* TOP OF THE 1st, Red Sox 0, Athletics 0
Here we go again, sports fans! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
and welcome to Oakland Athletics baseball ... and this is WAPBA
the voice of baseball in your home since 1951 ... we're coming to you from out here at the park
where the Athletics will host ... the visiting Boston Red Sox
this is the Championship Series! ... Game Number Three ... in this 7-game series
two teams meet ... and their trial is our sport ... right now ... they're even ... 1 wins and
1 losses ... the Athletics take the field here in the first
manager Duke Robinson, Jr sends out his squad this way ... Mark MCGWIRE '98 at first base
Felix MILLAN '70 at second ... Bert CAMPANERIS '70 the shortstop ... Darrell EVANS '73 at third
the outfield consists of ... Jose CANSECO '88 in left field
Rickey HENDERSON '90 in center field ... and Reggie JACKSON '69 over in right
Gene TENACE '75 is behind the plate ... batting in the two spot and DHing ... Sal BANDO '69
and pitching for the Athletics ... the righty Mike MORGAN '92
for MORGAN '92 his first appearance in the series ... he'll be facing Red Sox starter
left-hander Wilbur WOOD '71 ... pitchers are penalized in this park
you can reach the fence pretty easily ... the weather ... no wind ... so settle in
this is a championship game
Here's Wade BOGGS '87 to start it off ... batting left
* W. BOGGS '87 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MORGAN '92 kicks and deals ... the ball is chopped out over the mound
CAMPANERIS '70 gets to it in front of second ... rifles it to first ... and just nips BOGGS '87
one down
One gone ... here's Dwight EVANS '82 to hit for the Red Sox ... batting second
* D. EVANS '82 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MORGAN '92 with the offering ... EVANS '82 strokes it sharply toward short
CAMPANERIS '70 into the hole ... plants himself for the long throw
guns it hard to MCGWIRE '98 ... got him! ... two down
Two away ... Boston now sends Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 to bat ... hitting third
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now MORGAN '92 comes home with it ... looped to right ... JACKSON '69 racing in
if it stays up he'll get it ... coming hard ... still coming ... and he makes the catch
that's three away
So the Red Sox go down 1-2-3 ... Red Sox nothing Athletics coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Red Sox 0, Athletics 0
The Red Sox take the field here in the first ... here's how it lines up defensively for the Red Sox
Cecil COOPER '80 at first base ... Jody REED '91 at second ... Rico PETROCELLI '69 the shortstop
Wade BOGGS '87 at third ... the outfield consists of ... Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 in left field
Fred LYNN '79 in center field ... and Dwight EVANS '82 over in right
Carlton FISK '77 is behind the plate ... batting in the four spot and DHing ... Jim RICE '78
and today the Athletics will try to solve... ... the lefty Wilbur WOOD '71
for WOOD '71 his first appearance in the series
To get it going Rickey HENDERSON '90
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing W. WOOD '71, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WOOD '71 winds and fires ... wide of the mark ... and HENDERSON '90 walks
that was HENDERSON '90's first walk of the series
Sal BANDO '69 up
* S. BANDO '69 facing W. WOOD '71, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
WOOD '71 fires it in ... punched to the left side ... BOGGS '87's over ... he cuts it off
and throws to second ... out! ... over to first ... not in time!
Here comes Jose CANSECO '88 to take his cuts
* J. CANSECO '88 facing W. WOOD '71, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman COOPER '80 right on the bag ... he comes home ... swung on and missed
WOOD '71 pulled the string ... and CANSECO '88 was way out in front ... two gone
Well ... for Oakland ... two away BANDO '69 on first
we have right-handed Mark MCGWIRE '98 to bat ... for the Athletics ... batting in the fourth slot
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing W. WOOD '71, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
BANDO '69 takes his lead ... here's the pitch from WOOD '71
MCGWIRE '98 drives one down the left field line ... it's deep enough if it's fair ... and it's
long gone! ... home run for MCGWIRE '98 ... and two runs score
Red Sox 0, Athletics 2
So MCGWIRE '98 has his 3rd homer of the series ... he's now homered in 2 straight games ... on top
in the series ... in home runs ... the Athletics have their first two runs
and the Athletics go ahead by two 2-0 ... here in the 1st
for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 4th hit of the series ... and MCGWIRE '98 now with 4 runs batted in
Reggie JACKSON '69 is up next
* R. JACKSON '69 facing W. WOOD '71, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch comes in ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg
PETROCELLI '69 charges over ... bang-bang play at first ... JACKSON '69 is out!
