Mike Norris-80 Untouchable - A No-No Night!

07/16/1980 - In a battle at Neutral Ballpark, California_3 defeated California_2 3-0. Mike Norris-80's electric stuff and pin-point command results in an amazing no-hit performance. A night to remember! On the mound California_3's starter allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, 5 strikeouts, and 2 walks in 9.0 innings pitched and that was good enough for player of the game honors. With the victory, California_3 is now 54-27.

7-16-1980 (Day Game): 1980-California_2 1980_USA_CA2 (42-40) vs. 1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA3 (54-27)

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1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA300000030x 330

Batting

1980-California_2 1980_USA_CA2ABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
D. Evans-82 (RF)400000000000000.201
J. Royster-79 (3B)400000000100000.241
J. Thompson-82 (1B)300000000200000.243
R. Bosetti-78 (CF)200000000000000.184
  B. Pocoroba-77 (PH8)000000010000000.385
  A. Cowens-77 (CF8)000000000000000.306
G. Carter-85 (C)300000000000000.208
G. Ward-84 (LF)300000000100000.249
R. Wilfong-79 (2B)300000000000000.278
R. Smalley III-79 (SS)200000010000000.217
H. Brooks-84 (DH)300000000100000.253
2700000020500000.254
0 for 1 with runners in scoring position.

LOB: 2
1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA3ABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
V. Harris-73 (CF)200000000000000.215
  R. Mulliniks-85 (PH7)111100000000000.265
  D. Murphy-80 (CF8)100000000000000.194
M. Page-77 (DH)300000010300000.270
K. Hernandez-84 (1B)411000100000000.267
G. Hendrick-77 (RF)300000000100000.289
B. Downing-82 (LF)311001200000000.259
B. Boone-78 (C)200000000000000.237
W. Gross-77 (3B)200000010000000.203
R. Burleson-77 (SS)300000000000000.258
R. Dauer-80 (2B)300000000100000.254
2733101320500000.250
1 for 2 with runners in scoring position.

2B: R. Mulliniks-85[7]
HR: B. Downing-82[11]
RBI: K. Hernandez-84[54], B. Downing-82(2)[49]
HBP: B. Boone-78[1]
LOB: 3

Pitching

1980-California_2 1980_USA_CA2IPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
B. Bonham-73(L 2-1)8.0333101205013.388968
8.0333101205014.1289-
1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA3IPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
M. Norris-80(W 11-6)9.0000000205002.8811495
9.0000000205003.37114-

Fielding

1980-California_2 1980_USA_CA2PosCHPOAE
B. Bonham-73P1010
G. Carter-85C5500
J. Thompson-821B8800
R. Wilfong-792B5230
J. Royster-793B5140
R. Smalley III-79SS0000
G. Ward-84LF2200
R. Bosetti-78CF2200
A. Cowens-77CF1100
D. Evans-82RF3300
1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA3PosCHPOAE
M. Norris-80P3300
B. Boone-78C5500
K. Hernandez-841B9630
R. Dauer-802B1010
W. Gross-773B3030
R. Burleson-77SS1010
B. Downing-82LF2200
V. Harris-73CF6600
D. Murphy-80CF2200
G. Hendrick-77RF3300

DDBB Player of the Game: M. Norris-80
Neutral Ballpark
Bonham-73 (1980-California_2 1980_USA_CA2) throws a complete game [1]. Norris-80 (1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA3) throws a no hitter. Norris-80 (1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA3) throws a complete game [8].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default

7-16-1980 (Day Game): 1980-California_2 1980_USA_CA2 (42-40) vs. 1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA3 (54-27)

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1980-California_2 1980_USA_CA2

