Visiting Team Crowd Rewarded With Marathon Victory

07/04/1940 - Harry Walker-47's productive day at Neutral Ballpark helped ALA-LOU-MIS finish on top. Harry Walker-47 led the offense for ALA-LOU-MIS going 4 for 5 with 1 walk, 1 home run and 2 RBI. With the victory, ALA-LOU-MIS is now 32-46.

7-4-1940 (Day Game): 1940-ALA-LOU-MIS 1940_USA_ALM (32-46) vs. 1940-International 1940_INTL (31-45) (Game two of a double header)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	R	H	E
1940-ALA-LOU-MIS 1940_USA_ALM	2	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	9	18	2
1940-International 1940_INTL	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	6	12	1

Batting

1940-ALA-LOU-MIS 1940_USA_ALM	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	SH	SF	E	AVE
J. Benjamin-43 (2B)	6	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.282
O. Hale-36 (3B)	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.298
R. York-40 (C)	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	.275
H. Walker-47 (LF)	5	3	4	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.306
W. Brown-37 (SS)	6	2	6	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.355
Z. Bonura-36 (DH)	6	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	.279
T. Moore-40 (CF)	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.140
H. Davis-32 (1B)	6	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.275
H. Craft-38 (RF)	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.223
H. Easterling-43 (PH10)(RF10)	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000
	51	9	18	2	0	2	8	3	0	5	0	0	0	0	2	.290

5 for 12 with runners in scoring position.

2B: Z. Bonura-36[18], H. Davis-32[3]
HR: H. Walker-47[1], W. Brown-37[2]
RBI: J. Benjamin-43[9], H. Walker-47(2)[26], W. Brown-37(2)[23], Z. Bonura-36(2)[32], H. Craft-38[36]
E: J. Benjamin-43[12], W. Brown-37[17]
DP: 2
LOB: 12

1940-International 1940_INTL	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	SH	SF	E	AVE
M. Almada-37 (CF)	5	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.269
M. Guerra-49 (C)	5	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.243
G. Selkirk-39 (DH)	5	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	.264
G. Rosen-45 (LF)	5	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.383
E. Valo-49 (RF)	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.297
B. Estalella-42 (3B)	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.252
G. Torres-44 (2B)	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.193
A. Santaella-42 (PH10)(2B11)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.304
C. Gomez-36 (SS)	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.262
R. Monteagudo-45 (PH8)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.500
S. García-41 (SS9)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.304
J. Reder-32 (1B)	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.182
	41	6	12	1	0	0	6	5	1	3	0	0	0	3	1	.293

5 for 18 with runners in scoring position.

2B: G. Selkirk-39[7]
RBI: M. Almada-37[28], M. Guerra-49[25], G. Selkirk-39[29], G. Rosen-45(2)[43], G. Torres-44[20]
SF: M. Almada-37[1], M. Guerra-49[7], G. Rosen-45[4]
E: A. Santaella-42[2]
PB: M. Guerra-49[3]
GIDP: E. Valo-49[6], B. Estalella-42[11]
LOB: 10

Pitching

1940-ALA-LOU-MIS 1940_USA_ALM	IP	R	ER	H	2B	3B	HR	BB	IBB	SO	WP	HBP	ERA	Pitches Thrown	Game Score
J. Kramer-44	7.0	5	4	11	1	0	0	3	0	2	0	0	3.26	113	41
I. Andrews-35	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4.18	11	-
V. Frazier-31	1.2	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	1	0	4.73	28	-
R. Prim-45(W 3-1)	1.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	4.04	12	-
	11.0	6	4	12	1	0	0	5	1	3	1	0	4.37	164	-

1940-International 1940_INTL	IP	R	ER	H	2B	3B	HR	BB	IBB	SO	WP	HBP	ERA	Pitches Thrown	Game Score
L. Salazar-42	6.0	6	6	9	1	0	2	2	0	4	0	0	5.25	120	28
R. Neele	2.2	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	3.65	40	-
I. Goldstein-32(L 4-4)	2.0	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6.45	27	-
L. Polli-44	0.1	2	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	4.73	17	-
	11.0	9	8	18	2	0	2	3	0	5	0	0	5.24	204	-

Fielding

1940-ALA-LOU-MIS 1940_USA_ALM	Pos	CH	PO	A	E
I. Andrews-35	P	0	0	0	0
V. Frazier-31	P	0	0	0	0
J. Kramer-44	P	1	1	0	0
R. Prim-45	P	0	0	0	0
R. York-40	C	4	4	0	0
H. Davis-32	1B	14	12	2	0
J. Benjamin-43	2B	4	1	2	1
O. Hale-36	3B	6	0	6	0
W. Brown-37	SS	6	1	4	1
H. Walker-47	LF	2	2	0	0
T. Moore-40	CF	8	8	0	0
H. Craft-38	RF	4	3	1	0

1940-International 1940_INTL	Pos	CH	PO	A	E
I. Goldstein-32	P	0	0	0	0
R. Neele	P	0	0	0	0
L. Polli-44	P	0	0	0	0
L. Salazar-42	P	0	0	0	0
M. Guerra-49	C	7	7	0	0
J. Reder-32	1B	10	10	0	0
G. Torres-44	2B	4	0	4	0
B. Estalella-42	3B	4	1	3	0
S. García-41	SS	1	0	1	0
C. Gomez-36	SS	3	1	2	0
G. Rosen-45	LF	3	3	0	0
M. Almada-37	CF	7	6	1	0
E. Valo-49	RF	5	5	0	0

DDBB Player of the Game: H. Walker-47
Neutral Ballpark
Brown-37 (1940-ALA-LOU-MIS 1940_USA_ALM) gets 6 hits [38].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default

7-4-1940 (Day Game): 1940-ALA-LOU-MIS 1940_USA_ALM (32-46) vs. 1940-International 1940_INTL (31-45) (Game two of a double header)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	R	H	E
1940-ALA-LOU-MIS 1940_USA_ALM	2	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	9	18	2
1940-International 1940_INTL	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	6	12	1

