Ford Garrison-44 Leads USA_Southeast_2's Offense

08/10/1950 - A difficult day for the USA_Northeast_1 crowd as the Neutral Ballpark faithful watched their team get beat bad. The 22 runs plated by USA_Southeast_2 was more than enough to send the fans home frustrated. Ford Garrison-44 led the offense for USA_Southeast_2 going 4 for 7 with 1 double, 1 home run and 5 RBI. With the victory, USA_Southeast_2 is now 40-69.

8-10-1950 (Day Game): 1950-USA_Southeast_2 1950_USA_SE2 (40-69) vs. 1950-USA_Northeast_1 1950_NE1 (66-39)

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1950-USA_Southeast_2 1950_USA_SE2352541101 22301
1950-USA_Northeast_1 1950_NE1000003000 362

Batting

1950-USA_Southeast_2 1950_USA_SE2ABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
J. Robinson-51 (2B)735000100100000.301
M. Schemer-45 (1B)633000210000000.364
L. Culberson-43 (RF)621000110100000.252
A. Robinson-46 (C)724000400000000.265
B. Mott-45 (3B)723100300000000.151
B. Goodman-52 (LF)736100200100000.310
F. Garrison-44 (CF)734101500000000.301
B. Steiner-45 (DH)511000010000000.255
C. Corbitt-46 (SS)533001310000000.340
5722303022140300000.268
15 for 30 with runners in scoring position.

2B: B. Mott-45[5], B. Goodman-52[18], F. Garrison-44[10]
HR: F. Garrison-44[2], C. Corbitt-46[1]
RBI: J. Robinson-51[32], M. Schemer-45(2)[10], L. Culberson-43[13], A. Robinson-46(4)[36], B. Mott-45(3)[12], B. Goodman-52(2)[42], F. Garrison-44(5)[38], C. Corbitt-46(3)[16]
E: J. Hearn-50[2]
SLAM: F. Garrison-44[1]
DP: 2
LOB: 12
1950-USA_Northeast_1 1950_NE1ABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
J. Rullo-43 (2B)311000000000000.184
  A. Gionfriddo-45 (PH7)100000000000000.303
  N. Fox-57 (2B8)000000000000000.278
W. Kurowski-46 (3B)411010200000000.247
S. Musial-48 (CF)400000100000000.381
H. Sauer-52 (LF)300000010000000.236
R. Northey-44 (RF)402100000000001.290
I. Noren-54 (DH)300000010000000.295
J. Collins-52 (1B)401000000000000.249
B. Kerr-44 (SS)300000000000000.274
E. Turner-50 (C)311000000000000.238
3236110320000001.277
1 for 5 with runners in scoring position.

2B: R. Northey-44[17]
3B: W. Kurowski-46[4]
RBI: W. Kurowski-46(2)[29], S. Musial-48[83]
E: L. Lucier-43[2], R. Northey-44[3]
PB: E. Turner-50[7]
GIDP: S. Musial-48[12], B. Kerr-44[8]
LOB: 4

Pitching

1950-USA_Southeast_2 1950_USA_SE2IPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
J. Hearn-50(W 4-3)7.0336110200002.8510057
C. King-512.0000000000004.2921-
9.0336110200003.99121-
1950-USA_Northeast_1 1950_NE1IPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
F. Hiller-50(L 8-4)2.0101012202101003.6346-15
D. Mulligan-461.15540002001010.0941-
L. Lucier-431.1405000001004.2532-
J. Konstanty-502.0215000100002.0243-
W. Lanfranconi-472.0113100001002.7439-
F. Schmidt-440.1001000000002.093-
9.0221730302403103.13204-

Fielding

1950-USA_Southeast_2 1950_USA_SE2PosCHPOAE
J. Hearn-50P3111
C. King-51P1100
A. Robinson-46C1010
M. Schemer-451B171520
J. Robinson-512B8260
B. Mott-453B3030
C. Corbitt-46SS6240
B. Goodman-52LF1100
F. Garrison-44CF2200
L. Culberson-43RF3300
1950-USA_Northeast_1 1950_NE1PosCHPOAE
F. Hiller-50P1100
J. Konstanty-50P0000
W. Lanfranconi-47P1010
L. Lucier-43P1001
D. Mulligan-46P0000
F. Schmidt-44P0000
E. Turner-50C5500
J. Collins-521B151410
N. Fox-572B1100
J. Rullo-432B3030
W. Kurowski-463B5140
B. Kerr-44SS6150
H. Sauer-52LF2200
S. Musial-48CF1100
R. Northey-44RF4121

DDBB Player of the Game: F. Garrison-44
Neutral Ballpark
Goodman-52 (1950-USA_Southeast_2 1950_USA_SE2) gets 6 hits [108].1950_USA_SE2 had 30 hits. 1950_USA_SE2 had 22 runs.
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default

8-10-1950 (Day Game): 1950-USA_Southeast_2 1950_USA_SE2 (40-69) vs. 1950-USA_Northeast_1 1950_NE1 (66-39)

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1950-USA_Southeast_2 1950_USA_SE2352541101 22301
1950-USA_Northeast_1 1950_NE1000003000 362

1950-USA_Southeast_2 1950_USA_SE2

Player123456789
1) J. Robinson-51 (2B)1B,R(5)GO631B,R(4)1B,RBI,R(4)SO1B-1B-
2) M. Schemer-45 (1B)1B,R(5)1B,R(5)WP,BB1B,RBI,R(4)RBI,GO43PU5-GO13-
3) L. Culberson-43 (RF)GO631B,R(7)GO63RBI,GO43ROE1-BB,R(6)-SO
4) A. Robinson-46 (C)GO311B,R(7)RBI,GO631B,2RBI,X(5)1B,RBI-FO8-1B,R(7)
5) B. Mott-45 (3B)2B,2RBI,R(6)1B,RBI,R(7)FO71BGO53-PB,LO6-LO4
6) B. Goodman-52 (LF)1B,RBISO-1B,R(1)1B,R(9)1B,R(9)1B,RBI-2B,X(7)
7) F. Garrison-44 (CF)2BHR,4RBI,R(7)-1B,R(2)ROE9,R(2)GOUGO43-1B,RBI
8) B. Steiner-45 (DH)BBFO9-GO531B,R(3)GO53-GO53-
9) C. Corbitt-46 (SS)LO7-HR,R(9),RBIBB,R(3)1B,RBI,R(4)1B,RBI-GO63-
 

