Happy On The Road -- USA_Ohio Beats USA_South

04/19/1960 - It was a fine afternoon at Neutral Ballpark as fans watched USA_Ohio finish on top 9-8. Frank Howard-68 led the offense for USA_Ohio going 3 for 6 with 3 home runs and 6 RBI. With the victory, USA_Ohio is now 1-0.

4-19-1960 (Day Game): 1960-USA_Ohio 1960_USA_OH (1-0) vs. 1960-USA_South 1960_USA_S (0-1)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	R	H	E
1960-USA_Ohio 1960_USA_OH	1	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	9	14	0
1960-USA_South 1960_USA_S	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	8	14	2

Batting

1960-USA_Ohio 1960_USA_OH	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	SH	SF	E	AVE
B. Nieman-56 (RF)	6	2	4	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	.667
J. Roseboro-64 (C)	7	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.286
F. Howard-68 (1B)	6	3	3	0	0	3	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.500
E. Averill-61 (LF)	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.167
N. Burbrink-55 (DH)	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.167
D. Zimmer-58 (3B)	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000
M. Hoderlein-52 (2B)	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.167
B. Consolo-59 (SS)	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	.000
R. Nixon-58 (PH10)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
J. Brideweser-57 (SS10)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000
G. Schmees-52 (CF)	6	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.333
	53	9	14	0	1	3	9	2	0	7	2	0	0	0	0	.264

4 for 7 with runners in scoring position.

3B: G. Schmees-52[1]
HR: F. Howard-68(3)[3]
RBI: B. Nieman-56(2)[2], J. Roseboro-64[1], F. Howard-68(6)[6]
SB: B. Nieman-56(2)[2]
PB: J. Roseboro-64[1]
HBP: F. Howard-68[1], R. Nixon-58[1]
GIDP: N. Burbrink-55[1]
DP: 1
LOB: 9

1960-USA_South 1960_USA_S	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	SH	SF	E	AVE
V. Pinson-61 (LF)	5	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.200
W. Moon-61 (DH)	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.200
M. Mantle-57 (CF)	5	1	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	.600
B. Robinson-64 (3B)	6	1	3	0	0	1	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	.500
E. Bailey-56 (C)	6	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	.333
D. Demeter-62 (1B)	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
J. Callison-63 (RF)	6	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.500
J. Gilliam-63 (2B)	5	1	1	0	0	1	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.200
J. Adair-65 (SS)	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000
	50	8	14	2	1	2	8	4	0	8	1	0	0	1	2	.280

5 for 12 with runners in scoring position.

2B: W. Moon-61[1], J. Callison-63[1]
3B: M. Mantle-57[1]
HR: B. Robinson-64[1], J. Gilliam-63[1]
RBI: M. Mantle-57[1], B. Robinson-64(3)[3], E. Bailey-56(2)[2], J. Gilliam-63(2)[2]
SF: M. Mantle-57[1]
SB: M. Mantle-57[1]
E: B. Robinson-64[1], J. Adair-65[1]
GIDP: J. Adair-65[1]
DP: 2
LOB: 8

Pitching

1960-USA_Ohio 1960_USA_OH	IP	R	ER	H	2B	3B	HR	BB	IBB	SO	WP	HBP	ERA	Pitches Thrown	Game Score
H. Haddix-53	7.0	5	4	7	1	0	1	1	0	6	0	0	5.14	104	51
E. Yuhas-52	1.0	2	2	4	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	18.00	27	-
D. Elston-58	2.0	1	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	4.50	38	-
J. Brosnan-58(W 1-0)	2.0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.00	34	-
B. Kelly-52(S 1)	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	7	-
	13.0	8	7	14	2	1	2	4	0	8	0	0	4.85	210	-

1960-USA_South 1960_USA_S	IP	R	ER	H	2B	3B	HR	BB	IBB	SO	WP	HBP	ERA	Pitches Thrown	Game Score
J. Bunning-66	6.1	5	4	8	0	0	2	1	0	4	0	1	5.68	107	37
R. Crone-55	1.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.00	17	-
L. McDaniel-60	2.0	3	3	3	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	13.50	38	-
D. Kaiser-56(L 0-1)	3.0	1	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3.00	31	-
	13.0	9	8	14	0	1	3	2	0	7	0	2	5.54	193	-

Fielding

1960-USA_Ohio 1960_USA_OH	Pos	CH	PO	A	E
J. Brosnan-58	P	1	1	0	0
D. Elston-58	P	1	0	1	0
H. Haddix-53	P	2	2	0	0
B. Kelly-52	P	0	0	0	0
E. Yuhas-52	P	0	0	0	0
J. Roseboro-64	C	9	9	0	0
F. Howard-68	1B	14	13	1	0
M. Hoderlein-52	2B	7	2	5	0
D. Zimmer-58	3B	4	1	3	0
J. Brideweser-57	SS	2	1	1	0
B. Consolo-59	SS	4	2	2	0
E. Averill-61	LF	1	1	0	0
G. Schmees-52	CF	5	5	0	0
B. Nieman-56	RF	3	2	1	0

1960-USA_South 1960_USA_S	Pos	CH	PO	A	E
J. Bunning-66	P	0	0	0	0
R. Crone-55	P	0	0	0	0
D. Kaiser-56	P	0	0	0	0
L. McDaniel-60	P	0	0	0	0
E. Bailey-56	C	7	7	0	0
D. Demeter-62	1B	15	15	0	0
J. Gilliam-63	2B	9	3	6	0
B. Robinson-64	3B	4	0	3	1
J. Adair-65	SS	8	2	5	1
V. Pinson-61	LF	5	5	0	0
M. Mantle-57	CF	4	4	0	0
J. Callison-63	RF	3	3	0	0

DDBB Player of the Game: F. Howard-68
Neutral Ballpark
Howard-68 (1960-USA_Ohio 1960_USA_OH) hits 3 home runs [3]. Howard-68 (1960-USA_Ohio 1960_USA_OH) drives in 6 runs [6].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default

4-19-1960 (Day Game): 1960-USA_Ohio 1960_USA_OH (1-0) vs. 1960-USA_South 1960_USA_S (0-1)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	R	H	E
1960-USA_Ohio 1960_USA_OH	1	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	9	14	0
1960-USA_South 1960_USA_S	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	8	14	2

