Starter Fred Baczewski-53 Takes the Loss for USA_Midwest

04/22/1960 - International's bats did the talking in their blowout victory over USA_Midwest. Felix Mantilla-64 led the offense for International going 4 for 6 with 3 home runs and 3 RBI. With the victory, International is now 3-5.

4-22-1960 (Day Game): 1960-International 1960_INT (3-5) vs. 1960-USA_Midwest 1960_USA_MW (6-1)

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1960-USA_Midwest 1960_USA_MW102100000 4112

Batting

1960-International 1960_INTABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
M. Alou-69 (CF)521000010000000.167
F. Alou-68 (LF)501000010000000.310
R. Clemente-67 (RF)434100320000000.333
O. Cepeda-67 (DH)601000100200000.333
V. Power-55 (1B)622001300000000.250
F. Mantilla-64 (3B)644003300000000.353
Z. Versalles-65 (SS)511010210100001.320
T. Taylor-63 (2B)613101200000000.321
J. Azcue-68 (C)534000000000000.450
4816212151450300001.286
6 for 15 with runners in scoring position.

2B: R. Clemente-67[1], T. Taylor-63[2]
3B: Z. Versalles-65[2]
HR: V. Power-55[2], F. Mantilla-64(3)[3], T. Taylor-63[1]
RBI: R. Clemente-67(3)[4], O. Cepeda-67[4], V. Power-55(3)[6], F. Mantilla-64(3)[3], Z. Versalles-65(2)[4], T. Taylor-63(2)[5]
E: Z. Versalles-65[3]
DP: 1
LOB: 10
1960-USA_Midwest 1960_USA_MWABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
H. Kuenn-59 (CF)512000000000000.261
R. Hansen-64 (SS)502000100000000.478
R. Maris-61 (RF)512001100000000.360
B. Cerv-58 (LF)412010100100000.273
R. Wilson-58 (C)400000000000000.188
J. Dyck-52 (3B)202000110000001.300
  J. Brandt-61 (PH8)(3B9)000000010000000.222
D. Spencer-58 (2B)400000000100000.308
T. Kubek-61 (DH)410000000100000.320
J. Kindall-62 (1B)301000000200000.238
  R. Snyder-66 (PH9)100000000000000.000
37411011420500001.318
3 for 9 with runners in scoring position.

3B: B. Cerv-58[1]
HR: R. Maris-61[4]
RBI: R. Hansen-64[3], R. Maris-61[8], B. Cerv-58[8], J. Dyck-52[1]
E: F. Baczewski-53[1], J. Dyck-52[1]
GIDP: R. Maris-61[3]
LOB: 8

Pitching

1960-International 1960_INTIPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
C. Pascual-594.2439011102105.7910432
T. Bowsfield-61(W 1-1)3.2002000103007.4535-
L. Arroyo-610.20000000000010.127-
9.04311011205104.14146-
1960-USA_Midwest 1960_USA_MWIPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
F. Baczewski-53(L 1-1)4.1659111301008.537419
J. Urban-572.13251010020013.5043-
P. Giel-550.25440022000032.4039-
F. Kipp-581.02230010002013.5033-
R. Duren-580.2000000000000.005-
9.0161321215503204.00194-

Fielding

1960-International 1960_INTPosCHPOAE
L. Arroyo-61P0000
T. Bowsfield-61P0000
C. Pascual-59P2110
J. Azcue-68C6600
V. Power-551B111010
T. Taylor-632B4130
F. Mantilla-643B3120
Z. Versalles-65SS6141
F. Alou-68LF2200
M. Alou-69CF4310
R. Clemente-67RF2200
1960-USA_Midwest 1960_USA_MWPosCHPOAE
F. Baczewski-53P2101
R. Duren-58P0000
P. Giel-55P0000
F. Kipp-58P0000
J. Urban-57P0000
R. Wilson-58C5500
J. Kindall-621B121110
D. Spencer-582B1010
J. Dyck-523B3021
R. Hansen-64SS5050
B. Cerv-58LF4310
H. Kuenn-59CF5410
R. Maris-61RF3300

DDBB Player of the Game: F. Mantilla-64
Neutral Ballpark
Mantilla-64 (1960-International 1960_INT) hits 3 home runs [3]. 1960_INT had 21 hits.
Away Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default

4-22-1960 (Day Game): 1960-International 1960_INT (3-5) vs. 1960-USA_Midwest 1960_USA_MW (6-1)

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1960-International 1960_INT

Player123456789
1) M. Alou-69 (CF)GO53LO8-BB,X(4)GO63-ROE5,R(3)1B,R(3)-
2) F. Alou-68 (LF)1B-GO43LO7-GO63BBWP,WP,GOU-
3) R. Clemente-67 (RF)BB-2B,R(5)BB,R(5)-1B,R(5)1B,2RBI1B,RBI-
4) O. Cepeda-67 (DH)FO9-SO1B,RBI-SOFO8GO63-
5) V. Power-55 (1B)GO53-1B,RBI,R(7)ROE1-HR,2RBI,R(5)-FO7LO8
6) F. Mantilla-64 (3B)-HR,R(6),RBI1B,R(7)FO9-GO63-HR,R(6),RBIHR,R(6),RBI
7) Z. Versalles-65 (SS)-FO93B,2RBI-GO31-SOBB,R(8)GO53
8) T. Taylor-63 (2B)-1BGOU-2B,X(9)-GO63HR,2RBI,R(8)LO7
9) J. Azcue-68 (C)-FO8-1B,R(4)1B-1B,R(3)1B,R(2)-
 