1950-USA_Northeast_1 1950_NE1

Player123456789
1) J. Rullo-43 (2B)LO9--GO53-1B,R(2)---
  A. Gionfriddo-45 (PH7)------LO3--
  N. Fox-57 (2B8)---------
2) W. Kurowski-46 (3B)ROE1,X(3)--GO63-3B,2RBI,R(3)-GO43-
3) S. Musial-48 (CF)GO543,DP--LO8-RBI,GOU-GO43-
4) H. Sauer-52 (LF)-GO63--GO23BB-GO31-
5) R. Northey-44 (RF)-GO31--2B1B--FO7
6) I. Noren-54 (DH)-GO43--LO9BB--GO43
7) J. Collins-52 (1B)--1B,X(8)-GO63PU6--LO9
8) B. Kerr-44 (SS)--GO163,DP--LO4LO8--
9) E. Turner-50 (C)--GO53--1B,R(2)GO43--
 

DDBB Player of the Game: F. Garrison-44
Neutral Ballpark
Goodman-52 (1950-USA_Southeast_2 1950_USA_SE2) gets 6 hits [108].1950_USA_SE2 had 30 hits. 1950_USA_SE2 had 22 runs.
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default


SCORING PLAYS

Top of the 1st
Mott-45 steps in. 
  two gone.
  Robinson-51 inches away from third. Schemer-45 perched out at second. 
  The pitch on the way to Mott-45 ...

  Swung on ...
  driven to the gap in right center ...
  Musial-48 chasing it down ...
  but it gets by him ...
  and Mott-45 is on his way to second for a double.
  Scoring from third is Robinson-51.
  Here comes Schemer-45 to score.

  And just like that, USA_Southeast_2 has taken a 2 - 0 lead.



Here's Goodman-52. 
  two out here in the Top of the 1st.
  Mott-45 is hanging out at second. 
  The pitch is on the way ...
  the runner is on the move ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards shortstop ...
  and Kerr-44 can't quite come up with it ...
  as it sails past him and into left field for a base hit ...
  Sauer-52 cuts it off ...
  a single for Goodman-52.

  Mott-45 is trying for extra bases ...
  Here comes Mott-45 to score.



Top of the 2nd
And the hitter is Mott-45. 
  He entered the game batting .141 with 1 HR and 9 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 2nd.
  The bases are loaded.
  The pitch ...

  And there's a soft liner into left field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Sauer-52 ... 
  a single for Mott-45.

  And they won't gamble with one out ...
  The runners throw on the brakes ...
  Here comes Schemer-45.
  Culberson-43 hustles to third.
  Robinson-46 advances to second.



Garrison-44 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  two down.
  The bases are loaded.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  High fly ball towards the power alley in left ...
  back goes Sauer-52 ...
  way back ...
  and he won't get this one ...
  that's into the seats!  Home Run for Garrison-44!
  Culberson-43 scores.
  Robinson-46 scores.
  Mott-45 scores.



Top of the 3rd
The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Corbitt-46 gets set to hit.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Hiller-50 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  High fly ball towards the left field power alley ...
  and carrying well ...
  back goes Sauer-52 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Corbitt-46!



And play stops for a moment as Robinson-46 goes back to the dugout to get a new bat ...
Now he returns and steps into the box.
  one down here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Robinson-51 is parked on third. Schemer-45 perched out at second. 
  Robinson-46 waiting ... 
  now Mulligan-46 delivers ...

  Two hopper to shortstop ...
  Kerr-44 gathers it in ...
  And makes the throw to first for the out.
  Scoring from third is Robinson-51.
  Schemer-45 hustles to third.



Top of the 4th
So here's Robinson-51. 
  He entered the game batting .293 with 6 HR and 31 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 4th.
  And they've got Mulligan-46 on the ropes, with the bases loaded.
  Mulligan-46 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  hit hard on the ground ...
  and that's going to get through to right field ...
  Northey-44 cuts it off in a hurry ...
  and Robinson-51 is going to have to settle for a single.

  And USA_Southeast_2 playing it safe ...
  Holding the runners in place ...
  Here comes Goodman-52.
  Garrison-44 goes to third.
  Corbitt-46 moves to second.



And that brings up Schemer-45. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2.
  one out here in the Top of the 4th.
  The bases are all loaded up.
  Mulligan-46 sets and deals ...

  Fastball ...
  and there's a Texas Leaguer into left field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Sauer-52 ... 
  a single for Schemer-45.

  And they won't gamble with one out ...
  The runners throw on the brakes ...
  Garrison-44 scores from third.
  Taking third is Corbitt-46.
  Robinson-51 hustles to second.



Lucier-43 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


That will bring up the righty Culberson-43. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one out.
  The bases are loaded.
  Lucier-43 looks down and gets a sign from Turner-50 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Easy roller to Rullo-43 at second base ...
  He collects it and sends it to first to retire Culberson-43.
  Scoring from third is Corbitt-46.
  Robinson-51 heads to third.
  Schemer-45 advances to second.



That will bring up Robinson-46. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two gone.
  Tight situation now for Lucier-43, with Robinson-51 just 90 feet away at third. Schemer-45 perched out at second. 
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Lined to left field ...
  and that's going to get down in front of Sauer-52 ...
  base hit for Robinson-46.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so Schemer-45 keeps on going ...
  but Sauer-52 might have a play ...
  great throw to Turner-50 ...
  but he can't handle it ... safe!
  Here comes Robinson-51.
  Here comes Schemer-45 to score.
  and Robinson-46 takes second on the throw.



Top of the 5th
Now Corbitt-46 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  nobody down.
  The bases are loaded.
  Lucier-43 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  And there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Kerr-44 and into center field ...
  Musial-48 coming over to cut it off ...
  and he does, to hold Corbitt-46 to a single.

  A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
  Goodman-52 scores from third.
  Down to third goes Garrison-44.
  On to second goes Steiner-45.



Hitting next is Schemer-45. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out here in the Top of the 5th.
  The bases are all loaded up.
  Lucier-43 delivers ...

  Slow roller to second base ...
  up with it is Rullo-43 ... 
  and he fires to Collins-52 to get him.
  Scoring from third is Garrison-44.
  Steiner-45 stops at third.
  Stopping at second is Corbitt-46.