Player123456789
1) D. Evans-82 (RF)LO8--GO31--LO9-FO9
2) J. Royster-79 (3B)SO--FO7--GO31-GO53
3) J. Thompson-82 (1B)SO--GO63--SO--
4) R. Bosetti-78 (CF)-LO9--LO8----
  B. Pocoroba-77 (PH8)-------BB-
  A. Cowens-77 (CF8)---------
5) G. Carter-85 (C)-FO8--FO8--FO7-
6) G. Ward-84 (LF)-SO--FO8--GO43-
7) R. Wilfong-79 (2B)--PU3--GO31-FO8-
8) R. Smalley III-79 (SS)--GO53--GO53--BB
9) H. Brooks-84 (DH)--FO8--SO--FO8
 

1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA3

Player123456789
1) V. Harris-73 (CF)FO8--FO9-----
  R. Mulliniks-85 (PH7)------2B,R(3)--
  D. Murphy-80 (CF8)-------FO9-
2) M. Page-77 (DH)SO--SO--SOBB-
3) K. Hernandez-84 (1B)GO43--GO53--1B,RBI,R(5)LO8-
4) G. Hendrick-77 (RF)-GO53--GO43-SO--
5) B. Downing-82 (LF)-PU4--LO7-HR,2RBI,R(5)--
6) B. Boone-78 (C)-PU4--GO53-HBP--
7) W. Gross-77 (3B)--GO43--FO8BB--
8) R. Burleson-77 (SS)--GO13--FO7LO5--
9) R. Dauer-80 (2B)--LO9--GO53-SO-
 

DDBB Player of the Game: M. Norris-80
Neutral Ballpark
Bonham-73 (1980-California_2 1980_USA_CA2) throws a complete game [1]. Norris-80 (1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA3) throws a no hitter. Norris-80 (1980-California_3 1980_USA_CA3) throws a complete game [8].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default


SCORING PLAYS

Bottom of the 7th
Hitting next is Hernandez-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one out.
  Mulliniks-85 is hanging out at second. 
  Bonham-73 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  Hernandez-84 hits a hard ground ball up the middle ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  coming in to pick it up is Bosetti-78 ...
  and Hernandez-84 is going to have himself a single.

  Bosetti-78 is having some trouble ...
  so Mulliniks-85 doesn't stop ...
  Here comes Mulliniks-85 to score.



Now Downing-82 digs in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two away.
  Hernandez-84 is parked on first.
  Thompson-82 holding Hernandez-84 to the bag.
  Bonham-73 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  And that ball is absolutely crushed to right field ...
  Evans-82 just turns and watches ...
  a towering Home Run for Downing-82!
  Downing-82 extends his hitting streak to 9 games.
  Hernandez-84 scores.


PLAY BY PLAY 
A great day for a scheduled game between
California_2 (42-39) and California_3 (53-27).
The starting pitcher for California_2 is Bill Bonham-73 (2-0, 3.38).
The starting pitcher for California_3 is Mike Norris-80 (10-6, 3.09).


*** Top of the 1st ***


And that brings up Evans-82, who can really swing the bat. 
  nobody down.
  Norris-80 delivers ...

  And there's a liner to center field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Harris-73 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


Settling into the right side of the box is Royster-79. 
  He entered the game batting .247 with 1 HR and 15 RBI.
  one down.
  Norris-80 ready and deals ...

  Strike three called ...
  As Norris-80 paints the inside corner.


Thompson-82 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  two away.
  Norris-80 cranks it up and deals ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Chalk up a K for Norris-80.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_2...
  We've played one half, and the score is California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_3: Harris-73, Page-77, and Hernandez-84 ***


Harris-73 steps in and repositions his helmet ...
Now he's ready.
  nobody down.
  Bonham-73 sets and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's looped to shallow center ...
  Wilfong-79 going out, Bosetti-78 coming in ...
  and now Bosetti-78 signaling that he's got it  ...
  and puts it away for the out.


Page-77 will be the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .273 with 6 HR and 31 RBI.
  one out.
  Bonham-73 ready and deals ...

  Page-77 swings and misses, strike three ...
  Bonham-73 slipped a breaking ball by him.