1960-USA_Midwest 1960_USA_MW

Player123456789
1) H. Kuenn-59 (CF)1B,R(4)FO8-WP,FO9-GO63--1B
2) R. Hansen-64 (SS)1B,X(4)-GO53RBI,GO43--1B,X(3)-LO3
3) R. Maris-61 (RF)1B-HR,R(3),RBIGO63--GO543,DP-GO63
4) B. Cerv-58 (LF)1B,RBI-3B,R(6)-GO13-SO--
5) R. Wilson-58 (C)FO7-PU5-GO43--LO6-
6) J. Dyck-52 (3B)BB-1B,RBI-1B----
  J. Brandt-61 (PH8)(3B9)-------BB-
7) D. Spencer-58 (2B)LO7-SO-LO9--FO8-
8) T. Kubek-61 (DH)-GO31-ROE6,R(2)-GO63-SO-
9) J. Kindall-62 (1B)-SO-1B-SO---
  R. Snyder-66 (PH9)--------FO8
 

DDBB Player of the Game: F. Mantilla-64
Neutral Ballpark
Mantilla-64 (1960-International 1960_INT) hits 3 home runs [3]. 1960_INT had 21 hits.
Away Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default


SCORING PLAYS

Bottom of the 1st
And that brings up Cerv-58. 
  He entered the game batting .222 with 1 HR and 7 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Tight spot for Pascual-59, with the bases loaded.
  Pascual-59 rears back and fires ...

  Little liner ...
  and that ball just sinks like a lead weight ...
  falling in front of Alou-69 for a base hit.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so the runners keep on going ...
  but Alou-69 might have a play ...
  great throw to Azcue-68 ...
  and he's out ... he slammed the door on him!
  Here comes Kuenn-59.
  Maris-61 advances to third base.



Top of the 2nd
Mantilla-64 ready to face off against Baczewski-53 ...
staring him down.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 2nd.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  And that ball is absolutely crushed to right field ...
  Maris-61 just turns and watches ...
  a towering Home Run for Mantilla-64!

  And the game is tied at 1.



Top of the 3rd
And the hitter is Power-55. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two gone.
  Clemente-67 is hanging out at second. 
  Baczewski-53 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Lined hard to second base ...
  just out of Spencer-58's reach ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  picked up there by Kuenn-59 ...
  single for Power-55.

  Clemente-67 is trying for extra bases ...
  Scoring from second is Clemente-67.



Versalles-65 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away.
  Power-55 is on at second. Mantilla-64 stretching his lead at first.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  And that's lined sharply towards right field ...
  down the line and headed for the corner ...
  Versalles-65 is off to the races ...
  and is now digging for third for a triple!
  Here comes Power-55 to score.
  And here comes Mantilla-64 to score all the way from first!



Bottom of the 3rd
Maris-61 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Pascual-59.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Pascual-59 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  And there's a drive to the power alley in right ...
  going back is Alou-69 ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that's into the seats!  Home Run for Maris-61!



Now Dyck-52 strides to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .125.
  two down.
  Cerv-58 is parked on third. 
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Lined to right field ...
  and that's going to get down in front of Clemente-67 ...
  base hit for Dyck-52.
  Here comes Cerv-58.



Top of the 4th
Now here's Cepeda-67. 
  He entered the game batting .381 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
  one down.
  The bases are loaded.
  Baczewski-53 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's hit in the air to left field ...
  Cerv-58 starts back ...
  but is now coming in ...
  and that's going to drop in front of him for a single.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so the runners keep on going ...
  but Cerv-58 might have a play ...
  great throw to Wilson-58 ...
  and he's out ... he slammed the door on him!
  Scoring from third is Azcue-68.
  Clemente-67 heads to third.



Hitting next is Power-55. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 4th.
  Runners at the corners.
  Pickoff throw to first ...
  And Cepeda-67 gets back.



Up to bat is Power-55. 
  He entered the game batting .227 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  two away.
  Runners at the corners.
  Big hole on the right side with Kindall-62 holding the runner.
  Baczewski-53 sets and delivers ...

  Chopper to pitcher ...
  easy play for Baczewski-53 ... 
  but it's off his glove ...
  and that'll be an error on Baczewski-53 as Power-55 reaches safely.
  Clemente-67 scores from third.
  On to second goes Cepeda-67.



Bottom of the 4th
That will bring up the righty Hansen-64. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one down.
  Kubek-61 edging away from the bag at third. Kindall-62 is on at second. 
  Pascual-59 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Grounded hard to second base ... 
  fielded there by Taylor-63 ... 
  lots of time ...
  and he throws out Hansen-64 easily.
  Kubek-61 scores from third.
  Kindall-62 hustles to third.



Top of the 6th
Power-55 is next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two down.
  Clemente-67 is edging off the bag at first.
  Pickoff throw to first ...
  And Clemente-67 gets back.



Coming up to the plate is Power-55. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two away.
  Clemente-67 takes his lead from first.
  Kindall-62 holding Clemente-67 to the bag.
  Now the pitch to Power-55 ...

  Right in his wheelhouse ...
  and Power-55 just unloads ...
  that's just going to jump out of here ...
  deep over the left field wall ...
  Home Run for Power-55!
  Clemente-67 scores.



Top of the 7th
Clemente-67 is up there now. 
  He entered the game batting .217 with 1 RBI.
  two down.
  The bases are loaded.
  The pitch on the way to Clemente-67 ...

  Swung on ...
  Clemente-67 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  and that's into right field for a base hit ... 
  up to get it is Maris-61 ... 
  single for Clemente-67.

  Alou-69 is trying for extra bases ...
  Scoring from third is Azcue-68.
  Scoring from second is Alou-69.
  Alou-68 takes second.



Top of the 8th
Hitting next is Mantilla-64. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  one down.
  Giel-55 looks down and gets a sign from Wilson-58 ... 
  the pitch ...