Hitting next is Culberson-43. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 5th.
  Tight situation now for Lucier-43, with Steiner-45 just 90 feet away at third. Corbitt-46 perched out at second. 
  Lucier-43 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Culberson-43 hits it on the ground to pitcher ...
  and Lucier-43 kicks it ... 
  that'll be an error, and Culberson-43 is safe at first.
  Steiner-45 scores from third.
  Taking third is Corbitt-46.



And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Konstanty-50 coming on in relief.


Stepping to the plate is Robinson-46. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4 with 3 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 5th.
  Runners at the corners.
  Culberson-43 held on by Collins-52.
  Robinson-46 waiting ... 
  now Konstanty-50 delivers ...

  And that's going to be hit into left field for a base hit ...
  Sauer-52 over to pick it up ...
  single for Robinson-46.

  Sauer-52 comes up ready to throw ...
  And that'll be enough to stop the runners ...
  Here comes Corbitt-46.
  Culberson-43 stops at second.



Top of the 6th
Now at the plate, Corbitt-46. 
  He is seeing the ball well this year.
  He entered the game batting .331 with 13 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 6th.
  Goodman-52 is on at second. 
  The windup and the pitch from Konstanty-50 ...

  And there's a little flare to center field ...
  Musial-48 a little slow to react ...
  and all he can do is hustle in to pick it up off the grass ...
  that'll look like a line drive in the boxscore.

  Goodman-52 is trying for extra bases ...
  Scoring from second is Goodman-52.



Bottom of the 6th
Kurowski-46 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .247 with 5 HR and 27 RBI.
  one down.
  Turner-50 leads off second. Rullo-43 is edging off the bag at first.
  Hearn-50 rocks and fires ...

  And that's lined sharply towards right field ...
  down the line and headed for the corner ...
  Kurowski-46 is off to the races ...
  and is now digging for third for a triple!
  Scoring from second is Turner-50.
  And here comes Rullo-43 to score all the way from first!



Now batting, Musial-48. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one gone.
  Kurowski-46 creeping down the line at third. 
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  grounded to first base ...
  and Schemer-45 is there to take it to the bag.
  Scoring from third is Kurowski-46.



Top of the 7th
Coming up to the plate is Goodman-52. 
  So far today he is 4 for 5 with 1 RBI.
  two gone.
  Konstanty-50 in a bit of a jam here, with Culberson-43 at second. 
  The windup and the pitch from Konstanty-50 ...

  Swung on ...
  line shot ...
  over the infield and into left field for a base hit ...
  a blistering single for Goodman-52.

  They're waving Culberson-43 around ...
  but Sauer-52 might have a play ...
  strong throw, but it's off line ... he's safe!
  Scoring from second is Culberson-43.
  and Goodman-52 takes second on the throw.



Top of the 9th
Schmidt-44 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Right-handed hitter Garrison-44 checks in. 
  So far today he is 3 for 6 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
  two away.
  Robinson-46 is parked on third. Goodman-52 is on at second. 
  Schmidt-44 cranks it up and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  little liner ...
  and that ball just seemed to hang in the air ...
  but still manages to drop untouched ...
  Northey-44 picks it up to hold Garrison-44 to a single.

  They're waving Goodman-52 around ...
  but Northey-44 might have a play ...
  strong throw to Turner-50 ...
  to nail him ... nice play!
  Scoring from third is Robinson-46.





PLAY BY PLAY
A great day for a scheduled game between
USA_Southeast_2 (39-69) and USA_Northeast_1 (66-38).
The starting pitcher for USA_Southeast_2 is Jim Hearn-50 (3-3, 2.74).
The starting pitcher for USA_Northeast_1 is Frank Hiller-50 (8-3, 2.80).


*** Top of the 1st ***


Standing in to hit is Robinson-51. 
  He entered the game batting .293 with 6 HR and 31 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 1st.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a base hit into center field ...
  Musial-48 picks it up quickly to hold Robinson-51 to a single.


Stepping to the plate is Schemer-45. 
  nobody down.
  Robinson-51 takes his lead from first.
  A step off and a throw to first ...
  But not in time.



Up next for USA_Southeast_2, Schemer-45. 
  He entered the game batting .352 with 8 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Robinson-51 leads off first.
  Robinson-51 held on by Collins-52.
  The windup and the pitch from Hiller-50 ...

  Line drive ...
  off the glove of Collins-52 ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  picked up by Northey-44 ...
  and that is going to be a single for Schemer-45 ...
  despite what was almost a great play by Collins-52.

  The runners decide to play it safe ...
  Robinson-51 goes to second base.


Culberson-43 at the plate. 
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Robinson-51 is on at second. Schemer-45 is parked on first.
  And now Hiller-50 steps off and bluffs to second ...
  That should keep Robinson-51 a little closer to the bag.



Right-handed Culberson-43 ready to face off against Hiller-50 ...
staring him down.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 1st.
  Robinson-51 perched out at second. Schemer-45 is edging off the bag at first.
  Hiller-50 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Roller to shortstop ...
  Kerr-44 gloves it ...
  And fires to first for the out.
  Robinson-51 advances to third.
  Schemer-45 hustles to second.


Robinson-46 at the plate. 
  one out.
  Robinson-51 is parked on third. Schemer-45 is on at second. 
  Hiller-50 kicks and deals...

  Slapped right to Collins-52 ...
  He grabs it ...
  Waits for Hiller-50 to cover first ...
  And makes the quick toss to retire Robinson-46.


Mott-45 steps in. 
  two gone.
  Robinson-51 inches away from third. Schemer-45 perched out at second. 
  The pitch on the way to Mott-45 ...

  Swung on ...
  driven to the gap in right center ...
  Musial-48 chasing it down ...
  but it gets by him ...
  and Mott-45 is on his way to second for a double.
  Scoring from third is Robinson-51.
  Here comes Schemer-45 to score.

  And just like that, USA_Southeast_2 has taken a 2 - 0 lead.


Here's Goodman-52. 
  two out here in the Top of the 1st.
  Mott-45 is hanging out at second. 
  The pitch is on the way ...
  the runner is on the move ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards shortstop ...
  and Kerr-44 can't quite come up with it ...
  as it sails past him and into left field for a base hit ...
  Sauer-52 cuts it off ...
  a single for Goodman-52.

  Mott-45 is trying for extra bases ...
  Here comes Mott-45 to score.


