Sam McDowell-70 and Dick Allen-72 Key in USA_Pennsylvania's Victory

08/08/1970 - USA_Pennsylvania's bats did the talking in their blowout victory over USA_Southeast. Dick Allen-72 led the offense for USA_Pennsylvania going 4 for 5 with 1 walk, 1 triple, 2 home runs, 9 RBI and 0 stolen base in 1 attempt. With the victory, USA_Pennsylvania is now 52-50.

8-8-1970 (Night Game): 1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PA (52-50) vs. 1970-USA_Southeast 1970_USA_SE (46-58)

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1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PA100026034 16182
1970-USA_Southeast 1970_USA_SE000101100 371

Batting

1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
P. Schaal-71 (3B)331000030000000.241
G. Tenace-75 (C)531001110300000.222
R. Jackson-69 (CF)331100130000000.230
D. Allen-72 (1B)544012910001000.243
B. Robinson-77 (LF)613001500200000.250
R. Rollins-62 (DH)601000000300000.253
G. Beckert-68 (2B)615100000000000.251
P. Kelly-72 (RF)601100000200000.213
D. Wert-65 (SS)411000010100001.231
44161831416901101001.241
6 for 14 with runners in scoring position.

2B: R. Jackson-69[25], G. Beckert-68[6], P. Kelly-72[10]
3B: D. Allen-72[5]
HR: G. Tenace-75[11], D. Allen-72(2)[20], B. Robinson-77[10]
RBI: G. Tenace-75[30], R. Jackson-69[51], D. Allen-72(9)[58], B. Robinson-77(5)[47]
CS: D. Allen-72[2]
E: S. Lyle-77[2], D. Wert-65[24]
GIDP: D. Wert-65[13]
SLAM: D. Allen-72[2], B. Robinson-77[2]
DP: 1
LOB: 10
1970-USA_Southeast 1970_USA_SEABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
T. Harrah-75 (SS)400000010100000.273
S. Garvey-76 (1B)401000100200010.271
B. Powell-70 (DH)411001100200000.272
H. McRae-82 (LF)400000000300000.274
D. May-73 (RF)401000000200000.256
D. Money-74 (3B)310000010000000.227
B. Bryan-65 (C)401010100200001.196
D. Johnson-70 (2B)311000010100000.263
M. Rivers-76 (CF)402000000001000.312
34370113301301011.261
0 for 3 with runners in scoring position.

3B: B. Bryan-65[3]
HR: B. Powell-70[22]
RBI: S. Garvey-76[33], B. Powell-70[56], B. Bryan-65[28]
SF: S. Garvey-76[3]
CS: M. Rivers-76[6]
E: B. Bryan-65[11]
DP: 1
LOB: 8

Pitching

1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PAIPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
S. McDowell-70(W 10-13)8.03260113013003.7813268
S. Lyle-771.0001000000002.8312-
9.03270113013003.28144-
1970-USA_Southeast 1970_USA_SEIPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
C. Kirby-71(L 6-5)5.0448202308003.409932
T. Pierce-670.2442000202004.9728-
V. Colbert-711.1436111100005.3736-
J. Johnson-711.0441001300006.4324-
B. Howard-661.0001000001002.6718-
9.01615183149011004.13205-

Fielding

1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PAPosCHPOAE
S. Lyle-77P1001
S. McDowell-70P0000
G. Tenace-75C151320
D. Allen-721B5500
G. Beckert-682B2200
P. Schaal-713B0000
D. Wert-65SS5131
B. Robinson-77LF0000
R. Jackson-69CF4400
P. Kelly-72RF2200
1970-USA_Southeast 1970_USA_SEPosCHPOAE
V. Colbert-71P1100
B. Howard-66P0000
J. Johnson-71P0000
C. Kirby-71P2020
T. Pierce-67P0000
B. Bryan-65C141211
S. Garvey-761B111010
D. Johnson-702B8260
D. Money-743B1010
T. Harrah-75SS3030
H. McRae-82LF1100
M. Rivers-76CF1100
D. May-73RF0000

DDBB Player of the Game: D. Allen-72
Neutral Ballpark
Allen-72 (1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PA) drives in 9 runs [58]. McDowell-70 (1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PA) strikes out 13 batters [164].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default

8-8-1970 (Night Game): 1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PA (52-50) vs. 1970-USA_Southeast 1970_USA_SE (46-58)

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1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PA100026034 16182
1970-USA_Southeast 1970_USA_SE000101100 371

1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PA

Player123456789
1) P. Schaal-71 (3B)BB,R(4)BB-LO8-1B,R(5)GO43-BB,R(4)
2) G. Tenace-75 (C)SOSO--HR,R(2),RBISO-ROE2,R(4)BB,R(4)
3) R. Jackson-69 (CF)2B-GO63-GO43BB,RBI,R(5)-BB,R(4)BB,R(4)
4) D. Allen-72 (1B)RBI,GO13-1B,CS(6)-HR,R(4),RBIBB,RBI,R(5)-3B,2RBI,R(5)HR,4RBI,R(4)
5) B. Robinson-77 (LF)SO-SO-GO43HR,4RBI,R(5)-1B,RBI,X(8)1B
6) R. Rollins-62 (DH)-GO13-SOSOFO7-1BSO
7) G. Beckert-68 (2B)-1B-1B-1B,R(3)2B1BGO43
8) P. Kelly-72 (RF)-SO-2B-SOGO43FC62,X(9)GO53
9) D. Wert-65 (SS)-BB-SO-1B,R(4)GO31GO643,DP-
 