Wilbur WOOD '71 shakes it off ... he'll be alright ... side retired
That'll do it for Oakland ... 2 runs on one hit ... there were no errors ... they leave none
and they capture the lead ... Athletics over the Red Sox 2-0
and they'll try to protect that lead in the 2nd
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Red Sox 0, Athletics 2
The Red Sox will have ... RICE '78 LYNN '79 and PETROCELLI '69 here in the 2nd
Jim RICE '78 to lead it off for the Red Sox
* J. RICE '78 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The delivery ... it's rocked high and deep ... get going JACKSON '69 ... and he tracks it down
one away
Fred LYNN '79 up
* F. LYNN '79 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
MORGAN '92 winds and fires ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four
and LYNN '79 coaxes a walk
Rico PETROCELLI '69 coming up
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Quick move to the plate ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for MORGAN '92 ... two gone
Two gone 2nd inning ... one on ... it's now the port-side swinger Cecil COOPER '80 to bat
* C. COOPER '80 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
MORGAN '92 brings it home ... swung on ... grounded to EVANS '73 at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... that's three away
For the Red Sox ... no runs no hits no errors ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... the score still 2-0 ... Red Sox trail
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Red Sox 0, Athletics 2
For Oakland here in the 2nd ... TENACE '75 EVANS '73 and MILLAN '70
To get it going for the Athletics here's Gene TENACE '75 ... he bats right
* G. TENACE '75 facing W. WOOD '71, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... lofted deep to center field ... LYNN '79 roams over ... he has it measured
he hauls it in ... one away
Next up Darrell EVANS '73
* D. EVANS '73 facing W. WOOD '71, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... pulled hard down the line ... fair ball! ... EVANS '82's racing for it
into the corner ... EVANS '73's around second ... he's going for third ... REED '91's relay
not in time ... safe at third! ... triple for EVANS '73
for Darrell EVANS '73, his 2nd hit of the series
for Darrell EVANS '73, his 1st triple of the series
Alright... ... Oakland now sends Felix MILLAN '70 to bat ... from the right
one out EVANS '73 at third ... for Oakland
* F. MILLAN '70 facing W. WOOD '71, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infield deep ... EVANS '73 down the line some at third ... the pitch from WOOD '71
rapped back to the mound ... WOOD '71 scoops it ... fires to first ... two away
and EVANS '73 has to hold third
Here's the right-handed hitter Bert CAMPANERIS '70 to take his swings ... the Athletics have
two away EVANS '73 on at third
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing W. WOOD '71, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Checks third ... the pitch ... CAMPANERIS '70 bats it on the ground ... to the right of second
REED '91 dives ... but it scoots by him ... base hit ... EVANS '73 scores
CAMPANERIS '70 holds first with a single
Red Sox 0, Athletics 3
So CAMPANERIS '70 with a ribbie-single ... it's now a 3-0 ballgame
for Bert CAMPANERIS '70, his 4th hit of the series
that's CAMPANERIS '70's first ribbie of the series
One on ... the bottom of the second inning ... next to bat for Oakland is Rickey HENDERSON '90
from the right
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing W. WOOD '71, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... bouncer to REED '91 ... he flips to PETROCELLI '69 at second ... and they get him
that's three away
The half for the Athletics ... one run on 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1
they add a little padding ... after two 3-0 Athletics
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Red Sox 0, Athletics 3
FISK '77 REED '91 and BOGGS '87 due up for Boston
Carlton FISK '77 will start it off here in the 3rd ... right-hander
* C. FISK '77 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Here's the pitch ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... for the first out
Jody REED '91 is the next hitter
* J. REED '91 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
And now the pitch ... REED '91 grounds it foul at the plate ... strike one
* J. REED '91 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He brings it home ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
One gone REED '91 on first ... we have Wade BOGGS '87 coming up to hit
he's their lead-off hitter
* W. BOGGS '87 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... banged to right ... and it drops ... JACKSON '69 takes it on the hop
REED '91's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in
and BOGGS '87 is on with a single ... and that's the 1st base knock for the Red Sox in this game
for Wade BOGGS '87, his 2nd hit of the series
Two on ... next up Dwight EVANS '82
* D. EVANS '82 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-3
MORGAN '92 brings it home ... popped foul behind third ... EVANS '73's over ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... and the runners hold
Here's left-handed Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 to take his swings ... two on...first and second two away
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-3
A blast to right ... Carl ties the game! ... no doubt about this one ... it's gone!
way over the fence ... home run for YASTRZEMSKI '67
Red Sox 3, Athletics 3
So Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 supplies three big runs on the two-out homer
his 2nd home run of the series ... oh, those Red Sox ... they have tied this game
for Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67, his 4th hit of the series ... 6 ribbies now for YASTRZEMSKI '67
We have RICE '78 to bat for the Red Sox ... he's the DH ... he bats clean-up
* J. RICE '78 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
MORGAN '92 comes home ... RICE '78 goes the opposite way ... down the line to right ... fair ball!
JACKSON '69's racing for it ... into the corner ... RICE '78's around second
he's going for third ... MILLAN '70's relay ... not in time ... safe at third!
triple for RICE '78 ... for Jim RICE '78, his 3rd hit of the series
for Jim RICE '78, his 1st triple of the series
Fred LYNN '79 to hit ... two away RICE '78 on at third
* F. LYNN '79 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 3-3
Checks third ... and the pitch ... LYNN '79 slaps this one on the ground toward right
this one could have eyes ... MCGWIRE '98 can't reach it ... MILLAN '70 dives ... knocks it down
but that's all he can do ... RICE '78 scores ... and they give LYNN '79 the hit
Red Sox 4, Athletics 3
So LYNN '79 with a ribbie-single ... and the Red Sox go ahead by a run 4-3 ... here in the 3rd
for Fred LYNN '79, his 3rd hit of the series
LYNN '79 has now knocked in 2 runs in this series
Here's Rico PETROCELLI '69 ... two away 4 runs in
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
MORGAN '92 fires it in ... the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep
JACKSON '69 drifts into the gap ... and takes it in ... and that retires the side
For the Red Sox ... 4 4 and oh ... they leave 1
and they storm back to take the lead in this game ... Athletics on the short end 4-3
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Red Sox 4, Athletics 3
WOOD '71 will now face the Athletics artillery ... BANDO '69 CANSECO '88 and MCGWIRE '98
Here's Sal BANDO '69 to start it off
* S. BANDO '69 facing W. WOOD '71, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by REED '91 ... he throws in time ... one down
Alright... ... one away bases clear ... we have right-handed Jose CANSECO '88 to bat
for the Athletics
* J. CANSECO '88 facing W. WOOD '71, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
WOOD '71 into the wind ... lined hard to right ... base hit ... it's rolling down the line
EVANS '82 is there ... and he kicks the ball away ... CANSECO '88's digging ... he rounds second
he's headed for third ... they're waving him home ... here comes EVANS '82's throw
COOPER '80's relay ... SAFE!...high throw ... a run scores ... go to town, Athletics!