1940-ALA-LOU-MIS 1940_USA_ALM

Player	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
1) J. Benjamin-43 (2B)	LO8	RBI,GO63	-	LO9	-	GO63	-	GO43	-	GO53	-
2) O. Hale-36 (3B)	BB,R(4)	SO	-	LO7	-	GO43	-	GO53	-	-	FO7
3) R. York-40 (C)	PB,FO9	SO	-	LO8	-	-	LO9	-	SO	-	GO53
4) H. Walker-47 (LF)	HR,2RBI,R(4)	-	1B	-	BB,R(5)	-	1B,X(7)	-	LO5	-	1B,R(6)
5) W. Brown-37 (SS)	1B	-	1B	-	HR,2RBI,R(5)	-	1B	-	1B	-	1B,R(6)
6) Z. Bonura-36 (DH)	SO	-	SO	-	FO7	-	1B	-	GO43	-	2B,2RBI,R(8)
7) T. Moore-40 (CF)	-	1B,R(9)	LO8	-	FO8	-	FC42	-	-	GO63	BB,X(9)
8) H. Davis-32 (1B)	-	2B,R(1)	LO6	-	LO8	-	GOU	-	-	FO9	ROE4
9) H. Craft-38 (RF)	-	1B,RBI	-	1B	-	LO9	-	FO8	-	-	-
H. Easterling-43 (PH10)(RF10)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1B	1B

1940-International 1940_INTL

Player	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
1) M. Almada-37 (CF)	1B,R(3)	SF,RBI	-	GO53	-	1B	-	LO7	-	LO8	-
2) M. Guerra-49 (C)	1B,R(4)	LO9	-	GO43	-	SF,RBI	-	-	ROE4,R(4)	-	LO8
3) G. Selkirk-39 (DH)	2B,RBI	-	SO	-	BB	SO	-	-	GO63	-	GO63
4) G. Rosen-45 (LF)	SF,RBI	-	1B,R(7)	-	1B	1B	-	-	WP,1B,RBI,X(5)	-	SO
5) E. Valo-49 (RF)	BB,X(6)	-	BB	-	FO8	-	GO31	-	GO63,DP	-	-
6) B. Estalella-42 (3B)	GO543,DP	-	FO9	-	FO8	-	GO53	-	-	BB	-
7) G. Torres-44 (2B)	-	1B,R(1)	1B,RBI	-	FO8	-	GO53	-	-	-	-
A. Santaella-42 (PH10)(2B11)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	GO31	-
8) C. Gomez-36 (SS)	-	1B	GO53	-	-	ROE6,R(2)	-	-	-	-	-
R. Monteagudo-45 (PH8)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	LO8	-	-	-
S. García-41 (SS9)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	IBB	-
9) J. Reder-32 (1B)	-	GO63	-	FO7	-	1B,X(4)	-	GO53	-	GOU	-

DDBB Player of the Game: H. Walker-47
Neutral Ballpark
Brown-37 (1940-ALA-LOU-MIS 1940_USA_ALM) gets 6 hits [38].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default

SCORING PLAYS

Top of the 1st
Stepping to the plate is Walker-47. 
  He entered the game batting .296 with 24 RBI.
  two out.
  Hale-36 perched out at second. 
  Walker-47 waits ... 
  Salazar-42 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  A high fly ball down the right field line ...
  if it's fair it's trouble ...
  and it lands just inside the foul pole ...
  Home Run for Walker-47!
  Hale-36 trots home.

  And just like that, 2 runs score, and that puts the ALA-LOU-MIS on top 2 - 0.



Bottom of the 1st
Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Selkirk-39. 
  He entered the game batting .269 with 6 HR and 28 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Almada-37 perched out at second. Guerra-49 stretching his lead at first.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Lifted deep to center field ...
  back goes Moore-40 ...
  but it's over his head...
  he plays the carom ...
  and Selkirk-39 is headed towards second for a double.

  And with a hard throw back to the infield ...
  Moore-40 stops the runners in their tracks ...
  Almada-37 scores from second.
  Guerra-49 stops at third.



Rosen-45 stands in to take his turn. 
  He entered the game with a 19 game hitting streak.
  nobody out.
  Guerra-49 edging away from the bag at third. Selkirk-39 takes his lead from second. 
  Kramer-44 ready and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  hit on the button towards center field ...
  but right at Moore-40 ...
  who stays with it to retire Rosen-45.

  Tagging from third is Guerra-49 ...
  and he scores easily.



Top of the 2nd
Right-handed Craft-38 ready to face off against Salazar-42 ...
staring him down.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Moore-40 measures his lead at third. Davis-32 perched out at second. 
  Now the pitch to Craft-38 ...

  Grounded sharply to the left side ...
  and that's going to get past Estalella-42 and into left field ...
  Rosen-45 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Craft-38 is going to have himself a with a single.

  Rosen-45 comes up ready to throw ...
  And that'll be enough to stop the runners ...
  Moore-40 scores from third.
  Davis-32 moves to third.



Up next for ALA-LOU-MIS, Benjamin-43. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Runners at the corners.
  Reder-32 holding Craft-38 to the bag.
  Salazar-42 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Hit on the ground, a five-hopper, to Gomez-36 ...
  And he makes the quick throw to first to retire Benjamin-43.
  Here comes Davis-32.
  Craft-38 moves to second.



Bottom of the 2nd
Almada-37 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Kramer-44.
  one gone.
  Torres-44 is parked on third. Gomez-36 takes his lead from second. 
  Almada-37 waits ... 
  Kramer-44 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Hard line drive to center field ...
  and that's snared by Moore-40 to take a hit away from Almada-37!

  Tagging from third is Torres-44 ...
  and he scores.



Bottom of the 3rd
Coming up next, Torres-44. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two away.
  Runners at the corners.
  Valo-49 can't get a good lead ... 
  Give credit to the effective pickoff move of Kramer-44.



Here's Torres-44. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two out.
  Runners at the corners.
  Kramer-44 checks Valo-49 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Kramer-44 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply towards right field ...
  over the infield and dropping in front of Craft-38 for a base hit ...
  a clean single for Torres-44.

  A wide turn ...
  But International will hold the runners here with two out ...
  Here comes Rosen-45.
  On to second goes Valo-49.



Top of the 5th
Up to bat is Brown-37... 
and the defense digs-in for the hard hitting slugger. 
  He entered the game batting .317 with 1 HR and 21 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Walker-47 is edging off the bag at first.
  Salazar-42 is keeping a close eye on Walker-47 ...
  Anchoring him to the bag.



Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Brown-37. 
  He is seeing the ball well this year.
  He entered the game batting .317 with 1 HR and 21 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Walker-47 is edging off the bag at first.
  Salazar-42 a long look at Walker-47 ...
  Salazar-42 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  A high drive to right field ...
  and deep ...
  Valo-49 going back ...
  way back ...
  to the warning track ...
  the wall ...
  GONE! Home Run for Brown-37!
  Walker-47 trots home.