1960-USA_Ohio 1960_USA_OH

Player	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
1) B. Nieman-56 (RF)	LO4	1B,RBI	-	-	BB,R(3)	-	1B,SB(3)	-	1B,SB(2),R(2)	-	GO53	-	1B,RBI
2) J. Roseboro-64 (C)	FO7	LO3	-	-	ROE6,R(3)	-	LO8	-	1B,RBI,R(3)	-	1B	-	LO7
3) F. Howard-68 (1B)	HR,R(3),RBI	-	GO63	-	HR,3RBI,R(3)	-	HBP	-	HR,2RBI,R(3)	-	GOU	-	GO63
4) E. Averill-61 (LF)	ROE5	-	1B,X(5)	-	LO8	-	SO	-	FO9	-	LO9	-	-
5) N. Burbrink-55 (DH)	FO9	-	GO543,DP	-	1B	-	GO53	-	SO	-	-	GO63	-
6) D. Zimmer-58 (3B)	-	FO7	-	LO8	SO	-	-	GO63	-	BB,X(7)	-	GO63	-
7) M. Hoderlein-52 (2B)	-	1B,R(1)	-	FO8	-	GO43	-	LO6	-	LO4,DP	-	GO43	-
8) B. Consolo-59 (SS)	-	LO6	-	SO	-	SO	-	GO43	-	-	-	-	-
R. Nixon-58 (PH10)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	HBP	-	-	-
J. Brideweser-57 (SS10)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	SO
9) G. Schmees-52 (CF)	-	1B	-	-	SO	LO7	-	-	GO43	FO7	-	-	3B,R(1)

1960-USA_South 1960_USA_S

Player	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
1) V. Pinson-61 (LF)	SO	-	LO6	-	-	1B,R(4)	-	BB,R(3)	BB,R(5)	-	LO8	-	GOU
2) W. Moon-61 (DH)	GO43	-	SO	-	-	FO8	-	2B,R(4)	BB	-	LO6	-	-
3) M. Mantle-57 (CF)	GO63	-	-	1B,SB(4),X(4)	-	1B,R(5)	-	SF,RBI	SO	-	3B	-	-
4) B. Robinson-64 (3B)	-	SO	-	1B	-	1B,RBI	-	HR,2RBI,R(4)	LO8	-	GO43	-	-
5) E. Bailey-56 (C)	-	GO43	-	SO	-	PB,RBI,GO53	-	1B	1B,RBI	-	-	SO	-
6) D. Demeter-62 (1B)	-	LO6	-	GO63	-	GO31	-	LO4	LO8	-	-	LO1	-
7) J. Callison-63 (RF)	-	-	2B,R(8)	-	SO	-	LO5	1B	-	1B,X(9)	-	GO63	-
8) J. Gilliam-63 (2B)	-	-	HR,2RBI,R(8)	-	FO9	-	SO	BB	-	LO3	-	-	GO53
9) J. Adair-65 (SS)	-	-	FO8	-	FO7	-	PU1	GO53	-	GO143,DP	-	-	GO43

SCORING PLAYS

Top of the 1st
Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Howard-68.
two down.
The pitch is on the way ...

Hit in the air to center field ...
going back is Mantle-57 ...
way back ...
to the wall ...
and that one's outta here! Home Run for Howard-68!

And that breaks the tie, USA_South trails now 1 - 0.

Top of the 2nd
Nieman-56 moves into the box now.
So far today he is 0 for 1.
two out.
Hoderlein-52 leads off second. Schmees-52 stretching his lead at first.
Bunning-66 turns, sets, and delivers ...

Swung on ...
and there's a shot up the middle ...
off the bag and into center field ...
that'll slow it down perfectly for Mantle-57 ...
and Nieman-56 is going to have to settle for a single.

A green light from the coaching box ...
so the runners keep on going ...
but Mantle-57 might have a play ...
strong throw, but it's off line ... he's safe!
Hoderlein-52 scores from second.
Schmees-52 hustles to third base.
and Nieman-56 alertly takes second on the throw.

Bottom of the 3rd
Now here's Gilliam-63.
nobody gone.
Callison-63 takes his lead from second.
Hands over head windup by Haddix-53...
there goes the runner ...

Swung on ...
And that ball is absolutely crushed to left field ...
Averill-61 just turns and watches ...
a towering Home Run for Gilliam-63!
That drives in Callison-63.

And suddenly, we've got a brand new ballgame at 2 - 2.

Top of the 5th
Howard-68 will be the batter.
one gone here in the Top of the 5th.
Nieman-56 is on at second. Roseboro-64 is parked on first.
Bunning-66 steps off and looks at Nieman-56 ...
Nieman-56 dives back ...
And he'll stay put for now.

Howard-68 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Bunning-66.
one gone.
Nieman-56 is on at second. Roseboro-64 takes his lead from first.
Bunning-66 has the sign ...
he rocks back, and here it comes ...

High fly ball towards the right field power alley ...
and carrying well ...
back goes Mantle-57 ...
way back ...
and that one's outta here! Home Run for Howard-68!
Nieman-56 trots home.
Roseboro-64 trots home.
and that's 2 home runs for Howard-68 today.

And Bunning-66 fails to hold USA_Ohio in check here in the Top of the 5th ...
and now USA_South trail 5 - 2.

Bottom of the 6th
Robinson-64 stands in to take his turn.
So far today he is 1 for 2.
one gone.
Pinson-61 is hanging out at second. Mantle-57 is edging off the bag at first.
Haddix-53 cranks and fires ...

And that's hit in the air to right field ...
Nieman-56 starts back ...
but is now coming in ...
and that's going to drop in front of him for a single.

Pinson-61 is trying for extra bases ...
Here comes Pinson-61 to score.
Mantle-57 hustles to second.

Now at the plate, Bailey-56.
one down.
Haddix-53 in a bit of a jam here, with Mantle-57 at second. Robinson-64 is edging off the bag at first.
Haddix-53 kicks and deals...

Passed ball ...
Roseboro-64 races after it.
Mantle-57 goes to third base.
On to second goes Robinson-64.

Up to bat is the menacing Bailey-56.
one down here in the Bottom of the 6th.
Mantle-57 inches away from third. Robinson-64 is hanging out at second.
Haddix-53 looks down and gets a sign from Roseboro-64 ...
the pitch ...

Swung on ...
Bailey-56 hits it slowly on the ground to the left side ...
up with it is Zimmer-58 ...
and his hurried throw is in the dirt ...
but it's dug out nicely by Howard-68 to get him!
Scoring from third is Mantle-57.
Robinson-64 moves up a base to third.

Bottom of the 8th
Mantle-57 at the plate.
So far today he is 2 for 3.
nobody gone.
Pinson-61 measures his lead at third. Moon-61 perched out at second.
The infield is in.
Yuhas-52 ready and deals ...

Mantle-57 sends this one deep to right field ...
but Nieman-56 is drifting leisurely back ...
and catches it easily there for the out.