score that a double ... that's an error on Dwight EVANS '82
Red Sox 4, Athletics 4
So the double scores one ... here come the Athletics ... they get back the run and even the score
for CANSECO '88, his 2nd double of the series ... for Jose CANSECO '88, his 2nd hit of the series
Here's Mark MCGWIRE '98 coming to the plate
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing W. WOOD '71, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
WOOD '71 comes to the plate ... cut on ... hit deep to left field ... way back
YASTRZEMSKI '67 is racing back ... it's long gone! ... he got all of that one
Red Sox 4, Athletics 5
So MCGWIRE '98 has his 2nd homer of the game ... and his 4th homer of the series
and the Athletics go ahead by a run 5-4 ... here in the 3rd
for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 5th hit of the series ... and MCGWIRE '98 now with 5 runs batted in
Reggie JACKSON '69 to face WOOD '71
And here comes Red Sox manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking WOOD '71 for the ball
Robinson, Jr is bringing in Bob STANLEY '83 to face JACKSON '69
he'll lose the platoon advantage ... so WOOD '71 is yanked early ... he goes only two and a third
his line ... 5 runs ... 4 earned ... on 5 hits ... 2 homers ... one walk ... one strikeout
he can only lose it ... for STANLEY '83 his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... the damage has been done
he just wants to get out of the inning
Reggie JACKSON '69 coming up
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
To the plate ... checked swing ... and a roller back to the mound ... STANLEY '83 is up with it
takes his time ... and tosses it to COOPER '80 for the putout
Gene TENACE '75 is the next hitter
* G. TENACE '75 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... three down
The line for the Athletics ... 2 2 one ... Oakland goes out in front ... after three 5-4 Athletics
* TOP OF THE 4th, Red Sox 4, Athletics 5
Bottom of the lineup ... COOPER '80 FISK '77 and REED '91 coming up
Here's Cecil COOPER '80 to lead it off
* C. COOPER '80 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
To the plate ... it's roped hard to right ... JACKSON '69's after it ... and takes it on the bounce
COOPER '80 has to hold first ... he's on with a single
for Cecil COOPER '80, his 4th hit of the series
Carlton FISK '77 is up next
* C. FISK '77 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
COOPER '80 two full strides off first ... the pitch ... FISK '77 shoots it toward short
CAMPANERIS '70 stops it on the first hop ... flips it to MILLAN '70 for one
the pivot and the peg to MCGWIRE '98 ... FISK '77 beats the ball to first ... no double play
Here comes Jody REED '91 to take his cuts
* J. REED '91 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
MORGAN '92 delivers ... it's hit hard over third ... base hit ... CANSECO '88's racing to the line
still running ... he picks it up ... FISK '77 rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to CAMPANERIS '70 ... they're holding FISK '77 at third
and REED '91's in standing with a double ... for REED '91, his 1st double of the series
for Jody REED '91, his 1st hit of the series
Here's Wade BOGGS '87 to hit for the Red Sox ... the Red Sox have
two in scoring position one away
* W. BOGGS '87 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 4-5
Athletics playing for the out at first ... FISK '77 down the line some at third ... here's the pitch
BOGGS '87 hits a ground-hugger toward second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he charges ... scoops it ... they're sending FISK '77 home ... the throw to the plate
and he's safe! ... the run scores ... tie game! ... BOGGS '87 reaches first on the play
and REED '91 gets in to third
Red Sox 5, Athletics 5
Here come the Red Sox ... they get back the run and even the score
that's BOGGS '87's first ribbie of the series
Runners at first and third one out ... the top of the fourth inning ... next up Dwight EVANS '82
* D. EVANS '82 facing M. MORGAN '92, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 5-5
Athletics playing for the double play ... MORGAN '92 rocks and fires ... lined to left center
base hit ... HENDERSON '90 is over ... REED '91 scores ... Red Sox lead!
HENDERSON '90 takes it on the long bounce ... BOGGS '87 is around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to CAMPANERIS '70 ... and they're holding BOGGS '87 at second
Red Sox 6, Athletics 5
So the single drives in one ... and the Red Sox break the tie and now lead 6-5 ... 4th inning
for Dwight EVANS '82, his 3rd hit of the series ... 2 ribbies now for EVANS '82
The Red Sox have ... one away BOGGS '87 at second...EVANS '82 at first
Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 steps up to face MORGAN '92 ... he swings from the left side
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking MORGAN '92 for the ball
they'll go to Rollie FINGERS '81 ... so MORGAN '92 is yanked early
he goes only three and a third ... the line on him ... 6 runs ... so far ... on 7 hits
a homer ... walked 2 ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runners
he can only lose it ... for FINGERS '81 ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander FINGERS '81 has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he'll be looking for the double play
Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 gets set to face FINGERS '81 ... batting left ... batting third
one away BOGGS '87 at second...EVANS '82 at first
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-5
The runners take their lead ... here's the pitch ... swung on ... easy bouncer to MILLAN '70
could be two ... he flips to CAMPANERIS '70 at second ... over to first ... yes!