  And just like that, ALA-LOU-MIS has taken a 6 - 4 lead.



Bottom of the 6th
Guerra-49 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  nobody down.
  The bases are loaded.
  The windup and the pitch from Kramer-44 ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to right field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Craft-38 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.

  Gomez-36 is tagging up ...
  and the throw is off line ... he scores easily.



Bottom of the 9th
And that brings up the lefty Rosen-45. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Guerra-49 is on at second. 
  They sneak in behind Guerra-49 ...
  And now Frazier-31 steps off and bluffs to second ...
  So Guerra-49 will stick a little closer to the bag.



Rosen-45 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Guerra-49 is hanging out at second. 
  The pitch on the way to Rosen-45 ...

  Look out, that pitch is way too high and it gets away from York-40 ...
  wild pitch!
  Guerra-49 advances to third.


Here's Rosen-45. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Guerra-49 is parked on third. 
  And they bring the infield in.
  And Frazier-31 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  And that's lined sharply towards left field ...
  just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Hale-36 ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  Walker-47 gets to it quickly ...
  and Rosen-45 is held to a single.
  Here comes Guerra-49.

  And we're all knotted up at 6.



Top of the 11th
Up next is Bonura-36, and International can't be happy to see him standing in the box. 
  He entered the game batting .275 with 2 HR and 30 RBI.
  two away.
  Walker-47 takes his lead from second. Brown-37 is edging off the bag at first.
  Bonura-36 waits ... 
  Polli-44 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...
  there go the runners ...

  Swung on ...
  in the air to center field ...
  and this could be trouble ...
  Almada-37 was late picking the ball up from the bat ...
  and that's going to get by him and go to the wall for a double.

  They are going to send the runner home ...
  the perfect cutoff throw to Reder-32 and he turns and fires it home ...
  and he's safe!
  Scoring from second is Walker-47.
  Scoring from first is Brown-37.
  and Bonura-36 alertly takes third on the throw.



So here's Davis-32. 
  So far today he is 1 for 5.
  two gone here in the Top of the 11th.
  Polli-44 flirting with danger here, with runners at first and third.
  Polli-44 checks Moore-40 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Polli-44 delivers ...

   ground ball to second base ...
  Santaella-42 ranges to his left to get it ...
  but it goes off his glove ...
  and they'll rule that as an error ...
  as Davis-32 is safe at first.
  Bonura-36 scores from third.
  Moore-40 advances to second.

PLAY BY PLAY

A great day for a scheduled game between
ALA-LOU-MIS (31-46) and International (31-44).
The starting pitcher for ALA-LOU-MIS is Jack Kramer-44 (5-3, 3.14).
The starting pitcher for International is Lázaro Salazar-42 (3-8, 4.97).


*** Top of the 1st ***


Benjamin-43 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .298 with 8 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Salazar-42 delivers ...

  There's a shot to center field ...
  And Almada-37 is there to pull it in.


Up next for ALA-LOU-MIS, Hale-36. 
  one gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Salazar-42 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Inside, did it hit him ...
  no ...
  and Hale-36 draws a walk.


And that brings up York-40. 
  one gone.
  Hale-36 is edging off the bag at first.
  A good job here of holding Hale-36 tight to the bag ...
  He'll have to stay put.



Settling into the box is York-40. 
  one out.
  Hale-36 stretching his lead at first.
  Hale-36 held on by Reder-32.
  Salazar-42 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Guerra-49 can't get a glove on it ...
  And that goes clear back to the screen ...
  Score it a passed ball.
  Hale-36 goes to second base.


Now at the plate, York-40. 
  He entered the game batting .281 with 12 HR and 44 RBI.
  one out.
  Hale-36 perched out at second. 
  The windup and the pitch from Salazar-42 ...

  Hit to right ...
  Valo-49 is under it ...
  And he has it to retire York-40.

  They are going to hold Hale-36 at second.


Stepping to the plate is Walker-47. 
  He entered the game batting .296 with 24 RBI.
  two out.
  Hale-36 perched out at second. 
  Walker-47 waits ... 
  Salazar-42 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  A high fly ball down the right field line ...
  if it's fair it's trouble ...
  and it lands just inside the foul pole ...
  Home Run for Walker-47!
  Hale-36 trots home.

  And just like that, 2 runs score, and that puts the ALA-LOU-MIS on top 2 - 0.


Brown-37 steps up next. 
  two gone.
  Salazar-42 winds and deals ...

  Hit hard on the ground ...
  and that's going to get through to center field ...
  Almada-37 cuts it off in a hurry ...
  and Brown-37 is going to have to settle for a single.


Bonura-36 brings his perfect swing into the box. 
  He entered the game batting .275 with 2 HR and 30 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Brown-37 takes his lead from first.
  Salazar-42 checks Brown-37 to keep him close to the bag ...
  And here comes the pitch ...

  A swing and a miss, strike three ...
  Bonura-36 strikes out on the slider ...
  And he flips the bat away in disgust.


  That'll do it for ALA-LOU-MIS in the Top of the 1st.
  But they get 2 runs in the inning...
  and have now jumped out on top 2 - 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 2 - International 0 ***
*** Due up for International: Almada-37, Guerra-49, and Selkirk-39 ***


And the hitter is Almada-37. 
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Kramer-44 looks down and gets a sign from York-40 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  ground ball into left field for a base hit ...
  cut off there by Walker-47 ...
  and that's going to be a single for Almada-37.


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Guerra-49 gets set to hit.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Almada-37 is parked on first.
  Kramer-44 a long look at Almada-37 ...
  Kramer-44 ready, here he comes ...

  Hit hard right back through the box ...
  and that's going to get past Benjamin-43 and into center field ...
  Moore-40 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Guerra-49 is going to have himself a single.

  With nobody out, they play it safe ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Almada-37 stops at second.


Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Selkirk-39. 
  He entered the game batting .269 with 6 HR and 28 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Almada-37 perched out at second. Guerra-49 stretching his lead at first.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Lifted deep to center field ...
  back goes Moore-40 ...
  but it's over his head...
  he plays the carom ...
  and Selkirk-39 is headed towards second for a double.

  And with a hard throw back to the infield ...
  Moore-40 stops the runners in their tracks ...
  Almada-37 scores from second.
  Guerra-49 stops at third.


Rosen-45 stands in to take his turn. 
  He entered the game with a 19 game hitting streak.
  nobody out.
  Guerra-49 edging away from the bag at third. Selkirk-39 takes his lead from second. 
  Kramer-44 ready and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  hit on the button towards center field ...
  but right at Moore-40 ...
  who stays with it to retire Rosen-45.