1970-USA_Southeast 1970_USA_SE

Player123456789
1) T. Harrah-75 (SS)BB-GO63-SO-ROE6-ROE1
2) S. Garvey-76 (1B)1B-SO-SO-SF,RBI-LO4
3) B. Powell-70 (DH)SO-SO--HR,R(3),RBIPU3--
4) H. McRae-82 (LF)SO--SO-PU6-SO-
5) D. May-73 (RF)SO--SO-1B-LO8-
6) D. Money-74 (3B)-GO63-BB,R(7)-LO9-LO9-
7) B. Bryan-65 (C)-SO-3B,RBI-SO--LO8
8) D. Johnson-70 (2B)-1B-SO--BB,R(2)-GO63
9) M. Rivers-76 (CF)-FO8--1B,CS(2)-GO23-1B
 

DDBB Player of the Game: D. Allen-72
Neutral Ballpark
Allen-72 (1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PA) drives in 9 runs [58]. McDowell-70 (1970-USA_Pennsylvania 1970_USA_PA) strikes out 13 batters [164].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default


SCORING PLAYS

Top of the 1st
Allen-72 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .234 with 18 HR and 49 RBI.
  one out.
  Schaal-71 inches away from third. Jackson-69 is hanging out at second. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Hit back to the box ... 
  taken there by Kirby-71 ... 
  and he throws out Allen-72.
  Scoring from third is Schaal-71.
  Jackson-69 hustles to third base.

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



Bottom of the 4th
Now Bryan-65 digs in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away.
  Money-74 leads off first.
  Allen-72 holding Money-74 to the bag.
  McDowell-70 rears back and fires ...

  And that's drilled to the gap in right center ...
  Jackson-69 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 Bryan-65 is headed towards third for a triple!
  And here comes Money-74 to score all the way from first!

  And Bryan-65 comes up with the big hit for USA_Southeast, it's all tied up now at 1.



Top of the 5th
Tenace-75 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .223 with 10 HR and 29 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Kirby-71 ready and deals ...

  Hit in the air to right field ...
  going back is May-73 ...
  way back ...
  to the wall ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Tenace-75!

  And that breaks the tie, USA_Pennsylvania now leads 2 - 1.



Now batting, the hard hitting Allen-72. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one down.
  Kirby-71 cranks and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  Hit in the air to left field ...
  going back is McRae-82 ...
  way back ...
  to the wall ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Allen-72!



Top of the 6th
Hitting next is power hitting Jackson-69. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  two down.
  The bases are loaded.
  Pierce-67 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Ball four.  Patience paid off there for Jackson-69 ... and he works his way aboard.
  Scoring from third is Beckert-68.
  Stopping at third is Wert-65.
  Schaal-71 advances to second.



Settling into the box is the extra base machine Allen-72. 
  He entered the game batting .234 with 18 HR and 49 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 6th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Allen-72 waiting ... 
  now Pierce-67 delivers ...

  Just missed outside, and that's ball four.
  Here comes Wert-65.
  Schaal-71 moves to third.
  Jackson-69 hustles to second.



And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Colbert-71.


Up to bat is Robinson-77... 
and the defense digs-in for the hard hitting slugger. 
  He entered the game batting .246 with 9 HR and 42 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 6th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Colbert-71 looks down and gets a sign from Bryan-65 ... 
  the pitch ...

  High fly ball towards the right field power alley ...
  and carrying well ...
  back goes Rivers-76 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Robinson-77!
  Schaal-71 scores.
  That drives in Jackson-69.
  Allen-72 scores.



Bottom of the 6th
Powell-70 stands in and cocks his bat ...
McDowell-70 looks in.
  nobody out.
  Powell-70 waits ... 
  McDowell-70 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  And there's a drive to the power alley in right ...
  going back is Kelly-72 ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that's into the seats!  Home Run for Powell-70!
  and that is Powell-70's 22nd home run of the season.



Bottom of the 7th
Now batting, Garvey-76. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  McDowell-70 in a bit of a jam here, with Johnson-70 at third, and Harrah-75 at first.
  And Allen-72 not holding Harrah-75 on.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  And there's a liner to center field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Jackson-69 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.

  Tagging from third is Johnson-70 ...
  and he scores.



Top of the 8th
Here's the dangerous Allen-72. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Tenace-75 is on at second. Jackson-69 leads off first.
  Colbert-71 rears back and fires ...

  And that ball is absolutely hammered to right field ...
  no chance for May-73 ...
  he'll have to play it off the wall ...
  and now it takes a crazy hop and gets away! ...
  That is going to be a triple for Allen-72!
  Scoring from second is Tenace-75.
  And here comes Jackson-69 to score all the way from first!