two for the price of one ... and they get out of the inning
For the Red Sox ... 2 runs 3 hits no errors ... they leave 1
they have taken the lead in this game! ... the score now stands 6-5 Red Sox
as we head for the bottom of the fourth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Red Sox 6, Athletics 5
The Athletics will send out the bottom of the lineup ... EVANS '73 MILLAN '70 and CAMPANERIS '70
Here's Darrell EVANS '73 to lead it off
* D. EVANS '73 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
STANLEY '83 brings it ... taken for a strike ... EVANS '73 goes down looking
he stood there like the house by the side of the road ... and watched it go by ... one down
Felix MILLAN '70 is the next hitter
* F. MILLAN '70 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
STANLEY '83 into the wind ... swung on ... lined toward second ... REED '91 back
it's out of reach ... MILLAN '70 will hold at first
for Felix MILLAN '70, his 1st hit of the series
Alright... ... the Athletics have ... one gone runner on first
CAMPANERIS '70 is out to take his hacks
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-6
And MILLAN '70 takes off ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest
he picks it up ... throws quickly to first ... and that's out number two ... MILLAN '70 moves up
no chance for the lead runner
Two outs 4th inning ... one on ... HENDERSON '90 gets set to face STANLEY '83
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-6
MILLAN '70 at second takes a big lead ... he cranks and fires ... grounded hard to short
PETROCELLI '69 fields it ... over to COOPER '80 at first ... and the side is retired
The half for the Athletics ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... Red Sox over the Athletics 6 5
* TOP OF THE 5th, Red Sox 6, Athletics 5
The Red Sox will have ... RICE '78 LYNN '79 and PETROCELLI '69 here in the 5th
Jim RICE '78 will start it off here in the 5th
* J. RICE '78 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
Here he comes ... looped to left ... if it stays up he'll get it ... it drops in
CANSECO '88 takes it on the hop ... RICE '78 holds first with a single
Jim with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Jim RICE '78, his 4th hit of the series
One on ... here's Fred LYNN '79 to hit for the Red Sox
* F. LYNN '79 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-5
The offering from FINGERS '81 ... yanked toward second ... MILLAN '70 takes it on one hop
flips to CAMPANERIS '70 ... they get him ... over to first ... yes!...double play
Rico PETROCELLI '69 to face FINGERS '81
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
FINGERS '81 comes to him ... outside ... ball one
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
Now FINGERS '81 pitches ... there's a looping liner to left ... CANSECO '88 will have to hurry
charging hard ... and he makes the shoestring catch! ... right off a tall blade of grass
three down
The half for the Red Sox ... no runs one hit ... so the Red Sox maintain their thin lead
after four and a half it's still 6-5 Red Sox
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Red Sox 6, Athletics 5
The big hitters coming up against STANLEY '83 ... 2-3-4 ... BANDO '69 CANSECO '88 and MCGWIRE '98
Sal BANDO '69 will get it started for the Athletics ... he bats right
* S. BANDO '69 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
And the pitch comes in ... and it's chopped down the first base line
COOPER '80 covers it and touches the bag ... and there's one away
Now at bat Jose CANSECO '88
* J. CANSECO '88 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
And now the pitch ... swing and a miss ... and CANSECO '88 is out ... two away
Two down 5th inning ... Mark MCGWIRE '98 is stepping up to hit against STANLEY '83
he's a right-handed batter
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
STANLEY '83 with the pitch ... strike three ... MCGWIRE '98 swung right through it ... three down
The Red Sox retire the side in order ... Red Sox still with a 1 run lead
we go to the top of the sixth inning
* TOP OF THE 6th, Red Sox 6, Athletics 5
Bottom of the lineup ... COOPER '80 FISK '77 and REED '91 coming up
Cecil COOPER '80 will lead off the 6th ... batting left
* C. COOPER '80 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
The pitch ... half swing ... yes! ... COOPER '80 went too far ... out on strikes ... one down
Carlton FISK '77 comes up to bat
* C. FISK '77 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
FINGERS '81 comes to the plate ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by CAMPANERIS '70
thrown on to first ... it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... MCGWIRE '98 digs it out
two down
Jody REED '91 coming up
* J. REED '91 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
The pitch ... hit like a bullet ... MILLAN '70 waves at it ... but it's by him into right
and REED '91 racks up a base hit ... Jody with his 2nd hit in this game
for Jody REED '91, his 2nd hit of the series
REED '91 down at first two away ... it's now Wade BOGGS '87 to bat ... he's the top of the order
* W. BOGGS '87 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-5
FINGERS '81 fires it in ... chopper back to the mound ... FINGERS '81 gloves it
he flips to MCGWIRE '98 at first ... for the out
For the Red Sox ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1
so the Red Sox fail to capitalize on the runner ... the score is still 6-5 Boston
as we go to the bottom of the sixth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Red Sox 6, Athletics 5
The Athletics will have ... JACKSON '69 TENACE '75 and EVANS '73 here in the 6th
Reggie JACKSON '69 to lead it off for the Athletics ... left-side batter
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
The offering to JACKSON '69 ... a towering fly ball to right ... plenty of room
EVANS '82 moves under it ... and makes the catch ... one away
Gene TENACE '75 coming up
* G. TENACE '75 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
STANLEY '83 into the wind ... a little roller to the right side ... REED '91 pounces on it
the quick toss to COOPER '80 ... and he nails TENACE '75 by a step ... that's two!
