Don Gullett-71 and Johnny Bench-72 Key in USA_South's Victory

09/11/1970 - A great day for USA_South as Johnny Bench-72's hot bat helped USA_South grab the win. Johnny Bench-72 led the offense for USA_South going 1 for 3 with 2 walks, 1 home run and 2 RBI. With the victory, USA_South is now 66-71.

9-11-1970 (Day Game): 1970-USA_California_1 1970_USA_CA1 (72-64) vs. 1970-USA_South 1970_USA_S (66-71) (Game two of a double header)

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1970-USA_California_1 1970_USA_CA1002020003 7111
1970-USA_South 1970_USA_S51020011x 10142

Batting

1970-USA_California_1 1970_USA_CA1ABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
B. Tolan-70 (CF)421100010000000.246
R. White-70 (LF)511000000100000.263
B. Bonds-71 (RF)424002710000000.276
J. Burroughs-74 (DH)501000000100000.240
G. Nettles-76 (3B)400000000000000.218
J. Lefebvre-66 (2B)501000000000000.240
B. Buckner-76 (1B)502000000100000.249
E. Herrmann-72 (C)400000000000000.209
T. Foli-79 (SS)210000000000000.306
  W. Crawford-73 (PH7)000000010000000.373
  M. Andrews-68 (SS7)111000000000001.236
39711102730300001.246
2 for 5 with runners in scoring position.

2B: B. Tolan-70[18]
HR: B. Bonds-71(2)[21]
RBI: B. Bonds-71(7)[78]
E: M. Andrews-68[5]
HBP: G. Nettles-76[4]
GIDP: E. Herrmann-72[10]
DP: 2
LOB: 9
1970-USA_South 1970_USA_SABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
L. Brock-68 (DH)511000000010000.233
A. Johnson-70 (LF)522001100000000.321
W. Stargell-73 (1B)221100130000000.265
J. Bench-72 (C)321001220100000.276
B. Murcer-71 (RF)402100100000010.245
P. Blair-69 (CF)422000110000000.241
D. Nelson-73 (2B)411100210000000.244
F. Patek-71 (SS)503000200000000.275
B. Cox-68 (3B)401000000100001.204
3610143021070210011.257
5 for 16 with runners in scoring position.

2B: W. Stargell-73[34], B. Murcer-71[23], D. Nelson-73[19]
HR: A. Johnson-70[6], J. Bench-72[26]
RBI: A. Johnson-70[39], W. Stargell-73[71], J. Bench-72(2)[87], B. Murcer-71[44], P. Blair-69[76], D. Nelson-73(2)[42], F. Patek-71(2)[25]
SF: B. Murcer-71[7]
SB: L. Brock-68[30]
E: D. Gullett-71[3], B. Cox-68[31]
GIDP: L. Brock-68[13], J. Bench-72[23]
DP: 1
LOB: 10

Pitching

1970-USA_California_1 1970_USA_CA1IPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
B. Lee-73(L 7-16)3.1889201400005.33954
A. Hrabosky-753.0111100101003.6634-
L. Allen-711.1114001201103.9739-
C. Cox-690.1000000000003.534-
8.0101014302702103.41172-
1970-USA_South 1970_USA_SIPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
D. Gullett-71(W 12-8)6.1427101302003.0010642
S. Hamilton-652.0333001001001.8326-
C. Taylor-740.1000000000013.075-
R. Willis-67(S 4)0.1001000000007.005-
9.07511102303013.55142-

Fielding

1970-USA_California_1 1970_USA_CA1PosCHPOAE
L. Allen-71P0000
C. Cox-69P0000
A. Hrabosky-75P0000
B. Lee-73P1010
E. Herrmann-72C2200
B. Buckner-761B9900
J. Lefebvre-662B5050
G. Nettles-763B3120
M. Andrews-68SS4211
T. Foli-79SS3120
R. White-70LF1100
B. Tolan-70CF2200
B. Bonds-71RF6600
1970-USA_South 1970_USA_SPosCHPOAE
D. Gullett-71P4121
S. Hamilton-65P1010
C. Taylor-74P0000
R. Willis-67P0000
J. Bench-72C3300
W. Stargell-731B131210
D. Nelson-732B3120
B. Cox-683B5221
F. Patek-71SS6240
A. Johnson-70LF1100
P. Blair-69CF3300
B. Murcer-71RF2200

DDBB Player of the Game: J. Bench-72
Neutral Ballpark
Bonds-71 (1970-USA_California_1 1970_USA_CA1) drives in 7 runs [77].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default

9-11-1970 (Day Game): 1970-USA_California_1 1970_USA_CA1 (72-64) vs. 1970-USA_South 1970_USA_S (66-71) (Game two of a double header)

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1970-USA_California_1 1970_USA_CA1002020003 7111
1970-USA_South 1970_USA_S51020011x 10142