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Hernandez-84 gets set to hit.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Hot shot hit right to Wilfong-79 at second base ...
  He takes it on a bounce ...
  And easily retires Hernandez-84.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_3...
  And after 1 it's California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_2: Bosetti-78, Carter-85, and Ward-84 ***


Standing in to hit is Bosetti-78. 
  He entered the game batting .191 with 1 HR and 6 RBI.
  nobody out.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Hit on the button towards right field ...
  but right at Hendrick-77 ...
  who stays with it to retire Bosetti-78.


Standing in to hit is Carter-85. 
  He entered the game with a 8 game hitting streak.
  one gone.
  A little chat going on between Boone-78 and Carter-85 ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's looped to shallow center ...
  Burleson-77 going out, Harris-73 coming in ...
  and now Harris-73 signaling that he's got it  ...
  and puts it away for the out.


Ward-84 steps up next. 
  two gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
  The windup and the pitch from Norris-80 ...

  Called strike three ...
  Norris-80 rings him up.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_2...
  And after 1 and a half it's California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_3: Hendrick-77, Downing-82, and Boone-78 ***


Up to bat is the menacing Hendrick-77. 
  He entered the game batting .292 with 7 HR and 46 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Bonham-73 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Hendrick-77 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  fielded by Royster-79 at third base ... 
  but his throw is in the dirt ...
  and a nice scoop by Thompson-82 to make the play!


Stepping to the plate is Downing-82. 
  He brings a 8 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  popped in the middle of the infield ...
  Wilfong-79 is there ...
  and he makes the catch.


Boone-78 steps in. 
  two gone.
  Bonham-73 sets and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's looped to shallow center ...
  Wilfong-79 going out, Bosetti-78 coming in ...
  and lookout, they're both still after it ...
  now Bosetti-78 finally gives way ...
  as Wilfong-79 makes a difficult catch for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_3...
  We've played 2, and the score is California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_2: Wilfong-79, Smalley III-79, and Brooks-84 ***


Left-handed Wilfong-79 ready to face off against Norris-80 ...
staring him down.
  nobody down.
  Now the pitch to Wilfong-79 ...

  Popped up on the infield ...
  Hernandez-84 is there ...
  and he makes the catch.


Batting next for California_2, Smalley III-79. 
  one out.
  Norris-80 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Smalley III-79 hits it hard on the ground to the left side ... 
  taken by Gross-77 at third base ... 
  lots of time ...
  and he throws out Smalley III-79 easily.


Up to bat is Brooks-84. 
  He entered the game batting .256 with 7 HR and 34 RBI.
  two down.
  Norris-80 delivers ...

  Hit high, and deep to center ...
  Harris-73 gets under it ...
  And he hauls it in ...
  Brooks-84 gave it a ride, but flies out to center.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_2...
  2 and a half in the books, and it's California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_3: Gross-77, Burleson-77, and Dauer-80 ***


And that brings up the lefty Gross-77. 
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Gross-77 waiting ... 
  now Bonham-73 delivers ...

  Grounded hard to second base ... 
  almost exactly where Wilfong-79 was playing ...
  and he throws out Gross-77 easily.


Up to bat is Burleson-77. 
  He entered the game batting .261 with 1 HR and 38 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Bonham-73 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Grounded hard up the middle ... 
  knocked down by Bonham-73 ... 
  he recovers ...
  and fires to Thompson-82 to get Burleson-77 by a step!


Getting set to hit is Dauer-80. 
  two down.
  Bonham-73 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  And there's a liner to right field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Evans-82 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_3...
  And after 3 it's California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_2: Evans-82, Royster-79, and Thompson-82 ***


Evans-82 brings his perfect swing into the box. 
  He entered the game batting .204 with 10 HR and 35 RBI.
  nobody out.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Hard on the ground toward first ...
  Hernandez-84 picks it up ...
  And feeds Norris-80 in plenty of time to get Evans-82.


And the hitter is Royster-79. 
  He entered the game batting .247 with 1 HR and 15 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 4th.
  And Royster-79 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Norris-80 delivers ...