Pinson-61 is tagging up ...
and the throw is cut off ... he scores easily.

Coming up next, Robinson-64.
So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
one gone.
Moon-61 leads off second.
Yuhas-52 sets and delivers ...

Right in his wheelhouse ...
and Robinson-64 just unloads ...
that's just going to jump out of here ...
deep over the center field wall ...
Home Run for Robinson-64!
Moon-61 trots home.

And just like that, 2 runs score, and that puts the USA_South on top 7 - 5.

Top of the 9th
Roseboro-64 is the hitter.
one down.
McDaniel-60 in a bit of a jam here, with Nieman-56 at second.
Roseboro-64 waiting ...
now McDaniel-60 delivers ...

And there's a shot up the middle ...
off the bag and into center field ...
that'll slow it down perfectly for Mantle-57 ...
and Roseboro-64 is going to have to settle for a single.

Nieman-56 is trying for extra bases ...
Here comes Nieman-56 to score.

Coming up next, Howard-68.
So far today he is 2 for 3 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
one down.
Roseboro-64 stretching his lead at first.
McDaniel-60 a long look at Roseboro-64 ...
The pitch on the way to Howard-68 ...

Swung on ...
A high drive to left field ...
and deep ...
Pinson-61 going back ...
way back ...
to the warning track ...
GONE! Home Run for Howard-68!
Roseboro-64 scores.
and that's 3 home runs for Howard-68 today.

And Howard-68 comes up with the big hit, USA_Ohio is on top now 8 - 7.

Bottom of the 9th
The deadly Bailey-56 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Elston-58 looks in ready for the challenge.
two gone.
Pinson-61 is hanging out at second. Moon-61 stretching his lead at first.
Elston-58 kicks and deals...

Swung on ...
and that's a bullet hit towards second base ...
too hot to handle and that's going to whiz right on by ...
and into center field for a base hit ...
Schmees-52 is on it quickly ...
a single for Bailey-56.

A weak throw back to the infield ...
and Pinson-61 is going to take advantage ...
Scoring from second is Pinson-61.
Moon-61 heads to second.

Top of the 13th
Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Nieman-56.
one out.
Schmees-52 is parked on third.
And they bring the infield in.
Nieman-56 waiting ...
now Kaiser-56 delivers ...

Hard ground ball down the third base line ...
over the bag at third and headed to the left field corner ...
Pinson-61 coming over ...
and makes a good play to cut it off ...
and Nieman-56 is going to have to settle for a single.
Here comes Schmees-52.

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

PLAY BY PLAY

A great day for a scheduled game between
USA_Ohio (0-0) and USA_South (0-0).
The starting pitcher for USA_Ohio is Harvey Haddix-53 (0-0, 0.00).
The starting pitcher for USA_South is Jim Bunning-66 (0-0, 0.00).


*** Top of the 1st ***


The dangerous Nieman-56 ready to face off against Bunning-66 ...
Bunning-66 staring him down.
  nobody out.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Lined to second base ...
  right there to handle it is Gilliam-63 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


Roseboro-64 stands in to take his turn. 
  one gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  The pitch on the way to Roseboro-64 ...

  Fly ball to left ...
  Pinson-61 has it lined up ...
  And makes the catch.


Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Howard-68. 
  two down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Hit in the air to center field ...
  going back is Mantle-57 ...
  way back ...
  to the wall ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Howard-68!

  And that breaks the tie, USA_South trails now 1 - 0.


Coming up next, Averill-61. 
  two away.
  Bunning-66 sets and deals ...

  Grounded hard to third base ... 
  up with it there is Robinson-64 ... 
  lots of time ... 
  but he throws it away ...
  error on Robinson-64 ...
  as Averill-61 is safe at first.


Hitting next is Burbrink-55. 
  two away.
  Averill-61 stretching his lead at first.
  Demeter-62 holding Averill-61 to the bag.
  Bunning-66 ready, here he comes ...

  High fly to right field ...
  Callison-63 measures it ...
  Meanders under it ...
  And gloves it for the out.


  That'll do it for USA_Ohio in the Top of the 1st.
  But they get 1 run to lead 1 - 0 .

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** USA_Ohio 1 - USA_South 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Pinson-61, Moon-61, and Mantle-57 ***


Now batting, the hard hitting Pinson-61. 
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Haddix-53 ready and deals ...

  Pinson-61 takes a cut and misses ...
  Got him with the fastball!


Moon-61 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the talented hitter is ready to do some damage.
  one down.
  Haddix-53 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and Moon-61 shatters his bat ...
  both bat and ball are headed for Hoderlein-52 at second base ...
  he dodges, stays with it ...
  and fires to Howard-68 for the out.


Settling into the box is Mantle-57. 
  two gone.
  Haddix-53 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Slapped right to Consolo-59 ...
  He has it on one hop ...
  And quickly disposes of Mantle-57.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_South...
  1 in the books, and it's USA_Ohio 1 - USA_South 0.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** USA_Ohio 1 - USA_South 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Zimmer-58, Hoderlein-52, and Consolo-59 ***


Up next for USA_Ohio, Zimmer-58. 
  nobody down.
  Zimmer-58 waiting ... 
  now Bunning-66 delivers ...

  Fly ball to left ...
  Not deep at all ...
  Pinson-61 gets into position ...
  And takes it in.


Switch hitting Hoderlein-52 ready to face off against Bunning-66 ...
staring him down.
  one down.
  Bunning-66 rears back and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply towards center field ...
  over the infield and dropping in front of Mantle-57 for a base hit ...
  a clean single for Hoderlein-52.


Hitting next is Consolo-59. 
  one down here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Hoderlein-52 is parked on first.
  Bunning-66 glances over at first ...
  Bunning-66 comes set to the letters...
  the pitch...

  Swung on ...
  lined hard to shortstop ...
  but right there to handle it is Adair-65 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


Now at the plate, Schmees-52. 
  two out.
  Hoderlein-52 is edging off the bag at first.
  Bunning-66 a long look at Hoderlein-52 ...
  Bunning-66 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  little liner ...
  and that ball just seemed to hang in the air ...
  but still manages to drop untouched ...
  Pinson-61 picks it up to hold Schmees-52 to a single.

  The runners decide to play it safe ...
  Hoderlein-52 hustles to second base.


Nieman-56 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two out.
  Hoderlein-52 leads off second. Schmees-52 stretching his lead at first.
  Bunning-66 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a shot up the middle ...
  off the bag and into center field ...
  that'll slow it down perfectly for Mantle-57 ...
  and Nieman-56 is going to have to settle for a single.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so the runners keep on going ...
  but Mantle-57 might have a play ...
  strong throw, but it's off line ... he's safe!
  Hoderlein-52 scores from second.
  Schmees-52 hustles to third base.
  and Nieman-56 alertly takes second on the throw.