Darrell EVANS '73 to hit
* D. EVANS '73 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
The pitch is on the way ... an infield roller by EVANS '73 ... shortstop PETROCELLI '69 charges
the flip to first ... to retire the side
STANLEY '83 sets them down in order ... we've played six ... Athletics still down by 1
* TOP OF THE 7th, Red Sox 6, Athletics 5
And here comes the artillery for Boston ... EVANS '82 YASTRZEMSKI '67 and RICE '78
Here's Dwight EVANS '82 to start it off
* D. EVANS '82 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
The pitch ... swung on ... lined to short ... and he spears it! ... EVANS '82's gone
and there's one away
Now coming up Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
He delivers ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 swings ... and it's lifted to right
a routine chance for JACKSON '69 ... and that's all for YASTRZEMSKI '67 ... two down
Two outs 7th inning ... Jim RICE '78 up ... he bats clean-up
* J. RICE '78 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
And the pitch ... and a long one ... into left field ... CANSECO '88 looks up ... adios!
good-bye! ... arrividerci!
Red Sox 7, Athletics 5
So they collect a solo homer ... his 2nd home run of the series ... it's now a 7-5 ballgame
for Jim RICE '78, his 5th hit of the series ... 2 ribbies now for RICE '78
10th hit for the Red Sox
Two away 7th inning ... next up Fred LYNN '79
* F. LYNN '79 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
FINGERS '81 into his motion ... delivers ... it's looped to right ... JACKSON '69 coming on
but he won't get it ... and LYNN '79's on at first ... 2nd hit for LYNN '79 in the game
11th hit for the Red Sox ... for Fred LYNN '79, his 4th hit of the series
Rico PETROCELLI '69 will bat next for Boston ... a right-sider ... for Boston
two outs runner on first
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-5
The pitch ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump ... and he didn't go around
ball one
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-5
FINGERS '81 delivers ... and he misses ... ball two
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-5
LYNN '79 takes his lead ... he cranks and fires ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed
PETROCELLI '69 goes down swinging ... side retired
The half for the Red Sox ... one run on 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1
they add a little insurance ... Red Sox over the Athletics 7-5
and they'll try to hang on to that lead as they take the field
okay, all you Red Sox fans listening at home ... on your feet
take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 5
MILLAN '70 CAMPANERIS '70 and HENDERSON '90 due up for Oakland
Felix MILLAN '70 leading it off
* F. MILLAN '70 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
Now he comes home with it ... upstairs ... and MILLAN '70 isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base ... and that's the 1st walk issued by STANLEY '83
that was MILLAN '70's first walk of the series
The Athletics have ... no outs MILLAN '70 on at first ... it's now Bert CAMPANERIS '70 to bat
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-7
STANLEY '83 delivers ... half swing ... strike! ... MILLAN '70 breaks for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
FISK '77 throws ... the slide ... going to be close ... he hooks the bag and eludes the tag
that's his 1st steal of the series
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing B. STANLEY '83, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-7
MILLAN '70 moves quietly toward third ... the pitch ... swung on ... base hit left field
YASTRZEMSKI '67's after it ... toward the gap ... MILLAN '70's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to BOGGS '87 ... and they're holding MILLAN '70 at third
the tying run is on
Rickey HENDERSON '90 will bat next for Oakland ... a right-sider
we're back at the top of the order ... the Athletics have
nobody out two on...second base is open
And here comes Red Sox manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... again ... he's asking STANLEY '83 for the ball
taking the mound for the Red Sox is Dick RADATZ '64 ... the right-hander
so STANLEY '83 goes three and two thirds in relief ... his line ... 2 hits ... one walk
he struck out 4 ... he's responsible for the runners ... for RADATZ '64
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander RADATZ '64 has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll probably be after the K
No one out 7th inning ... two on ... HENDERSON '90 is out to take his hacks
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 7th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 5-7
Red Sox playing for the double play ... the offering to HENDERSON '90 ... swung on
bouncer to REED '91 ... goes to second for one ... back to first for two ... yes!...double play
but the run scores
Red Sox 7, Athletics 6
And the Athletics are sneaking up on the Red Sox ... they are within one ... score now 7-6
Sal BANDO '69 coming up
* S. BANDO '69 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
The offering ... hit in the air to center ... LYNN '79 takes three steps to his right
taps the glove ... he has it ... three down
For the Athletics ... a run on one hit ... they score ... but still trail by 1
Athletics on the short end 7-6 ... and they'll try to hold them until the 8th
* TOP OF THE 8th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 6
The Red Sox will send out the bottom of the lineup ... COOPER '80 FISK '77 and REED '91
Cecil COOPER '80 will lead off the 8th ... he hits from the left
* C. COOPER '80 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-6
The pitch ... the high hard one ... BIG SWING! ... strike three ... going for the fences
one down
Well ... Carlton FISK '77 up to bat ... one out
* C. FISK '77 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-6
The pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
and that's the 1st walk issued by FINGERS '81
So ... now REED '91 to face FINGERS '81 ... bats right ... for Boston ... runner on first one away
* J. REED '91 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-6
Big hole on the right side ... FISK '77 not wandering too far ... FINGERS '81 kicks and deals
grounded hard to second ... funny bounce! ... tipped off his glove ... he's up with it
flips it to first ... out at first ... two down ... FISK '77 moves into scoring position
Two away 8th inning ... one on ... here's BOGGS '87 to take his swings
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... again
he's asking FINGERS '81 for the ball ... he'll go to the bullpen
the lefty Paul LINDBLAD '75 will try to stall Boston
so FINGERS '81 goes four and a third in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far