  And there's a drive to deep left field ...
  Wow, no doubt about that one ...
  a monstrous Home Run for Mantilla-64 that carries well into the seats!
  and Mantilla-64 has 2 home runs today.



Here's Taylor-63. 
  He entered the game batting .273 with 3 RBI.
  one out here in the Top of the 8th.
  Versalles-65 is edging off the bag at first.
  Big hole on the right side with Kindall-62 holding the runner.
  The pitch on the way to Taylor-63 ...

  High fly ball towards the left field power alley ...
  and carrying well ...
  back goes Cerv-58 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Taylor-63!
  Versalles-65 trots home.



Now here's the righty Alou-68. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one gone here in the Top of the 8th.
  Azcue-68 is on at second. Alou-69 leads off first.
  Kipp-58 cranks and fires ...

  Wild pitch! ...
  Wilson-58 almost made a great play there, but the ball got by him.
  Azcue-68 moves to third.
  Alou-69 heads to second.


Alou-68 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one out here in the Top of the 8th.
  Azcue-68 inches away from third. Alou-69 takes his lead from second. 
  Kipp-58 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Look out, that's way outside and gets away from Wilson-58 ...
  wild pitch!
  Here comes Azcue-68.
  Alou-69 moves to third base.


Coming up next, Alou-68. 
  He entered the game batting .333 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  one out.
  Alou-69 is parked on third. 
  Kipp-58 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Ground ball to Kindall-62 ...
  and he'll beat Alou-68 to the bag for the out.



Here's Clemente-67. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 2 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 8th.
  Alou-69 edging away from the bag at third. 
  Kipp-58 ready and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a little flare to left field ...
  Cerv-58 a little slow to react ...
  and all he can do is play it on a hop ...
  Clemente-67 will take it ...
  and he's heading towards first with a single.
  Alou-69 scores from third.



Top of the 9th
The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Mantilla-64 gets set to hit.
  one gone here in the Top of the 9th.
  Kipp-58 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  high fly ball towards the right field power alley ...
  and carrying well ... 
  back goes Maris-61 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Mantilla-64!
  and Mantilla-64 has 3 bombs today.


PLAY BY PLAY 
A great day for a scheduled game between
International (2-5) and USA_Midwest (6-0).
The starting pitcher for International is Camilo Pascual-59 (0-0, 0.00).
The starting pitcher for USA_Midwest is Fred Baczewski-53 (1-0, 4.50).


*** Top of the 1st ***


Alou-69 at the plate. 
  nobody out.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Little dribbler to third base ...
  easy play for Dyck-52 ...
  and he makes the quick throw to Kindall-62 to take care of Alou-69.


And the hitter is Alou-68. 
  one gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Baczewski-53 cranks it up and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  lined to center field for a base hit ...
  and that ball was hit right at Kuenn-59 ...
  so it's just a long single for Alou-68.


Now batting, Clemente-67. 
  one down.
  Alou-68 is parked on first.
  Baczewski-53 fires to first ...
  Safe! He almost caught Alou-68 leaning.



Hitting next is power hitting Clemente-67. 
  one gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Alou-68 is edging off the bag at first.
  Baczewski-53 checks Alou-68 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Here comes the pitch ...

  And Clemente-67 takes outside ... ball four.
  Alou-68 advances to second.


Coming up next, Cepeda-67. 
  one gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Alou-68 takes his lead from second. Clemente-67 is edging off the bag at first.
  Baczewski-53 looks down and gets a sign from Wilson-58 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Breaking ball ...
  and that's lifted in the air to shallow right field ...
  should be caught ...
  and Maris-61 gets there tomake the catch.


Power-55 checks in. 
  two down here in the Top of the 1st.
  Alou-68 is on at second. Clemente-67 is parked on first.
  Now the pitch to Power-55 ...

  Punched toward Dyck-52 ...
  He reels it in ...
  Sets, and fires to first for the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for International...
  And after one half it's International 0 - USA_Midwest 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** International 0 - USA_Midwest 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Kuenn-59, Hansen-64, and Maris-61 ***


Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Kuenn-59. 
  He entered the game batting .222.
  nobody out.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to center field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Alou-69 ...
  but he'll have to play it on a hop...
  single for Kuenn-59.


Hansen-64 moves into the box now. 
  nobody gone.
  Kuenn-59 takes his lead from first.
  Snap throw to first ...
  But Kuenn-59 gets back.



Coming up to the plate is Hansen-64. 
  nobody down.
  Kuenn-59 leads off first.
  Pascual-59 glances over at first ...
  Pascual-59 cranks it up and deals ...

  Line shot ...
  over the infield and into right field for a base hit ...
  a blistering single for Hansen-64.

  The runners decide to play it safe ...
  Kuenn-59 heads to second.


Standing in to hit is Maris-61. 
  nobody down.
  Kuenn-59 takes his lead from second. Hansen-64 leads off first.
  Pascual-59 snaps it to second ...
  But not in time to get Kuenn-59.



The deadly Maris-61 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Pascual-59 looks in ready for the challenge.
  nobody out.
  Kuenn-59 takes his lead from second. Hansen-64 leads off first.
  Pascual-59 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Versalles-65 and into center field ...
  Alou-69 coming over to cut it off ...
  and he does, to hold Maris-61 to a single.

  Taking an extra base against Alou-69 here is unlikely ...
  The runners will stop where they are ...
  Kuenn-59 takes third.
  Hansen-64 hustles to second base.


And that brings up Cerv-58. 
  He entered the game batting .222 with 1 HR and 7 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Tight spot for Pascual-59, with the bases loaded.
  Pascual-59 rears back and fires ...