Garrison-44 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Hiller-50 looks in.
  two away here in the Top of the 1st.
  Goodman-52 takes his lead from first.
  A throw to first ...
  Quick tag by Collins-52 ...
  But Goodman-52 was back in time.



Stepping to the plate is Garrison-44. 
  He brings a 11 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  two out here in the Top of the 1st.
  Goodman-52 leads off first.
  Hiller-50 a long look at Goodman-52 ...
  Now the pitch to Garrison-44 ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's drilled to the gap in left center ...
  Musial-48 coming over ...
  but he won't have a play, and will have to play it off the wall ...
  that is going to be a double for Garrison-44.
  Garrison-44 extends his hitting streak to 12 games.

  And USA_Southeast_2 playing it safe ...
  Holding the runners in place ...
  Goodman-52 goes to third.


Left-handed hitter Steiner-45 checks in. 
  two gone.
  Goodman-52 inches away from third. Garrison-44 takes his lead from second. 
  And here comes the pitch ...

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


Stepping to the plate is Corbitt-46. 
  two away here in the Top of the 1st.
  The bases are loaded.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Sinking liner to left field ...
  Waiting for it is Sauer-52 ...
  Who moves in a few steps to grab it.


  And a frustrated Corbitt-46 knows he missed a chance there.

  That'll do it for USA_Southeast_2 in the Top of the 1st.
  But they get 3 runs in the inning...
  and have now jumped out on top 3 - 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 3 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Northeast_1: Rullo-43, Kurowski-46, and Musial-48 ***


And that brings up the righty Rullo-43. 
  nobody down.
  Hearn-50 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  There's a shot to right ...
  But Culberson-43 is waiting for it ...
  And pulls it in.


Kurowski-46 stands in to take his turn. 
  one out.
  Hearn-50 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Kurowski-46 hits it slowly on the ground towards pitcher ...
  up with it is Hearn-50 ... 
  but his hurried throw gets away from Schemer-45 ...
  and the official scorer says "Error" ...
  as Kurowski-46 is safe at first.


Musial-48 moves into the box now. 
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Kurowski-46 is parked on first.
  Throw to first ...
  Safe!  Kurowski-46 just did get back in time.



Hitting next is Musial-48. 
  He entered the game batting .385 with 23 HR and 82 RBI.
  one gone.
  Kurowski-46 is edging off the bag at first.
  Hearn-50 glances over at first ...
  Hearn-50 rocks and fires ...

  High chopper to third base ...
  fielded there by Mott-45 ... 
  and he throws to Robinson-51 for the force ...
  and down to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Northeast_1...
  And after 1 it's USA_Southeast_2 3 - USA_Northeast_1 0.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 3 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast_2: Robinson-51, Schemer-45, and Culberson-43 ***


Lookout... here's the dangerous Robinson-51. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Hiller-50 rears back and fires ...

  Robinson-51 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
  up with it is Kerr-44 ... 
  and his hurried throw is in the dirt ...
  but it's dug out nicely by Collins-52 to get him!


That will bring up the lefty Schemer-45. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  one out.
  Now the pitch to Schemer-45 ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards third base ...
  and Kurowski-46 can't quite come up with it ...
  as it sails past him and into left field for a base hit ...
  Sauer-52 cuts it off ...
  a single for Schemer-45.


That will bring up Culberson-43. 
  He entered the game batting .255 with 12 RBI.
  one out.
  Schemer-45 stretching his lead at first.
  Hiller-50 checks Schemer-45 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Hiller-50 ready, here he comes ...

  And that's lined sharply to the right side ...
  just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Rullo-43 ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  Northey-44 gets to it quickly ...
  and Culberson-43 is held to a single.

  With one out, they play it safe ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Schemer-45 advances to second base.


Here's Robinson-46. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Hiller-50 in a bit of a jam here, with Schemer-45 at second. Culberson-43 is parked on first.
  Hiller-50 rears back and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a little flare to center field ...
  Musial-48 got a great jump and is coming in a hurry ...
  but that's going to fall in for a single.

  And they won't test Musial-48 here ...
  The runners hold up ...
  Schemer-45 moves to third.
  Culberson-43 goes to second.


And the hitter is Mott-45. 
  He entered the game batting .141 with 1 HR and 9 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 2nd.
  The bases are loaded.
  The pitch ...

  And there's a soft liner into left field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Sauer-52 ... 
  a single for Mott-45.

  And they won't gamble with one out ...
  The runners throw on the brakes ...
  Here comes Schemer-45.
  Culberson-43 hustles to third.
  Robinson-46 advances to second.


So here's Goodman-52. 
  He entered the game batting .299 with 1 HR and 40 RBI.
  one gone.
  The bases are all loaded up.
  Hiller-50 delivers ...

  Strike three ...
  Goodman-52 goes down swinging ...
  Like Benny Goodman.


Garrison-44 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  two down.
  The bases are loaded.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  High fly ball towards the power alley in left ...
  back goes Sauer-52 ...
  way back ...
  and he won't get this one ...
  that's into the seats!  Home Run for Garrison-44!
  Culberson-43 scores.
  Robinson-46 scores.
  Mott-45 scores.


Steiner-45 will be the hitter. 
  two gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Steiner-45 waiting ... 
  now Hiller-50 delivers ...

  Little fly ball to shallow right field ...
  should be an easy play for Northey-44 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


  5 runs, 5 hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Southeast_2...
  And after 1 and a half it's USA_Southeast_2 8 - USA_Northeast_1 0.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 8 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Northeast_1: Sauer-52, Northey-44, and Noren-54 ***


Sauer-52 is coming up next. 
  nobody down.
  Hearn-50 winds and deals ...

  Slow roller to shortstop ...
  up with it is Corbitt-46 ... 
  and he fires to Schemer-45 to get him.


Northey-44 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the powerful hitter is ready.
  one down.
  Hearn-50 delivers ...

  Easy grounder to Schemer-45 at first ...
  And the underhand feed to Hearn-50 covering, for the out.


Standing in to hit is Noren-54. 
  He entered the game batting .298 with 8 HR and 32 RBI.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Hearn-50 ready, here he comes ...

  Grounder poked to second base ...
  Robinson-51 scoops it up ...
  And rifles it over to first for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Northeast_1...
  2 in the books, and it's USA_Southeast_2 8 - USA_Northeast_1 0.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 8 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast_2: Corbitt-46, Robinson-51, and Schemer-45 ***


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Corbitt-46 gets set to hit.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Hiller-50 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  High fly ball towards the left field power alley ...
  and carrying well ...
  back goes Sauer-52 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Corbitt-46!


