* TOP OF THE 1st, Red Sox 0, Athletics 0
Well, hi, everybody! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
and welcome to Oakland Athletics baseball ... keep your windows open and let the baseball in
we've got plenty of action here on WAPBA ... today we're coming to you from Oakland
where the Red Sox will meet ... the hometown Athletics before a hostile crowd
this is the Championship Series! ... Game Number Four ... in this 7-game series
we'll be with you ... for each moment suspended and realized ... to the last out ... right now
they're up ... 2 and... ... 1 ... the Athletics take the field here in the first
defensively for Oakland ... 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
at DH, Sal BANDO '69 ... he bats second ... and on the mound for the Athletics
the right-hander Mike NORRIS '80 ... for NORRIS '80 his first appearance in the series
when he's on, he owns the plate ... pretty good control ... he'll be facing Red Sox starter
left-hander Bruce HURST '89 ... the hitters get some advantage in this park ... so settle in
this is a championship game
Here's Wade BOGGS '87 to start it off
* W. BOGGS '87 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
NORRIS '80 now ... way outside ... BOGGS '87 draws a base on balls
Okay ... BOGGS '87 on at first ... now EVANS '82 to face NORRIS '80 ... bats right
batting second
* D. EVANS '82 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... high and inside ... and they've got BOGGS '87 off first ... TENACE '75 throws down
the ump signals ... safe!
* D. EVANS '82 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Here comes the pitch ... high and inside ... and the count goes full
* D. EVANS '82 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The payoff pitch ... it's hit sharply on the ground ... CAMPANERIS '70 ... to MILLAN '70
to MCGWIRE '98 ... double play ... very nicely executed
Next up...Boston hitter Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
NORRIS '80 into his motion ... delivers ... fly ball right center ... HENDERSON '90 on his horse
but he won't get there ... it's off the wall ... HENDERSON '90 is chasing it down
and YASTRZEMSKI '67 will make second standing
for YASTRZEMSKI '67, his 2nd double of the series
for Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67, his 5th hit of the series
One on ... here's Jim RICE '78
* J. RICE '78 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... lined toward short ... just out of reach ... CANSECO '88's chasing it
YASTRZEMSKI '67's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving YASTRZEMSKI '67 in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... RICE '78 holds at first with a single
Red Sox 1, Athletics 0
So RICE '78 with a ribbie-single ... and the Red Sox go ahead by a run 1-0 ... here in the 1st
for Jim RICE '78, his 7th hit of the series ... and RICE '78 now with 3 runs batted in
Okay ... the next Red Sox batter is LYNN '79 ... for Boston ... RICE '78 on first two outs
* F. LYNN '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
NORRIS '80 comes home ... fastball ... just inside ... ball one
* F. LYNN '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Now NORRIS '80 pitches ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right
JACKSON '69 will play it on the hop ... RICE '78's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him on
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
the Red Sox put two singles back-to-back ... for Fred LYNN '79, his 6th hit of the series
Two gone 1st inning ... two on ... here's Rico PETROCELLI '69
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... high fly ball to left ... CANSECO '88 moves under it
CANSECO '88 had him played perfectly ... this should do it ... and he takes it in
For the Red Sox ... one run on 3 hits no errors ... they leave 2 ... they move in front
Red Sox 1 Athletics coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Red Sox 1, 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 ... across the outfield ... in left it's Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67
in center Fred LYNN '79 ... and over in right Dwight EVANS '82
Carlton FISK '77 is behind the plate ... at DH and batting fourth ... Jim RICE '78
and on the mound for the Red Sox ... the left-hander Bruce HURST '89
for HURST '89 his first appearance in the series
HURST '89's arsenal includes a fair strikeout pitch
Here's Rickey HENDERSON '90 to start it off
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing B. HURST '89, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here comes the pitch ... driven to right ... it's playable ... EVANS '82 moves under it
and hauls it in ... one down
Alright... ... Sal BANDO '69 walks up
* S. BANDO '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He cranks and fires ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
LYNN '79's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... BANDO '69 cruises in to second
for BANDO '69, his 1st double of the series ... for Sal BANDO '69, his 4th hit of the series
One gone 1st inning ... one on
here's the right-handed hitter Jose CANSECO '88 to take his swings
