...
And Masi-47 will head back to the bat-rack.

Dickshot-45 takes a few practice cuts ...
Now he's ready.
two down here in the Top of the 6th.
The bases are loaded.
Van Atta-33 comes set to the letters...
the pitch...

Swung on ...
Dickshot-45 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
up with it is Strange-34 ...
and his hurried throw is in the dirt ...
but it's dug out nicely by Collins-34 to get him!

Van Atta-33 frustrates Dickshot-45 with the bases loaded, and Illinois miss a chance.

And Van Atta-33 wriggles off the hook, but Illinois pushes 4 runs across to take the lead...
and after 5 and a half, it's 9 - 8.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** Illinois 9 - NJ-PA-1 8 ***
*** Due up for NJ-PA-1: Litwhiler-41, Carey-36, and Strange-34 ***

Batting next is Litwhiler-41.
So far today he is 1 for 2.
nobody down.
Here comes the pitch ...

Grounded hard up the middle ...
knocked down by McGee-40 ...
he recovers ...
and fires to Etten-44 to get Litwhiler-41 by a step!

Carey-36 at the plate.
He entered the game batting .285 with 4 RBI.
one down here in the Bottom of the 6th.
McGee-40 rocks and fires ...

Line drive ...
but Gustine-47 is right there ...
to make the play and get the out ...
he had him played perfectly.

Coming up to the plate is Strange-34.
So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 RBI.
two away.
The pitch is on the way ...

In the air to deep right field ...
should be no problem for Cavarretta-45 ...
who puts it away, to take care of Strange-34 easily.

No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for NJ-PA-1...
And after 6 it's Illinois 9 - NJ-PA-1 8.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** Illinois 9 - NJ-PA-1 8 ***
*** Due up for Illinois: Kolloway-42, Boudreau-48, and Gustine-47 ***

Kolloway-42 stands in to take his turn.
So far today he is 0 for 3.
nobody out here in the Top of the 7th.
Now the pitch to Kolloway-42 ...

Fastball ...
and that's a bullet hit towards center field ...
but McCosky-40 is right there to take care of it ...
and Kolloway-42 is out.

Now here's Boudreau-48.
So far today he is 1 for 2.
one gone here in the Top of the 7th.
Van Atta-33 rocks and fires ...

Swung on ...
and that's hit into the gap in left center ...
going back is McCosky-40 ...
he reaches up ...
can't get it ...
and that's off the wall for a double.

Getting set to hit is Gustine-47.
So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
one down.
Boudreau-48 takes his lead from second.
The pitch is on the way ...
there goes the runner ...

And there's a liner to center field ...
coming up to get a bead on it is McCosky-40 ...
but he'll have to play it on a hop...
single for Gustine-47.

Boudreau-48 is trying for extra bases ...
Scoring from second is Boudreau-48.

Getting set to hit is Cavarretta-45.
He entered the game batting .270 with 21 RBI.
one gone.
Gustine-47 takes his lead from first.
Van Atta-33 a long look at Gustine-47 ...
Van Atta-33 sets and deals ...
the runner is going ...

Fly ball to left field ...
drifting over is Litwhiler-41 ...
but that's in and out of his glove ...
and he'll draw an error, as Cavarretta-45 reaches.
Gustine-47 advances to second base.

Weintraub-44 moves into the box now.
So far today he is 2 for 4 with 2 RBI.
one gone.
Van Atta-33 in a bit of a jam here, with Gustine-47 at second. Cavarretta-45 stretching his lead at first.
Van Atta-33 has the sign ...
he winds and fires ...

Little roller on the infield ...
Van Atta-33 will make the play ...
and he fires over to Witek-43 for the force ...
and on to first ...
in time ... double play!

1 run, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for Illinois...
And after 6 and a half it's Illinois 10 - NJ-PA-1 8.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** Illinois 10 - NJ-PA-1 8 ***
*** Due up for NJ-PA-1: Wagner-44, Witek-43, and Medwick-37 ***

Time for the seventh-inning stretch.

Batting next for NJ-PA-1, Wagner-44.
So far today he is 0 for 3.
nobody out.
McGee-40 has the sign ...
he winds and fires ...

And Wagner-44 looks at ball four.

Smith-40 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.

Witek-43 stands in.
He entered the game batting .323 with 3 HR and 22 RBI.
nobody out.
Wagner-44 takes his lead from first.
Etten-44 holding Wagner-44 to the bag.
Hands over head windup by Smith-40...

In the air to left field ...
and Dickshot-45 has a long way to go ...
but he runs it down to make the catch ...
Nice play!

Medwick-37 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
one out here in the Bottom of the 7th.
Wagner-44 stretching his lead at first.
Smith-40 glances over at first ...
Smith-40 delivers ...

Fastball ...
and that's a bullet hit towards center field ...
but Kreevich-37 is right there to take care of it ...
and Medwick-37 is out.

Batting next for NJ-PA-1, Collins-34.
So far today he is 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
two out.
Wagner-44 leads off first.
A move to first ...
Not in time! Wagner-44 hustles back.