  Tagging from third is Guerra-49 ...
  and he scores easily.


Valo-49 at the plate. 
  one out.
  Selkirk-39 is on at second. 
  Hands over head windup by Kramer-44...

  And Valo-49 looks at ball four.


Standing in to hit is Estalella-42. 
  one down.
  Selkirk-39 is on at second. Valo-49 takes his lead from first.
  Kramer-44 steps off and bluffs to second ...
  As they sneak in behind Selkirk-39 ...
  And that'll be enough to keep him honest.



So here's Estalella-42. 
  one gone.
  Selkirk-39 is on at second. Valo-49 leads off first.
  Kramer-44 sets his hands at the belt ...
  now looks in to get a sign from York-40 ...
  the pitch ...

  Estalella-42 hits it on the ground to third base ...
  fielded there by Hale-36 ... 
  he throws to Benjamin-43 for the force ...
  and down to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  2 runs, 3 hits, and 1 man left on base for International...
  1 in the books, and it's ALA-LOU-MIS 2 - International 2.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 2 - International 2 ***
*** Due up for ALA-LOU-MIS: Moore-40, Davis-32, and Craft-38 ***


That will bring up Moore-40. 
  nobody out.
  Salazar-42 looks down and gets a sign from Guerra-49 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Grounded sharply to the right side ...
  and that's going to get past Reder-32 and into right field ...
  Valo-49 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Moore-40 is going to have himself a single.


Davis-32 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Salazar-42.
  nobody down.
  Moore-40 is parked on first.
  Salazar-42 glances over at first ...
  The windup and the pitch from Salazar-42 ...

  And that's well hit to left field ...
  Rosen-45 coming over ...
  but that's in the gap and off the wall ...
  that is going to be a double for Davis-32.

  A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
  Moore-40 hustles to third.


Right-handed Craft-38 ready to face off against Salazar-42 ...
staring him down.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Moore-40 measures his lead at third. Davis-32 perched out at second. 
  Now the pitch to Craft-38 ...

  Grounded sharply to the left side ...
  and that's going to get past Estalella-42 and into left field ...
  Rosen-45 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Craft-38 is going to have himself a with a single.

  Rosen-45 comes up ready to throw ...
  And that'll be enough to stop the runners ...
  Moore-40 scores from third.
  Davis-32 moves to third.


Up next for ALA-LOU-MIS, Benjamin-43. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Runners at the corners.
  Reder-32 holding Craft-38 to the bag.
  Salazar-42 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Hit on the ground, a five-hopper, to Gomez-36 ...
  And he makes the quick throw to first to retire Benjamin-43.
  Here comes Davis-32.
  Craft-38 moves to second.


And the hitter is Hale-36. 
  one out.
  Craft-38 is hanging out at second. 
  Salazar-42 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Hale-36 strikes out.


York-40 is up there now. 
  He entered the game batting .281 with 12 HR and 44 RBI.
  two away.
  Craft-38 is on at second. 
  Salazar-42 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...
  there goes the runner ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Chalk up a K for Salazar-42.


  2 runs, 3 hits, and 1 man left on base for ALA-LOU-MIS...
  We've played 1 and a half, and the score is ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 2.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 2 ***
*** Due up for International: Torres-44, Gomez-36, and Reder-32 ***


Settling into the box is Torres-44. 
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Kramer-44 ready, here he comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's laced into left field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Walker-47 ... 
  a single for Torres-44.


That will bring up Gomez-36. 
  He brings a 6 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Torres-44 takes his lead from first.
  They throw over to first ... 
  And Torres-44 gets back easily.



So here's Gomez-36. 
  He brings a 6 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Torres-44 is edging off the bag at first.
  Kramer-44 a long look at Torres-44 ...
  Kramer-44 sets his hands at the belt ...
  now looks in to get a sign from York-40 ...
  the pitch ...

  And there's a dunker to left field ...
  Walker-47 got a great jump and is coming in a hurry ...
  but that's going to fall in for a single.
  Gomez-36 extends his hitting streak to 7 games.

  And they'll wisely not test the arm of Walker-47 in this situation ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Torres-44 stops at second.


Getting set to hit is Reder-32. 
  nobody down.
  Torres-44 leads off second. Gomez-36 leads off first.
  Kramer-44 ready and deals ...

  Slow roller to shortstop ...
  fielded there by Brown-37 ... 
  and he throws to Davis-32 to get him.
  Torres-44 advances to third.
  Gomez-36 moves to second.


Almada-37 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Kramer-44.
  one gone.
  Torres-44 is parked on third. Gomez-36 takes his lead from second. 
  Almada-37 waits ... 
  Kramer-44 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Hard line drive to center field ...
  and that's snared by Moore-40 to take a hit away from Almada-37!

  Tagging from third is Torres-44 ...
  and he scores.


Up next for International, Guerra-49. 
  He entered the game batting .244 with 24 RBI.
  two away.
  Gomez-36 is hanging out at second. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Offspeed ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards right field ...
  but Craft-38 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Guerra-49 is out.


  1 run, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for International...
  And after 2 it's ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 3.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 3 ***
*** Due up for ALA-LOU-MIS: Walker-47, Brown-37, and Bonura-36 ***


Up to bat is Walker-47, who is always a threat at the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .296 with 24 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Salazar-42 delivers ...

  And that's slapped into left field for a base hit ... 
  coming over to get it is Rosen-45 ... 
  a single for Walker-47.


Brown-37 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Walker-47 takes his lead from first.
  Salazar-42 glances over at first ...
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Lined hard to first base ...
  just out of Reder-32's reach ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  picked up there by Valo-49 ...
  single for Brown-37.

  And with a hard throw back to the infield ...
  Valo-49 stops the runners in their tracks ...
  Walker-47 heads to second.


Bonura-36 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Walker-47 leads off second. Brown-37 is parked on first.
  Salazar-42 cranks it up and deals ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  That takes care of Bonura-36.


Now at the plate, Moore-40. 
  He entered the game batting .125 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  one gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Walker-47 leads off second. Brown-37 is edging off the bag at first.
  Moore-40 waiting ... 
  now Salazar-42 delivers ...

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


Left-handed hitter Davis-32 checks in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two out.
  Walker-47 perched out at second. Brown-37 takes his lead from first.
  Salazar-42 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  line drive ...
  but Gomez-36 is right there ...
  to make the play ...
  he had him played perfectly.