* J. CANSECO '88 facing B. HURST '89, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
HURST '89 with the offering ... CANSECO '88 drives it ... hooked down the left field line
I think it can ... I think it can! ... it can! ... home run for CANSECO '88
Jose CANSECO '88 will circle the bases ... and he's sure taking his time
he's greeted at the plate
Red Sox 1, Athletics 2
So they collect two on CANSECO '88's homer ... his 1st home run of the series
and the Athletics take the lead from the Red Sox! ... they now lead by one 2-1
listen to that crowd! ... for Jose CANSECO '88, his 3rd hit of the series
and CANSECO '88 now with 2 runs batted in
Well ... Mark MCGWIRE '98 up ... one away
The ball's been jumping off Mark 's bat ... he's gone deep 2 games in a row
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing B. HURST '89, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... MCGWIRE '98 turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
two gone
Now coming to bat for the Athletics Reggie JACKSON '69
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... FISK '77 throws off his mask
it's out of play ... strike one
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
And the pitch ... JACKSON '69 dribbles one to the left of the mound ... HURST '89 can't reach it
PETROCELLI '69 charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... and nips JACKSON '69 at first
for the third out
That'll do it for Oakland ... 2 runs on 2 hits ... Oakland goes out in front
the score now stands 2-1 Athletics ... as we head for the top of the second inning
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Red Sox 1, Athletics 2
NORRIS '80 will now face the bottom of the Red Sox lineup
COOPER '80 FISK '77 and REED '91 coming up
Here's Cecil COOPER '80 to start it off
* C. COOPER '80 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... he goes the other way ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap
HENDERSON '90 runs in on it ... CAMPANERIS '70's backing up ... it drops in
and COOPER '80's on at first with a base hit ... for Cecil COOPER '80, his 6th hit of the series
One on ... now FISK '77 to face NORRIS '80
* C. FISK '77 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Firstbaseman MCGWIRE '98 ready for a throw from NORRIS '80 ... the pitch ... high
and COOPER '80's off the bag ... TENACE '75 pumps ... but holds the ball ... ball one
* C. FISK '77 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
COOPER '80 two full strides off first ... NORRIS '80 rocks and fires
grounded deep toward the hole ... EVANS '73 just reaches it ... and he won't get off the throw
FISK '77 rounds first and holds ... infield hit for FISK '77
for Carlton FISK '77, his 2nd hit of the series
Nobody out 2nd inning ... two on ... Jody REED '91 up to bat
* J. REED '91 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 2nd, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
The runners take their lead ... NORRIS '80 comes to him ... swung on ... easy bouncer to MILLAN '70
could be two ... he flips to CAMPANERIS '70 at second ... over to first ... oh, double play
COOPER '80 moves to third ... and the Athletics have a chance to get out of a nasty situation
but they must still face BOGGS '87
Okay ... the next Red Sox batter is Wade BOGGS '87 ... he's a left-handed batter
the Red Sox have ... two gone COOPER '80 on third
* W. BOGGS '87 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-2
Checks third ... he comes home ... rapped back to the mound ... NORRIS '80 scoops it
fires to first ... for the third out
For the Red Sox ... no runs on 2 hits ... no errors ... one left
they had a chance but could not convert ... we've played one and a half ... Red Sox down 2-1
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Red Sox 1, Athletics 2
TENACE '75 EVANS '73 and MILLAN '70 to bat next
Here's Gene TENACE '75 to start it off ... right-handed hitter to face Bruce HURST '89
* G. TENACE '75 facing B. HURST '89, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... ooooh, that looked good ... but the ump doesn't budge ... and TENACE '75 draws a walk
HURST '89 shakes his head
Alright... ... runner on first ... we have Darrell EVANS '73 coming up to hit ... he bats left
* D. EVANS '73 facing B. HURST '89, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
He lets it go ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one down
Now coming to bat for the Athletics Felix MILLAN '70
* F. MILLAN '70 facing B. HURST '89, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... hit deep ... LYNN '79 takes three steps to his right ... backs ... he brings it down
that's out number two ... TENACE '75 retreats quickly
Now at bat Bert CAMPANERIS '70
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing B. HURST '89, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
TENACE '75 takes his lead ... HURST '89 rocks and fires ... cut on ... popped up
FISK '77 tosses his mask away ... near the stands ... and he hauls it in ... three down
The line for the Athletics ... no runs no hits no errors ... they leave 1
so the Athletics fail to capitalize on the runner ... Athletics still leading by 1