  Little liner ...
  and that ball just sinks like a lead weight ...
  falling in front of Alou-69 for a base hit.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so the runners keep on going ...
  but Alou-69 might have a play ...
  great throw to Azcue-68 ...
  and he's out ... he slammed the door on him!
  Here comes Kuenn-59.
  Maris-61 advances to third base.


And the hitter is Wilson-58. 
  one down here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Runners at the corners.
  A step off and throw to first ...
  Safe! Cerv-58 gets back.



Standing in to hit is Wilson-58. 
  one down.
  Runners at the corners.
  Big hole on the right side with Power-55 holding the runner.
  Pascual-59 sets and deals ...

  Fly ball to left ...
  Alou-68 comes in ...
  And he hauls it in for the out.


Dyck-52 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Pascual-59.
  two out.
  Runners at first and third.
  The stretch ...
  And now a quick throw to first ...
  And he's safe!  Cerv-58 gets back in time!



That will bring up the righty Dyck-52. 
  two gone.
  Runners at first and third.
  Pascual-59 glances over at first ...
  And Dyck-52 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Pascual-59 delivers ...

  Check swing ...
  Azcue-68 appeals ...
  no swing, says the umpire ...
  and that's ball four.
  Cerv-58 advances to second.


Now Spencer-58 digs in. 
  two away.
  The bases are loaded.
  Pascual-59 looks down and gets a sign from Azcue-68 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Hard line drive to left ...
  snared by Alou-68 ...
  and Spencer-58 kicks the dirt in frustration ...
  he hit it on the screws, but comes up empty.


  Pascual-59 gets the better of Spencer-58 in the clutch, shutting him down with the bases loaded.

  1 run, 3 hits, and 3 runners left on base for USA_Midwest...
  And after 1 it's USA_Midwest 1 - International 0.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** USA_Midwest 1 - International 0 ***
*** Due up for International: Mantilla-64, Versalles-65, and Taylor-63 ***


Mantilla-64 ready to face off against Baczewski-53 ...
staring him down.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 2nd.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  And that ball is absolutely crushed to right field ...
  Maris-61 just turns and watches ...
  a towering Home Run for Mantilla-64!

  And the game is tied at 1.


Versalles-65 steps in. 
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  In the air to deep right field ...
  should be no problem for Maris-61 ...
  who puts it away, to take care of Versalles-65 easily.


Coming up next, Taylor-63. 
  one down here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Baczewski-53 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Grounded sharply to the right side ...
  and that's going to get past Spencer-58 and into right field ...
  Maris-61 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Taylor-63 is going to have himself a single.


Now Azcue-68 strides to the plate. 
  one out.
  Taylor-63 is parked on first.
  Throw to first ...
  Safe!  Taylor-63 just did get back in time.



And the hitter is Azcue-68. 
  one gone.
  Taylor-63 leads off first.
  Baczewski-53 glances over at first ...
  Baczewski-53 cranks and fires ...

  Lifted to center ...
  Kuenn-59 backs up a little ...
  And he puts it away.


Settling into the left side of the box is Alou-69. 
  He entered the game batting .160 with 2 RBI.
  two away.
  Taylor-63 leads off first.
  Baczewski-53 a long look at Taylor-63 ...
  Baczewski-53 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Lined hard to center field ...
  but right there to handle it is Kuenn-59 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


  That'll do it for International in the Top of the 2nd.
  But they get 1 run in the inning...
  and after 1 and a half, we're tied at 1.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** International 1 - USA_Midwest 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Kubek-61, Kindall-62, and Kuenn-59 ***


Now Kubek-61 strides to the plate. 
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Pascual-59 delivers ...

  Bouncing ball into the hole ...
  Power-55 gets to it ...
  And feeds it to Pascual-59 covering for the out.


Now here's the righty Kindall-62. 
  one down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Kindall-62 waiting ... 
  now Pascual-59 delivers ...

  And Kindall-62 goes down swinging.


Batting next for USA_Midwest, Kuenn-59. 
  He entered the game batting .222.
  two away.
  Kuenn-59 waiting ... 
  now Pascual-59 delivers ...

  Banged in the air to shallow center field ...
  but Alou-69 got a good jump ... 
  and closes in on it easily to make the catch.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Midwest...
  And after 2 it's International 1 - USA_Midwest 1.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** International 1 - USA_Midwest 1 ***
*** Due up for International: Alou-68, Clemente-67, and Cepeda-67 ***


Right-handed hitter Alou-68 checks in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Alou-68 waits ... 
  Baczewski-53 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Alou-68 hits it slowly on the ground towards second base ...
  taken there by Spencer-58 ... 
  and he throws to Kindall-62 to get him.


Clemente-67 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .217 with 1 RBI.
  one down.
  Baczewski-53 sets and delivers ...

  And that's lined sharply towards right field ...
  down the line and headed for the corner ...
  Clemente-67 is going hard towards second ...
  but he is not going to be able to go for three.


And the hitter is Cepeda-67. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  Clemente-67 leads off second. 
  Here comes the pitch ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Baczewski-53 wins the battle and gets another strikeout.


And the hitter is Power-55. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two gone.
  Clemente-67 is hanging out at second. 
  Baczewski-53 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Lined hard to second base ...
  just out of Spencer-58's reach ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  picked up there by Kuenn-59 ...
  single for Power-55.

  Clemente-67 is trying for extra bases ...
  Scoring from second is Clemente-67.


Mantilla-64 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  two out.
  Power-55 is parked on first.
  Baczewski-53 glances over at first ...
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Lined to left field for a base hit ...
  and that ball was hit right at Cerv-58 ...
  so it's just a long single for Mantilla-64.

  A clear stop sign from the coaching box ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Power-55 goes to second.