  Banged in the air to shallow left field ...
  but Downing-82 has a bead on it ... 
  and closes in on it easily to make the catch.


Now Thompson-82 digs in. 
  He entered the game batting .245 with 13 HR and 42 RBI.
  two out.
  Norris-80 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Poked up the middle ...
  Burleson-77 ranges over, gloves it ...
  And retires Thompson-82 at first.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_2...
  And after 3 and a half it's California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_3: Harris-73, Page-77, and Hernandez-84 ***


Stepping to the plate is Harris-73. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out.
  Bonham-73 ready, here he comes ...

  Hit in the air ...
  Slicing toward Evans-82 in right ...
  And he makes the grab.


Up next for California_3, Page-77. 
  He entered the game batting .273 with 6 HR and 31 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Bonham-73 ready and deals ...

  And Page-77 takes it for strike three.


And that brings up Hernandez-84, who can really swing the bat. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Bonham-73 cranks it up and deals ...

  Routine ground ball to Royster-79 ...
  He gobbles it up ...
  And throws across the diamond to get Hernandez-84.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_3...
  And after 4 it's California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_2: Bosetti-78, Carter-85, and Ward-84 ***


Now Bosetti-78 digs in. 
  He entered the game batting .191 with 1 HR and 6 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  hit on the button towards center field ...
  but right at Harris-73 ...
  who stays with it to retire Bosetti-78.


Carter-85 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the talented hitter is ready to do some damage.
  one out here in the Top of the 5th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Very high fly to center ...
  Harris-73 is under it ...
  He waits ...
  And finally makes the catch ...
  He had enough time for a cold frosty one ...
  Waiting for that one to come down.


So here's Ward-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two gone here in the Top of the 5th.
  Now the pitch to Ward-84 ...

  Harmless fly ball to center ...
  Harris-73 waits for it ...
  And grabs it.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_2...
  And after 4 and a half it's California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_3: Hendrick-77, Downing-82, and Boone-78 ***


That will bring up Hendrick-77. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Here's the pitch ...

  Slow roller to second base ...
  taken there by Wilfong-79 ... 
  and he throws to Thompson-82 to get him.


Downing-82 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .258 with 10 HR and 47 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Downing-82 waiting ... 
  now Bonham-73 delivers ...

  Liner to left ...
  But right at Ward-84 for the out.


Boone-78 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Bonham-73 delivers ...

  Grounded right to Royster-79 at third base ...
  He takes his time ...
  And sends it to first for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_3...
  And after 5 it's California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_2: Wilfong-79, Smalley III-79, and Brooks-84 ***


Coming up to the plate is Wilfong-79. 
  He entered the game batting .282 with 1 HR and 16 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 6th.
  The pitch on the way to Wilfong-79 ...

  Smacked hard to Hernandez-84 ...
  He takes it on a big hop ...
  Flips it to Norris-80 covering first ...
  And easily disposes of Wilfong-79.


Now here's Smalley III-79. 
  He entered the game batting .218 with 7 HR and 31 RBI.
  one gone.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Slow bouncer toward third base ...
  Gross-77 charges in ...
  Scoops it up ...
  And fires to Hernandez-84 for the out.


Getting set to hit is Brooks-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two out.
  Here comes the pitch ...

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


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_2...
  We've played 5 and a half, and the score is California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_3: Gross-77, Burleson-77, and Dauer-80 ***


Stepping to the plate is Gross-77. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  The pitch on the way to Gross-77 ...

  Hit in the air to centerfield ...
  Bosetti-78 awaits ...
  And he pulls it in.


Burleson-77 stands in to take his turn. 
  He entered the game batting .261 with 1 HR and 38 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Bonham-73 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Fly ball to left ...
  Ward-84 comes in ...
  And he hauls it in for the out.


That will bring up the righty Dauer-80. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Bonham-73 ready, here he comes ...