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Red Sox 1, Athletics 2
Here come the big guns for the Red Sox ... EVANS '82 YASTRZEMSKI '67 and RICE '78
Here's Dwight EVANS '82 to lead it off
* D. EVANS '82 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch from NORRIS '80 ... grounded to short ... CAMPANERIS '70's there ... the throw to first
gets him ... one down
YASTRZEMSKI '67 is out to take his hacks ... one out
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Here comes the pitch ... a whiff! ... two away
Alright... ... two outs ... here's Jim RICE '78 to hit for the Red Sox ... the designated hitter
he's their clean-up hitter
* J. RICE '78 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
NORRIS '80 deals ... hit down the left field stripe ... it'll sail ... and go foul into the seats
strike one
* J. RICE '78 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
NORRIS '80 to the wind ... lofted to center ... HENDERSON '90 has the range ... and the bead
and he puts it away ... side retired
For the Red Sox ... three up three down ... we've played two and a half ... Red Sox still down by 1
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Red Sox 1, Athletics 2
Oakland now will send out the top of the order ... HENDERSON '90 BANDO '69 and CANSECO '88
Rickey HENDERSON '90 to lead it off for the Athletics ... and he hacks from the right
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing B. HURST '89, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Here comes the pitch ... fastball ... right across the plate ... strike one
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing B. HURST '89, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... HENDERSON '90 started to go around ... but he checked his swing in time
he takes a walk to first
Alright... ... BANDO '69 is out to take his hacks ... the DH ... runner on first no one out
* S. BANDO '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... hit deep ... LYNN '79 takes three steps to his right ... backs ... he brings it down
one down ... HENDERSON '90's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but he holds first
Jose CANSECO '88 coming up
* J. CANSECO '88 facing B. HURST '89, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... half swing ... yes! ... CANSECO '88 went too far ... out on strikes ... two away
Mark MCGWIRE '98 up there
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing B. HURST '89, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
Here's the delivery ... high and inside ... and the count goes full
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing B. HURST '89, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
The payoff pitch ... he goes the opposite way ... high fly deep to right
EVANS '82 got a good jump ... he's at the warning track ... say good-bye to this one...it's gone!
home run for MCGWIRE '98 ... and two runs score
Red Sox 1, Athletics 4
So MCGWIRE '98 pops a two-run dinger ... his 5th home run ... he's now homered in 3 straight games
on top ... in the series ... in homers ... and the Athletics now lead 4-1
for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 6th hit of the series
MCGWIRE '98 has now knocked in 7 runs in this series
Reggie JACKSON '69 to face HURST '89
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
He lets one go ... swung on ... popped up ... FISK '77 scrambles ... near the stands
it goes into the crowd ... strike one
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... grounded weakly to COOPER '80 ... and he steps on first for the out
that's three away
That'll do it for Oakland ... 2 runs on one hit ... they leave none
so the Athletics now with a safer margin
the score is 4-1 as we go to the top of the fourth inning ... and we head for the middle innings
* TOP OF THE 4th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 4
For Boston it'll be ... LYNN '79 PETROCELLI '69 and COOPER '80
Fred LYNN '79 leading off the 4th
* F. LYNN '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
NORRIS '80 delivers ... LYNN '79 nubs it in front of home ... TENACE '75 pounces on it ... drops it
picks it up again ... and makes the throw to first ... in time ... one away
Well ... now PETROCELLI '69 to face NORRIS '80
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... slow roller toward third ... EVANS '73 has to rush his peg ... and he gets his man
and that's out number two
Cecil COOPER '80 up
* C. COOPER '80 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... swung on ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... it's playable
JACKSON '69's there ... he's got a bead on it ... and he hauls it in ... that's three away
No runs no hits no errors ... midway through the 4th ... after three and a half Athletics up by 3
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 4
The Athletics will have ... TENACE '75 EVANS '73 and MILLAN '70 here in the 4th
Gene TENACE '75 to lead it off
* G. TENACE '75 facing B. HURST '89, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
HURST '89 with the pitch ... lofted down the line to right ... EVANS '82 racing over
he won't get it ... he cuts it off ... TENACE '75 wisely holds first ... he's on with a single