Now here's Robinson-77. 
  He entered the game batting .246 with 9 HR and 42 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Allen-72 measures his lead at third. 
  Now the pitch to Robinson-77 ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's hit in the air to center field ...
  Rivers-76 starts back ...
  but is now coming in ...
  and that's going to drop in front of him for a single.
  Here comes Allen-72.



Top of the 9th
Allen-72 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Johnson-71 looks in.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 9th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Johnson-71 kicks and deals...

  And there's a drive to deep center field ...
  back goes Rivers-76 ...
  way back ...
  to the warning track ...
  the wall ...
  SHE'S GONE! Home Run for Allen-72!
  Schaal-71 scores.
  Tenace-75 scores.
  Jackson-69 trots home.
  and Allen-72 has 2 home runs today.


PLAY BY PLAY 
A great day for a scheduled game between
USA_Pennsylvania (51-50) and USA_Southeast (46-57).
The starting pitcher for USA_Pennsylvania is Sam McDowell-70 (9-13, 3.86).
The starting pitcher for USA_Southeast is Clay Kirby-71 (6-4, 3.19).


*** Top of the 1st ***


That will bring up the righty Schaal-71. 
  nobody out here in the Top of the 1st.
  Kirby-71 sets and deals ...

  It's ball four, but that was very close and Schaal-71 may have gotten a break there.


Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Tenace-75. 
  He entered the game batting .223 with 10 HR and 29 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Schaal-71 leads off first.
  Kirby-71 glances over at first ...
  Kirby-71 delivers ...

  Sinker ...
  Chased and missed by Tenace-75 for strike three.


Here's Jackson-69. 
  one out here in the Top of the 1st.
  Schaal-71 takes his lead from first.
  Kirby-71 glances over at first ...
  Kirby-71 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that ball is absolutely hammered to right field ...
  no chance for May-73 ...
  he'll have to play it off the wall ...
  that is going to be a double for Jackson-69.

  A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
  Down to third goes Schaal-71.


Allen-72 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .234 with 18 HR and 49 RBI.
  one out.
  Schaal-71 inches away from third. Jackson-69 is hanging out at second. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Hit back to the box ... 
  taken there by Kirby-71 ... 
  and he throws out Allen-72.
  Scoring from third is Schaal-71.
  Jackson-69 hustles to third base.

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


Hitting next is Robinson-77. 
  two down here in the Top of the 1st.
  Jackson-69 edging away from the bag at third. 
  Kirby-71 comes set to the letters...
  the pitch...

  Swung on and missed ...
  And Robinson-77 is sent packing.


  And that'll do it.  Kirby-71 finally puts out the fire,
  but USA_Pennsylvania gets 1 run in the inning, and now they lead 1 - 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast: Harrah-75, Garvey-76, and Powell-70 ***


So here's Harrah-75. 
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  McDowell-70 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Just missed inside, and that's ball four.


Up to bat is Garvey-76. 
  nobody out.
  Harrah-75 stretching his lead at first.
  McDowell-70 a long look at Harrah-75 ...
  McDowell-70 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  soft line drive to the right side ...
  just over the infield ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  cut off there by Kelly-72 ...
  single for Garvey-76.

  And with a hard throw back to the infield ...
  Kelly-72 stops the runners in their tracks ...
  Harrah-75 moves to second base.


Powell-70 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the powerful hitter is ready.
  nobody down.
  Harrah-75 is hanging out at second. Garvey-76 is edging off the bag at first.
  McDowell-70 is keeping a close eye on Harrah-75 ...
  Anchoring him to the bag.



Powell-70 steps in. 
  nobody gone.
  Harrah-75 is hanging out at second. Garvey-76 is edging off the bag at first.
  McDowell-70 winds and deals ...

  A big swing and a miss ...
  And McDowell-70 chalks up another strikeout.


Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is McRae-82. 
  He brings a 6 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  one down.
  Harrah-75 is on at second. Garvey-76 is parked on first.
  McRae-82 waiting ... 
  now McDowell-70 delivers ...

  Slow curve ...
  Waved at and missed for strike three.


Now May-73 digs in. 
  two away here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Harrah-75 is on at second. Garvey-76 is parked on first.
  McDowell-70 kicks and deals...

  Strike three called ...
  McDowell-70 gets the K.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for USA_Southeast...
  And after 1 it's USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Pennsylvania: Rollins-62, Beckert-68, and Kelly-72 ***


Now Rollins-62 strolls to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .255 with 9 HR and 44 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Rollins-62 waits ... 
  Kirby-71 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  And Rollins-62 taps it towards the mound ...
  Kirby-71 picks it up ...
  and throws to first for the out.


Beckert-68 checks in. 
  one out.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Hit on the button towards first base ...
  too hot to handle ...
  and that's going to whiz right on by ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  May-73 is on it quickly ...
  a single for Beckert-68.


Up to bat is Kelly-72. 
  one out.
  Beckert-68 is edging off the bag at first.
  A move to first ...
  Not in time!  Beckert-68 hustles back.



Now here's Kelly-72. 
  one out.
  Beckert-68 is edging off the bag at first.
  Kirby-71 glances over at first ...
  Kelly-72 waiting ... 
  now Kirby-71 delivers ...

  Strike three called ...
  Kelly-72 goes down looking at a fastball.