on 4 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he struck out 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
for LINDBLAD '75 ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty LINDBLAD '75 has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a lofty 27.00 ERA
he's looking for one out
Well, here we go ... for Boston ... FISK '77 on second two outs
now BOGGS '87 to face LINDBLAD '75 ... we're back at the top of the order
* W. BOGGS '87 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-6
The pitch ... swung on ... bounced toward the mound ... LINDBLAD '75 knocks it down
now he has it ... he goes to first ... for the third out
The half for the Red Sox ... oh oh and oh ... they leave 1 ... a chance goes by the board
holding a slight edge ... Athletics trailing by 1 ... as we go to the home half
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 6
Boston will now face ... the heart of the Athletics lineup
CANSECO '88 MCGWIRE '98 and JACKSON '69 coming up
To get it going for the Athletics here's Jose CANSECO '88
right-handed hitter to face Dick RADATZ '64
* J. CANSECO '88 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
RADATZ '64 brings it to the plate ... CANSECO '88 goes down swinging ... one down
CANSECO '88 has now struck out 3 times
One away 8th inning ... Mark MCGWIRE '98 up to hit
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
To the plate ... fly ball hit to left ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 drifts over ... he camps under it
taps the glove ... and makes the catch ... two down!
Two down ... Reggie JACKSON '69 to hit
* R. JACKSON '69 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
He comes home ... swung on and missed ... that's three away
So the Athletics go quietly ... the score still stands 7-6 Red Sox
as we head for the top of the ninth inning
* TOP OF THE 9th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 6
LINDBLAD '75 will now face the Red Sox artillery ... EVANS '82 YASTRZEMSKI '67 and RICE '78
Dwight EVANS '82 will lead off the 9th
* D. EVANS '82 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-6
The delivery ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first
and EVANS '82's retired
Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 up
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-6
LINDBLAD '75 comes to the plate ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 gets serious wood on this one
it's got plenty of hang time ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 got under it just a hair
and there to make the catch is JACKSON '69 ... two down
Jim RICE '78 steps up to face LINDBLAD '75
* J. RICE '78 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-6
The offering ... punched to left ... it drops safely ... CANSECO '88 collects the ball
and Jim RICE '78 collects a single ... 4th hit for RICE '78 in the game
for Jim RICE '78, his 6th hit of the series
One on ... here's left-handed Fred LYNN '79 to take his swings
* F. LYNN '79 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-6
The offering from LINDBLAD '75 ... routine grounder to second ... MILLAN '70 scoops it
double pumps ... now he flips to MCGWIRE '98 ... for the out ... side retired
The half for the Red Sox ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1 ... holding a slight edge
Red Sox still leading by 1 ... we go to the bottom of the ninth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 6
For Oakland it'll be ... TENACE '75 EVANS '73 and MILLAN '70
Here's Gene TENACE '75 to start it off
On his way to the mound is Don AASE '86 ... the right-hander
RADATZ '64 pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits
he struck out 2 ... for AASE '86 his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to save
For the Red Sox, Robinson, Jr has sent Amos OTIS '78 in to play left field
YASTRZEMSKI '67 is out of the game
Gene TENACE '75 will get it started for the Athletics ... he's a right-handed batter
* G. TENACE '75 facing D. AASE '86, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
AASE '86 winds and fires ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... TENACE '75 draws a walk
and that puts the tying run on at first
Okay, folks, listen up ... here's Darrell EVANS '73 to hit for the Athletics ... the Athletics have
no outs TENACE '75 on first
* D. EVANS '73 facing D. AASE '86, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-7
Now he comes home with it ... swung on ... base hit right field ... toward the gap
that's good for extra bases ... EVANS '82 digging ... he's got it ... TENACE '75 rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to PETROCELLI '69 ... they're holding TENACE '75 at third
and EVANS '73's in standing with a double ... so the Boston defenses have been breached
the tying run is now at third base ... that's EVANS '73's 2nd hit of the game
for EVANS '73, his 1st double of the series ... for Darrell EVANS '73, his 3rd hit of the series
MILLAN '70 now walks out to bat ... the Athletics have
TENACE '75 and EVANS '73 at third and second no one out ... down by 1
* F. MILLAN '70 facing D. AASE '86, B 9th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 6-7
He squares ... TENACE '75 charges down the line ... fouled away ... strike one
* F. MILLAN '70 facing D. AASE '86, B 9th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 6-7
He squares ... here comes TENACE '75 ... the pitch is in the dirt ... FISK '77 digs it out
lunges at the runner ... out at the plate! ... go to town, Red Sox!
they cut off the tying run! ... they cut off the tying run! ... EVANS '73 moves to third
* F. MILLAN '70 facing D. AASE '86, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 6-7
The delivery ... the squeeze is on ... bunted in front of the plate ... AASE '86 has it ... drops it
now he throws to first ... and gets him by a hair ... but the run scores
Red Sox 7, Athletics 7
And the Athletics have tied this game! ... they are now even at 7-7 ... just listen to that crowd!
that's MILLAN '70's first ribbie of the series
Two gone ... we have right-handed Bert CAMPANERIS '70 to bat ... for the Athletics
Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr looking at his scoresheet
Trying to stir up a little magic ... CAMPANERIS '70 will not bat for the Athletics
here comes Terry STEINBACH '96 ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat
he'll take his time getting to the box ... CAMPANERIS '70 leaves this game with 2 hits
the one RBI
Terry STEINBACH '96 getting ready to go ... for Terry his first at bat in the series
Terry a strong hitter
* T. STEINBACH '96 facing D. AASE '86, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
Here's the pitch ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... Athletics gone!