Collins-34 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the talented hitter is ready to do some damage.
two gone here in the Bottom of the 7th.
Wagner-44 is edging off the bag at first.
Wagner-44 held on by Etten-44.
The pitch on the way to Collins-34 ...

Swung on ...
Well hit to center field ...
Kreevich-37 going back, but he has no chance ...
and that one's well into the cheap seats ...
Home Run for Collins-34!
That drives in Wagner-44.
and Collins-34 has 2 bombs today.

And Smith-40 fails to hold NJ-PA-1 in check here in the Bottom of the 7th ...
and we've got a brand new ballgame.

And that brings up Solters-37.
He entered the game batting .251 with 6 HR and 33 RBI.
two away here in the Bottom of the 7th.
Smith-40 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

Lined to center ...
But right at Kreevich-37 ...
Who had him played perfectly for the out.

And Smith-40 wriggles off the hook,
but NJ-PA-1 pushes 2 runs across to tie it...
and after 7, it's 10 - 10.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** Illinois 10 - NJ-PA-1 10 ***
*** Due up for Illinois: Etten-44, Kreevich-37, and Masi-47 ***

Etten-44 is next.
So far today he is 1 for 1 with 2 RBI.
nobody down.
Now the pitch to Etten-44 ...

And that's a bullet hit towards first base ...
but Collins-34 is right there to take care of it ...
and Etten-44 is out.

Now Kreevich-37 strolls to the plate.
He entered the game batting .338 with 4 HR and 28 RBI.
one down.
The pitch on the way to Kreevich-37 ...

Lined to shortstop ...
right there to handle it is Strange-34 ...
and he makes the catch for the out.

Masi-47 is coming up next.
He entered the game batting .299 with 1 HR and 18 RBI.
two away here in the Top of the 8th.
Masi-47 waits ...
Van Atta-33 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

Grounded to shortstop ...
taken there by Strange-34 ...
and he throws out Masi-47.

No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for Illinois...
And after 7 and a half it's Illinois 10 - NJ-PA-1 10.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** Illinois 10 - NJ-PA-1 10 ***
*** Due up for NJ-PA-1: McCosky-40, Litwhiler-41, and Carey-36 ***

That will bring up McCosky-40.
He entered the game batting .287 with 22 RBI.
nobody out.
Now the pitch to McCosky-40 ...

And there's a dunker to center field ...
Kreevich-37 got a great jump and is coming in a hurry ...
but that's going to fall in for a single.

Litwhiler-41 is coming up next.
So far today he is 1 for 3.
nobody out.
McCosky-40 takes his lead from first.
Smith-40 is keeping a close eye on McCosky-40 ...
Anchoring him to the bag.

Here's Litwhiler-41.
So far today he is 1 for 3.
nobody down here in the Bottom of the 8th.
McCosky-40 is parked on first.
Smith-40 glances over at first ...
Smith-40 shakes off a few signs...
he is ready now...
the pitch...

Popped up on the infield ...
Etten-44 is there ...
and he makes the catch.

So here's Carey-36.
So far today he is 2 for 4 with 2 RBI.
one down.
McCosky-40 takes his lead from first.

But he's not going to get a chance here ...
They'll go to Ripple-37 off of the bench.

Smith-40 a long look at McCosky-40 ...
The pitch is on the way ...

And there's a dunker to left field ...
Dickshot-45 a little slow to react ...
he dives ...
yes, he has it! Nice play!

Coming up next, Strange-34.
So far today he is 3 for 4 with 1 RBI.
two away.
McCosky-40 is parked on first.
Big hole on the right side with Etten-44 holding the runner.
Smith-40 ready, here he comes ...

Hit hard right back through the box ...
and that's going to get past Boudreau-48 and into center field ...
Kreevich-37 comes up with it quickly there...
and Strange-34 is going to have himself a single.

And it looks like NJ-PA-1 will roll the dice hoping for a big inning ...
The runners stay put ...
McCosky-40 advances to second base.

Now Wagner-44 strides to the plate.
He entered the game batting .261 with 4 RBI.
two down.
McCosky-40 is on at second. Strange-34 stretching his lead at first.
Now the pitch to Wagner-44 ...
looks like hit and run ...
there go the runners ...

And that ball is absolutely hammered to center field ...
but Kreevich-37 got a great jump ...
and amazingly gets there in time to pick it off ... Nice play!

No runs, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for NJ-PA-1...
8 in the books, and it's Illinois 10 - NJ-PA-1 10.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** Illinois 10 - NJ-PA-1 10 ***
*** Due up for Illinois: Dickshot-45, Kolloway-42, and Boudreau-48 ***

Marnie-41 is taking his spot at 3B.

Swift-35 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.

Dickshot-45 is up there now.
So far today he is 0 for 3.
nobody gone.
Swift-35 cranks it up and deals ...

Dickshot-45 hits it hard on the ground ...
and that's into center field for a base hit ...
up to get it is McCosky-40 ...
single for Dickshot-45.