So here's Wert-65. 
  two gone.
  Beckert-68 takes his lead from first.
  Kirby-71 is keeping a close eye on Beckert-68 ...
  Anchoring him to the bag.



Coming up next, Wert-65. 
  two out.
  Beckert-68 stretching his lead at first.
  Kirby-71 checks Beckert-68 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Kirby-71 winds and deals ...

  And Wert-65 takes that one downstairs ... ball four.
  Beckert-68 moves to second base.


That will bring up Schaal-71. 
  He entered the game batting .240 with 4 HR and 20 RBI.
  two gone.
  Beckert-68 takes his lead from second. Wert-65 leads off first.
  Kirby-71 sets and deals ...

  Way outside and they walked him.
  Beckert-68 moves to third base.
  Wert-65 takes second.


Up to bat is Tenace-75. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away here in the Top of the 2nd.
  The bases are loaded.
  Kirby-71 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Strike three swinging ...
  Kirby-71 with the nasty slider.


  And a frustrated Tenace-75 knows he missed a chance there.

  No runs, 1 hit, and 3 runners left on base for USA_Pennsylvania...
  We've played 1 and a half, and the score is USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast: Money-74, Bryan-65, and Johnson-70 ***


Money-74 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .228 with 7 HR and 27 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Slow bouncer toward shortstop ...
  Routine play for Wert-65 ...
  And he throws to Allen-72 in time for the out.


Batting next is Bryan-65. 
  He entered the game batting .195 with 9 HR and 27 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  McDowell-70 cranks it up and deals ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Struck him out.


Up next for USA_Southeast, Johnson-70. 
  two away.
  Now the pitch to Johnson-70 ...

  Grounded sharply to the right side ...
  and that's going to get past Allen-72 and into right field ...
  Kelly-72 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Johnson-70 is going to have himself a single.


Now Rivers-76 strolls to the plate. 
  He brings a 15 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  two gone.
  Johnson-70 is edging off the bag at first.
  Johnson-70 held on by Allen-72.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  fly ball to deep center field ...
  but Jackson-69 is drifting leisurely back ...
  and catches it easily there for the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_Southeast...
  And after 2 it's USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Pennsylvania: Jackson-69, Allen-72, and Robinson-77 ***


Jackson-69 chatting with Bryan-65 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now the slugger is ready.
  nobody gone.
  Jackson-69 waiting ... 
  now Kirby-71 delivers ...

  Ground ball to shortstop ...
  Harrah-75 fields it on the third bounce ...
  And throws to first for the out.


Stepping to the plate is Allen-72. 
  He entered the game batting .234 with 18 HR and 49 RBI.
  one gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  And Kirby-71 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Line drive ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  Allen-72 is on with a single.


And that brings up Robinson-77. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  Allen-72 stretching his lead at first.
  Kirby-71 throws to first ...
  Safe!



Robinson-77 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the powerful hitter is ready.
  one down.
  Allen-72 takes his lead from first.
  Kirby-71 glances over at first ...
  Now the pitch to Robinson-77 ...

  Strike three called ...
  Robinson-77 goes down looking at a fastball.


Rollins-62 is next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two down here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Allen-72 stretching his lead at first.
  Allen-72 has a good lead ...

  Allen-72 goes ...
  the throw from Bryan-65 ...
  is in time, they got him!


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

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast: Harrah-75, Garvey-76, and Powell-70 ***


Now Harrah-75 strolls to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .277 with 13 HR and 40 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  McDowell-70 cranks it up and deals ...

  And Harrah-75 rolls it slowly to shortstop ...
  on it easily is Wert-65 ...
  and over to Allen-72 to record the out.


Garvey-76 will be the batter. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  one down.
  McDowell-70 winds and deals ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Mark down another strikeout for McDowell-70.


Powell-70 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two out.
  McDowell-70 sets and delivers ...

  Struck him out swinging ...
  Good sinker ball.


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

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Pennsylvania: Rollins-62, Beckert-68, and Kelly-72 ***


Rollins-62 is next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out.
  Kirby-71 cranks and fires ...

  Got him swinging with the slider!


Beckert-68 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  one down.
  Kirby-71 cranks it up and deals ...

  Hit hard on the ground ...
  and that's going to get through to center field ...
  Rivers-76 cuts it off in a hurry ...
  and Beckert-68 is going to have to settle for a single.


Kelly-72 is coming up next. 
  He entered the game batting .214 with 2 HR and 23 RBI.
  one out.
  Beckert-68 is edging off the bag at first.
  Kirby-71 checks Beckert-68 to keep him close to the bag ...
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's hit in the air to center field ...
  Rivers-76 starts in ...
  but is now going back ...
  and it's over his head! ...
  that is going to be a double for Kelly-72.

  And with a hard throw back to the infield ...
  Rivers-76 stops the runners in their tracks ...
  Beckert-68 moves to third base.


And the hitter is Wert-65. 
  one down.
  Beckert-68 measures his lead at third. Kelly-72 is on at second. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Wert-65 takes a cut and misses ...
  Got him with the fastball!