Versalles-65 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away.
  Power-55 is on at second. Mantilla-64 stretching his lead at first.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  And that's lined sharply towards right field ...
  down the line and headed for the corner ...
  Versalles-65 is off to the races ...
  and is now digging for third for a triple!
  Here comes Power-55 to score.
  And here comes Mantilla-64 to score all the way from first!


And play stops for a moment as Taylor-63 goes back to the dugout to get a new bat ...
Now he returns and steps into the box.
  two away.
  Tight situation now for Baczewski-53, with Versalles-65 just 90 feet away at third. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Cued to first base ...
  Kindall-62 grabs it and hustles to the bag ahead of Taylor-63 for the out.


  3 runs, 4 hits, and 1 man left on base for International...
  And after 2 and a half it's International 4 - USA_Midwest 1.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** International 4 - USA_Midwest 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Hansen-64, Maris-61, and Cerv-58 ***


Now Hansen-64 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody out.
  Pascual-59 cranks and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and a routine ground ball to Mantilla-64 at third base ...
  and a smooth throw over to Power-55 ...
  to take care of Hansen-64.


Maris-61 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Pascual-59.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Pascual-59 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  And there's a drive to the power alley in right ...
  going back is Alou-69 ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that's into the seats!  Home Run for Maris-61!


Cerv-58 checks in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Pascual-59 rears back and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and that ball is absolutely hammered to left field ...
  no chance for Alou-68 ...
  he'll have to play it off the wall ...
  and now the carom gets past him ...
  and that sends Cerv-58 is headed towards third for a triple!


Wilson-58 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Cerv-58 edging away from the bag at third. 
  Pascual-59 kicks and deals...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a major league pop-up ...
  I mean that thing is up there ...
  Mantilla-64 settles under it ...
  and stays with it to take care of Wilson-58.


Now Dyck-52 strides to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .125.
  two down.
  Cerv-58 is parked on third. 
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Lined to right field ...
  and that's going to get down in front of Clemente-67 ...
  base hit for Dyck-52.
  Here comes Cerv-58.


Settling into the box is Spencer-58. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two gone.
  Dyck-52 leads off first.
  Quick throw to first ...
  And Dyck-52 gets back.



Spencer-58 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away.
  Dyck-52 is parked on first.
  And they elect to play behind Dyck-52.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Strike three called ...
  And Spencer-58 is done.


  2 runs, 3 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_Midwest...
  3 in the books, and it's International 4 - USA_Midwest 3.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** International 4 - USA_Midwest 3 ***
*** Due up for International: Azcue-68, Alou-69, and Alou-68 ***


Up next for International, Azcue-68. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Azcue-68 waits ... 
  Baczewski-53 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  And there's a little flare to center field ...
  Kuenn-59 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.


Alou-69 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody out.
  Azcue-68 leads off first.
  Azcue-68 held on by Kindall-62.
  Baczewski-53 looks down and gets a sign from Wilson-58 ... 
  the pitch ...

  And Alou-69 takes that one downstairs ... ball four.
  Azcue-68 moves to second.


The right-handed Alou-68 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  nobody out.
  Baczewski-53 in a bit of a jam here, with Azcue-68 at second. Alou-69 stretching his lead at first.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  And there's a liner to left field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Cerv-58 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


Hitting next is power hitting Clemente-67. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  one gone here in the Top of the 4th.
  Azcue-68 perched out at second. Alou-69 takes his lead from first.
  Baczewski-53 cranks it up and deals ...

  And that misses inside, for ball four.
  Azcue-68 heads to third.
  Alou-69 will hustle to second.


Now here's Cepeda-67. 
  He entered the game batting .381 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
  one down.
  The bases are loaded.
  Baczewski-53 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's hit in the air to left field ...
  Cerv-58 starts back ...
  but is now coming in ...
  and that's going to drop in front of him for a single.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so the runners keep on going ...
  but Cerv-58 might have a play ...
  great throw to Wilson-58 ...
  and he's out ... he slammed the door on him!
  Scoring from third is Azcue-68.
  Clemente-67 heads to third.


Hitting next is Power-55. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 4th.
  Runners at the corners.
  Pickoff throw to first ...
  And Cepeda-67 gets back.



Up to bat is Power-55. 
  He entered the game batting .227 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  two away.
  Runners at the corners.
  Big hole on the right side with Kindall-62 holding the runner.
  Baczewski-53 sets and delivers ...

  Chopper to pitcher ...
  easy play for Baczewski-53 ... 
  but it's off his glove ...
  and that'll be an error on Baczewski-53 as Power-55 reaches safely.
  Clemente-67 scores from third.
  On to second goes Cepeda-67.


Batting next is Mantilla-64. 
  He entered the game batting .182.
  two down here in the Top of the 4th.
  Cepeda-67 is hanging out at second. Power-55 is edging off the bag at first.
  Baczewski-53 ready and deals ...

  Hit down the right field line ...
  Maris-61 ranges over ...
  And reels it in.


  2 runs, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for International...
  3 and a half in the books, and it's International 6 - USA_Midwest 3.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** International 6 - USA_Midwest 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Kubek-61, Kindall-62, and Kuenn-59 ***


Kubek-61 chatting with Azcue-68 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  The pitch ...

  Hit off the end of the bat to shortstop ...
  lots of English on that thing ...
  and it spins right out of Versalles-65's glove ...
  Kubek-61 is safe on the error.


Kindall-62 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Kubek-61 is parked on first.
  Pascual-59 glances over at first ...
  Pascual-59 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply up the middle ...
  just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Taylor-63 ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Alou-69 gets to it quickly ...
  and Kindall-62 is held to a single.

  And they won't test Alou-69 here ...
  The runners hold up ...
  Over to second goes Kubek-61.