Getting set to hit is Roseboro-64. 
  two out.
  Schmees-52 is parked on third. Bunning-66 in a bit of a jam here, with Nieman-56 at second. 
  Bunning-66 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to first base ...
  but Demeter-62 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Roseboro-64 is out.


  1 run, 3 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_Ohio...
  1 and a half in the books, and it's USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 0.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Robinson-64, Bailey-56, and Demeter-62 ***


Robinson-64 is the hitter. 
  nobody down.
  Haddix-53 delivers ...

  Got him swinging with a letter-high fastball.


Bailey-56 is next. 
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Haddix-53 cranks it up and deals ...

  Grounder to second base ...
  Hoderlein-52 has it ...
  And throws to first to retire Bailey-56.


Demeter-62 at the plate. 
  two out here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Haddix-53 rocks and fires ...

  And that's a bullet hit towards shortstop ...
  but Consolo-59 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Demeter-62 is out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_South...
  And after 2 it's USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 0.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Howard-68, Averill-61, and Burbrink-55 ***


Stepping to the plate is Howard-68. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Bunning-66 delivers ...

  Howard-68 hits it on the ground to shortstop ...
  up with it is Adair-65 ... 
  and he fires to Demeter-62 to get him.


Now Averill-61 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  Bunning-66 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  And there's a little flare to center field ...
  Mantle-57 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.


And that brings up Burbrink-55. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  Averill-61 leads off first.
  Big hole on the right side with Demeter-62 holding the runner.
  Bunning-66 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Burbrink-55 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  fielded by Robinson-64 at third base ... 
  he goes to Gilliam-63 for the force ...
  and down to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_Ohio...
  And after 2 and a half it's USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 0.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Callison-63, Gilliam-63, and Adair-65 ***


Callison-63 is coming up next. 
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  in the air to right field ...
  and this could be trouble ...
  Nieman-56 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.


Now here's Gilliam-63. 
  nobody gone.
  Callison-63 takes his lead from second. 
  Hands over head windup by Haddix-53...
  there goes the runner ...

  Swung on ...
  And that ball is absolutely crushed to left field ...
  Averill-61 just turns and watches ...
  a towering Home Run for Gilliam-63!
  That drives in Callison-63.

  And suddenly, we've got a brand new ballgame at 2 - 2.


Now here's the righty Adair-65. 
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Haddix-53 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  In the air to deep center field ...
  and Schmees-52 has a long way to go ...
  but he runs it down to make the catch ...
  Nice play!


Here's Pinson-61. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  Pinson-61 waits ... 
  Haddix-53 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Offspeed ...
  and that's lined sharply towards the right side ...
  but right to Consolo-59 ...
  and Pinson-61 is out.


Here's the dangerous Moon-61. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Haddix-53 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Strike three called ...
  Take a seat, Mr. Moon-61.


  That'll do it for USA_South in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  But they get 2 runs in the inning...
  and after 3, we're tied at 2.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Zimmer-58, Hoderlein-52, and Consolo-59 ***


Stepping to the plate is Zimmer-58. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 4th.
  The pitch on the way to Zimmer-58 ...

  There's a shot to center ...
  But Mantle-57 is waiting for it ...
  And pulls it in.


Getting set to hit is Hoderlein-52. 
  one out here in the Top of the 4th.
  Bunning-66 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Fly ball to shallow center ...
  Mantle-57 settles under it ...
  And makes the catch.


Settling into the box is Consolo-59. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away here in the Top of the 4th.
  The windup and the pitch from Bunning-66 ...

  Strike three called ...
  Consolo-59 goes down looking at a slider.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Ohio...
  3 and a half in the books, and it's USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 2.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Mantle-57, Robinson-64, and Bailey-56 ***


Mantle-57 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the powerful hitter is ready.
  nobody gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's grounded sharply to the right side ...
  past Hoderlein-52 and into right field ...
  Nieman-56 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Mantle-57 is going to have himself a single.


Robinson-64 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Mantle-57 takes his lead from first.
  Mantle-57 has a good lead ...

  Mantle-57 goes ...
  the throw from Roseboro-64 ...
  is high, and he's in there.


Robinson-64 brings his perfect swing into the box. 
  nobody out.
  Mantle-57 is hanging out at second. 
  And now Haddix-53 steps off and bluffs to second ...
  That should keep Mantle-57 a little closer to the bag.



Robinson-64 steps in. 
  nobody out.
  Haddix-53 in a bit of a jam here, with Mantle-57 at second. 
  Haddix-53 ready and deals ...

  Soft line drive to the right side ...
  just over the infield ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  cut off there by Nieman-56 ...
  single for Robinson-64.

  They're waving Mantle-57 around ...
  but Nieman-56 might have a play ...
  great throw to Roseboro-64 ...
  and he's out - got him!!


And the hitter is Bailey-56. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  Robinson-64 is edging off the bag at first.
  Howard-68 holding Robinson-64 to the bag.
  The pitch ...

  Strike three called ...
  A big-time pitch by Haddix-53.


The deadly Demeter-62 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Haddix-53 looks in ready for the challenge.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Robinson-64 is edging off the bag at first.
  Robinson-64 held on by Howard-68.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Slapped on the ground toward shortstop ...
  Consolo-59 comes up with it cleanly ...
  And throws over to first in time for the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_South...
  4 in the books, and it's USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 2.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** USA_Ohio 2 - USA_South 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Schmees-52, Nieman-56, and Roseboro-64 ***


Settling into the box is Schmees-52. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Bunning-66 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Taken for strike three ...
  And that's all for Mr. Schmees-52.


Nieman-56 is next. 
  one gone.
  Nieman-56 waiting ... 
  now Bunning-66 delivers ...

  Ball four ... and Nieman-56 works out a walk.


Roseboro-64 steps in. 
  one out here in the Top of the 5th.
  Nieman-56 leads off first.
  And Demeter-62 not holding Nieman-56 on.
  The windup and the pitch from Bunning-66 ...

  Routine ground ball to shortstop ...
  Adair-65 flubs it ...
  Might still have time, though ...
  No!  Roseboro-64 beats out a close play, and Adair-65 will draw the error.
  Nieman-56 moves to second.


Howard-68 will be the batter. 
  one gone here in the Top of the 5th.
  Nieman-56 is on at second. Roseboro-64 is parked on first.
  Bunning-66 steps off and looks at Nieman-56 ...
  Nieman-56 dives back ...
  And he'll stay put for now.