Schaal-71 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
  two away.
  Beckert-68 creeping down the line at third. Kelly-72 takes his lead from second. 
  Kirby-71 steps in and is ready to toss pitch number 75 ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to center field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Rivers-76 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


  No runs, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_Pennsylvania...
  We've played 3 and a half, and the score is USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast: McRae-82, May-73, and Money-74 ***


And the hitter is McRae-82. 
  He entered the game batting .277 with 15 HR and 75 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  McDowell-70 looks down and gets a sign from Tenace-75 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Taken for strike three ...
  And that'll send McRae-82 back to his seat.


Left-handed May-73 ready to face off against McDowell-70 ...
staring him down.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  McDowell-70 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Struck him out ...
  McDowell-70 threw him the big breaking curve ...
  And May-73 swung right through it.
  And that's 8 strikeouts for McDowell-70.


Now Money-74 digs in. 
  He entered the game batting .228 with 7 HR and 27 RBI.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  And that misses outside, for ball four.


Now Bryan-65 digs in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away.
  Money-74 leads off first.
  Allen-72 holding Money-74 to the bag.
  McDowell-70 rears back and fires ...

  And that's drilled to the gap in right center ...
  Jackson-69 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 Bryan-65 is headed towards third for a triple!
  And here comes Money-74 to score all the way from first!

  And Bryan-65 comes up with the big hit for USA_Southeast, it's all tied up now at 1.


Johnson-70 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two out.
  Bryan-65 measures his lead at third. 
  McDowell-70 delivers ...

  Strike three called ...
  must have nicked the corner.
  And that's 9 strikeouts for McDowell-70.


  McDowell-70 escapes without any further damage,
  but not before USA_Southeast comes up with 1 run to tie it...
  and after 4, it's 1 - 1.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 1 - USA_Southeast 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_Pennsylvania: Tenace-75, Jackson-69, and Allen-72 ***


Tenace-75 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .223 with 10 HR and 29 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Kirby-71 ready and deals ...

  Hit in the air to right field ...
  going back is May-73 ...
  way back ...
  to the wall ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Tenace-75!

  And that breaks the tie, USA_Pennsylvania now leads 2 - 1.


Stepping to the plate is Jackson-69. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 5th.
  Kirby-71 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Chopper to second base ...
  easy play for Johnson-70 to Garvey-76 ...
  and that takes care of Jackson-69.


Now batting, the hard hitting Allen-72. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one down.
  Kirby-71 cranks and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  Hit in the air to left field ...
  going back is McRae-82 ...
  way back ...
  to the wall ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Allen-72!


That will bring up Robinson-77. 
  He entered the game batting .246 with 9 HR and 42 RBI.
  one out.
  Kirby-71 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  big bouncer over the mound ...
  up in the air to get it is Johnson-70 ...
  and he makes a strong, accurate throw to Garvey-76 to get him.


Rollins-62 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Kirby-71.
  two gone.
  Now the pitch to Rollins-62 ...

  Taken for strike three ...
  And that's all for Mr. Rollins-62.
  And that's 8 Ks for Kirby-71.


  That'll do it for USA_Pennsylvania in the Top of the 5th.
  But they get 2 runs to lead 3 - 1 .

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 3 - USA_Southeast 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast: Rivers-76, Harrah-75, and Garvey-76 ***


Rivers-76 stands in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  McDowell-70 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Rivers-76 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  and that's into center field for a base hit ... 
  up to get it is Jackson-69 ... 
  single for Rivers-76.
  Rivers-76 extends his hitting streak to 16 games.


Now at the plate, Harrah-75. 
  He entered the game batting .277 with 13 HR and 40 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Rivers-76 is parked on first.
  Throw to first ...
  Safe!  Rivers-76 just did get back in time.



Harrah-75 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody down.
  Rivers-76 leads off first.
  McDowell-70 glances over at first ...
  The pitch on the way to Harrah-75 ...

  Got him swinging with the slider!
  And that's 10 Ks for McDowell-70.


Now here's the righty Garvey-76. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Rivers-76 is edging off the bag at first.
  Allen-72 holding Rivers-76 to the bag.
  McDowell-70 kicks and deals...
  the runner is on the move ...

  Strike three swinging ...
  Got him with the fastball.
  the throw from Tenace-75 ...
  is in time, and they get Rivers-76 ...
  A "strike-em-out, throw-em-out" double play!
  And that's 11 strikeouts for McDowell-70.


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_Southeast...
  And after 5 it's USA_Pennsylvania 3 - USA_Southeast 1.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 3 - USA_Southeast 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_Pennsylvania: Beckert-68, Kelly-72, and Wert-65 ***


Here's the righty Beckert-68. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2.
  nobody down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's going to be hit into right field for a base hit ...
  May-73 over to pick it up ...
  single for Beckert-68.

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Pierce-67 coming on in relief.


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Kelly-72 gets set to hit.
  nobody out.
  Beckert-68 is edging off the bag at first.
  Pierce-67 glances over at first ...
  A little chat going on between Bryan-65 and Kelly-72 ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Strike three called ...
  Pierce-67 gets the K.


Settling into the box is Wert-65. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one out.
  Beckert-68 leads off first.
  Garvey-76 holding Beckert-68 to the bag.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  Wert-65 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  and that's into center field for a base hit ... 
  up to get it is Rivers-76 ... 
  single for Wert-65.