  No runs, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for ALA-LOU-MIS...
  And after 2 and a half it's ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 3.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 3 ***
*** Due up for International: Selkirk-39, Rosen-45, and Valo-49 ***


Settling into the box is Selkirk-39. 
  He entered the game batting .269 with 6 HR and 28 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Kramer-44 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Struck him out swinging ...
  Kramer-44 polishes him off with a fastball.


Rosen-45 is the hitter. 
  one gone.
  Kramer-44 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Line drive ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Rosen-45 is on with a single.
  Rosen-45 extends his hitting streak to 20 games.


Valo-49 steps in. 
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Rosen-45 is edging off the bag at first.
  Kramer-44 checks Rosen-45 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Kramer-44 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...
  there goes the runner ...

  And Valo-49 takes outside ... ball four.
  Rosen-45 scoots to second.


So here's Estalella-42. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  Rosen-45 is on at second. Valo-49 is parked on first.
  Kramer-44 looks down and gets a sign from York-40 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lifted into right field ...
  fairly deep, but Craft-38 was playing him that way ...
  and is right there to make the catch.

  Tagging from second is Rosen-45 ...
  the throw is off line ...
  and he is safe.


Coming up next, Torres-44. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two away.
  Runners at the corners.
  Valo-49 can't get a good lead ... 
  Give credit to the effective pickoff move of Kramer-44.



Here's Torres-44. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two out.
  Runners at the corners.
  Kramer-44 checks Valo-49 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Kramer-44 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply towards right field ...
  over the infield and dropping in front of Craft-38 for a base hit ...
  a clean single for Torres-44.

  A wide turn ...
  But International will hold the runners here with two out ...
  Here comes Rosen-45.
  On to second goes Valo-49.


Gomez-36 steps up next. 
  He entered the game batting .260 with 9 RBI.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Valo-49 is on at second. Torres-44 stretching his lead at first.
  The pitch on the way to Gomez-36 ...

  Gomez-36 hits it slowly on the ground to the left side ...
  up with it is Hale-36 ... 
  he'll have to hurry ...
  and he just does get Gomez-36 by a step!


  1 run, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for International...
  And after 3 it's ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 4.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 4 ***
*** Due up for ALA-LOU-MIS: Craft-38, Benjamin-43, and Hale-36 ***


Coming up next, Craft-38. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 4th.
  Salazar-42 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Line drive ...
  off the glove of Torres-44 ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  picked up by Valo-49 ...
  and that is going to be a single for Craft-38 ...
  despite what was almost a great play by Torres-44.


Batting next for ALA-LOU-MIS, Benjamin-43. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Craft-38 stretching his lead at first.
  Craft-38 held on by Reder-32.
  Salazar-42 delivers ...

  And that's a bullet hit towards right field ...
  but Valo-49 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Benjamin-43 is out.


Coming up next, Hale-36. 
  He entered the game batting .306 with 6 HR and 49 RBI.
  one out here in the Top of the 4th.
  Craft-38 stretching his lead at first.
  Salazar-42 rifles it to first ...
  Safe!  Craft-38 scrambles back.



Settling into the box is Hale-36. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one out.
  Craft-38 takes his lead from first.
  Salazar-42 a long look at Craft-38 ...
  Salazar-42 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Lined to left ...
  But right at Rosen-45 ...
  Who had him played perfectly for the out.


York-40 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two gone here in the Top of the 4th.
  Craft-38 takes his lead from first.
  Reder-32 holding Craft-38 to the bag.
  Salazar-42 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...
  the runner is going ...

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


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for ALA-LOU-MIS...
  And after 3 and a half it's ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 4.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 4 ***
*** Due up for International: Reder-32, Almada-37, and Guerra-49 ***


And that brings up the right-hander Reder-32. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  In the air to deep left field ...
  and this could be trouble ...
  but Walker-47, who was initially fooled, recovers quickly to make the play.


Now Almada-37 digs in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  And a routine ground ball to Hale-36 at third base ...
  and a quick throw over to Davis-32 ...
  to take care of Almada-37.


Now here's Guerra-49. 
  He entered the game batting .244 with 24 RBI.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Kramer-44 sets and deals ...

  Slow roller to second base ...
  fielded there by Benjamin-43 ... 
  and he throws to Davis-32 to get him.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for International...
  And after 4 it's ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 4.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 4 - International 4 ***
*** Due up for ALA-LOU-MIS: Walker-47, Brown-37, and Bonura-36 ***


Walker-47 checks in. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Salazar-42 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Ball four ... and Walker-47 works out a walk.


Up to bat is Brown-37... 
and the defense digs-in for the hard hitting slugger. 
  He entered the game batting .317 with 1 HR and 21 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Walker-47 is edging off the bag at first.
  Salazar-42 is keeping a close eye on Walker-47 ...
  Anchoring him to the bag.



Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Brown-37. 
  He is seeing the ball well this year.
  He entered the game batting .317 with 1 HR and 21 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Walker-47 is edging off the bag at first.
  Salazar-42 a long look at Walker-47 ...
  Salazar-42 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  A high drive to right field ...
  and deep ...
  Valo-49 going back ...
  way back ...
  to the warning track ...
  the wall ...
  GONE! Home Run for Brown-37!
  Walker-47 trots home.

  And just like that, ALA-LOU-MIS has taken a 6 - 4 lead.


Settling into the box is Bonura-36. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody gone.
  Bonura-36 waiting ... 
  now Salazar-42 delivers ...

  Hit in the air to deep left field ...
  going back is Rosen-45 ...
  and he picks it off to retire Bonura-36.


So here's Moore-40. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one gone.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Hit in the air to deep center field ...
  going back is Almada-37 ...
  way back ...
  and he picks it off on the warning track to retire Moore-40.


Davis-32 checks in. 
  He entered the game batting .286 with 2 RBI.
  two gone.
  The pitch on the way to Davis-32 ...

  And there's a liner to center field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Almada-37 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


  Salazar-42 escapes without further damage, but not before ALA-LOU-MIS comes up with 2 runs...
  and they lead now 6 - 4.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 4 ***
*** Due up for International: Selkirk-39, Rosen-45, and Valo-49 ***


The deadly Selkirk-39 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Kramer-44 looks in ready for the challenge.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  And Kramer-44 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  And that misses outside, for ball four.


Now Rosen-45 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Selkirk-39 stretching his lead at first.
  They throw over to first ... 
  And Selkirk-39 gets back easily.



Now Rosen-45 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Selkirk-39 stretching his lead at first.
  Davis-32 holding Selkirk-39 to the bag.
  Kramer-44 sets and delivers ...