Howard-68 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Bunning-66.
  one gone.
  Nieman-56 is on at second. Roseboro-64 takes his lead from first.
  Bunning-66 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  High fly ball towards the right field power alley ...
  and carrying well ...
  back goes Mantle-57 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Howard-68!
  Nieman-56 trots home.
  Roseboro-64 trots home.
  and that's 2 home runs for Howard-68 today.

  And Bunning-66 fails to hold USA_Ohio in check here in the Top of the 5th ...
  and now USA_South trail 5 - 2.


Averill-61 stands in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one gone here in the Top of the 5th.
  Averill-61 waiting ... 
  now Bunning-66 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  lined hard to center field ...
  but right there to handle it is Mantle-57 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


Burbrink-55 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two gone here in the Top of the 5th.
  And Burbrink-55 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Bunning-66 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  ground ball into center field for a base hit ...
  cut off there by Mantle-57 ...
  and that's going to be a single for Burbrink-55.


Here's Zimmer-58. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two away here in the Top of the 5th.
  Burbrink-55 is edging off the bag at first.
  Demeter-62 holding Burbrink-55 to the bag.
  Zimmer-58 waits ... 
  Bunning-66 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  A swing and a miss at the fastball ...
  And Bunning-66 racks up a strikeout.


  That'll do it for USA_Ohio in the Top of the 5th.
  But they get 3 runs in the inning...
  and have now jumped out on top 5 - 2.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Callison-63, Gilliam-63, and Adair-65 ***


Now Callison-63 strides to the plate. 
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  A little chat going on between Roseboro-64 and Callison-63 ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Strike three called ...
  Take a seat, Mr. Callison-63.


Coming up to the plate is Gilliam-63. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  one out.
  Haddix-53 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Lifted to right ...
  Nieman-56 is calling for it ...
  And he makes the catch.


Adair-65 steps in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Fly ball to shallow left ...
  Averill-61 comes in ...
  And makes the catch.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_South...
  5 in the books, and it's USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 2.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Hoderlein-52, Consolo-59, and Schmees-52 ***


Now at the plate, Hoderlein-52. 
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 6th.
  Bunning-66 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Slapped right to Gilliam-63 ...
  He has it on one hop ...
  And quickly disposes of Hoderlein-52.


Consolo-59 steps in and repositions his helmet ...
Now he's ready.
  one out.
  Bunning-66 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Strike three swinging ...
  Bunning-66 with the nasty slider.


Now here's Schmees-52. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  two down.
  Bunning-66 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Line drive right at Pinson-61 ...
  And he snares it for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Ohio...
  We've played 5 and a half, and the score is USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 2.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Pinson-61, Moon-61, and Mantle-57 ***


Now batting, the hard hitting Pinson-61. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody out.
  So far Haddix-53 has thrown 64 pitches this game ...
  and is ready to deliver another ...

  Fastball ...
  and there's a Texas Leaguer into left field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Averill-61 ... 
  a single for Pinson-61.


Moon-61 stands in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody out.
  Pinson-61 is edging off the bag at first.
  Haddix-53 glances over at first ...
  Haddix-53 cranks and fires ...

  And that's hit in the air to shallow center field ...
  Schmees-52 starts back ...
  but is now coming in ...
  and he makes the catch.


Coming up next, Mantle-57. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one down.
  Pinson-61 stretching his lead at first.
  Haddix-53 throws to first ...
  Safe!



Up next for USA_South, Mantle-57. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Pinson-61 is parked on first.
  Haddix-53 glances over at first ...
  And Mantle-57 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Haddix-53 delivers ...

  Lined to right field ...
  and that's going to get down in front of Nieman-56 ...
  base hit for Mantle-57.

  A wide turn ...
  But USA_South will hold the runners here with one out ...
  Pinson-61 heads to second.


Robinson-64 stands in to take his turn. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one gone.
  Pinson-61 is hanging out at second. Mantle-57 is edging off the bag at first.
  Haddix-53 cranks and fires ...

  And that's hit in the air to right field ...
  Nieman-56 starts back ...
  but is now coming in ...
  and that's going to drop in front of him for a single.

  Pinson-61 is trying for extra bases ...
  Here comes Pinson-61 to score.
  Mantle-57 hustles to second.


Now at the plate, Bailey-56. 
  one down.
  Haddix-53 in a bit of a jam here, with Mantle-57 at second. Robinson-64 is edging off the bag at first.
  Haddix-53 kicks and deals...

  Passed ball ...
  Roseboro-64 races after it.
  Mantle-57 goes to third base.
  On to second goes Robinson-64.


Up to bat is the menacing Bailey-56. 
  one down here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Mantle-57 inches away from third. Robinson-64 is hanging out at second. 
  Haddix-53 looks down and gets a sign from Roseboro-64 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  Bailey-56 hits it slowly on the ground to the left side ...
  up with it is Zimmer-58 ... 
  and his hurried throw is in the dirt ...
  but it's dug out nicely by Howard-68 to get him!
  Scoring from third is Mantle-57.
  Robinson-64 moves up a base to third.


Getting set to hit is Demeter-62. 
  two away here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Robinson-64 is parked on third. 
  Now the pitch to Demeter-62 ...

  Slapped to first ...
  Howard-68 gloves it ...
  And flips it to Haddix-53 ...
  Who steps on the bag for the out.


  2 runs, 3 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_South...
  And after 6 it's USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 4.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Nieman-56, Roseboro-64, and Howard-68 ***


Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Nieman-56. 
  nobody down here in the Top of the 7th.
  Bunning-66 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards second base ...
  and Gilliam-63 can't quite come up with it ...
  as it sails past him and into right field for a base hit ...
  Callison-63 cuts it off ...
  a single for Nieman-56.


Roseboro-64 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
  nobody gone.
  Nieman-56 stretching his lead at first.
  And they elect to play behind Nieman-56.
  Bunning-66 ready, here he comes ...

  Line drive to center ...
  Right to Mantle-57 for the out.


And that brings up Howard-68, who can really swing the bat. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 7th.
  Nieman-56 stretching his lead at first.
  Nieman-56 has a good lead ...

  There goes Nieman-56 ...
  a poor throw by Bailey-56 ...
  and he is in there standing.


Howard-68 will be the batter. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
  one gone here in the Top of the 7th.
  Bunning-66 in a bit of a jam here, with Nieman-56 at second. 
  Bunning-66 ready and deals ...

  Ouch! It hits Howard-68 ...
  He'll go down to first.

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Crone-55 coming on in relief.


Now batting, Averill-61. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one down.
  Nieman-56 is on at second. Howard-68 takes his lead from first.
  The windup and the pitch from Crone-55 ...