  Not enough speed out there to chance it ...
  so the runners will not try for an extra base ...
  On to second goes Beckert-68.


Schaal-71 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone here in the Top of the 6th.
  Beckert-68 leads off second. Wert-65 leads off first.
  Pierce-67 looks down and gets a sign from Bryan-65 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply towards left field ...
  just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Money-74 ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  McRae-82 gets to it quickly ...
  and Schaal-71 is held to a single.

  A quick glance out at McRae-82 ...
  and the runner will not try for an extra base ...
  Beckert-68 goes to third.
  Wert-65 moves to second.


Now Tenace-75 digs in. 
  Earlier today he added to his home run total.
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  one gone.
  The bases are loaded.
  Pierce-67 ready and deals ...

  Breaking ball ...
  Waved at and missed for strike three.


Hitting next is power hitting Jackson-69. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  two down.
  The bases are loaded.
  Pierce-67 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Ball four.  Patience paid off there for Jackson-69 ... and he works his way aboard.
  Scoring from third is Beckert-68.
  Stopping at third is Wert-65.
  Schaal-71 advances to second.


Settling into the box is the extra base machine Allen-72. 
  He entered the game batting .234 with 18 HR and 49 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 6th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Allen-72 waiting ... 
  now Pierce-67 delivers ...

  Just missed outside, and that's ball four.
  Here comes Wert-65.
  Schaal-71 moves to third.
  Jackson-69 hustles to second.

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Colbert-71.


Up to bat is Robinson-77... 
and the defense digs-in for the hard hitting slugger. 
  He entered the game batting .246 with 9 HR and 42 RBI.
  two down here in the Top of the 6th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Colbert-71 looks down and gets a sign from Bryan-65 ... 
  the pitch ...

  High fly ball towards the right field power alley ...
  and carrying well ...
  back goes Rivers-76 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Robinson-77!
  Schaal-71 scores.
  That drives in Jackson-69.
  Allen-72 scores.


That will bring up the righty Rollins-62. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two away.
  Colbert-71 looks down and gets a sign from Bryan-65 ... 
  the pitch ...

  A little fly ball to shallow left field ...
  slicing away from McRae-82 ...
  and he makes a sliding, one-handed catch to retire Rollins-62, Wow!


  6 runs, 4 hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Pennsylvania...
  And after 5 and a half it's USA_Pennsylvania 9 - USA_Southeast 1.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 9 - USA_Southeast 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast: Powell-70, McRae-82, and May-73 ***


Powell-70 stands in and cocks his bat ...
McDowell-70 looks in.
  nobody out.
  Powell-70 waits ... 
  McDowell-70 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  And there's a drive to the power alley in right ...
  going back is Kelly-72 ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that's into the seats!  Home Run for Powell-70!
  and that is Powell-70's 22nd home run of the season.


Batting next is McRae-82. 
  He entered the game batting .277 with 15 HR and 75 RBI.
  nobody down.
  McDowell-70 rocks and fires ...

  Popped up in the middle of the infield ...
  Wert-65 is there ...
  and he makes the catch.


May-73 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one gone.
  The pitch on the way to May-73 ...

  Grounded sharply to the left side ...
  and that's going to get past Schaal-71 and into left field ...
  Robinson-77 comes up with it quickly there...
  and May-73 is going to have himself a with a single.


Money-74 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  May-73 leads off first.
  And Allen-72 not holding May-73 on.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  There's a shot to right field ...
  And Kelly-72 is there to pull it in.


Bryan-65 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  two gone.
  May-73 leads off first.
  And they won't hold May-73 here, Allen-72 is well off the bag.
  McDowell-70 shakes off a few signs...
  now he gets the one he wants...
  and McDowell-70 delivers...

  A swing and a miss ...
  He's gone.
  And McDowell-70 has 12 strikeouts.


  1 run, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_Southeast...
  And after 6 it's USA_Pennsylvania 9 - USA_Southeast 2.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 9 - USA_Southeast 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_Pennsylvania: Beckert-68, Kelly-72, and Wert-65 ***


Beckert-68 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Colbert-71 looks in.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 7th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Offspeed ... 
  there's a high fly ball to left field ...
  McRae-82 should get there ...
  but the ball is carrying well ...
  and its over his head and off the wall for a double!


Kelly-72 steps in. 
  He entered the game batting .214 with 2 HR and 23 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Beckert-68 is hanging out at second. 
  Colbert-71 cranks and fires ...

  Ground ball to second base ...
  Johnson-70 takes his time ...
  Before throwing Kelly-72 out at first.
  Beckert-68 hustles to third.


Coming up to the plate is Wert-65. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one out.
  Beckert-68 creeping down the line at third. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Slapped down the first base line ...
  Garvey-76 goes behind the bag to get it ...
  And flips it to Colbert-71 in time for the out!


Now here's the righty Schaal-71. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  two down here in the Top of the 7th.
  Tight situation now for Colbert-71, with Beckert-68 just 90 feet away at third. 
  The pitch on the way to Schaal-71 ...