1970-USA_California_1 1970_USA_CA1

Player123456789
1) B. Tolan-70 (CF)LO9-2B,R(3)-BB,R(3)-GOU-LO4
2) R. White-70 (LF)GO53-SO-LO5-ROE1-1B,R(3)
3) B. Bonds-71 (RF)1B-1B,2RBI-HR,2RBI,R(3)-BB-HR,3RBI,R(3)
4) J. Burroughs-74 (DH)FO7-LO5-1B-SO-GO53
5) G. Nettles-76 (3B)-GO43-GO63GO13-LO8-HBP
6) J. Lefebvre-66 (2B)-GO13-GO43-FO8-FO91B
7) B. Buckner-76 (1B)-SO-1B-1B,X(8)-LO6LO8
8) E. Herrmann-72 (C)--GO31GO63-GO63,DP-GO13-
9) T. Foli-79 (SS)--ROE5,R(3)-GO63----
  W. Crawford-73 (PH7)------BB--
  M. Andrews-68 (SS7)--------1B,R(3)
 

1970-USA_South 1970_USA_S

Player123456789
1) L. Brock-68 (DH)1B,SB(2),R(3),LO9-GO163,DP-LO5-GO43--
2) A. Johnson-70 (LF)GO531B,R(5)-FO9-FO8-HR,R(2),RBI-
3) W. Stargell-73 (1B)2B,RBI,R(6)BB-BB,R(4)-GO43-BB,X(4)-
4) J. Bench-72 (C)BB,R(7)BB-HR,2RBI,R(4)-SO-GO463,DP-
5) B. Murcer-71 (RF)LO9SF,RBI-2B--PU61B-
6) P. Blair-69 (CF)1B,RBI,R(7)FO9-GO43--BB,R(8)1B-
7) D. Nelson-73 (2B)2B,2RBI,R(8)GO63-GO43--BBROE6-
8) F. Patek-71 (SS)1B,RBI-1B,X(1)-FO9-WP,1B,RBILO9-
9) B. Cox-68 (3B)1B-FO7-GO53-SO--
 

DDBB Player of the Game: J. Bench-72
Neutral Ballpark
Bonds-71 (1970-USA_California_1 1970_USA_CA1) drives in 7 runs [77].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default


SCORING PLAYS

Bottom of the 1st
Lookout... here's the dangerous Stargell-73. 
  one down here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Brock-68 is on at second. 
  Lee-73 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  There's a drive down the right field line ...
  and that's a fair ball, just inside the chalk ...
  and now it pinballs in the corner and eludes Bonds-71 for a moment ...
  and Stargell-73 is on his way to second with a double.
  Scoring from second is Brock-68.
  and that is 34 doubles for Stargell-73 so far this season.

  And that breaks the tie, USA_California_1 now trails 1 - 0.



Up to bat is Blair-69. 
  two gone.
  Stargell-73 is on at second. Bench-72 is parked on first.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Buckner-76 and into right field ...
  Bonds-71 coming over to cut it off ...
  and he does, to hold Blair-69 to a single.

  Stargell-73 is trying for extra bases ...
  Here comes Stargell-73 to score.
  Bench-72 advances to second base.



Here's the righty Nelson-73. 
  two out.
  Bench-72 perched out at second. Blair-69 leads off first.
  Lee-73 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a shot down the first base line ...
  fair ball, and headed for the right field corner ...
  Bonds-71 unable to cut it off ...
  and Nelson-73 cruises toward second for a double.

  They are going to send the runner home ...
  the cutoff goes to Buckner-76 who fires it wide to home ...
  and he's safe!
  Scoring from second is Bench-72.
  And here comes Blair-69 to score all the way from first!
  and Nelson-73 takes third on the throw.



Patek-71 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .271 with 22 RBI.
  two gone.
  Nelson-73 measures his lead at third. 
  Patek-71 waiting ... 
  now Lee-73 delivers ...

  Hit hard on the ground ...
  and that's going to get through to center field ...
  Tolan-70 cuts it off in a hurry ...
  and Patek-71 is going to have to settle for a single.
  Scoring from third is Nelson-73.



Bottom of the 2nd
Batting next is Murcer-71. 
  He entered the game batting .238 with 5 HR and 43 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Tight spot for Lee-73, with the bases loaded.
  Lee-73 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Fly ball to center field ...
  camping under it is Tolan-70 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.

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



Top of the 3rd
Lookout... here's the dangerous Bonds-71. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two away here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Foli-79 inches away from third. Tolan-70 takes his lead from second. 
  The windup and the pitch from Gullett-71 ...

  Grounded sharply to the left side ...
  and that's going to get past Cox-68 and into left field ...
  Johnson-70 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Bonds-71 is going to have himself a with a single.

  Tolan-70 is trying for extra bases ...
  Here comes Foli-79.
  Here comes Tolan-70 to score.



Bottom of the 4th
Lookout... here's the dangerous Bench-72. 
  one gone.
  Stargell-73 leads off first.
  Big hole on the right side with Buckner-76 holding the runner.
  Lee-73 cranks it up and deals ...
  hard line drive to right field ...
  that ball is history ... home run!
  That drives in Stargell-73.



Top of the 5th
Bonds-71 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the talented hitter is ready to do some damage.
  two gone.
  Tolan-70 stretching his lead at first.
  Gullett-71 glances over at first ...
  Bonds-71 waits ... 
  Gullett-71 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Right in his wheelhouse ...
  and Bonds-71 just unloads ...
  that's just going to jump out of here ...
  deep over the left field wall ...
  Home Run for Bonds-71!
  That drives in Tolan-70.