The half for the Athletics ... one run one hit no errors ... they have tied this game
this game is 77 Sunset Strip after nine ... buckle your seat belts ... we're headed to the tenth
* TOP OF THE 10th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 7
PETROCELLI '69 COOPER '80 and FISK '77 to bat next
Robinson, Jr is sending in Phil GARNER '79 ... he'll be playing short for Oakland
STEINBACH '96 is out
Well ... Rico PETROCELLI '69 to lead it off for the Red Sox
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... slowly rolled toward GARNER '79 ... and it slips out of his glove
PETROCELLI '69 reaches on the miscue ... GARNER '79 started to throw before he had the ball
GARNER '79 picks up an error ... the go ahead run has reached
No one out 10th inning ... one on ... here's left-handed Cecil COOPER '80 to take his swings
* C. COOPER '80 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 10th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
LINDBLAD '75 fires it in ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right
JACKSON '69 will play it on the hop ... PETROCELLI '69's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... and they hold PETROCELLI '69 up ... as the throw comes in
and Cecil has himself a single ... the go ahead run is now at second base
that's COOPER '80's 2nd hit of the game ... for Cecil COOPER '80, his 5th hit of the series
Well ... runners at first and second no outs ... the top of the tenth inning
now FISK '77 to face LINDBLAD '75 ... bats right
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... again
he's asking LINDBLAD '75 for the ball ... he'll go to the pen
on to relieve is right-hander Ken SANDERS '71 ... so LINDBLAD '75 goes one and a third in relief
the game for LINDBLAD '75 ... 2 hits ... he's responsible for the runners
for SANDERS '71 his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll be looking for the double play ... if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
Alright ... here's Carlton FISK '77 ... the Red Sox have ... nobody out runners at first and second
score tied
* C. FISK '77 facing K. SANDERS '71, T 10th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
The runners take their lead ... he brings it home ... SANDERS '71 loses him
and he trots down to first ... that fills the bases
No outs 10th inning ... bases crowded ... Jody REED '91 up to bat
* J. REED '91 facing K. SANDERS '71, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 7-7
Infield drawn in ... now SANDERS '71 pitches ... he squares ... the squeeze is on
bunted back to the mound ... SANDERS '71 picks it up ... looks home ... and goes there
and they get the force ... oh, those, Athletics ... they slay the go-ahead run
and the bases are still loaded
So ... we have Wade BOGGS '87 coming up to hit ... he bats left ... he's the top of the order
the Red Sox have ... one away bases all loaded up
COOPER '80, FISK '77, REED '91 around the diamond
* W. BOGGS '87 facing K. SANDERS '71, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 7-7
Infield drawn in ... the runners take their lead ... SANDERS '71 delivers ... one-hopper to second
MILLAN '70 throws to the plate ... out! ... the throw to first ... they got him
oh, double play ... and they get out of the inning
For the Red Sox ... no runs on one hit ... one miscue for the Athletics ... 2 men left on base
they couldn't get the runners home ... Athletics Red Sox 77 Sunset Strip
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 7
We're at the head of the order for the Athletics ... Don AASE '86 will face
HENDERSON '90 BANDO '69 and CANSECO '88
Rickey HENDERSON '90 to lead it off for the Athletics ... he hits from the right
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing D. AASE '86, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
Now the delivery ... and HENDERSON '90 is caught looking ... one away
Okay ... now BANDO '69 to face AASE '86 ... the Athletics have ... one down bases clear
* S. BANDO '69 facing D. AASE '86, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
He lets it go ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... two away
Two outs 10th inning ... CANSECO '88 gets set to bat against AASE '86
* J. CANSECO '88 facing D. AASE '86, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
AASE '86 kicks and deals ... healthy cut by CANSECO '88 ... he's out on strikes ... side retired
CANSECO '88 has now struck out 4 times
For the Athletics ... three up three down ... this game is 7-7 after ten
* TOP OF THE 11th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 7
SANDERS '71 will now face the Red Sox artillery ... although the caliber of the guns has changed
EVANS '82 OTIS '78 and RICE '78 due up
Here's Dwight EVANS '82 to start it off
* D. EVANS '82 facing K. SANDERS '71, T 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... a high drive to deepest center ... HENDERSON '90 has it all the way
just a loud out ... one down
Amos OTIS '78 walking up to bat ... OTIS '78 is up here for the first time in the series
OTIS '78 a fierce hitter
* A. OTIS '78 facing K. SANDERS '71, T 11th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
SANDERS '71 comes to him ... fastball ... high drive ... CANSECO '88's going back ... it's playable
he's under it ... and he pulls it in ... Jose made that look easy ... two down
Well ... Jim RICE '78 up to hit ... two away bases empty
* J. RICE '78 facing K. SANDERS '71, T 11th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... right down the middle ... that's three away
So the Red Sox go quietly ... score 77 Sunset Strip end of 10 and one half