  Got him looking ...
  A well located change-up from Crone-55 ...
  That floated like a butterfly ...
  And stung like a bee.


Getting set to hit is Burbrink-55. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  two gone.
  Nieman-56 perched out at second. Howard-68 is edging off the bag at first.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  Burbrink-55 hits it slowly on the ground to the left side ...
  up with it is Robinson-64 ... 
  he'll have to hurry ...
  and he just does get Burbrink-55 by a step!


  No runs, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for USA_Ohio...
  And after 6 and a half it's USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 4.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Callison-63, Gilliam-63, and Adair-65 ***

Stand up... it's time for the 7th inning stretch.


Callison-63 steps in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Haddix-53 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards third base ...
  but Zimmer-58 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Callison-63 is out.


Hitting next is Gilliam-63. 
  one down.
  Haddix-53 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Strike three called ...
  Gilliam-63 gets rung up.


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Adair-65 gets set to hit.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  And that's popped up just behind the mound ...
  Haddix-53 settling under it ...
  and he makes the catch.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_South...
  We've played 7, and the score is USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 4.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Zimmer-58, Hoderlein-52, and Consolo-59 ***


Standing in to hit is Zimmer-58. 
  nobody out.
  Crone-55 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  Zimmer-58 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
  up with it is Adair-65 ... 
  he'll have to hurry ...
  and he just does get Zimmer-58 by a step!


Now at the plate, Hoderlein-52. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one down.
  Crone-55 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply up the middle ...
  but there's Adair-65 ...
  who reacts quickly and spears it, nice play!


Consolo-59 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two down here in the Top of the 8th.
  Crone-55 winds and deals ...

  Ground ball ...
  One, two, three bounces out to Gilliam-63 at second base ...
  And now he sends it to first, to retire Consolo-59.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Ohio...
  7 and a half in the books, and it's USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 4.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** USA_Ohio 5 - USA_South 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Pinson-61, Moon-61, and Mantle-57 ***


And that brings up Pinson-61, who can really swing the bat. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  nobody gone.
  Haddix-53 winds and deals ...

  Ball four ... and Pinson-61 draws a walk.

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Yuhas-52 coming on in relief.


And play stops for a moment as Moon-61 goes back to the dugout to get a new bat ...
Now he returns and steps into the box.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  Pinson-61 is edging off the bag at first.
  Howard-68 holding Pinson-61 to the bag.
  The windup and the pitch from Yuhas-52 ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Zimmer-58 and into left field ...
  Averill-61 coming over to cut it off ...
  but that's going to go to the wall ...
  and Moon-61 is headed towards second for a double.

  Taking an extra base against Averill-61 here is unlikely ...
  The runners will stop where they are ...
  Pinson-61 goes to third base.


Mantle-57 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3.
  nobody gone.
  Pinson-61 measures his lead at third. Moon-61 perched out at second. 
  The infield is in.
  Yuhas-52 ready and deals ...

  Mantle-57 sends this one deep to right field ...
  but Nieman-56 is drifting leisurely back ...
  and catches it easily there for the out.

  Pinson-61 is tagging up ...
  and the throw is cut off ... he scores easily.


Coming up next, Robinson-64. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one gone.
  Moon-61 leads off second. 
  Yuhas-52 sets and delivers ...

  Right in his wheelhouse ...
  and Robinson-64 just unloads ...
  that's just going to jump out of here ...
  deep over the center field wall ...
  Home Run for Robinson-64!
  Moon-61 trots home.

  And just like that, 2 runs score, and that puts the USA_South on top 7 - 5.


Bailey-56 will be the batter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  The pitch ...

  And that's a bullet hit towards third base ...
  too hot to handle and that's going to whiz right on by ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  Averill-61 is on it quickly ...
  a single for Bailey-56.


Demeter-62 is the hitter. 
  one out.
  Bailey-56 leads off first.
  Yuhas-52 snaps it to first ...
  But not in time to get Bailey-56.



Batting next for USA_South, Demeter-62. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  Bailey-56 leads off first.
  Yuhas-52 glances over at first ...
  The pitch on the way to Demeter-62 ...

  And that's lined sharply up the middle ...
  but right to Hoderlein-52 ...
  and Demeter-62 is out.


That will bring up Callison-63. 
  two out.
  Bailey-56 stretching his lead at first.
  Yuhas-52 a long look at Bailey-56 ...
  Yuhas-52 rears back and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  hard ground ball down the third base line ...
  over the bag at third and headed to the left field corner ...
  Averill-61 coming over ...
  and makes a good play to cut it off ...
  and Callison-63 is going to have to settle for a single.

  And they won't test Averill-61 here ...
  The runners hold up ...
  Bailey-56 goes to second.


Gilliam-63 is up there now. 
  He has gone deep today.
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  two out.
  Bailey-56 is hanging out at second. Callison-63 is edging off the bag at first.
  Yuhas-52 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Ball four ... Gilliam-63 will head to first.
  Bailey-56 goes to third.
  Callison-63 hustles to second.


Now here's the righty Adair-65. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two out.
  And they've got Yuhas-52 on the ropes, with the bases loaded.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Hit in the hole on the left side ...
  Zimmer-58 snags it ...
  And fires to first for the out.


  A wasted opportunity there for Adair-65 and USA_South.

  That'll do it for USA_South in the Bottom of the 8th.
  But they get 3 runs to lead 7 - 5 .

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** USA_South 7 - USA_Ohio 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Schmees-52, Nieman-56, and Roseboro-64 ***

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes McDaniel-60.


Now Schmees-52 digs in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  nobody down.
  McDaniel-60 looks down and gets a sign from Bailey-56 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  high chopper to second base ...
  tough play on a low bounce ... 
  but Gilliam-63 stays with it and throws to Demeter-62 in time.


Nieman-56 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out.
  The windup and the pitch from McDaniel-60 ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply to the right side ...
  just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Demeter-62 ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  Callison-63 gets to it quickly ...
  and Nieman-56 is held to a single.


Roseboro-64 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  one down.
  Nieman-56 is edging off the bag at first.
  Nieman-56 has a good lead ...

  There goes Nieman-56 ...
  the throw from Bailey-56 ...
  is high, and he's in there.


Roseboro-64 is the hitter. 
  one down.
  McDaniel-60 in a bit of a jam here, with Nieman-56 at second. 
  Roseboro-64 waiting ... 
  now McDaniel-60 delivers ...

  And there's a shot up the middle ...
  off the bag and into center field ...
  that'll slow it down perfectly for Mantle-57 ...
  and Roseboro-64 is going to have to settle for a single.