Bottom of the 7th
Batting next for USA_South, Patek-71. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one gone.
  Blair-69 takes his lead from second. Nelson-73 leads off first.
  Allen-71 sets and delivers ...

  Look out, that pitch is way too high and it gets away from Herrmann-72 ...
  wild pitch!
  Taking third is Blair-69.
  Nelson-73 hustles to second.


Now Patek-71 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Tight situation now for Allen-71, with Blair-69 just 90 feet away at third. Nelson-73 is on at second. 
  Here comes the pitch ...

  And there's a little flare to center field ...
  Tolan-70 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.

  With one out, they play it safe ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Scoring from third is Blair-69.
  Down to third goes Nelson-73.



Bottom of the 8th
The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Johnson-70 gets set to hit.
  nobody out.
  Allen-71 rears back and fires ...

  Right in his wheelhouse ...
  and Johnson-70 just unloads ...
  that's just going to jump out of here ...
  deep over the right field wall ...
  Home Run for Johnson-70!



Top of the 9th
Bonds-71 chatting with Bench-72 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now the slugger is ready.
  one out.
  Andrews-68 perched out at second. White-70 takes his lead from first.
  Hamilton-65 cranks and fires ...

  Well hit to center field ...
  Blair-69 going back, but he has no chance ...
  and that one's well into the cheap seats ...
  Home Run for Bonds-71!
  That drives in Andrews-68.
  That drives in White-70.
  and Bonds-71 has 2 bombs today.


PLAY BY PLAY 
A great day for a scheduled game between
USA_California_1 (72-63) and USA_South (65-71).
The starting pitcher for USA_California_1 is Bill F Lee-73 (7-15, 5.00).
The starting pitcher for USA_South is Don Gullett-71 (11-8, 3.01).


*** Top of the 1st ***


Tolan-70 is coming up next. 
  He entered the game batting .244 with 12 HR and 31 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Gullett-71 sets and delivers ...

  A liner to right ...
  But Murcer-71 is right there ...
  To pull it in.


White-70 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .265 with 12 HR and 50 RBI.
  one out here in the Top of the 1st.
  Gullett-71 looks down and gets a sign from Bench-72 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Rapped to the left side ...
  Cox-68 gloves it ...
  And drills it to Stargell-73 for the easy out.


Bonds-71 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
  two out here in the Top of the 1st.
  The windup and the pitch from Gullett-71 ...

  Lined to right field ...
  and that's going to get down in front of Murcer-71 ...
  base hit for Bonds-71.


Burroughs-74 steps into the box. 
  two gone.
  Bonds-71 leads off first.
  Gullett-71 glances over at first ...
  Burroughs-74 waiting ... 
  now Gullett-71 delivers ...

  And that's hit in the air to left field ...
  Johnson-70 starts back ...
  but is now coming in ...
  and he makes the catch.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_California_1...
  And after one half it's USA_California_1 0 - USA_South 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** USA_California_1 0 - USA_South 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Brock-68, Johnson-70, and Stargell-73 ***


Batting next for USA_South, Brock-68. 
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  ground ball into left field for a base hit ...
  cut off there by White-70 ...
  and that's going to be a single for Brock-68.


Johnson-70 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  nobody out.
  Brock-68 leads off first.
  Brock-68 has a good lead ...

  There goes Brock-68 ...
  the throw from Herrmann-72 ...
  is high, and he's in there.


And that brings up Johnson-70. 
  nobody out.
  Brock-68 takes his lead from second. 
  Lee-73 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Hit on the ground to the left side ...
  Easy play for Nettles-76 ...
  He picks it up ...
  And fires to Buckner-76 for the out.


Lookout... here's the dangerous Stargell-73. 
  one down here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Brock-68 is on at second. 
  Lee-73 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  There's a drive down the right field line ...
  and that's a fair ball, just inside the chalk ...
  and now it pinballs in the corner and eludes Bonds-71 for a moment ...
  and Stargell-73 is on his way to second with a double.
  Scoring from second is Brock-68.
  and that is 34 doubles for Stargell-73 so far this season.

  And that breaks the tie, USA_California_1 now trails 1 - 0.


Up to bat is the menacing Bench-72. 
  He entered the game batting .276 with 25 HR and 85 RBI.
  one down.
  Stargell-73 is on at second. 
  The windup and the pitch from Lee-73 ...

  And Bench-72 takes inside ... ball four.


Murcer-71 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .238 with 5 HR and 43 RBI.
  one gone.
  Stargell-73 perched out at second. Bench-72 stretching his lead at first.
  Lee-73 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  And there's a liner to right field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Bonds-71 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


Up to bat is Blair-69. 
  two gone.
  Stargell-73 is on at second. Bench-72 is parked on first.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Buckner-76 and into right field ...
  Bonds-71 coming over to cut it off ...
  and he does, to hold Blair-69 to a single.

  Stargell-73 is trying for extra bases ...
  Here comes Stargell-73 to score.
  Bench-72 advances to second base.