Kolloway-42 will be the hitter.
So far today he is 0 for 4.
nobody gone.
Dickshot-45 takes his lead from first.

It looks like they're calling him back ...
Sullivan Jr-36 is coming out of the dugout to pinch hit.

Quick turn and throw to first ...
Safe!

Stepping to the plate is Sullivan Jr-36.
nobody out.
Dickshot-45 is parked on first.
Big hole on the right side with Collins-34 holding the runner.
Swift-35 is looking in...
now the pitch ...
the runner is going ...

And Sullivan Jr-36 swings right through it ... Down he goes.
the throw from Wagner-44 ...
is a good one, but Dickshot-45 beats it out.

Now Boudreau-48 strolls to the plate.
So far today he is 2 for 3.
one down.
Dickshot-45 leads off second.
And now Swift-35 steps off and bluffs to second ...
That should keep Dickshot-45 a little closer to the bag.

Here's Boudreau-48.
He entered the game batting .354 with 4 HR and 29 RBI.
one out.
Dickshot-45 leads off second.
Swift-35 rocks and fires ...

Swung on ...
and that's hit off the end of the bat into center field for a base hit ...
coming up to get it is McCosky-40 ...
a single for Boudreau-48.

And they won't gamble with one out ...
The runners throw on the brakes ...
Dickshot-45 takes third on the play.

Gustine-47 is up there now.
So far today he is 2 for 3 with 2 RBI.
one gone here in the Top of the 9th.
Runners at the corners.
Quick throw to first ...
And Boudreau-48 gets back.

And that brings up Gustine-47.
He entered the game batting .272 with 4 HR and 20 RBI.
one out here in the Top of the 9th.
Runners at the corners.
The infield is in.
Swift-35 is looking in...
now the pitch ...

Swung on ...
and that's a base hit into right field ...
Medwick-37 picks it up quickly to hold Gustine-47 to a single.

A wide turn ...
But Illinois will hold the runners here with one out ...
Here comes Dickshot-45.
Boudreau-48 hustles to second base.

Cavarretta-45 will be the hitter.
So far today he is 0 for 2 with 1 RBI.
one gone.
Boudreau-48 is on at second. Gustine-47 takes his lead from first.
Swift-35 is looking in...
now the pitch ...

And there's a little flare to left field ...
Litwhiler-41 got a great jump and is coming in a hurry ...
but that's going to fall in for a single.

Not enough speed out there to chance it ...
so the runners will not try for an extra base ...
On to third goes Boudreau-48.
Gustine-47 heads to second.

Weintraub-44 at the plate.
He entered the game batting .278 with 4 HR and 18 RBI.
one down here in the Top of the 9th.
The bases are loaded.
The infield is in.
The pitch is on the way ...

High chopper to shortstop ...
taken there by Strange-34 ...
and he throws to Wagner-44 for the force ...
but that's all ...
no chance to get Weintraub-44, who reaches on the fielder's choice.
Gustine-47 takes third.
Taking second is Cavarretta-45.

Getting set to hit is Etten-44.
So far today he is 1 for 2 with 2 RBI.
two gone here in the Top of the 9th.
The bases are loaded.
Swift-35 toes the rubber ...
now winds, and delivers ...

Swung on ...
lined hard to center field ...
but right there to handle it is McCosky-40 ...
and he makes the catch for the out.

And Etten-44 fails to deliver with two out and the bases loaded.

1 run, 4 hits, and 3 runners left on base for Illinois...
8 and a half in the books, and it's Illinois 11 - NJ-PA-1 10.

*** Bottom of the 9th ***
*** Illinois 11 - NJ-PA-1 10 ***
*** Due up for NJ-PA-1: Witek-43, Medwick-37, and Collins-34 ***

Schalk-45 is taking his spot at 2B.

Witek-43 is next.
He entered the game batting .323 with 3 HR and 22 RBI.
nobody down here in the Bottom of the 9th.
Smith-40 looks down and gets a sign from Masi-47 ...
the pitch ...

And that's up the middle ...
Boudreau-48 glides over ...
scoops it up ...
and throws him out.

Settling into the box is Medwick-37.
So far today he is 2 for 4 with 1 RBI.
one down here in the Bottom of the 9th.
Here comes the pitch ...

That misses ... and NJ-PA-1 has another baserunner.

Henshaw-35 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.

Now here's Collins-34.
So far today he is 3 for 5 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
one gone.
Medwick-37 is parked on first.
Henshaw-35 a long look at Medwick-37 ...
Collins-34 waiting ...
now Henshaw-35 delivers ...

High fly ball towards the power alley in right ...
back goes Cavarretta-45 ...
way back ...
and he won't get this one ...
that's into the seats! Home Run for Collins-34!
Medwick-37 scores.
and that's 3 home runs for Collins-34 today.

And Collins-34 comes up with the big hit, NJ-PA-1 is on top now 12 - 11.

And this one belongs to NJ-PA-1!
The final score is NJ-PA-1 12 - Illinois 11