  Nieman-56 is trying for extra bases ...
  Here comes Nieman-56 to score.


Coming up next, Howard-68. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
  one down.
  Roseboro-64 stretching his lead at first.
  McDaniel-60 a long look at Roseboro-64 ...
  The pitch on the way to Howard-68 ...

  Swung on ...
  A high drive to left field ...
  and deep ...
  Pinson-61 going back ...
  way back ...
  to the warning track ...
  GONE! Home Run for Howard-68!
  Roseboro-64 scores.
  and that's 3 home runs for Howard-68 today.

  And Howard-68 comes up with the big hit, USA_Ohio is on top now 8 - 7.


Averill-61 will be the batter. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one down here in the Top of the 9th.
  McDaniel-60 shakes off a few signs...
  now he gets the one he wants...
  and McDaniel-60 delivers...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a dunker to right field ...
  Callison-63 a little slow to react ...
  he dives ...
  yes, he has it!  Nice play!


Burbrink-55 stands in to take his turn. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  two down.
  McDaniel-60 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Struck him out swinging ...
  Pretty good fastball from McDaniel-60.


  That'll do it for USA_Ohio in the Top of the 9th.
  But they get 3 runs in the inning...
  and have now jumped out on top 8 - 7.

*** Bottom of the 9th ***
*** USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 7 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Pinson-61, Moon-61, and Mantle-57 ***

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Elston-58.


And that brings up Pinson-61. 
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Elston-58 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Ball four ... Pinson-61 will head to first.


Up to bat is Moon-61. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  nobody out.
  Pinson-61 leads off first.
  Elston-58 snaps it to first ...
  But not in time to get Pinson-61.



Hitting next is Moon-61. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  nobody down.
  Pinson-61 is parked on first.
  Elston-58 glances over at first ...
  Elston-58 sets and deals ...

  Lost him.  That's ball four.
  Pinson-61 moves to second base.


Mantle-57 is the hitter. 
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Pinson-61 is hanging out at second. Moon-61 stretching his lead at first.
  They throw over to second ... 
  And Pinson-61 gets back easily.



Hitting next is Mantle-57. 
  nobody out.
  Pinson-61 perched out at second. Moon-61 leads off first.
  Elston-58 rocks and fires ...

  Strike three called ...
  And Mantle-57 is done.


And that brings up Robinson-64. 
  So far today he is 3 for 4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  one down.
  Pinson-61 is hanging out at second. Moon-61 takes his lead from first.
  They sneak in behind Pinson-61 ...
  And now Elston-58 steps off and bluffs to second ...
  So Pinson-61 will stick a little closer to the bag.



And that brings up Robinson-64. 
  one out here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Elston-58 in a bit of a jam here, with Pinson-61 at second. Moon-61 is parked on first.
  Elston-58 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  lined hard to center field ...
  but right there to handle it is Schmees-52 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


The deadly Bailey-56 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Elston-58 looks in ready for the challenge.
  two gone.
  Pinson-61 is hanging out at second. Moon-61 stretching his lead at first.
  Elston-58 kicks and deals...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards second base ...
  too hot to handle and that's going to whiz right on by ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Schmees-52 is on it quickly ...
  a single for Bailey-56.

  A weak throw back to the infield ...
  and Pinson-61 is going to take advantage ...
  Scoring from second is Pinson-61.
  Moon-61 heads to second.


Now here's Demeter-62. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Moon-61 is on at second. Bailey-56 stretching his lead at first.
  Demeter-62 waits ... 
  Elston-58 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  A liner to center ...
  But Schmees-52 is right there ...
  To pull it in.


  1 run, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for USA_South...
  We've played 9, and the score is USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8.

*** Top of the 10th ***
*** USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Zimmer-58, Hoderlein-52, and Consolo-59 ***


Zimmer-58 digs into the box ...
and stares out at McDaniel-60.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 10th.
  McDaniel-60 shakes off a few signs...
  now he gets the one he wants...
  and McDaniel-60 delivers...

  Couldn't entice Zimmer-58 to chase it, and that's ball four.


Hoderlein-52 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  nobody out.
  Zimmer-58 stretching his lead at first.
  A quick throw over to first ... 
  Zimmer-58 dives back ...
  safe!  I don't think Zimmer-58 will try THAT again!



Hoderlein-52 is coming up next. 
  nobody out.
  Zimmer-58 leads off first.
  McDaniel-60 a long look at Zimmer-58 ...
  McDaniel-60 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...
  looks like hit and run ...
  there goes the runner ...

  And there's a liner to second base ...
  but Gilliam-63 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Hoderlein-52 is out.
  the runner dives back to the bag ...
  and he is doubled up!


Consolo-59 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  two away.

But he's done for the day ...
Instead, they'll call on Nixon-58.

  McDaniel-60 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  And it hits Nixon-58!


Settling into the box is Schmees-52. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  two away here in the Top of the 10th.
  Nixon-58 takes his lead from first.
  McDaniel-60 checks Nixon-58 to keep him close to the bag ...
  McDaniel-60 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Fly ball to left ...
  lots of room out there for Pinson-61 ...
  and he makes the play.


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_Ohio...
  9 and a half in the books, and it's USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8.

*** Bottom of the 10th ***
*** USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Callison-63, Gilliam-63, and Adair-65 ***

Brideweser-57 is taking his spot at SS. 


Callison-63 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 10th.
  And Callison-63 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Elston-58 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and a line drive base hit into right field ...
  Nieman-56 comes in to take it on a hop ...
  single for Callison-63.


Gilliam-63 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Callison-63 is parked on first.
  Elston-58 is keeping a close eye on Callison-63 ...
  Anchoring him to the bag.



Gilliam-63 will be the hitter. 
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 10th.
  Callison-63 is parked on first.
  Elston-58 a long look at Callison-63 ...
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined towards right field ...
  but right to Howard-68 ...
  and Gilliam-63 is out.


Adair-65 steps up next. 
  one down.
  Callison-63 stretching his lead at first.
  Quick turn and throw to first ...
  Safe!



Now Adair-65 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 10th.
  Callison-63 leads off first.
  Howard-68 holding Callison-63 to the bag.
  Here's the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  little roller on the infield ...
  Elston-58 will make the play ...
  and he fires over to Hoderlein-52 for the force ...
  and on to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_South...
  10 in the books, and it's USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8.

*** Top of the 11th ***
*** USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Nieman-56, Roseboro-64, and Howard-68 ***

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Kaiser-56.


Standing in to hit is Nieman-56. 
  nobody out.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Hit on the ground toward third base ...
  Easy play for Robinson-64 ...
  And he throws to first for the out.