Here's the righty Nelson-73. 
  two out.
  Bench-72 perched out at second. Blair-69 leads off first.
  Lee-73 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a shot down the first base line ...
  fair ball, and headed for the right field corner ...
  Bonds-71 unable to cut it off ...
  and Nelson-73 cruises toward second for a double.

  They are going to send the runner home ...
  the cutoff goes to Buckner-76 who fires it wide to home ...
  and he's safe!
  Scoring from second is Bench-72.
  And here comes Blair-69 to score all the way from first!
  and Nelson-73 takes third on the throw.


Patek-71 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .271 with 22 RBI.
  two gone.
  Nelson-73 measures his lead at third. 
  Patek-71 waiting ... 
  now Lee-73 delivers ...

  Hit hard on the ground ...
  and that's going to get through to center field ...
  Tolan-70 cuts it off in a hurry ...
  and Patek-71 is going to have to settle for a single.
  Scoring from third is Nelson-73.


Cox-68 is the hitter. 
  two down.
  Patek-71 is edging off the bag at first.
  Buckner-76 holding Patek-71 to the bag.
  Lee-73 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  Cox-68 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  and that's into right field for a base hit ... 
  up to get it is Bonds-71 ... 
  single for Cox-68.

  Taking an extra base against Bonds-71 here is unlikely ...
  The runners will stop where they are ...
  Patek-71 goes to second.


And that brings up the left-hander Brock-68. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Patek-71 is on at second. Cox-68 is edging off the bag at first.
  Lee-73 steps off the mound ...
  Brock-68 also steps out ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  There's a shot to right field ...
  And Bonds-71 is there to pull it in.


  That'll do it for USA_South in the Bottom of the 1st.
  But they get 5 runs in the inning...
  and have now jumped out on top 5 - 0.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** USA_South 5 - USA_California_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_California_1: Nettles-76, Lefebvre-66, and Buckner-76 ***


Nettles-76 will be the batter. 
  nobody down here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Gullett-71 sets and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and Nettles-76 rolls it slowly to second base ...
  on it easily is Nelson-73 ...
  and over to Stargell-73 to record the out.


Coming up next, Lefebvre-66. 
  one down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Big bouncer over the mound ...
  up in the air to get it is Gullett-71 ...
  and he makes a strong, accurate throw to Stargell-73 to get him.


So here's Buckner-76. 
  He entered the game batting .250 with 2 HR and 28 RBI.
  two gone.
  Buckner-76 waits ... 
  Gullett-71 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Strike three called ...
  Buckner-76 goes down looking at a slider.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_California_1...
  1 and a half in the books, and it's USA_South 5 - USA_California_1 0.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** USA_South 5 - USA_California_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Johnson-70, Stargell-73, and Bench-72 ***


So here's Johnson-70. 
  He entered the game batting .320 with 5 HR and 38 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  A little chat going on between Herrmann-72 and Johnson-70 ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  hit on the button towards shortstop ...
  way too hot to handle ...
  and that's going to whiz right on by into center field for a base hit ...
  Tolan-70 is on it quickly ...
  a single for Johnson-70.


Up to bat is Stargell-73... 
and the defense digs-in for the hard hitting slugger. 
  He entered the game batting .262 with 25 HR and 70 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Johnson-70 stretching his lead at first.
  Lee-73 checks Johnson-70 to keep him close to the bag ...
  A little chat going on between Herrmann-72 and Stargell-73 ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  And Stargell-73 takes inside ... ball four.
  Johnson-70 moves to second.


Bench-72 is next. 
  nobody out.
  Johnson-70 is on at second. Stargell-73 leads off first.
  The windup and the pitch from Lee-73 ...

  And Bench-72 takes inside ... ball four.
  Johnson-70 goes to third base.
  Stargell-73 scoots to second.


Batting next is Murcer-71. 
  He entered the game batting .238 with 5 HR and 43 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Tight spot for Lee-73, with the bases loaded.
  Lee-73 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Fly ball to center field ...
  camping under it is Tolan-70 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.

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


Blair-69 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
  one gone.
  Stargell-73 perched out at second. Bench-72 leads off first.
  Lee-73 cranks it up and deals ...

  Banged in the air to deep right field ...
  tough play for Bonds-71, who got a late jump ...
  but he catches up to it to make the play.

  Stargell-73 is tagging up ...
  and he is safe at third.


Settling into the box is Nelson-73. 
  He entered the game batting .244 with 3 HR and 40 RBI.
  two gone.
  Runners at the corners.
  Lee-73 checks Bench-72 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Lee-73 shakes off a few signs...
  now he gets the one he wants...
  and Lee-73 delivers...

  Bouncing ball to Foli-79 ...
  He gathers it in ...
  Sets, and fires to first for the out.


  1 run, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for USA_South...
  And after 2 it's USA_South 6 - USA_California_1 0.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** USA_South 6 - USA_California_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_California_1: Herrmann-72, Foli-79, and Tolan-70 ***


Here's Herrmann-72. 
  nobody out.
  Gullett-71 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Bouncing ball into the hole ...
  Stargell-73 gets to it ...
  And feeds it to Gullett-71 covering for the out.


Foli-79 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
  one gone.
  Gullett-71 ready, here he comes ...