  And that's a bullet hit towards shortstop ...
  and Brown-37 can't quite come up with it ...
  as it sails past him and into left field for a base hit ...
  Walker-47 cuts it off ...
  a single for Rosen-45.

  A wide turn on the basepaths ...
  But with Walker-47 cocked and ready to fire ...
  They think better of it ...
  Selkirk-39 moves to second.


Now at the plate, Valo-49. 
  He entered the game batting .304 with 2 HR and 34 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Selkirk-39 perched out at second. Rosen-45 is parked on first.
  Kramer-44 ready and deals ...

  Lifted out to right center ...
  Moore-40 is calling for it ...
  And makes the catch.


Estalella-42 steps in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one down.
  Selkirk-39 takes his lead from second. Rosen-45 stretching his lead at first.
  Kramer-44 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Driven high to center field ...
  Moore-40 gauges it ...
  Takes a few steps to his left ...
  Settles under the ball and makes the play.


Standing in to hit is Torres-44. 
  He entered the game batting .190 with 19 RBI.
  two away.
  Selkirk-39 takes his lead from second. Rosen-45 stretching his lead at first.
  Kramer-44 sets and deals ...
  there go the runners ...

  Lifted to center field ...
  Moore-40 moves in slowly ...
  And makes the catch.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for International...
  We've played 5, and the score is ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 4.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 4 ***
*** Due up for ALA-LOU-MIS: Craft-38, Benjamin-43, and Hale-36 ***


Stepping to the plate is Craft-38. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  There's a shot to right ...
  But Valo-49 is waiting for it ...
  And pulls it in.


Here's Benjamin-43. 
  He entered the game batting .298 with 8 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 6th.
  Benjamin-43 waiting ... 
  now Salazar-42 delivers ...

  Benjamin-43 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
  taken there by Gomez-36 ... 
  and he fires to Reder-32 to get him.


Hale-36 stands in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two out.
  Salazar-42 ready, here he comes ...

  Ground ball smoked to second base ...
  Torres-44 with the grab ...
  He sets, and fires to first for the routine out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for ALA-LOU-MIS...
  5 and a half in the books, and it's ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 4.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 4 ***
*** Due up for International: Gomez-36, Reder-32, and Almada-37 ***


Gomez-36 steps in and repositions his helmet ...
Now he's ready.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Gomez-36 hits it on the ground to shortstop ...
  and Brown-37 kicks it ... 
  that'll be an error, and Gomez-36 is safe at first.


Reder-32 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Gomez-36 leads off first.
  Kramer-44 a long look at Gomez-36 ...
  Kramer-44 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  And that's a base hit into center field ...
  Moore-40 picks it up quickly to hold Reder-32 to a single.

  A wide turn ...
  But International will hold the runners here with nobody out ...
  Gomez-36 moves to second base.


Almada-37 takes a few practice cuts ...
Now he's ready.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Gomez-36 is on at second. Reder-32 stretching his lead at first.
  Kramer-44 shakes off a few signs...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a little flare to right field ...
  Craft-38 a little slow to react ...
  and all he can do is play it on a hop ...
  Almada-37 will take it ...
  and he's heading towards first with a single.

  Craft-38 comes up ready to throw ...
  And that'll be enough to stop the runners ...
  Gomez-36 advances to third.
  Reder-32 advances to second.


Guerra-49 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  nobody down.
  The bases are loaded.
  The windup and the pitch from Kramer-44 ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to right field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Craft-38 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.

  Gomez-36 is tagging up ...
  and the throw is off line ... he scores easily.


Selkirk-39 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the powerful hitter is ready.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Reder-32 leads off second. Almada-37 is edging off the bag at first.
  Kramer-44 ready and deals ...

  Swung on and missed ...
  Selkirk-39 whiffs on a curve.


Rosen-45 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  two away.
  Reder-32 is on at second. Almada-37 leads off first.
  The windup and the pitch from Kramer-44 ...

  And that's a base hit into right field ...
  Craft-38 picks it up quickly to hold Rosen-45 to a single.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so the runners keep on going ...
  but Craft-38 might have a play ...
  strong throw to York-40 ...
  to nail him ... nice play!
  Taking third is Almada-37.


  1 run, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for International...
  We've played 6, and the score is ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5 ***
*** Due up for ALA-LOU-MIS: York-40, Walker-47, and Brown-37 ***

Neele sprints out of the bullpen.


So here's York-40. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 7th.
  Neele sets and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to right field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Valo-49 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


Batting next is Walker-47. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  one gone here in the Top of the 7th.
  Walker-47 waiting ... 
  now Neele delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  hit on the button towards third base ...
  too hot to handle and that's going to whiz right on by ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  Rosen-45 is on it quickly ...
  a single for Walker-47.


Now batting, the hard hitting Brown-37. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  one gone here in the Top of the 7th.
  Walker-47 takes his lead from first.
  Neele glances over at first ...
  The pitch on the way to Brown-37 ...

  Lined to right field ...
  and that's going to get down in front of Valo-49 ...
  base hit for Brown-37.

  They're unwilling to gamble here ...
  And the runners throw on the brakes ...
  Walker-47 hustles to second.


Bonura-36 stands in to take his turn. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  one down.
  Walker-47 is on at second. Brown-37 takes his lead from first.
  Bonura-36 waiting ... 
  now Neele delivers ...

  Line shot ...
  over the infield and into left field for a base hit ...
  a blistering single for Bonura-36.

  Not enough speed out there to chance it ...
  so the runners will not try for an extra base ...
  Walker-47 advances to third.
  Brown-37 moves to second.


Moore-40 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one gone.
  The bases are loaded.
  The infield is in.
  Neele at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Grounded hard to second base ... 
  taken there by Torres-44 ... 
  he tosses to Guerra-49 for the force ...
  and over to first ...
  too late ... as Moore-40 hustles down the line to avoid the double play.
  Brown-37 takes third.
  Taking second is Bonura-36.


Coming up to the plate is Davis-32. 
  He entered the game batting .286 with 2 RBI.
  two out.
  The bases are loaded.
  And Neele steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Hit hard on the ground to first base ...
  Reder-32 grabs it and steps on the bag for the out.


  A wasted opportunity there for Davis-32 and ALA-LOU-MIS.

  No runs, 3 hits, and 3 runners left on base for ALA-LOU-MIS...
  We've played 6 and a half, and the score is ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5 ***
*** Due up for International: Valo-49, Estalella-42, and Torres-44 ***

We have completed six and a half... stand up and stretch!