Batting next for USA_Southeast_2, Robinson-51. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  nobody down.
  The windup and the pitch from Hiller-50 ...

  And he promptly strokes one to right field ... 
  a solid line drive single for Robinson-51.

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Mulligan-46.


Schemer-45 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .352 with 8 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Robinson-51 is parked on first.
  Big hole on the right side with Collins-52 holding the runner.
  Mulligan-46 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Uh oh, wild pitch ...
  Mulligan-46 tried to get a little something extra on that one and missed badly!
  Robinson-51 stops at second.


Now at the plate, Schemer-45. 
  He entered the game batting .352 with 8 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Robinson-51 is on at second. 
  And here comes the pitch ...

  And that misses outside, for ball four.


Culberson-43 steps up next. 
  He entered the game batting .255 with 12 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Robinson-51 perched out at second. Schemer-45 is parked on first.
  Now the pitch to Culberson-43 ...

  Easy ground ball to Kerr-44 at shortstop ...
  He scoops it up ...
  And throws to Collins-52 in plenty of time.
  Robinson-51 heads to third.
  Schemer-45 goes to second.


And play stops for a moment as Robinson-46 goes back to the dugout to get a new bat ...
Now he returns and steps into the box.
  one down here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Robinson-51 is parked on third. Schemer-45 perched out at second. 
  Robinson-46 waiting ... 
  now Mulligan-46 delivers ...

  Two hopper to shortstop ...
  Kerr-44 gathers it in ...
  And makes the throw to first for the out.
  Scoring from third is Robinson-51.
  Schemer-45 hustles to third.


Batting next is Mott-45. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 3 RBI.
  two out here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Schemer-45 inches away from third. 
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Little fly ball to shallow left field ...
  but Sauer-52 got a quick start ... 
  and closes in on it easily to make the catch.


  2 runs, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_Southeast_2...
  And after 2 and a half it's USA_Southeast_2 10 - USA_Northeast_1 0.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 10 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Northeast_1: Collins-52, Kerr-44, and Turner-50 ***


Up to bat is Collins-52. 
  nobody out.
  Hearn-50 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  lined hard to third base ...
  just out of Mott-45's reach ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  picked up there by Goodman-52 ...
  single for Collins-52.


Now here's the righty Kerr-44. 
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Collins-52 leads off first.
  Schemer-45 off the bag at first, trying to cut down the hole on the right side.
  Hearn-50 rocks and fires ...

  Grounded to Hearn-50 who turns and fires to short ... 
  Corbitt-46 taps the bag and throws to first ...
  in time ... double play!


Now here's the righty Turner-50. 
  two gone.
  Hearn-50 delivers ...

  Turner-50 hits it on the ground to third base ...
  fielded there by Mott-45 ... 
  and he fires to Schemer-45 to get him.


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_Northeast_1...
  And after 3 it's USA_Southeast_2 10 - USA_Northeast_1 0.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 10 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast_2: Goodman-52, Garrison-44, and Steiner-45 ***


Now here's Goodman-52. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Mulligan-46 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Hard ground ball ...
  through the hole on the right side ...
  and that is going to be a single for Goodman-52.


And that brings up the righty Garrison-44. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 4th.
  Goodman-52 stretching his lead at first.
  Goodman-52 held on by Collins-52.
  Mulligan-46 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Soft line drive to the right side ...
  just over the infield ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  cut off there by Northey-44 ...
  single for Garrison-44.

  The runners decide to play it safe ...
  Goodman-52 goes to second base.


Steiner-45 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Mulligan-46.
  nobody out.
  Goodman-52 is hanging out at second. Garrison-44 takes his lead from first.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's fisted weakly to the left side ...
  but a tough play nonetheless for the charging Kurowski-46 ...
  who makes a strong, off-balance throw to nip Steiner-45 by a step!
  Taking third is Goodman-52.
  Garrison-44 advances to second.


Corbitt-46 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  one gone.
  Goodman-52 edging away from the bag at third. Mulligan-46 in a bit of a jam here, with Garrison-44 at second. 
  The pitch ...

  And that misses outside, for ball four.


So here's Robinson-51. 
  He entered the game batting .293 with 6 HR and 31 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 4th.
  And they've got Mulligan-46 on the ropes, with the bases loaded.
  Mulligan-46 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  hit hard on the ground ...
  and that's going to get through to right field ...
  Northey-44 cuts it off in a hurry ...
  and Robinson-51 is going to have to settle for a single.

  And USA_Southeast_2 playing it safe ...
  Holding the runners in place ...
  Here comes Goodman-52.
  Garrison-44 goes to third.
  Corbitt-46 moves to second.


And that brings up Schemer-45. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2.
  one out here in the Top of the 4th.
  The bases are all loaded up.
  Mulligan-46 sets and deals ...

  Fastball ...
  and there's a Texas Leaguer into left field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Sauer-52 ... 
  a single for Schemer-45.

  And they won't gamble with one out ...
  The runners throw on the brakes ...
  Garrison-44 scores from third.
  Taking third is Corbitt-46.
  Robinson-51 hustles to second.

Lucier-43 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


That will bring up the righty Culberson-43. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one out.
  The bases are loaded.
  Lucier-43 looks down and gets a sign from Turner-50 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Easy roller to Rullo-43 at second base ...
  He collects it and sends it to first to retire Culberson-43.
  Scoring from third is Corbitt-46.
  Robinson-51 heads to third.
  Schemer-45 advances to second.


That will bring up Robinson-46. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two gone.
  Tight situation now for Lucier-43, with Robinson-51 just 90 feet away at third. Schemer-45 perched out at second. 
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Lined to left field ...
  and that's going to get down in front of Sauer-52 ...
  base hit for Robinson-46.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so Schemer-45 keeps on going ...
  but Sauer-52 might have a play ...
  great throw to Turner-50 ...
  but he can't handle it ... safe!
  Here comes Robinson-51.
  Here comes Schemer-45 to score.
  and Robinson-46 takes second on the throw.


Mott-45 stands in. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 3 RBI.
  two out.
  Robinson-46 is on at second. 
  Lucier-43 rocks and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  lined hard to first base ...
  just out of Collins-52's reach ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  picked up there by Northey-44 ...
  single for Mott-45.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so Robinson-46 keeps on going ...
  but Northey-44 might have a play ...
  great throw to Turner-50 ...
  and he's out ... what a throw!