  Foli-79 hits it on the ground to third base ...
  and Cox-68 kicks it ... 
  that'll be an error, and Foli-79 is safe at first.


The dangerous Tolan-70 checks in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  Foli-79 leads off first.
  Gullett-71 a long look at Foli-79 ...
  Gullett-71 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  And there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Patek-71 and into left field ...
  Johnson-70 coming over to cut it off ...
  but that's going to go to the wall ...
  and Tolan-70 is headed towards second for a double.

  A quick glance out at Johnson-70 ...
  and the runner will not try for an extra base ...
  Foli-79 takes third.


Up to bat is White-70... 
and the defense digs-in for the hard hitting slugger. 
  He has been driving in some runs this year.
  He entered the game batting .265 with 12 HR and 50 RBI.
  one gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Foli-79 measures his lead at third. Tolan-70 is on at second. 
  Gullett-71 rocks and fires ...

  Struck him out swinging ...
  And White-70 came out of his shoes with that swing.


Lookout... here's the dangerous Bonds-71. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two away here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Foli-79 inches away from third. Tolan-70 takes his lead from second. 
  The windup and the pitch from Gullett-71 ...

  Grounded sharply to the left side ...
  and that's going to get past Cox-68 and into left field ...
  Johnson-70 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Bonds-71 is going to have himself a with a single.

  Tolan-70 is trying for extra bases ...
  Here comes Foli-79.
  Here comes Tolan-70 to score.


Burroughs-74 stands in. 
  He entered the game batting .243 with 15 HR and 66 RBI.
  two out.
  Bonds-71 is parked on first.
  Stargell-73 holding Bonds-71 to the bag.
  Gullett-71 looks down and gets a sign from Bench-72 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  hard line drive ...
  and a nice grab by Cox-68 to take a hit away ...
  Burroughs-74 is out.


  2 runs, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_California_1...
  2 and a half in the books, and it's USA_South 6 - USA_California_1 2.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** USA_South 6 - USA_California_1 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Patek-71, Cox-68, and Brock-68 ***


Patek-71 takes a few practice cuts ...
Now he's ready.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Lee-73 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Slider ...
  and there's a little looper into left field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is White-70 ... 
  a single for Patek-71.


Standing in to hit is Cox-68. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Patek-71 takes his lead from first.
  Big hole on the right side with Buckner-76 holding the runner.
  Lee-73 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Fly ball to left ...
  White-70 comes in ...
  And he hauls it in for the out.


Now batting, Brock-68. 
  He entered the game batting .233 with 3 HR and 50 RBI.
  one gone.
  Patek-71 stretching his lead at first.
  Patek-71 held on by Buckner-76.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Grounded to Lee-73 who turns and fires to short ... 
  Foli-79 taps the bag and throws to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_South...
  And after 3 it's USA_South 6 - USA_California_1 2.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** USA_South 6 - USA_California_1 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_California_1: Nettles-76, Lefebvre-66, and Buckner-76 ***


Now Nettles-76 strolls to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .222 with 16 HR and 73 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Gullett-71 sets and deals ...

  Hard hit, right at Patek-71 ...
  He plays it on a big hop ...
  And throws over to Stargell-73 for the out.


Here's Lefebvre-66. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  The windup and the pitch from Gullett-71 ...

  Grounded to Nelson-73 at second base ...
  And he drills it to first ...
  To retire Lefebvre-66.


Buckner-76 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two out here in the Top of the 4th.
  Gullett-71 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  And he promptly strokes one to right field ... 
  a solid line drive single for Buckner-76.


Herrmann-72 is next. 
  He entered the game batting .212 with 6 HR and 17 RBI.
  two gone.
  Buckner-76 leads off first.
  Buckner-76 held on by Stargell-73.
  Gullett-71 kicks and deals...

  And Herrmann-72 rolls it slowly to shortstop ...
  on it easily is Patek-71 ...
  and over to Stargell-73 to record the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_California_1...
  We've played 3 and a half, and the score is USA_South 6 - USA_California_1 2.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** USA_South 6 - USA_California_1 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Johnson-70, Stargell-73, and Bench-72 ***


Here's Johnson-70. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  nobody gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Hit in the air to Bonds-71 in right ...
  He's waiting for it ...
  And makes the catch.


Now batting, Stargell-73. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
  one gone.
  Lee-73 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  And that's ball four ... not a very good pitch sequence for Lee-73.


Lookout... here's the dangerous Bench-72. 
  one gone.
  Stargell-73 leads off first.
  Big hole on the right side with Buckner-76 holding the runner.
  Lee-73 cranks it up and deals ...
  hard line drive to right field ...
  that ball is history ... home run!
  That drives in Stargell-73.

Hrabosky-75 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Here's the dangerous Murcer-71. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1 with 1 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  lifted deep to center field ...
  back goes Tolan-70 ...
  but it's over his head...
  he plays the carom ...
  and Murcer-71 is headed towards second for a double.


Batting next for USA_South, Blair-69. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one out.
  Murcer-71 is hanging out at second. 
  Hrabosky-75 rocks and fires ...

  Slow roller to second base ...
  up with it is Lefebvre-66 ... 
  and he fires to Buckner-76 to get him.
  Murcer-71 heads to third.