Coming up next, Valo-49. 
  He entered the game batting .304 with 2 HR and 34 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  One hopper to Davis-32 ...
  He grabs it ...
  Waits for Kramer-44 ...
  And makes a quick flip to get Valo-49 at first.


That will bring up Estalella-42. 
  He entered the game batting .258 with 1 HR and 26 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Grounded to third base ... 
  up with it there is Hale-36 ... 
  and he throws out Estalella-42.


Now here's the righty Torres-44. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and a routine ground ball to Hale-36 at third base ...
  and a smooth throw over to Davis-32 ...
  to take care of Torres-44.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for International...
  And after 7 it's ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5 ***
*** Due up for ALA-LOU-MIS: Craft-38, Benjamin-43, and Hale-36 ***


Craft-38 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Craft-38 waiting ... 
  now Neele delivers ...

  And there's a dunker to center field ...
  Almada-37 a little slow to react ...
  he dives ...
  yes, he has it!  Nice play!


And that brings up Benjamin-43. 
  He entered the game batting .298 with 8 RBI.
  one down.
  Neele cranks it up and deals ...

  Benjamin-43 hits it slowly on the ground towards second base ...
  fielded there by Torres-44 ... 
  and he fires to Reder-32 to get him.


And that brings up Hale-36, who can really swing the bat. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two away here in the Top of the 8th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  And Hale-36 rolls it slowly to third base ...
  on it easily is Estalella-42 ...
  and over to Reder-32 to record the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for ALA-LOU-MIS...
  And after 7 and a half it's ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5 ***
*** Due up for International: Gomez-36, Reder-32, and Almada-37 ***

Andrews-35 slowly makes his way from the bullpen.


Gomez-36 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  nobody out.

But he's done for the day ...
Instead, they'll call on Monteagudo-45.

  Andrews-35 delivers ...

  Stroked to center ...
  But this one has a little air under it ...
  And Moore-40 makes the catch.


Reder-32 stands in to take his turn. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  Andrews-35 steps off the mound ...
  Reder-32 also steps out ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Grounded hard to third base ... 
  almost exactly where Hale-36 was playing ...
  and he throws out Reder-32 easily.


Almada-37 takes a few practice cuts ...
Now he's ready.
  two gone.
  The corner infielders inch towards the lines ...
  and the outfielders take a step back to prevent extra bases.
  Andrews-35 winds and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards left field ...
  but Walker-47 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Almada-37 is out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for International...
  And after 8 it's ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5 ***
*** Due up for ALA-LOU-MIS: York-40, Walker-47, and Brown-37 ***

García-41 is taking his spot at SS. 


Here's York-40. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  nobody gone.
  Now the pitch to York-40 ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Neele sits him down with the curve.


Walker-47 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  one out here in the Top of the 9th.
  Neele cranks and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined towards left field ...
  but right to Estalella-42 ...
  and Walker-47 is out.


Up to bat is Brown-37. 
  He is showing some power today.
  So far today he is 4 for 4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  two gone.
  Neele toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's grounded sharply up the middle ...
  past Torres-44 and into center field ...
  Almada-37 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Brown-37 is going to have himself a single.

Goldstein-32 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Batting next is Bonura-36. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  two gone.
  Brown-37 leads off first.
  Goldstein-32 steps off and looks at Brown-37 ...
  Brown-37 dives back ...
  And he'll stay put for now.



Now at the plate, Bonura-36. 
  He entered the game batting .275 with 2 HR and 30 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 9th.
  Brown-37 is parked on first.
  Goldstein-32 glances over at first ...
  Bonura-36 waits ... 
  Goldstein-32 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Grounder past Goldstein-32 ...
  Torres-44 makes the play ...
  And fires to first for the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for ALA-LOU-MIS...
  We've played 8 and a half, and the score is ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5.

*** Bottom of the 9th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 5 ***
*** Due up for International: Guerra-49, Selkirk-39, and Rosen-45 ***

Frazier-31 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Now at the plate, Guerra-49. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Frazier-31 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Hit off the end of the bat to second base ...
  lots of English on that thing ...
  and it spins right out of Benjamin-43's glove ...
  Guerra-49 is safe on the error.


Here's the dangerous Selkirk-39. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Guerra-49 stretching his lead at first.
  They throw over to first ... 
  and Guerra-49 just does get back ...
  that'll cut a step off of that big lead.



Selkirk-39 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Guerra-49 leads off first.
  Frazier-31 a long look at Guerra-49 ...
  Now the pitch to Selkirk-39 ...

  Selkirk-39 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
  up with it is Brown-37 ... 
  he'll have to hurry ...
  and he just does get Selkirk-39 by a step!
  Guerra-49 hustles to second.


And that brings up the lefty Rosen-45. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Guerra-49 is on at second. 
  They sneak in behind Guerra-49 ...
  And now Frazier-31 steps off and bluffs to second ...
  So Guerra-49 will stick a little closer to the bag.



Rosen-45 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Guerra-49 is hanging out at second. 
  The pitch on the way to Rosen-45 ...

  Look out, that pitch is way too high and it gets away from York-40 ...
  wild pitch!
  Guerra-49 advances to third.


Here's Rosen-45. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Guerra-49 is parked on third. 
  And they bring the infield in.
  And Frazier-31 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  And that's lined sharply towards left field ...
  just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Hale-36 ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  Walker-47 gets to it quickly ...
  and Rosen-45 is held to a single.
  Here comes Guerra-49.

  And we're all knotted up at 6.


Valo-49 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one gone.
  Rosen-45 is parked on first.
  They throw over to first ... 
  and Rosen-45 just does get back ...
  that'll cut a step off of that big lead.



Valo-49 chatting with York-40 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Rosen-45 stretching his lead at first.
  Rosen-45 held on by Davis-32.
  Frazier-31 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Grounded to Brown-37 who steps on the bag ...
  throws a rocket to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  Frazier-31 escapes without any further damage,
  but not before International comes up with 1 run to tie it...
  and after 9, it's 6 - 6.

*** Top of the 10th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 6 ***
*** Due up for ALA-LOU-MIS: Moore-40, Davis-32, and Craft-38 ***


Here's Moore-40. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  nobody down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Moore-40 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
  fielded there by García-41 ... 
  and his hurried throw is in the dirt ...
  but it's dug out nicely by Reder-32 to get him!


Settling into the box is Davis-32. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one down.
  The pitch on the way to Davis-32 ...