  5 runs, 5 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_Southeast_2...
  And after 3 and a half it's USA_Southeast_2 15 - USA_Northeast_1 0.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 15 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Northeast_1: Rullo-43, Kurowski-46, and Musial-48 ***


And that brings up Rullo-43. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Hearn-50 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Grounded hard to Mott-45 ...
  He takes it in ...
  And throws to Schemer-45 for the out.


Hitting next is Kurowski-46. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one out.
  Hearn-50 rears back and fires ...

  Grounded hard up the middle ... 
  diving stop by Corbitt-46 ... 
  and he fires to Schemer-45 to get Kurowski-46 by a step!


Settling into the box is Musial-48. 
  He entered the game batting .385 with 23 HR and 82 RBI.
  two down.
  Musial-48 waits ... 
  Hearn-50 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  lined hard to center field ...
  but right there to handle it is Garrison-44 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Northeast_1...
  4 in the books, and it's USA_Southeast_2 15 - USA_Northeast_1 0.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 15 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast_2: Goodman-52, Garrison-44, and Steiner-45 ***


Goodman-52 stands in to take his turn. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 5th.
  Lucier-43 rocks and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to left field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Sauer-52 ...
  but he'll have to play it on a hop...
  single for Goodman-52.


Garrison-44 stands in. 
  He entered the game batting .295 with 1 HR and 33 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 5th.
  Goodman-52 is parked on first.
  Goodman-52 held on by Collins-52.
  Lucier-43 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  There's a high fly ball to right field ...
  Northey-44 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 Northey-44 ...
  and Garrison-44 is safe at first.
  Goodman-52 advances to second base.


Now Steiner-45 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 5th.
  Goodman-52 is on at second. Garrison-44 takes his lead from first.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's looped into right field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Northey-44 ... 
  a single for Steiner-45.

  Not enough speed out there to chance it ...
  so the runners will not try for an extra base ...
  Goodman-52 advances to third.
  Garrison-44 moves to second.


Now Corbitt-46 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  nobody down.
  The bases are loaded.
  Lucier-43 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  And there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Kerr-44 and into center field ...
  Musial-48 coming over to cut it off ...
  and he does, to hold Corbitt-46 to a single.

  A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
  Goodman-52 scores from third.
  Down to third goes Garrison-44.
  On to second goes Steiner-45.


Robinson-51 chatting with Turner-50 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now the slugger is ready.
  nobody out.
  Tight spot for Lucier-43, with the bases loaded.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  In there for strike three ...
  Lucier-43 got him with the fastball.


Hitting next is Schemer-45. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out here in the Top of the 5th.
  The bases are all loaded up.
  Lucier-43 delivers ...

  Slow roller to second base ...
  up with it is Rullo-43 ... 
  and he fires to Collins-52 to get him.
  Scoring from third is Garrison-44.
  Steiner-45 stops at third.
  Stopping at second is Corbitt-46.


Hitting next is Culberson-43. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 5th.
  Tight situation now for Lucier-43, with Steiner-45 just 90 feet away at third. Corbitt-46 perched out at second. 
  Lucier-43 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Culberson-43 hits it on the ground to pitcher ...
  and Lucier-43 kicks it ... 
  that'll be an error, and Culberson-43 is safe at first.
  Steiner-45 scores from third.
  Taking third is Corbitt-46.

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Konstanty-50 coming on in relief.


Stepping to the plate is Robinson-46. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4 with 3 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 5th.
  Runners at the corners.
  Culberson-43 held on by Collins-52.
  Robinson-46 waiting ... 
  now Konstanty-50 delivers ...

  And that's going to be hit into left field for a base hit ...
  Sauer-52 over to pick it up ...
  single for Robinson-46.

  Sauer-52 comes up ready to throw ...
  And that'll be enough to stop the runners ...
  Here comes Corbitt-46.
  Culberson-43 stops at second.


Mott-45 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
  two gone.
  Culberson-43 is on at second. Robinson-46 is edging off the bag at first.
  Mott-45 waits ... 
  Konstanty-50 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  little dribbler to third base ...
  easy play for Kurowski-46 ...
  and he fires it to Collins-52 to take care of Mott-45.


  4 runs, 4 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_Southeast_2...
  And after 4 and a half it's USA_Southeast_2 19 - USA_Northeast_1 0.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 19 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Northeast_1: Sauer-52, Northey-44, and Noren-54 ***


The deadly Sauer-52 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Hearn-50 looks in ready for the challenge.
  nobody down.
  Hearn-50 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Swung on ...
  And that's just spinning around in front of the plate ...
  Robinson-46 grabs it ...
  And fires to first for the out.


Northey-44 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Hearn-50 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  hit in the air to center field ...
  going back is Garrison-44 ...
  way back ...
  and it's off the wall ...
  Northey-44 cruises toward second for a double.


Noren-54 checks in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  Northey-44 perched out at second. 
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Hard line drive to right ...
  snared by Culberson-43 ...
  and Noren-54 kicks the dirt in frustration ...
  he hit it on the screws, but comes up empty.


Collins-52 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two out.
  Northey-44 is on at second. 
  Hearn-50 sets and delivers ...

  Soft little one hopper ...
  Corbitt-46 picks ...
  Throws ...
  Got him!


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_Northeast_1...
  And after 5 it's USA_Southeast_2 19 - USA_Northeast_1 0.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 19 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast_2: Goodman-52, Garrison-44, and Steiner-45 ***


That will bring up the lefty Goodman-52. 
  So far today he is 3 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Konstanty-50 cranks it up and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  line drive ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  Goodman-52 is on with a single.


Now Garrison-44 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 3 for 4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Goodman-52 is parked on first.
  Konstanty-50 checks Goodman-52 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Konstanty-50 comes set to the letters...
  the pitch...

  Hit hard on the ground to first base ...
  Collins-52 grabs it and steps on the bag for the out.
  Goodman-52 advances to second base.


Steiner-45 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .257 with 1 HR and 10 RBI.
  one down.
  Konstanty-50 in a bit of a jam here, with Goodman-52 at second. 
  Konstanty-50 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  hit off the end of the bat to third base ...
  lots of English on that thing ...
  Kurowski-46 up with it ...
  and over to Collins-52 for the out.