Nelson-73 will be the batter. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 2 RBI.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Murcer-71 measures his lead at third. 
  Hrabosky-75 rears back and fires ...

  Easy ground ball to Lefebvre-66 at second base ...
  He scoops it up ...
  And throws to Buckner-76 in plenty of time.


  2 runs, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_South...
  4 in the books, and it's USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 2.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 2 ***
*** Due up for USA_California_1: Foli-79, Tolan-70, and White-70 ***


Foli-79 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Gullett-71 rears back and fires ...

  Slow roller to shortstop ...
  up with it is Patek-71 ... 
  and he throws to Stargell-73 to get him.


Lookout... here's the dangerous Tolan-70. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one down here in the Top of the 5th.
  Gullett-71 looks in to get a sign from Bench-72 ...
  and deals pitch number 62 ...

  And Tolan-70 looks at ball four.


Standing in to hit is White-70. 
  He entered the game batting .265 with 12 HR and 50 RBI.
  one gone.
  Tolan-70 stretching his lead at first.
  Big hole on the right side with Stargell-73 holding the runner.
  Gullett-71 kicks and deals...

  And that's lined sharply towards the left side ...
  but right to Cox-68 ...
  and White-70 is out.


Bonds-71 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the talented hitter is ready to do some damage.
  two gone.
  Tolan-70 stretching his lead at first.
  Gullett-71 glances over at first ...
  Bonds-71 waits ... 
  Gullett-71 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Right in his wheelhouse ...
  and Bonds-71 just unloads ...
  that's just going to jump out of here ...
  deep over the left field wall ...
  Home Run for Bonds-71!
  That drives in Tolan-70.


That will bring up Burroughs-74. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two down.
  Gullett-71 winds and deals ...

  Burroughs-74 hits it slowly on the ground towards third base ...
  up with it is Cox-68 ... 
  he'll have to hurry ...
  and he throws too late, infield single.


Now Nettles-76 strides to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .222 with 16 HR and 73 RBI.
  two down.
  Burroughs-74 takes his lead from first.
  Big hole on the right side with Stargell-73 holding the runner.
  Now the pitch to Nettles-76 ...

  Hit weakly back to Gullett-71 ...
  he scoops it ...
  and throws to first for the out.


  2 runs, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_California_1...
  We've played 4 and a half, and the score is USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 4.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Patek-71, Cox-68, and Brock-68 ***


Settling into the box is Patek-71. 
  He entered the game batting .271 with 22 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Hrabosky-75 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Hit in the air to Bonds-71 in right ...
  He's waiting for it ...
  And makes the catch.


Now here's the righty Cox-68. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one gone.
  Hrabosky-75 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Ground ball, deep in the hole on the left side ...
  snared by Nettles-76 ...
  and with one foot on the grass, he throws ...
  in time to get him, nice play!


Left-handed Brock-68 ready to face off against Hrabosky-75 ...
staring him down.
  two away.
  Hrabosky-75 steps off the mound ...
  Brock-68 also steps out ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  hit on the button towards third base ...
  but right at Nettles-76 ...
  who stays with it to retire Brock-68.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_South...
  And after 5 it's USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 4.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_California_1: Lefebvre-66, Buckner-76, and Herrmann-72 ***


Now here's Lefebvre-66. 
  He entered the game batting .242 with 21 HR and 52 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 6th.
  Gullett-71 ready and deals ...

  Driven deep to the gap in left center ...
  Blair-69 chasing it down ...
  and he picks it off for the out!


Hitting next is Buckner-76. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one out here in the Top of the 6th.
  Gullett-71 cranks and fires ...

  And that's a bullet hit towards third base ...
  too hot to handle and that's going to whiz right on by ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  Johnson-70 is on it quickly ...
  a single for Buckner-76.


Now Herrmann-72 digs in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one out.
  Buckner-76 is edging off the bag at first.
  Gullett-71 glances over at first ...
  Herrmann-72 waits ... 
  Gullett-71 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Grounded to Patek-71 who steps on the bag ...
  throws a rocket to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_California_1...
  And after 5 and a half it's USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 4.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Johnson-70, Stargell-73, and Bench-72 ***


Coming up next, Johnson-70. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  nobody out.
  Hrabosky-75 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Fly ball to left center ...
  Tolan-70 has the call ...
  And now the catch.


Now Stargell-73 strides to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .262 with 25 HR and 70 RBI.
  one gone.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Slow roller to second base ...
  up with it is Lefebvre-66 ... 
  and he fires to Buckner-76 to get him.


Up to bat is Bench-72. 
  He entered the game batting .276 with 25 HR and 85 RBI.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Hrabosky-75 ready, here he comes ...

  Strike three ...
  Bench-72 goes down swinging ...
  Like Sonny Liston.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_South...
  And after 6 it's USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 4.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_California_1: Foli-79, Tolan-70, and White-70 ***


And that brings up the right-hander Foli-79. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody down.

Check that, they're going to the bench ...
Crawford-73 is going to pinch hit.

  Gullett-71 delivers ...

  Lost him.  That's ball four.


Tolan-70 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Gullett-71.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 7th.
  Crawford-73 leads off first.
  Gullett-71 glances over at first ...
  The windup and the pitch from Gullett-71 ...