And play stops for a moment as Kuenn-59 goes back to the dugout to get a new bat ...
Now he returns and steps into the box.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Kubek-61 is on at second. Kindall-62 is edging off the bag at first.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Uh oh, the pitch is in the dirt and it gets by Azcue-68 ...
  charge Pascual-59 with a wild pitch!
  Kubek-61 takes third.
  Kindall-62 advances to second base.


Kuenn-59 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .222.
  nobody gone.
  Kubek-61 edging away from the bag at third. Kindall-62 takes his lead from second. 
  And Kuenn-59 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Pascual-59 delivers ...

  Soft line drive to the right side ...
  just over the infield ...
  but it hangs in the air long enough for Clemente-67 to make the play.


That will bring up the righty Hansen-64. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one down.
  Kubek-61 edging away from the bag at third. Kindall-62 is on at second. 
  Pascual-59 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Grounded hard to second base ... 
  fielded there by Taylor-63 ... 
  lots of time ...
  and he throws out Hansen-64 easily.
  Kubek-61 scores from third.
  Kindall-62 hustles to third.


Maris-61 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Kindall-62 creeping down the line at third. 
  Maris-61 waits ... 
  Pascual-59 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Slapped to Versalles-65 ...
  He fields it cleanly ...
  And throws to Power-55 for the out.


  1 run, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_Midwest...
  4 in the books, and it's International 6 - USA_Midwest 4.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** International 6 - USA_Midwest 4 ***
*** Due up for International: Versalles-65, Taylor-63, and Azcue-68 ***


Versalles-65 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 2 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  The pitch on the way to Versalles-65 ...

  Slapped to first ...
  Kindall-62 gloves it ...
  And flips it to Baczewski-53 ...
  Who steps on the bag for the out.

Urban-57 slowly makes his way from the bullpen...
and the fans in right field are offering some supportive cheers.


So here's Taylor-63. 
  He entered the game batting .273 with 3 RBI.
  one down.
  Urban-57 kicks and deals...

  And there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Hansen-64 and into left field ...
  Cerv-58 coming over to cut it off ...
  but that's going to go to the wall ...
  and Taylor-63 is headed towards second for a double.


Azcue-68 will be the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .333 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  one out.
  Taylor-63 takes his lead from second. 
  Azcue-68 waits ... 
  Urban-57 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  Azcue-68 hits a hard ground ball up the middle ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  coming in to pick it up is Kuenn-59 ...
  and Azcue-68 is going to have himself a single.

  Taylor-63 ran right through a stop sign from the coaching box ... 
  and Kuenn-59 might have a play ...
  great throw to Wilson-58 ...
  and he's out ... perfect throw on one hop!
  and Azcue-68 takes second on the throw.


Batting next for International, Alou-69. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two out.
  Azcue-68 is on at second. 
  Urban-57 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Routine grounder back up the middle ...
  Hansen-64 ranges over to play it ...
  And throws to first for the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for International...
  And after 4 and a half it's International 6 - USA_Midwest 4.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** International 6 - USA_Midwest 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Cerv-58, Wilson-58, and Dyck-52 ***


Now batting, the hard hitting Cerv-58. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Pascual-59 ready and deals ...

  Chopper to the mound ...
  up with it is Pascual-59 ... 
  but he throws in the dirt ...
  and a nice scoop by Power-55 to make the play!


Now here's Wilson-58. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  And there's a shot right back through the box ... 
  off the glove of Pascual-59 ... 
  and now picked up by Taylor-63 ... 
  and he fires to Power-55 in time ... nice play!


Hitting next is Dyck-52. 
  He entered the game batting .125.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  lined to left field for a base hit ...
  and that ball was hit right at Alou-68 ...
  so it's just a long single for Dyck-52.

Bowsfield-61 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Coming up next, Spencer-58. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Dyck-52 is edging off the bag at first.
  Power-55 off the bag at first, trying to cut down the hole on the right side.
  Bowsfield-61 rocks and fires ...

  Sinking liner to right field ...
  Waiting for it is Clemente-67 ...
  not far to go....and he grabs it for the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_Midwest...
  We've played 5, and the score is International 6 - USA_Midwest 4.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** International 6 - USA_Midwest 4 ***
*** Due up for International: Alou-68, Clemente-67, and Cepeda-67 ***


And the hitter is Alou-68. 
  He entered the game batting .333 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 6th.
  Now the pitch to Alou-68 ...

  Alou-68 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
  taken there by Hansen-64 ... 
  and he throws to Kindall-62 to get him.


Now Clemente-67 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  one gone here in the Top of the 6th.
  Clemente-67 waiting ... 
  now Urban-57 delivers ...

  Line drive ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  Clemente-67 is on with a single.


Cepeda-67 checks in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 6th.
  Clemente-67 stretching his lead at first.
  Throw to first ...
  Safe!  Clemente-67 just did get back in time.



Cepeda-67 is up there now. 
  He entered the game batting .381 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
  one gone.
  Clemente-67 is parked on first.
  Clemente-67 held on by Kindall-62.
  Urban-57 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Urban-57 finishes him off with a fastball.


Power-55 is next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two down.
  Clemente-67 is edging off the bag at first.
  Pickoff throw to first ...
  And Clemente-67 gets back.



Coming up to the plate is Power-55. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two away.
  Clemente-67 takes his lead from first.
  Kindall-62 holding Clemente-67 to the bag.
  Now the pitch to Power-55 ...

  Right in his wheelhouse ...
  and Power-55 just unloads ...
  that's just going to jump out of here ...
  deep over the left field wall ...
  Home Run for Power-55!
  Clemente-67 scores.


Batting next for International, Mantilla-64. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  two away.
  Urban-57 cranks it up and deals ...