Now at the plate, Corbitt-46. 
  He is seeing the ball well this year.
  He entered the game batting .331 with 13 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 6th.
  Goodman-52 is on at second. 
  The windup and the pitch from Konstanty-50 ...

  And there's a little flare to center field ...
  Musial-48 a little slow to react ...
  and all he can do is hustle in to pick it up off the grass ...
  that'll look like a line drive in the boxscore.

  Goodman-52 is trying for extra bases ...
  Scoring from second is Goodman-52.


And that brings up Robinson-51. 
  He entered the game batting .293 with 6 HR and 31 RBI.
  two out here in the Top of the 6th.
  Corbitt-46 leads off first.
  Corbitt-46 held on by Collins-52.
  Konstanty-50 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards shortstop ...
  and Kerr-44 can't quite come up with it ...
  as it sails past him and into center field for a base hit ...
  Musial-48 cuts it off ...
  a single for Robinson-51.

  A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
  Corbitt-46 hustles to second base.


Hitting next is Schemer-45. 
  So far today he is 3 for 4 with 2 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 6th.
  Corbitt-46 perched out at second. Robinson-51 takes his lead from first.
  Konstanty-50 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  And that's popped up just behind the mound near third base ...
  Kurowski-46 settling under it ...
  and he makes the catch.


  1 run, 3 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_Southeast_2...
  And after 5 and a half it's USA_Southeast_2 20 - USA_Northeast_1 0.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 20 - USA_Northeast_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Northeast_1: Kerr-44, Turner-50, and Rullo-43 ***


Up to bat is Kerr-44. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Hearn-50 cranks and fires ...

  Line drive to second base ...
  and that's snared by Robinson-51 to take a hit away from Kerr-44!


Turner-50 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Hearn-50 ready, here he comes ...

  And he promptly strokes one to left field ... 
  a solid line drive single for Turner-50.


Rullo-43 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Turner-50 takes his lead from first.
  Turner-50 not being held on.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Robinson-51 and into right field ...
  Culberson-43 coming over to cut it off ...
  and he does, to hold Rullo-43 to a single.

  A clear stop sign from the coaching box ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Turner-50 advances to second.


Kurowski-46 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .247 with 5 HR and 27 RBI.
  one down.
  Turner-50 leads off second. Rullo-43 is edging off the bag at first.
  Hearn-50 rocks and fires ...

  And that's lined sharply towards right field ...
  down the line and headed for the corner ...
  Kurowski-46 is off to the races ...
  and is now digging for third for a triple!
  Scoring from second is Turner-50.
  And here comes Rullo-43 to score all the way from first!


Now batting, Musial-48. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one gone.
  Kurowski-46 creeping down the line at third. 
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  grounded to first base ...
  and Schemer-45 is there to take it to the bag.
  Scoring from third is Kurowski-46.


Settling into the box is Sauer-52. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Hearn-50 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  And Sauer-52 takes that one downstairs ... ball four.


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Northey-44 gets set to hit.
  two down.
  Sauer-52 leads off first.
  Sauer-52 not being held on.
  Hearn-50 ready, here he comes ...

  And there's a liner to center field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Garrison-44 ...
  but he'll have to play it on a hop...
  single for Northey-44.

  And with a hard throw back to the infield ...
  Garrison-44 stops the runners in their tracks ...
  Sauer-52 takes second on the play.


Noren-54 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Sauer-52 is on at second. Northey-44 is parked on first.
  Hearn-50 cranks and fires ...

  And that's low, for ball four.
  Taking third is Sauer-52.
  Northey-44 hustles to second base.


Now Collins-52 digs in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  two down.
  The bases are loaded.
  Hearn-50 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Looped to shallow center ...
  Corbitt-46 going out, Garrison-44 coming in ...
  and lookout, they're both still after it ...
  now Garrison-44 finally gives way ...
  as Corbitt-46 makes a difficult catch for the out.


  Hearn-50 frustrates Collins-52 with the bases loaded, and USA_Northeast_1 miss a chance.

  3 runs, 4 hits, and 3 runners left on base for USA_Northeast_1...
  And after 6 it's USA_Southeast_2 20 - USA_Northeast_1 3.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 20 - USA_Northeast_1 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast_2: Culberson-43, Robinson-46, and Mott-45 ***


Culberson-43 checks in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 5 with 1 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Ball four ... he walked him.


Robinson-46 steps in and calls for time ...
Now he's ready.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 7th.
  Culberson-43 stretching his lead at first.
  Collins-52 holding Culberson-43 to the bag.
  Robinson-46 waiting ... 
  now Konstanty-50 delivers ...

  Drilled to center field ...
  But right at Musial-48 for the easy out.


Mott-45 takes a few practice cuts ...
Now he's ready.
  one gone.
  Culberson-43 stretching his lead at first.
  Konstanty-50 glances over at first ...
  Konstanty-50 kicks and deals...

  Passed ball ...
  Turner-50 scrambles to chase it down.
  Culberson-43 goes to second.


Up next for USA_Southeast_2, Mott-45. 
  So far today he is 3 for 5 with 3 RBI.
  one out here in the Top of the 7th.
  Konstanty-50 in a bit of a jam here, with Culberson-43 at second. 
  Konstanty-50 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards shortstop ...
  but Kerr-44 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Mott-45 is out.


Coming up to the plate is Goodman-52. 
  So far today he is 4 for 5 with 1 RBI.
  two gone.
  Konstanty-50 in a bit of a jam here, with Culberson-43 at second. 
  The windup and the pitch from Konstanty-50 ...

  Swung on ...
  line shot ...
  over the infield and into left field for a base hit ...
  a blistering single for Goodman-52.

  They're waving Culberson-43 around ...
  but Sauer-52 might have a play ...
  strong throw, but it's off line ... he's safe!
  Scoring from second is Culberson-43.
  and Goodman-52 takes second on the throw.

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Lanfranconi-47 coming on in relief.


Coming up to the plate is Garrison-44. 
  He entered the game batting .295 with 1 HR and 33 RBI.
  two gone.
  Goodman-52 is on at second. 
  Lanfranconi-47 cranks it up and deals ...

  Garrison-44 grounds this one hard up the middle ... 
  smothered by Rullo-43 at his knees ... 
  and he throws to Collins-52 to get him!