  Big bouncer to first base ...
  and Stargell-73 makes the play unassisted.
  Taking second is Crawford-73.


White-70 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  one out here in the Top of the 7th.
  Crawford-73 perched out at second. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Cued toward pitcher ...
  Gullett-71 charging and up with it in a hurry ...
  no, it hits off the heel of his glove and bounces away ...
  and Gullett-71 will draw an error ...
  as White-70 is safe at first.
  Down to third goes Crawford-73.


Batting next for USA_California_1, Bonds-71. 
  So far today he is 3 for 3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 7th.
  Gullett-71 in a bit of a jam here, with Crawford-73 at third, and White-70 at first.
  Gullett-71 a long look at White-70 ...
  Gullett-71 looks down and gets a sign from Bench-72 ... 
  the pitch ...

  And Bonds-71 takes that one downstairs ... ball four.
  Over to second goes White-70.

Hamilton-65 slowly makes his way from the bullpen.


Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Burroughs-74. 
  He entered the game batting .243 with 15 HR and 66 RBI.
  one down.
  The bases are loaded.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Strike three called ...
  must have nicked the corner.


Now here's Nettles-76. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two down.
  The bases are loaded.
  Hamilton-65 ready, here he comes ...

  Hit on a line to center ...
  But Blair-69 is there to snag it for the out.


  Hamilton-65 gets the better of Nettles-76 in the clutch, shutting him down with the bases loaded.

  No runs, no hits, and 3 runners left on base for USA_California_1...
  And after 6 and a half it's USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 4.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** USA_South 8 - USA_California_1 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Murcer-71, Blair-69, and Nelson-73 ***

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

Andrews-68 is taking his spot at SS. 


Murcer-71 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .238 with 5 HR and 43 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Hrabosky-75 kicks and deals...

  Swung on ...
  a towering pop-up behind the mound ...
  a trio converging, as Hrabosky-75, Lefebvre-66, and Andrews-68 are all there ...
  finally it's Andrews-68 calling everyone off to make the catch.


Up next for USA_South, Blair-69. 
  Timely hitting for him this year.
  He entered the game batting .238 with 13 HR and 75 RBI.
  one out.
  Hrabosky-75 looks down and gets a sign from Herrmann-72 ... 
  the pitch ...

  And Blair-69 takes that one downstairs ... ball four.

Allen-71 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Nelson-73 steps in and calls for time ...
Now he's ready.
  one down.
  Blair-69 stretching his lead at first.
  Allen-71 a long look at Blair-69 ...
  Allen-71 cranks it up and deals ...

  And Nelson-73 takes that one downstairs ... ball four.
  Blair-69 goes to second.


Batting next for USA_South, Patek-71. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one gone.
  Blair-69 takes his lead from second. Nelson-73 leads off first.
  Allen-71 sets and delivers ...

  Look out, that pitch is way too high and it gets away from Herrmann-72 ...
  wild pitch!
  Taking third is Blair-69.
  Nelson-73 hustles to second.


Now Patek-71 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Tight situation now for Allen-71, with Blair-69 just 90 feet away at third. Nelson-73 is on at second. 
  Here comes the pitch ...

  And there's a little flare to center field ...
  Tolan-70 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.

  With one out, they play it safe ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Scoring from third is Blair-69.
  Down to third goes Nelson-73.


Cox-68 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one out.
  Runners at the corners.
  Buckner-76 holding Patek-71 to the bag.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Struck him out swinging with the fastball!


And that brings up the lefty Brock-68. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Runners at the corners.
  Big hole on the right side with Buckner-76 holding the runner.
  Allen-71 sets and delivers ...

  Hit right at Lefebvre-66 ...
  He's up with it ...
  And makes the throw to Buckner-76 for the out.


  1 run, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for USA_South...
  We've played 7, and the score is USA_South 9 - USA_California_1 4.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** USA_South 9 - USA_California_1 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_California_1: Lefebvre-66, Buckner-76, and Herrmann-72 ***


Stepping to the plate is Lefebvre-66. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 8th.
  Hamilton-65 looks down and gets a sign from Bench-72 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Hit in the air to right ...
  And it'll slice right to Murcer-71 for the out.


That will bring up the lefty Buckner-76. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3.
  one out.
  Hamilton-65 cranks and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to shortstop ...
  but Patek-71 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Buckner-76 is out.


Now batting, Herrmann-72. 
  He entered the game batting .212 with 6 HR and 17 RBI.
  two away here in the Top of the 8th.
  Hamilton-65 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Little bleeder to the left side ...
  Hamilton-65 pounces on it ...
  and throws to first for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_California_1...
  We've played 7 and a half, and the score is USA_South 9 - USA_California_1 4.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** USA_South 9 - USA_California_1 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_South: Johnson-70, Stargell-73, and Bench-72 ***


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Johnson-70 gets set to hit.
  nobody out.
  Allen-71 rears back and fires ...

  Right in his wheelhouse ...
  and Johnson-70 just unloads ...
  that's just going to jump out of here ...
  deep over the right field wall ...
  Home Run for Johnson-70!