Now here's the lefty Roseboro-64. 
  So far today he is 1 for 5 with 1 RBI.
  one out here in the Top of the 11th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Lined to left field for a base hit ...
  and that ball was hit right at Pinson-61 ...
  so it's just a long single for Roseboro-64.


Up to bat is the menacing Howard-68. 
  one out here in the Top of the 11th.
  Roseboro-64 is parked on first.
  Roseboro-64 held on by Demeter-62.
  A little chat going on between Bailey-56 and Howard-68 ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Cued to first base ...
  Demeter-62 grabs it and hustles to the bag ahead of Howard-68 for the out.
  Roseboro-64 hustles to second.


Getting set to hit is Averill-61. 
  two away here in the Top of the 11th.
  Roseboro-64 is on at second. 
  Averill-61 waiting ... 
  now Kaiser-56 delivers ...

  There's a shot to right ...
  But Callison-63 is waiting for it ...
  And pulls it in.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_Ohio...
  We've played 10 and a half, and the score is USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8.

*** Bottom of the 11th ***
*** USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Pinson-61, Moon-61, and Mantle-57 ***

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Brosnan-58.


Batting next for USA_South, Pinson-61. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  nobody gone.
  Brosnan-58 sets and delivers ...

  Hit on a line to center ...
  But Schmees-52 is there to snag it for the out.


Moon-61 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one gone.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to shortstop ...
  but Brideweser-57 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Moon-61 is out.


Stepping to the plate is Mantle-57. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  two away.
  The pitch on the way to Mantle-57 ...

  And that's headed for "No Man's Land" ...
  between Nieman-56 and Schmees-52 ...
  and it'll skip all the way to the fence ...
  Schmees-52 picks it up ...
  but Mantle-57 motors towards third for a triple.


Now Robinson-64 strides to the plate. 
  He is showing some power today.
  So far today he is 3 for 5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 11th.
  Mantle-57 edging away from the bag at third. 
  Brosnan-58 ready, here he comes ...

  Slapped right to Hoderlein-52 ...
  He has it on one hop ...
  And quickly disposes of Robinson-64.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_South...
  And after 11 it's USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8.

*** Top of the 12th ***
*** USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Burbrink-55, Zimmer-58, and Hoderlein-52 ***


Stepping to the plate is Burbrink-55. 
  So far today he is 1 for 5.
  nobody out.
  Kaiser-56 looks down and gets a sign from Bailey-56 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Burbrink-55 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
  fielded there by Adair-65 ... 
  and he throws to Demeter-62 to get him.


Stepping to the plate is Zimmer-58. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  one gone.
  The pitch ...

  Bouncing ball to shortstop ...
  Adair-65 scoops it up ...
  And throws to first for the out.


Batting next is Hoderlein-52. 
  So far today he is 1 for 5.
  two away.
  Kaiser-56 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  little dribbler to second base ...
  easy play for Gilliam-63 ...
  and he fires it to Demeter-62 to take care of Hoderlein-52.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Ohio...
  And after 11 and a half it's USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8.

*** Bottom of the 12th ***
*** USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Bailey-56, Demeter-62, and Callison-63 ***


Up to bat is Bailey-56, who knows a thing or two about the long ball. 
  nobody out.
  Brosnan-58 cranks it up and deals ...

  Strike three called ...
  Brosnan-58 gets the K.


Demeter-62 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 5.
  one down.
  Now the pitch to Demeter-62 ...

  Swung on ...
  and lined hard back to the mound ...
  but right at the glove of Brosnan-58 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


Standing in to hit is Callison-63. 
  So far today he is 3 for 5.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 12th.
  Brosnan-58 ready and deals ...

  Easy ground ball toward shortstop ...
  Brideweser-57 snags it ...
  And throws in time to nail Callison-63 by a few steps.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_South...
  And after 12 it's USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8.

*** Top of the 13th ***
*** USA_Ohio 8 - USA_South 8 ***
*** Due up for USA_Ohio: Brideweser-57, Schmees-52, and Nieman-56 ***


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Brideweser-57 gets set to hit.
  nobody out.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Kaiser-56 gets him.


Batting next is Schmees-52. 
  one gone here in the Top of the 13th.
  Kaiser-56 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's drilled to the gap in left center ...
  Mantle-57 coming over ...
  but he won't have a play, and will have to play it off the wall ...
  and now the carom bounces over his head! ...
  And Schmees-52 is headed towards third for a triple!


Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Nieman-56. 
  one out.
  Schmees-52 is parked on third. 
  And they bring the infield in.
  Nieman-56 waiting ... 
  now Kaiser-56 delivers ...

  Hard ground ball down the third base line ...
  over the bag at third and headed to the left field corner ...
  Pinson-61 coming over ...
  and makes a good play to cut it off ...
  and Nieman-56 is going to have to settle for a single.
  Here comes Schmees-52.

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


Roseboro-64 steps in. 
  So far today he is 2 for 6 with 1 RBI.
  one gone.
  Nieman-56 takes his lead from first.
  Kaiser-56 glances over at first ...
  Kaiser-56 looks down and gets a sign from Bailey-56 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to left field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Pinson-61 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


Now batting, the hard hitting Howard-68. 
  So far today he is 3 for 5 with 3 HR and 6 RBI.
  two away here in the Top of the 13th.
  Nieman-56 takes his lead from first.
  Nieman-56 is not a threat in this situation, so they'll play behind him.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  Howard-68 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
  up with it is Adair-65 ... 
  he'll have to hurry ...
  and he just does get Howard-68 by a step!


  That'll do it for USA_Ohio in the Top of the 13th.
  But they get 1 run in the inning...
  and have now jumped out on top 9 - 8.

*** Bottom of the 13th ***
*** USA_Ohio 9 - USA_South 8 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Gilliam-63, Adair-65, and Pinson-61 ***

Kelly-52 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Gilliam-63 gets set to hit.
  nobody gone.
  Kelly-52 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  High bounder to the left side ...
  Zimmer-58 pulls it in ...
  And throws quickly to first for the out.


Right-handed Adair-65 ready to face off against Kelly-52 ...
staring him down.
  one out.
  Kelly-52 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Hit on the ground to Hoderlein-52 ...
  He scoops it up ...
  And makes an easy toss to Howard-68 for the out.


Batting next for USA_South, Pinson-61. 
  two down.
  And they'll guard against the extra base hit here ...
  Howard-68 and Zimmer-58 hugging the lines ...
  Averill-61, Schmees-52, and Nieman-56 all deep.
  The pitch ...

  Big bouncer to first base ...
  and Howard-68 makes the play unassisted.

And that's all folks.
The final score is USA_Ohio 9 - USA_South 8