* BOTTOM OF THE 11th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 7
MCGWIRE '98 JACKSON '69 and TENACE '75 due up for Oakland
Mark MCGWIRE '98 to lead it off for the Athletics ... he swings from the right
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing D. AASE '86, B 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
AASE '86 comes to the plate ... it's lofted to shallow center ... LYNN '79 runs in on it
still coming ... and he makes the catch ... and there's one away
One gone 11th inning ... here's left-handed Reggie JACKSON '69 to take his swings
* R. JACKSON '69 facing D. AASE '86, B 11th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
AASE '86 into the wind ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... two away
Two down ... Gene TENACE '75 up
* G. TENACE '75 facing D. AASE '86, B 11th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
AASE '86 brings it home ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... LYNN '79's there
and he pulls it in ... side retired
No runs no hits no errors ... and at the end of 11 ... we go to the top of the 12th score 7-7
* TOP OF THE 12th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 7
The Red Sox will have ... LYNN '79 PETROCELLI '69 and COOPER '80 here in the 12th
To get it going for the Red Sox here's Fred LYNN '79 ... batting left
* F. LYNN '79 facing K. SANDERS '71, T 12th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch comes in ... on the hands ... LYNN '79 flicks it to right ... MILLAN '70 might have a play
racing back for it ... but it falls in ... just out of reach
and LYNN '79 is aboard with a single ... the go ahead run has reached
3rd hit for LYNN '79 in the game ... for Fred LYNN '79, his 5th hit of the series
No outs 12th inning ... one on ... here's Rico PETROCELLI '69 to hit for the Red Sox
hitting sixth
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing K. SANDERS '71, T 12th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
Now SANDERS '71 comes home with it ... bounced sharply to the left side
GARNER '79 grabs it and flips to second for one ... no throw, no throw to first
the runner did his job ... MILLAN '70 had to leapfrog over him ... and he wisely held the ball
good hard-nosed baseball
PETROCELLI '69 on at first one away ... Cecil COOPER '80 now walks out to bat
he bats left-handed
* C. COOPER '80 facing K. SANDERS '71, T 12th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... fly ball to straightaway left ... CANSECO '88's there ... waits
and makes the catch ... two gone ... and PETROCELLI '69 returns to first
Two outs 12th inning ... one on ... here's Carlton FISK '77
* C. FISK '77 facing K. SANDERS '71, T 12th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... easy bouncer to MILLAN '70 ... he's up with it ... over to GARNER '79 covering second
in time ... three down
The line for the Red Sox ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1 ... they couldn't get the runner home
Athletics Red Sox 7-7
* BOTTOM OF THE 12th, Red Sox 7, Athletics 7
Bottom of the lineup ... EVANS '73 MILLAN '70 and GARNER '79 coming up
Darrell EVANS '73 to lead it off for the Athletics ... he bats from the left side
* D. EVANS '73 facing D. AASE '86, B 12th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The offering to EVANS '73 ... swing and a little looper
shortstop PETROCELLI '69 might have a play ... running back ... he twists and reaches
but it drops just beyond his glove ... OTIS '78 gets it back in
EVANS '73 checks in at first with a single ... so fasten your seat belts once again
the game-winner is now at first ... 3rd hit for EVANS '73 in the game
for Darrell EVANS '73, his 4th hit of the series
Okay, the action's on ... the Athletics have ... no outs EVANS '73 on first ... score tied
MILLAN '70 is stepping up to hit against AASE '86
* F. MILLAN '70 facing D. AASE '86, B 12th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
They're holding EVANS '73 ... the offering to MILLAN '70 ... base hit left field
OTIS '78's there ... spears it on one hop ... juggles it ... EVANS '73 rounds second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... EVANS '73 stops at second ... as the throw comes in
back-to-back singles for the Athletics! ... so here we go, sports fans
the winning run is now on second ... 2nd safety for MILLAN '70
for Felix MILLAN '70, his 2nd hit of the series
Phil GARNER '79 comes up to bat ... so far in the series ... GARNER '79 is now 1 for 5
* P. GARNER '79 facing D. AASE '86, B 12th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
AASE '86 comes home ... sliced down the right field line ... will it stay fair?
yes! it's in play ... EVANS '82's after it ... it's all over ... EVANS '73 scores
Red Sox 7, Athletics 8
So it goes ... the Red Sox tumble ... in dramatic fashion they have been beaten by the Athletics
and this series has had some thrills! ... the Athletics sneak by the Red Sox 8-7
here's the line ... for the Athletics ... 8 runs on 11 hits ... one miscue ... they leave 4
for the Red Sox ... 7 runs on 14 hits ... one misadventure ... and they leave 10
SANDERS '71 gets his 1st win ... his record now 1 and 0 ... AASE '86 takes his 1st loss
his record now 0 and 1 ... so the Athletics gain a step ... in this 7-game series
they now stand at ... 2-1 ... in the next game, they'll go after the Red Sox again
in this 7-game series ... they now stand at ... Oakland with ... 2 wins ... Boston ... 1
bye for now, everybody ... this is WAPBA and Ernie Harwell ... saying so long from Oakland
final score: ... Oakland Athletics 8 ... Boston Red Sox 7
FINAL SCORE : Red Sox 7, Athletics 8