  Bouncing ball out to Hansen-64 at shortstop ...
  And he takes his time ...
  Before throwing Mantilla-64 out at first.


  2 runs, 2 hits, and nobody left on base for International...
  And after 5 and a half it's International 8 - USA_Midwest 4.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** International 8 - USA_Midwest 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Kubek-61, Kindall-62, and Kuenn-59 ***


Now at the plate, Kubek-61. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Bowsfield-61 looks down and gets a sign from Azcue-68 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Kubek-61 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
  fielded there by Versalles-65 ... 
  and his hurried throw is in the dirt ...
  but it's dug out nicely by Power-55 to get him!


Now Kindall-62 strolls to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .222 with 2 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Kindall-62 goes down on strikes.


Kuenn-59 is next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  two gone.
  Bowsfield-61 cranks it up and deals ...

  And that's up the middle ...
  Versalles-65 glides over ... 
  scoops it up ...
  and throws him out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Midwest...
  And after 6 it's International 8 - USA_Midwest 4.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** International 8 - USA_Midwest 4 ***
*** Due up for International: Versalles-65, Taylor-63, and Azcue-68 ***


Versalles-65 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 2 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Urban-57 delivers ...

  Swung on and missed for strike three ...
  Urban-57 gets him with the fastball.


Taylor-63 will be the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .273 with 3 RBI.
  one out.
  Taylor-63 waits ... 
  Urban-57 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Ground ball ...
  One, two, three bounces out to Hansen-64 at shortstop ...
  And now he sends it to first, to retire Taylor-63.


Getting set to hit is Azcue-68. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3.
  two down here in the Top of the 7th.
  The pitch on the way to Azcue-68 ...

  And there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Dyck-52 and into left field ...
  Cerv-58 coming over to cut it off ...
  and he does, to hold Azcue-68 to a single.

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Giel-55.


Alou-69 steps up next. 
  He entered the game batting .160 with 2 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 7th.
  Azcue-68 stretching his lead at first.
  Giel-55 glances over at first ...
  Giel-55 cranks and fires ...

  Slow roller to third base ...
  and Dyck-52 kicks it ... 
  that'll be an error, and Alou-69 is safe at first.
  Azcue-68 moves to second.


Here's the righty Alou-68. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  two gone.
  Azcue-68 is on at second. Alou-69 is parked on first.
  Giel-55 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  And Alou-68 looks at ball four.
  Azcue-68 takes third.
  Alou-69 advances to second.


Clemente-67 is up there now. 
  He entered the game batting .217 with 1 RBI.
  two down.
  The bases are loaded.
  The pitch on the way to Clemente-67 ...

  Swung on ...
  Clemente-67 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  and that's into right field for a base hit ... 
  up to get it is Maris-61 ... 
  single for Clemente-67.

  Alou-69 is trying for extra bases ...
  Scoring from third is Azcue-68.
  Scoring from second is Alou-69.
  Alou-68 takes second.


Cepeda-67 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  two away.
  Alou-68 is on at second. Clemente-67 is edging off the bag at first.
  Giel-55 ready and deals ...

  Lifted to shallow center ...
  Kuenn-59 comes in ...
  And makes the catch.


  2 runs, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for International...
  And after 6 and a half it's International 10 - USA_Midwest 4.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** International 10 - USA_Midwest 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Hansen-64, Maris-61, and Cerv-58 ***

Time for the seventh-inning stretch.


Hansen-64 is next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Hansen-64 waits ... 
  Bowsfield-61 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Fastball ...
  and there's a Texas Leaguer into left field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Alou-68 ... 
  a single for Hansen-64.


Up next is Maris-61, and International can't be happy to see him standing in the box. 
  He entered the game batting .350 with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Hansen-64 leads off first.
  Hansen-64 held on by Power-55.
  Bowsfield-61 kicks and deals...

  High chopper to third base ...
  up with it is Mantilla-64 ... 
  and he throws to Taylor-63 for the force ...
  and down to first ...
  in time ... double play!


Batting next is Cerv-58. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Bowsfield-61 sets and deals ...

  Strike three swinging ...
  Got him with the fastball.


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_Midwest...
  And after 7 it's International 10 - USA_Midwest 4.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** International 10 - USA_Midwest 4 ***
*** Due up for International: Power-55, Mantilla-64, and Versalles-65 ***


Standing in to hit is Power-55. 
  He entered the game batting .227 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Power-55 waiting ... 
  now Giel-55 delivers ...

  High drive to left ...
  Cerv-58 has a play ...
  And makes the catch.


Hitting next is Mantilla-64. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  one down.
  Giel-55 looks down and gets a sign from Wilson-58 ... 
  the pitch ...

  And there's a drive to deep left field ...
  Wow, no doubt about that one ...
  a monstrous Home Run for Mantilla-64 that carries well into the seats!
  and Mantilla-64 has 2 home runs today.


Versalles-65 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4 with 2 RBI.
  one down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Ball four ... and Versalles-65 works out a walk.


Here's Taylor-63. 
  He entered the game batting .273 with 3 RBI.
  one out here in the Top of the 8th.
  Versalles-65 is edging off the bag at first.
  Big hole on the right side with Kindall-62 holding the runner.
  The pitch on the way to Taylor-63 ...

  High fly ball towards the left field power alley ...
  and carrying well ...
  back goes Cerv-58 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Taylor-63!
  Versalles-65 trots home.


Azcue-68 will be the batter. 
  So far today he is 3 for 4.
  one gone.
  Giel-55 winds and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to left field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Cerv-58 ...
  but he'll have to play it on a hop...
  single for Azcue-68.

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Kipp-58 coming on in relief.