  Easy bouncer to Johnson-70 at second base ...
  But he loses the handle ...
  Now quickly recovers ...
  And tosses to first for the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_Pennsylvania...
  We've played 6 and a half, and the score is USA_Pennsylvania 9 - USA_Southeast 2.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 9 - USA_Southeast 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast: Johnson-70, Rivers-76, and Harrah-75 ***

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


Now here's Johnson-70. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  nobody down.
  The windup and the pitch from McDowell-70 ...

  And that misses inside, for ball four.


Coming up next, Rivers-76. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  nobody gone.
  Johnson-70 is parked on first.
  And they elect to play behind Johnson-70.
  McDowell-70 delivers ...

  Tapped in front of the plate ...
  Tenace-75 picks it up ...
  And throws to Allen-72 for the out.
  Johnson-70 goes to second.


Up next for USA_Southeast, Harrah-75. 
  He entered the game batting .277 with 13 HR and 40 RBI.
  one down.
  Johnson-70 is on at second. 
  McDowell-70 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Slow roller to shortstop ...
  taken there by Wert-65 ... 
  no, it goes under his glove ... 
  and Harrah-75 reaches on the error.
  On to third goes Johnson-70.


Now batting, Garvey-76. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  McDowell-70 in a bit of a jam here, with Johnson-70 at third, and Harrah-75 at first.
  And Allen-72 not holding Harrah-75 on.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  And there's a liner to center field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Jackson-69 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.

  Tagging from third is Johnson-70 ...
  and he scores.


Now Powell-70 digs in. 
  He entered the game batting .272 with 21 HR and 55 RBI.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Harrah-75 takes his lead from first.
  Allen-72 holding Harrah-75 to the bag.
  McDowell-70 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Popped him up ...
  Way up there on the right side ... who wants it? ...
  and now Allen-72 calling for it ...
  and puts it away for the out.


  1 run, no hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_Southeast...
  We've played 7, and the score is USA_Pennsylvania 9 - USA_Southeast 3.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 9 - USA_Southeast 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Pennsylvania: Tenace-75, Jackson-69, and Allen-72 ***


Tenace-75 will be the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .223 with 10 HR and 29 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 8th.
  Colbert-71 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Little dribbler ...
  And that'll drop right in front of the plate ...
  Bryan-65 picks it up, and then drops the ball ...
  charge the error to Bryan-65.


Jackson-69 stands in ready to do some damage. 
  He entered the game batting .229 with 20 HR and 50 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 8th.
  Tenace-75 leads off first.
  Tenace-75 held on by Garvey-76.
  Colbert-71 sets and deals ...

  And Jackson-69 takes outside ... ball four.
  On to second goes Tenace-75.


Here's the dangerous Allen-72. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Tenace-75 is on at second. Jackson-69 leads off first.
  Colbert-71 rears back and fires ...

  And that ball is absolutely hammered to right field ...
  no chance for May-73 ...
  he'll have to play it off the wall ...
  and now it takes a crazy hop and gets away! ...
  That is going to be a triple for Allen-72!
  Scoring from second is Tenace-75.
  And here comes Jackson-69 to score all the way from first!


Now here's Robinson-77. 
  He entered the game batting .246 with 9 HR and 42 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Allen-72 measures his lead at third. 
  Now the pitch to Robinson-77 ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's hit in the air to center field ...
  Rivers-76 starts back ...
  but is now coming in ...
  and that's going to drop in front of him for a single.
  Here comes Allen-72.


Now here's the righty Rollins-62. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  nobody out.
  Robinson-77 is parked on first.
  Colbert-71 a long look at Robinson-77 ...
  The pitch ...

  Rollins-62 skies one to right field ...
  over to get it is May-73 ...
  but that's going to fall in there for a single.

  And they won't gamble with nobody out ...
  The runners throw on the brakes ...
  Stopping at second is Robinson-77.


Here's Beckert-68. 
  He entered the game batting .239 with 16 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 8th.
  Robinson-77 takes his lead from second. Rollins-62 stretching his lead at first.
  Colbert-71 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  hit hard on the ground ...
  and that's going to get through to center field ...
  Rivers-76 cuts it off in a hurry ...
  and Beckert-68 is going to have to settle for a single.

  The runners decide to play it safe ...
  Robinson-77 scoots to third.
  Rollins-62 stops at second.

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Johnson-71.


Standing in to hit is Kelly-72. 
  He entered the game batting .214 with 2 HR and 23 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 8th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Johnson-71 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  Kelly-72 hits it hard to the hole ... 
  nice stop by Harrah-75 ... 
  strong throw to Bryan-65 for the force ...
  and over to first ...
  too late ... as Kelly-72 hustles down the line to avoid the double play.
  Into third and holding is Rollins-62.
  Beckert-68 stops at second.


Getting set to hit is Wert-65. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one down.
  The bases are all loaded up.
  Wert-65 waits ... 
  Johnson-71 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Grounded hard to shortstop ... 
  up with it there is Harrah-75 ... 
  he tosses to Johnson-70 for the force ...
  and over to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  3 runs, 4 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_Pennsylvania...
  We've played 7 and a half, and the score is USA_Pennsylvania 12 - USA_Southeast 3.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 12 - USA_Southeast 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast: McRae-82, May-73, and Money-74 ***


McRae-82 checks in. 
  He entered the game batting .277 with 15 HR and 75 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  McDowell-70 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  A swing and a miss ... Strike three!
  And that's 13 strikeouts for McDowell-70.