  1 run, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_Southeast_2...
  We've played 6 and a half, and the score is USA_Southeast_2 21 - USA_Northeast_1 3.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 21 - USA_Northeast_1 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Northeast_1: Kerr-44, Turner-50, and Rullo-43 ***

Seventh-inning stretch time... last chance to get a drink.


Up next for USA_Northeast_1, Kerr-44. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Hit on a line to center ...
  But Garrison-44 is there to snag it for the out.


Stepping to the plate is Turner-50. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one out.
  Hearn-50 ready and deals ...

  Hit on the ground to second base ...
  Big hop for Robinson-51 ...
  He takes his time ...
  And throws to first for the out.


Rullo-43 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 7th.

But he's not going to get a chance here ...
They'll go to Gionfriddo-45 off of the bench.

  Hearn-50 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Line drive ...
  but Schemer-45 is right there ...
  to snare it ...
  he had him played perfectly.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Northeast_1...
  We've played 7, and the score is USA_Southeast_2 21 - USA_Northeast_1 3.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 21 - USA_Northeast_1 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast_2: Steiner-45, Corbitt-46, and Robinson-51 ***

Fox-57 is taking his spot at 2B. 


Up to bat is Steiner-45. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  nobody down.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  High chopper to third base ...
  taken there by Kurowski-46 ... 
  and he throws to Collins-52 to get him.


And that brings up the right-hander Corbitt-46. 
  He is really seeing the ball well today.
  So far today he is 3 for 4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  one gone.
  The pitch on the way to Corbitt-46 ...

  Grounded hard to shortstop ... 
  almost exactly where Kerr-44 was playing ...
  and he throws out Corbitt-46 easily.


Robinson-51 steps up next. 
  He entered the game batting .293 with 6 HR and 31 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 8th.
  Lanfranconi-47 kicks and deals...

  Looped to shallow left ...
  Kerr-44 going out, Sauer-52 coming in ...
  but neither one of them is going to get there ...
  and that will fall in for a single.


Now batting, Schemer-45. 
  So far today he is 3 for 5 with 2 RBI.
  two out.
  Robinson-51 is edging off the bag at first.
  Collins-52 holding Robinson-51 to the bag.
  Lanfranconi-47 sets and deals ...

  Slapped right back to the mound...
  gloved by Lanfranconi-47 on one hop...
  and he throws to Collins-52 for the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_Southeast_2...
  We've played 7 and a half, and the score is USA_Southeast_2 21 - USA_Northeast_1 3.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 21 - USA_Northeast_1 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Northeast_1: Kurowski-46, Musial-48, and Sauer-52 ***

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes King-51.


Coming up to the plate is Kurowski-46. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 2 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  King-51 rocks and fires ...

  Grounded hard to second base ... 
  fielded there by Robinson-51 ... 
  lots of time ...
  and he throws out Kurowski-46 easily.


Musial-48 chatting with Robinson-46 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now the slugger is ready.
  one down.
  The pitch on the way to Musial-48 ...

  Roller to second base ...
  Robinson-51 gloves it ...
  And fires to first for the out.


Sauer-52 digs into the box ...
and stares out at King-51.
  two away.
  A little chat going on between Robinson-46 and Sauer-52 ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Grounded down the first base line ...
  Schemer-45 snags it behind the bag ...
  And shovels it to King-51 in time for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Northeast_1...
  And after 8 it's USA_Southeast_2 21 - USA_Northeast_1 3.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 21 - USA_Northeast_1 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast_2: Culberson-43, Robinson-46, and Mott-45 ***


Coming up next, Culberson-43. 
  So far today he is 1 for 5 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 9th.
  Culberson-43 waiting ... 
  now Lanfranconi-47 delivers ...

  Swung on and missed ... Strike three!


Up to bat is Robinson-46. 
  So far today he is 3 for 6 with 4 RBI.
  one out.
  And Lanfranconi-47 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Grounded sharply to the right side ...
  and that's going to get past Collins-52 and into right field ...
  Northey-44 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Robinson-46 is going to have himself a single.


Here's Mott-45. 
  So far today he is 3 for 6 with 3 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 9th.
  Robinson-46 is parked on first.
  Robinson-46 held on by Collins-52.
  Lanfranconi-47 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  And that's a bullet hit towards second base ...
  but Fox-57 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Mott-45 is out.


Left-handed Goodman-52 ready to face off against Lanfranconi-47 ...
staring him down.
  two away here in the Top of the 9th.
  Robinson-46 is parked on first.
  Big hole on the right side with Collins-52 holding the runner.
  Lanfranconi-47 rears back and fires ...

  Fastball ...
  hit in the air to center field ...
  going back is Musial-48 ...
  way back ...
  and it's off the wall ...
  Goodman-52 cruises toward second for a double.

  And with a hard throw back to the infield ...
  Musial-48 stops the runners in their tracks ...
  Down to third goes Robinson-46.

Schmidt-44 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Right-handed hitter Garrison-44 checks in. 
  So far today he is 3 for 6 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
  two away.
  Robinson-46 is parked on third. Goodman-52 is on at second. 
  Schmidt-44 cranks it up and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  little liner ...
  and that ball just seemed to hang in the air ...
  but still manages to drop untouched ...
  Northey-44 picks it up to hold Garrison-44 to a single.

  They're waving Goodman-52 around ...
  but Northey-44 might have a play ...
  strong throw to Turner-50 ...
  to nail him ... nice play!
  Scoring from third is Robinson-46.


  1 run, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_Southeast_2...
  8 and a half in the books, and it's USA_Southeast_2 22 - USA_Northeast_1 3.

*** Bottom of the 9th ***
*** USA_Southeast_2 22 - USA_Northeast_1 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Northeast_1: Northey-44, Noren-54, and Collins-52 ***


The deadly Northey-44 stands in and cocks his bat ...
King-51 looks in ready for the challenge.
  nobody gone.
  King-51 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and a high fly ball to deep left field ...
  but Goodman-52 is drifting leisurely back ...
  and catches it easily there for the out.


Noren-54 stands in to take his turn. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Hit right to Robinson-51 at second base ...
  He plays it on a big hop ...
  And fires a strike to Schemer-45 for the out.


Up to bat is Collins-52. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Hard line drive to right ...
  snared by Culberson-43 ...
  and Collins-52 kicks the dirt in frustration ...
  he hit it on the screws, but comes up empty.

And you can put this one in the books.
The final score is USA_Southeast_2 22 - USA_Northeast_1 3