Alou-69 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Kipp-58.
  one gone.
  Azcue-68 leads off first.
  Kipp-58 glances over at first ...
  Alou-69 waiting ... 
  now Kipp-58 delivers ...

  Fastball ...
  and that's grounded sharply to the right side ...
  past Kindall-62 and into right field ...
  Maris-61 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Alou-69 is going to have himself a single.

  The runners decide to play it safe ...
  Azcue-68 will hustle to second.


Now here's the righty Alou-68. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one gone here in the Top of the 8th.
  Azcue-68 is on at second. Alou-69 leads off first.
  Kipp-58 cranks and fires ...

  Wild pitch! ...
  Wilson-58 almost made a great play there, but the ball got by him.
  Azcue-68 moves to third.
  Alou-69 heads to second.


Alou-68 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one out here in the Top of the 8th.
  Azcue-68 inches away from third. Alou-69 takes his lead from second. 
  Kipp-58 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Look out, that's way outside and gets away from Wilson-58 ...
  wild pitch!
  Here comes Azcue-68.
  Alou-69 moves to third base.


Coming up next, Alou-68. 
  He entered the game batting .333 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  one out.
  Alou-69 is parked on third. 
  Kipp-58 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Ground ball to Kindall-62 ...
  and he'll beat Alou-68 to the bag for the out.


Here's Clemente-67. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 2 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 8th.
  Alou-69 edging away from the bag at third. 
  Kipp-58 ready and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a little flare to left field ...
  Cerv-58 a little slow to react ...
  and all he can do is play it on a hop ...
  Clemente-67 will take it ...
  and he's heading towards first with a single.
  Alou-69 scores from third.


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Cepeda-67 gets set to hit.
  two down here in the Top of the 8th.
  Clemente-67 is parked on first.
  Kipp-58 a long look at Clemente-67 ...
  Kipp-58 rocks and fires ...

  Cepeda-67 hits it slowly on the ground towards shortstop ...
  up with it is Hansen-64 ... 
  he'll have to hurry ...
  and he just does get Cepeda-67 by a step!


  5 runs, 5 hits, and 1 man left on base for International...
  We've played 7 and a half, and the score is International 15 - USA_Midwest 4.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** International 15 - USA_Midwest 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Wilson-58, Dyck-52, and Spencer-58 ***


Wilson-58 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  nobody down.
  A little chat going on between Azcue-68 and Wilson-58 ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

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


Dyck-52 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one out.

But he's done for the day ...
Instead, they'll call on Brandt-61.

  Here comes the pitch ...

  And that's low, for ball four.


Settling into the right side of the box is Spencer-58. 
  He entered the game batting .364 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
  one down.
  Brandt-61 is edging off the bag at first.
  Power-55 off the bag at first, trying to cut down the hole on the right side.
  Spencer-58 waits ... 
  Bowsfield-61 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Hit up in the air to center ...
  Spencer-58 got under that one ...
  Alou-69 is waiting ...
  And he has it.


That will bring up Kubek-61. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two down.
  Brandt-61 leads off first.
  And Power-55 not holding Brandt-61 on.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Kubek-61 was fooled by that breaking ball ...
  He's out.


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_Midwest...
  We've played 8, and the score is International 15 - USA_Midwest 4.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** International 15 - USA_Midwest 4 ***
*** Due up for International: Power-55, Mantilla-64, and Versalles-65 ***


Up to bat is Power-55. 
  So far today he is 2 for 5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 9th.
  The windup and the pitch from Kipp-58 ...

  There's a shot to center ...
  But Kuenn-59 is waiting for it ...
  And pulls it in.


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Mantilla-64 gets set to hit.
  one gone here in the Top of the 9th.
  Kipp-58 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  high fly ball towards the right field power alley ...
  and carrying well ... 
  back goes Maris-61 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Mantilla-64!
  and Mantilla-64 has 3 bombs today.

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


Versalles-65 steps in and repositions his helmet ...
Now he's ready.
  one gone here in the Top of the 9th.
  Duren-58 comes set to the letters...
  the pitch...

  Offspeed ...
  and Versalles-65 rolls it slowly to third base ...
  on it easily is Brandt-61 ...
  and over to Kindall-62 to record the out.


Taylor-63 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 3 for 5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  two gone.
  Duren-58 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Hit on the button towards left field ...
  but right at Cerv-58 ...
  who stays with it to retire Taylor-63.


  1 run, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for International...
  We've played 8 and a half, and the score is International 16 - USA_Midwest 4.

*** Bottom of the 9th ***
*** International 16 - USA_Midwest 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Kindall-62, Kuenn-59, and Hansen-64 ***


Batting next for USA_Midwest, Kindall-62. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 9th.

And now he's being called back ...
It looks like Snyder-66 is going to pinch hit.

  Bowsfield-61 kicks and deals...

  Banged in the air to shallow center field ...
  Alou-69 is there ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


And that brings up Kuenn-59. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one gone.
  Bowsfield-61 cranks and fires ...

  Lined to right field ...
  and that's going to get down in front of Clemente-67 ...
  base hit for Kuenn-59.

Arroyo-61 slowly makes his way from the bullpen.


Now Hansen-64 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Kuenn-59 is parked on first.
  Power-55 off the bag at first, trying to cut down the hole on the right side.
  Now the pitch to Hansen-64 ...

  And there's a liner to first base ...
  but Power-55 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Hansen-64 is out.


Maris-61 stands in to take his turn. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Kuenn-59 is edging off the bag at first.
  And they elect to play behind Kuenn-59.
  Arroyo-61 winds and deals ...

  Hit on the ground, a five-hopper, to Versalles-65 ...
  And he makes the quick throw to first to retire Maris-61.

And that'll do it ...
The final score is International 16 - USA_Midwest 4