May-73 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one out.
  McDowell-70 ready, here he comes ...

  Lined hard to center field ...
  but right there to handle it is Jackson-69 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


And that brings up Money-74. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two away.
  McDowell-70 ready and deals ...

  Liner to right ...
  But right at Kelly-72 for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Southeast...
  8 in the books, and it's USA_Pennsylvania 12 - USA_Southeast 3.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 12 - USA_Southeast 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Pennsylvania: Schaal-71, Tenace-75, and Jackson-69 ***


Now batting, Schaal-71. 
  He entered the game batting .240 with 4 HR and 20 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Johnson-71 sets his hands at the belt ...
  now looks in to get a sign from Bryan-65 ...
  the pitch ...

  And that misses outside, for ball four.


Tenace-75 stands in to take his turn. 
  So far today he is 1 for 5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 9th.
  Schaal-71 takes his lead from first.
  Garvey-76 holding Schaal-71 to the bag.
  Johnson-71 comes set to the letters...
  the pitch...

  Ball four ... Tenace-75 will head to first.
  Schaal-71 stops at second.


Jackson-69 checks in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 9th.
  Johnson-71 in a bit of a jam here, with Schaal-71 at second. Tenace-75 stretching his lead at first.
  Johnson-71 rears back and fires ...

  That's very high and Johnson-71 walked him.
  Schaal-71 advances to third base.
  Tenace-75 takes second.


Allen-72 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Johnson-71 looks in.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 9th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Johnson-71 kicks and deals...

  And there's a drive to deep center field ...
  back goes Rivers-76 ...
  way back ...
  to the warning track ...
  the wall ...
  SHE'S GONE! Home Run for Allen-72!
  Schaal-71 scores.
  Tenace-75 scores.
  Jackson-69 trots home.
  and Allen-72 has 2 home runs today.

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Howard-66.


Robinson-77 brings his perfect swing into the box. 
  He entered the game batting .246 with 9 HR and 42 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Howard-66 steps off the mound ...
  Robinson-77 also steps out ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and he promptly strokes one to right field ... 
  a solid line drive single for Robinson-77.


Here's the righty Rollins-62. 
  So far today he is 1 for 5.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 9th.
  Robinson-77 stretching his lead at first.
  Robinson-77 held on by Garvey-76.
  Howard-66 steps off the mound ...
  Rollins-62 also steps out ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  He struck him out!


Standing in to hit is Beckert-68. 
  He entered the game batting .239 with 16 RBI.
  one out.
  Robinson-77 is parked on first.
  Howard-66 glances over at first ...
  Howard-66 ready, here he comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and Beckert-68 rolls it slowly to second base ...
  on it easily is Johnson-70 ...
  and over to Garvey-76 to record the out.
  Robinson-77 moves to second.


Now Kelly-72 strides to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .214 with 2 HR and 23 RBI.
  two out.
  Robinson-77 takes his lead from second. 
  Howard-66 cranks and fires ...

  Rapped hard toward third base ...
  Money-74 is there ...
  He takes it on the short hop ...
  And gets Kelly-72 with a good throw to first.


  4 runs, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_Pennsylvania...
  We've played 8 and a half, and the score is USA_Pennsylvania 16 - USA_Southeast 3.

*** Bottom of the 9th ***
*** USA_Pennsylvania 16 - USA_Southeast 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Southeast: Bryan-65, Johnson-70, and Rivers-76 ***

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Lyle-77 coming on in relief.


Settling into the left side of the box is Bryan-65. 
  He entered the game batting .195 with 9 HR and 27 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Now the pitch to Bryan-65 ...

  Lined to center ...
  But right at Jackson-69 ...
  Who had him played perfectly for the out.


That will bring up Johnson-70. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  Lyle-77 rocks and fires ...

  Bouncing ball to shortstop ...
  Big hop for Wert-65 ...
  Who sends it to first with a little mustard on it for the out.


Now batting, Rivers-76. 
  He entered the game batting .310 with 6 HR and 20 RBI.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 9th.
  And Rivers-76 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Lyle-77 delivers ...

  And that's up the middle ...
  Wert-65 glides over ... 
  but that's going to get through ...
  Jackson-69 cuts it off ...
  a base hit for Rivers-76.


Harrah-75 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two down.
  Rivers-76 is parked on first.
  And Allen-72 not holding Rivers-76 on.
  Lyle-77 ready, here he comes ...

  Grounded to pitcher ... 
  up with it there is Lyle-77 ... 
  but he bobbles it and will have no play ... 
  charge the error to Lyle-77 ...
  as Harrah-75 reaches.
  Rivers-76 will hustle to second.


The right-handed Garvey-76 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  two away.
  Rivers-76 perched out at second. Harrah-75 leads off first.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  lined to second base ...
  right there to handle it is Beckert-68 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.

And USA_Pennsylvania wins it!
The final score is USA_Pennsylvania 16 - USA_Southeast 3