  Banged in the air to shallow right field ...
  but Valo-49 reacted quickly ... 
  and closes in on it easily to make the catch.


Craft-38 steps in and calls for time ...
Now he's ready.
  two away.

Check that, they're going to the bench ...
Easterling-43 is going to pinch hit.

  Goldstein-32 shakes off a few signs...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Swung on ...
  soft line drive to the right side ...
  just over the infield ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  cut off there by Valo-49 ...
  single for Easterling-43.


Benjamin-43 will be the batter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 5 with 1 RBI.
  two away.
  Easterling-43 is parked on first.
  Easterling-43 held on by Reder-32.
  Goldstein-32 looks down and gets a sign from Guerra-49 ... 
  the pitch ...

  High chopper to third base ...
  up with it is Estalella-42 ... 
  but he throws in the dirt ...
  and a nice scoop by Reder-32 to make the play!


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for ALA-LOU-MIS...
  And after 9 and a half it's ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 6.

*** Bottom of the 10th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 6 ***
*** Due up for International: Estalella-42, Torres-44, and García-41 ***


Coming up to the plate is Estalella-42. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  nobody down.
  Frazier-31 rocks and fires ...

  Ball four ... and Estalella-42 draws a walk.


Coming up next, Torres-44. 
  He entered the game batting .190 with 19 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 10th.
  Estalella-42 is parked on first.
  They throw over to first ... 
  and Estalella-42 just does get back ...
  that'll cut a step off of that big lead.



Torres-44 is next. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 10th.
  Estalella-42 leads off first.

But he's done for the day ...
Instead, they'll call on Santaella-42.

  Big hole on the right side with Davis-32 holding the runner.
  A little chat going on between York-40 and Santaella-42 ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Hard on the ground toward first ...
  Davis-32 picks it up ...
  And feeds Frazier-31 in plenty of time to get Santaella-42.
  Estalella-42 goes to second.


Here's the dangerous García-41. 
  one gone.
  Estalella-42 is on at second. 

  And they'll take the bat out of García-41's hands ...
  He'll be walked intentionally.


Now at the plate, Reder-32. 
  He entered the game batting .176 with 2 RBI.
  one gone.
  Estalella-42 perched out at second. García-41 stretching his lead at first.
  Frazier-31 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  hard ground ball to Davis-32 ...
  and he'll win the race to the bag for the out.
  Estalella-42 stops at third.
  García-41 goes to second.

Prim-45 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Almada-37 is coming up next. 
  He entered the game batting .270 with 1 HR and 27 RBI.
  two out.
  Estalella-42 edging away from the bag at third. Prim-45 in a bit of a jam here, with García-41 at second. 
  Prim-45 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Lined to center ...
  But right at Moore-40 ...
  Who had him played perfectly for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and 2 runners left on base for International...
  10 in the books, and it's ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 6.

*** Top of the 11th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 6 - International 6 ***
*** Due up for ALA-LOU-MIS: Hale-36, York-40, and Walker-47 ***


Now Hale-36 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  nobody out.
  Goldstein-32 ready and deals ...

  Hit in the air to left ...
  Rosen-45 there to get it ...
  And he does, to take care of Hale-36.


That will bring up York-40. 
  He entered the game batting .281 with 12 HR and 44 RBI.
  one out.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Bounced right to Estalella-42 at third base ...
  Should be routine ...
  And it is.  York-40 grounds out.


So here's Walker-47. 
  So far today he is 3 for 4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  two away.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  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 ...
  Valo-49 is on it quickly ...
  a single for Walker-47.

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Polli-44 coming on in relief.


Brown-37 chatting with Guerra-49 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  two out.
  Walker-47 leads off first.
  Polli-44 glances over at first ...
  Polli-44 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's slapped into right field for a base hit ... 
  coming over to get it is Valo-49 ... 
  a single for Brown-37.

  The runners decide to play it safe ...
  Walker-47 scoots to second.


Up next is Bonura-36, and International can't be happy to see him standing in the box. 
  He entered the game batting .275 with 2 HR and 30 RBI.
  two away.
  Walker-47 takes his lead from second. Brown-37 is edging off the bag at first.
  Bonura-36 waits ... 
  Polli-44 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...
  there go the runners ...

  Swung on ...
  in the air to center field ...
  and this could be trouble ...
  Almada-37 was late picking the ball up from the bat ...
  and that's going to get by him and go to the wall for a double.

  They are going to send the runner home ...
  the perfect cutoff throw to Reder-32 and he turns and fires it home ...
  and he's safe!
  Scoring from second is Walker-47.
  Scoring from first is Brown-37.
  and Bonura-36 alertly takes third on the throw.


So here's Moore-40. 
  He entered the game batting .125 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  two out here in the Top of the 11th.
  Bonura-36 creeping down the line at third. 
  Polli-44 looks down and gets a sign from Guerra-49 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Way upstairs ... and that's ball four to Moore-40.


So here's Davis-32. 
  So far today he is 1 for 5.
  two gone here in the Top of the 11th.
  Polli-44 flirting with danger here, with runners at first and third.
  Polli-44 checks Moore-40 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Polli-44 delivers ...

   ground ball to second base ...
  Santaella-42 ranges to his left to get it ...
  but it goes off his glove ...
  and they'll rule that as an error ...
  as Davis-32 is safe at first.
  Bonura-36 scores from third.
  Moore-40 advances to second.


Easterling-43 is next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two down.
  Moore-40 perched out at second. Davis-32 stretching his lead at first.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  line drive ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Easterling-43 is on with a single.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so the runners keep on going ...
  but Almada-37 might have a play ...
  strong throw to Guerra-49 ...
  to nail him ... nice play!
  Davis-32 moves up a base to third.


  3 runs, 3 hits, and 2 runners left on base for ALA-LOU-MIS...
  And after 10 and a half it's ALA-LOU-MIS 9 - International 6.

*** Bottom of the 11th ***
*** ALA-LOU-MIS 9 - International 6 ***
*** Due up for International: Guerra-49, Selkirk-39, and Rosen-45 ***


Batting next is Guerra-49. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  A liner to center ...
  But Moore-40 is right there ...
  To pull it in.


So here's Selkirk-39. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  one down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Hit toward shortstop ...
  Brown-37 fields it ...
  And fires to first for the out.


Rosen-45 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 4 for 4 with 2 RBI.
  two out.
  Prim-45 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Rosen-45 takes a cut and misses ...
  Got him with the fastball!

And that's the ballgame.
The final score is ALA-LOU-MIS 9 - International 6