  High chopper to third base ...
  fielded there by Royster-79 ... 
  and he throws to Thompson-82 to get him.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_3...
  And after 6 it's California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_2: Evans-82, Royster-79, and Thompson-82 ***


Up to bat is the menacing Evans-82. 
  He entered the game batting .204 with 10 HR and 35 RBI.
  nobody out.
  The pitch on the way to Evans-82 ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to right field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Hendrick-77 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


Up next for California_2, Royster-79. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one gone here in the Top of the 7th.
  Norris-80 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Hard on the ground toward first ...
  Hernandez-84 picks it up ...
  And feeds Norris-80 in plenty of time to get Royster-79.


Thompson-82 chatting with Boone-78 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now the slugger is ready.
  two away here in the Top of the 7th.
  Norris-80 delivers ...

  A swing and a miss by Thompson-82 ...
  He strikes out on a fastball.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for California_2...
  6 and a half in the books, and it's California_2 0 - California_3 0.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** California_2 0 - California_3 0 ***
*** Due up for California_3: Harris-73, Page-77, and Hernandez-84 ***

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


Here's the switch hitting Harris-73. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 7th.

It looks like they're calling him back ...
Mulliniks-85 is coming out of the dugout to pinch hit.

  Bonham-73 delivers ...

  Offspeed ...
  in the air to center field ...
  and this could be trouble ...
  Bosetti-78 was late picking the ball up from the bat ...
  and that's going to get by him and go to the wall for a double.


Page-77 stands in to take his turn. 
  He entered the game batting .273 with 6 HR and 31 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Mulliniks-85 perched out at second. 
  Bonham-73 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Strike three called ...
  And Page-77 is done.


Hitting next is Hernandez-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one out.
  Mulliniks-85 is hanging out at second. 
  Bonham-73 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  Hernandez-84 hits a hard ground ball up the middle ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  coming in to pick it up is Bosetti-78 ...
  and Hernandez-84 is going to have himself a single.

  Bosetti-78 is having some trouble ...
  so Mulliniks-85 doesn't stop ...
  Here comes Mulliniks-85 to score.


Now Hendrick-77 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Hernandez-84 is parked on first.
  Bonham-73 a long look at Hernandez-84 ...
  The pitch on the way to Hendrick-77 ...

  Fastball ... got him swinging!


Now Downing-82 digs in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two away.
  Hernandez-84 is parked on first.
  Thompson-82 holding Hernandez-84 to the bag.
  Bonham-73 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  And that ball is absolutely crushed to right field ...
  Evans-82 just turns and watches ...
  a towering Home Run for Downing-82!
  Downing-82 extends his hitting streak to 9 games.
  Hernandez-84 scores.


Here's Boone-78. 
  He entered the game batting .239 with 3 HR and 24 RBI.
  two out.
  Bonham-73 ready and deals ...

  And Boone-78 gets plunked with a breaking ball ...
  He'll take his base.


Gross-77 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Boone-78 is parked on first.
  And Thompson-82 not holding Boone-78 on.
  Bonham-73 rocks and fires ...

  Ball four ... and Gross-77 trots down to first.
  Boone-78 hustles to second base.


Now Burleson-77 strolls to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .261 with 1 HR and 38 RBI.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Boone-78 takes his lead from second. Gross-77 leads off first.
  Bonham-73 sets and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to third base ...
  but Royster-79 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Burleson-77 is out.


  3 runs, 3 hits, and 2 runners left on base for California_3...
  And after 7 it's California_3 3 - California_2 0.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** California_3 3 - California_2 0 ***
*** Due up for California_2: Bosetti-78, Carter-85, and Ward-84 ***

Murphy-80 is taking his spot at CF. 


Batting next for California_2, Bosetti-78. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 8th.

It looks like they're calling him back ...
Pocoroba-77 is coming out of the dugout to pinch hit.

  The pitch is on the way ...

  Way outside and they walked him.


And that brings up Carter-85. 
  He entered the game batting .210 with 22 HR and 54 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 8th.
  Pocoroba-77 is parked on first.
  Norris-80 rifles it to first ...
  Safe!  Pocoroba-77 scrambles back.