for Gene TENACE '75, his 2nd hit of the series
Darrell EVANS '73 up there
* D. EVANS '73 facing B. HURST '89, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... grounded deep toward the hole ... BOGGS '87 just reaches it
and he won't get off the throw ... EVANS '73 rounds first and holds ... infield hit for EVANS '73
for Darrell EVANS '73, his 5th hit of the series
TENACE '75 at second...EVANS '73 at first no outs ... next to bat for Oakland is Felix MILLAN '70
from the right
* F. MILLAN '70 facing B. HURST '89, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... popped high to the right side ... REED '91 drifts back
infield fly called ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... and the runners hold
Alright... ... Bert CAMPANERIS '70 steps up to face HURST '89
one gone TENACE '75 on second...EVANS '73 on first ... for Oakland
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing B. HURST '89, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-1
The runners take their lead ... HURST '89 delivers ... stroked solidly to left field
YASTRZEMSKI '67 takes it on the hop ... gets it in quickly ... TENACE '75 chugs in to third
and the bases are loaded
Rickey HENDERSON '90 up ... for Oakland ... bases full one down
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing B. HURST '89, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-1
Infielders back ... HURST '89 into his motion ... delivers ... swung on and missed
HURST '89 pulled the string ... and HENDERSON '90 was way out in front ... two gone
and he leaves the bases loaded
Two gone 4th inning ... the table is set ... the next Athletics batter is BANDO '69
* S. BANDO '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-1
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... grounded right at BOGGS '87 ... taken on one hop
and tags third ... to retire the side
That'll do it for Oakland ... no runs on 3 hits ... 3 left
and the Athletics lose a great opportunity ... we've played four ... Red Sox down 4-1
* TOP OF THE 5th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 4
For Boston here in the 5th ... FISK '77 REED '91 and BOGGS '87
Alright... ... Carlton FISK '77 to lead it off for the Red Sox ... and he hacks from the right
* C. FISK '77 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
NORRIS '80 kicks and deals ... and it's chopped down the first base line
and FISK '77 runs right into it ... the ump signals ... he's out! ... one away
One out ... here's Jody REED '91 to hit for the Red Sox
* J. REED '91 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... hard two-bouncer to short ... CAMPANERIS '70 covers it...plenty of time ... fires
two away
Here's left-handed Wade BOGGS '87 to take his swings ... he's the top of the order
two gone nobody on ... for Boston
* W. BOGGS '87 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... grounded weakly to MCGWIRE '98 ... and he steps on first for the out ... three down
NORRIS '80 sets them down in order ... after four and a half it's still 4-1 Athletics
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 4
Boston will now face ... the heart of the Athletics lineup
CANSECO '88 MCGWIRE '98 and JACKSON '69 coming up
Jose CANSECO '88 to lead it off
* J. CANSECO '88 facing B. HURST '89, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The delivery from HURST '89 ... pulled hard ... into the hole ... past BOGGS '87
PETROCELLI '69's there ... spins ... the long throw to first ... one away
Now coming up Mark MCGWIRE '98
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing B. HURST '89, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch comes in ... another wide one ... ball four ... and Mark heads down to first
that was MCGWIRE '98's first walk of the series
Next up Reggie JACKSON '69 ... for Oakland one gone one on
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
Here's the pitch ... taken ... ball one
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... high ... and MCGWIRE '98's off the bag ... FISK '77 pumps ... but holds the ball
ball two
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
Quick move to the plate ... swing and a miss ... and JACKSON '69 is out ... two gone
Gene TENACE '75 is the next hitter
* G. TENACE '75 facing B. HURST '89, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... lifted to center ... not too deep ... there's LYNN '79 ... this should do it
and he makes the catch ... to retire the side
That'll do it for Oakland ... no runs on no hits ... one left
after five it's still 4-1 Athletics
* TOP OF THE 6th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 4
Oakland will now face the Boston strength ... EVANS '82 YASTRZEMSKI '67 and RICE '78
Dwight EVANS '82 will start it off here in the 6th ... right-handed hitter to face Mike NORRIS '80
* D. EVANS '82 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The offering to EVANS '82 ... EVANS '82 goes the opposite way ... down the line to right
fair ball! ... JACKSON '69's racing for it ... into the corner ... EVANS '82's around second
he's going for third ... MILLAN '70's relay ... not in time ... safe at third!