Batting next for USA_South, Stargell-73. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  Allen-71 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Way inside and they walked him.


Bench-72 is up there now. 
  He has gone deep today.
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  Stargell-73 takes his lead from first.
  Allen-71 checks Stargell-73 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Allen-71 sets his hands at the belt ...
  now looks in to get a sign from Herrmann-72 ...
  the pitch ...

  Grounded hard to second base ...
  nice stop by Lefebvre-66 ...
  off balance throw to Andrews-68 for the force ...
  and over to first ...
  in time for the double play ...
  and that was one slick turn!


That will bring up Murcer-71. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  Allen-71 looks down and gets a sign from Herrmann-72 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  hit hard on the ground ...
  and that's going to get through to center field ...
  Tolan-70 cuts it off in a hurry ...
  and Murcer-71 is going to have to settle for a single.


Blair-69 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .238 with 13 HR and 75 RBI.
  two out.
  Murcer-71 leads off first.
  Murcer-71 held on by Buckner-76.
  Allen-71 comes set to the letters...
  the pitch...

  And that's hit in the air to center field ...
  Tolan-70 starts back ...
  but is now coming in ...
  and that's going to drop in front of him for a single.

  And they won't gamble with two out ...
  The runners throw on the brakes ...
  Murcer-71 takes second.

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Cox-69 coming on in relief.


Nelson-73 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 2 RBI.
  two away.
  Cox-69 in a bit of a jam here, with Murcer-71 at second. Blair-69 is edging off the bag at first.
  Nelson-73 waiting ... 
  now Cox-69 delivers ...

  Nelson-73 hits it on the ground to shortstop ...
  fielded there by Andrews-68 ... 
  and he throws a sinker ...
  Buckner-76 is unable to come up with it cleanly ...
  and Nelson-73 reaches on the error.
  Murcer-71 moves to third.
  Blair-69 takes second on the play.


Here's Patek-71. 
  So far today he is 3 for 4 with 2 RBI.
  two away.
  And they've got Cox-69 on the ropes, with the bases loaded.
  Now the pitch to Patek-71 ...

  Stroked to right ...
  But this one has a little air under it ...
  And Bonds-71 makes the catch.


  A wasted opportunity there for Patek-71 and USA_South.

  1 run, 3 hits, and 3 runners left on base for USA_South...
  And after 8 it's USA_South 10 - USA_California_1 4.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** USA_South 10 - USA_California_1 4 ***
*** Due up for USA_California_1: Andrews-68, Tolan-70, and White-70 ***


Andrews-68 checks in. 
  nobody down.
  Hamilton-65 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Fastball ...
  and that's chunked into center field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Blair-69 ... 
  a single for Andrews-68.


Up to bat is Tolan-70. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  nobody gone.
  Andrews-68 stretching his lead at first.
  Stargell-73 off the bag at first, trying to cut down the hole on the right side.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  And that's lined sharply up the middle ...
  but there's Nelson-73 ...
  who leaps and snares it, nice play!


Here's the dangerous White-70. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  one down.
  Andrews-68 stretching his lead at first.
  Stargell-73 off the bag at first, trying to cut down the hole on the right side.
  White-70 waiting ... 
  now Hamilton-65 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a dunker to center field ...
  Blair-69 a little slow to react ...
  and all he can do is play it on a hop ...
  White-70 will take it ...
  and he's heading towards first with a single.

  A clear stop sign from the coaching box ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Andrews-68 takes second.


Bonds-71 chatting with Bench-72 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now the slugger is ready.
  one out.
  Andrews-68 perched out at second. White-70 takes his lead from first.
  Hamilton-65 cranks and fires ...

  Well hit to center field ...
  Blair-69 going back, but he has no chance ...
  and that one's well into the cheap seats ...
  Home Run for Bonds-71!
  That drives in Andrews-68.
  That drives in White-70.
  and Bonds-71 has 2 bombs today.

Taylor-74 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


The dangerous Burroughs-74 checks in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one gone.
  Burroughs-74 waits ... 
  Taylor-74 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Grounder toward Cox-68 at third base ...
  He makes the easy scoop ...
  And throws to first for the out.


Standing in to hit is Nettles-76. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  two down here in the Top of the 9th.
  Taylor-74 ready and deals ...

  Ouch!  That pitch just got away and hits Nettles-76 ...
  and he trots slowly down to first.

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


Settling into the box is Lefebvre-66. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  two down here in the Top of the 9th.
  Nettles-76 stretching his lead at first.
  Big hole on the right side with Stargell-73 holding the runner.
  Lefebvre-66 waits ... 
  Willis-67 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Lined hard to shortstop ...
  just out of Patek-71's reach ...
  and into left field for a base hit ...
  picked up there by Johnson-70 ...
  single for Lefebvre-66.

  And they won't gamble with two out ...
  The runners throw on the brakes ...
  On to second goes Nettles-76.


Hitting next is Buckner-76. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4.
  two out here in the Top of the 9th.
  Nettles-76 perched out at second. Lefebvre-66 takes his lead from first.
  Willis-67 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  A liner to center ...
  But Blair-69 is right there ...
  To pull it in.

And USA_South wins it!
The final score is USA_South 10 - USA_California_1 7