Carter-85 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 8th.
  Pocoroba-77 is edging off the bag at first.
  Norris-80 a long look at Pocoroba-77 ...
  Here's the pitch ...

  Driven to left ...
  Downing-82 is right there ...
  And pulls it down.


Ward-84 will be the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .252 with 14 HR and 40 RBI.
  one down.
  Pocoroba-77 is edging off the bag at first.
  Norris-80 glances over at first ...
  Norris-80 looks in to get a sign from Boone-78 ...
  and deals pitch number 94 ...

  Little roller behind the mound ...
  Dauer-80 will make the play ...
  and he tosses over to Hernandez-84 for the out.
  On to second goes Pocoroba-77.


Now Wilfong-79 strides to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .282 with 1 HR and 16 RBI.
  two away.
  Pocoroba-77 is on at second. 
  Norris-80 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's looped to shallow center ...
  Dauer-80 going out, Murphy-80 coming in ...
  and now Murphy-80 signaling that he's got it  ...
  and puts it away for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for California_2...
  7 and a half in the books, and it's California_3 3 - California_2 0.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** California_3 3 - California_2 0 ***
*** Due up for California_3: Dauer-80, Murphy-80, and Page-77 ***

Cowens-77 is taking his spot at CF. 


Dauer-80 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  Bonham-73 rocks and fires ...

  In there for strike three ...
  Bonham-73 got him with the fastball.


Settling into the box is Murphy-80. 
  one out here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  Bonham-73 cranks it up and deals ...

  Fly ball down the right field line ...
  Evans-82 tracks it ...
  And makes the catch.


Page-77 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two down.
  Bonham-73 rocks and fires ...

  Ball four.  Patience paid off there for Page-77 ... and he works his way aboard.


Stepping to the plate is Hernandez-84. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two out.
  Page-77 stretching his lead at first.
  Bonham-73 fires to first ...
  Safe!  Page-77 was almost caught napping.



Hernandez-84 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two away.
  Page-77 takes his lead from first.
  Thompson-82 holding Page-77 to the bag.
  The pitch on the way to Hernandez-84 ...

  Fastball ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards center field ...
  but Cowens-77 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Hernandez-84 is out.


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for California_3...
  And after 8 it's California_3 3 - California_2 0.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** California_3 3 - California_2 0 ***
*** Due up for California_2: Smalley III-79, Brooks-84, and Evans-82 ***


Now here's Smalley III-79. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody down.
  Norris-80 delivers ...

  And Smalley III-79 takes outside ... ball four.


Now Brooks-84 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody gone.
  Smalley III-79 leads off first.
  A step off and throw to first ...
  Safe! Smalley III-79 gets back.



Brooks-84 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody down.
  Smalley III-79 is parked on first.
  Norris-80 glances over at first ...
  Norris-80 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Hit in the air to center ...
  Camping underneath it is Murphy-80 ...
  And he puts it away.


The dangerous Evans-82 ready to face off against Norris-80 ...
Norris-80 staring him down.
  one out here in the Top of the 9th.
  Smalley III-79 stretching his lead at first.
  Hernandez-84 holding Smalley III-79 to the bag.
  Norris-80 kicks and deals...

  Evans-82 skies one to shallow right field ...
  over to get it is Hendrick-77 ...
  and he puts it away for the out.


Up next for California_2, Royster-79. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two down here in the Top of the 9th.
  Smalley III-79 takes his lead from first.
  He fires over to first ...
  The tag ... not in time!



Here's Royster-79. 
  He entered the game batting .247 with 1 HR and 15 RBI.
  two down.
  Smalley III-79 takes his lead from first.
  Smalley III-79 held on by Hernandez-84.
  Norris-80 cranks it up and deals ...

  Grounded hard to third base ... 
  almost exactly where Gross-77 was playing ...
  and he throws out Royster-79 easily.

And you can put this one in the books.
The final score is California_3 3 - California_2 0