triple for EVANS '82 ... for Dwight EVANS '82, his 4th hit of the series
for Dwight EVANS '82, his 1st triple of the series
The Red Sox have ... no outs EVANS '82 at third ... Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 to hit
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-4
Infield deep ... EVANS '82 down the line some at third ... the pitch is on the way
it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by CAMPANERIS '70 ... fires home
and they've got EVANS '82 in a rundown ... TENACE '75 runs him back ... flips to EVANS '73
back to TENACE '75 ... to EVANS '73 ... and they get him! ... oh, those, Athletics
they nip him trying to score ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 has to hold first
he probably could have gone on but he hesitated rounding the bag
Now coming to bat for the Red Sox Jim RICE '78
* J. RICE '78 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
Firstbaseman MCGWIRE '98 right on the bag ... NORRIS '80 fires it in ... lifted to center
not too deep ... there's HENDERSON '90 ... he squeezes it ... two down
and YASTRZEMSKI '67 returns to first
Fred LYNN '79 is up next
* F. LYNN '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
NORRIS '80 cranks it up ... hit hard to CAMPANERIS '70 ... he bobbles it ... throws quickly to first
and he's ... safe! ... the throw skips by MCGWIRE '98 ... he's after it
YASTRZEMSKI '67 moves easily to third ... LYNN '79 kept going down the line
and has to settle for first ... score that E6 on Bert CAMPANERIS '70
Next to bat for Boston is Rico PETROCELLI '69 ... from the right ... the Red Sox have
two gone two on...first and third
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-4
And now the pitch ... high fly ball to left ... CANSECO '88 moves under it
CANSECO '88 had him played perfectly ... this should do it ... and he takes it in
For the Red Sox ... no runs one hit one error ... they leave 2 ... the Athletics have held them
Athletics still with a 3 run lead ... we go to the bottom of the sixth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 4
Bottom of the lineup ... EVANS '73 MILLAN '70 and CAMPANERIS '70 coming up
Darrell EVANS '73 to lead it off for the Athletics ... batting left
* D. EVANS '73 facing B. HURST '89, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
Here he comes ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... and there's one away
Felix MILLAN '70 getting ready to go
* F. MILLAN '70 facing B. HURST '89, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
Here's the pitch from HURST '89 ... pulled hard ... into the hole ... past BOGGS '87
PETROCELLI '69's there ... spins ... the long throw to first ... for the second out
Bert CAMPANERIS '70 walks up ... he bats right ... two down none on ... for Oakland
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing B. HURST '89, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
HURST '89 comes home ... cut on ... it's a high fly to shallow center ... LYNN '79 coming on
he's there ... he waits on it ... lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... side retired
So the Athletics go in order ... Athletics over the Red Sox 4 1
and they'll try to protect that lead in the 7th
* TOP OF THE 7th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 4
Bottom of the lineup ... COOPER '80 FISK '77 and REED '91 coming up
Cecil COOPER '80 will start it off here in the 7th
* C. COOPER '80 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
Here's the pitch ... and he fans him ... COOPER '80's gone ... one away
One gone ... right-handed batter Carlton FISK '77 ... steps up to face NORRIS '80
* C. FISK '77 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
Here's the pitch ... cut on ... a topper out front ... NORRIS '80 has it ... goes to first
in time for the out
Next up Jody REED '91
* J. REED '91 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
NORRIS '80 with the offering ... hot smash to third ... EVANS '73 gets his glove on it
now the long throw ... MCGWIRE '98 scoops it on one hop ... and REED '91 is retired
nice play on both sides of the infield ... Red Sox go down
So the Red Sox go in order ... after six and a half it's still 4-1 Athletics
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 1, Athletics 4
Oakland now will send out the top of the order ... HENDERSON '90 BANDO '69 and CANSECO '88
Rickey HENDERSON '90 will get it started for the Athletics
right-handed hitter to face Bruce HURST '89
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing B. HURST '89, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... HENDERSON '90 sends one to left center ... LYNN '79's racing over
YASTRZEMSKI '67's on the run ... the two pass in the night ... and LYNN '79 makes the catch
one down
Athletics hitter Sal BANDO '69
* S. BANDO '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... another wide one ... ball four ... and BANDO '69 heads down to first
that was BANDO '69's first walk of the series
One on ... next up Jose CANSECO '88
* J. CANSECO '88 facing B. HURST '89, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... two away
It's now Mark MCGWIRE '98 to bat ... he swings from the right side ... for Oakland two away one on
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing B. HURST '89, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
HURST '89 now ... chopped over the middle ... HURST '89 leaps and can't reach it
PETROCELLI '69 and REED '91 go for it ... it gets through ... a seeing-eye job
BANDO '69's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him on
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he gets over to third ... as the throw comes in ... and MCGWIRE '98 is on with a single
Mark with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 7th hit of the series
Reggie JACKSON '69 walks up ... hitting fifth ... the Athletics have
two away runners at the corners
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. HURST '89, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-1
HURST '89 now ... easy bouncer to REED '91 ... he fields it
over to PETROCELLI '69 covering second ... for out number three
For the Athletics ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 2 ... after seven it's still 4-1 Athletics
* TOP OF THE 8th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 4
We're at the head of the order for the Red Sox ... Mike NORRIS '80 will face
BOGGS '87 EVANS '82 and YASTRZEMSKI '67
Wade BOGGS '87 to lead it off for the Red Sox ... he hits from the left
* W. BOGGS '87 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and BOGGS '87 trots down to first
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by NORRIS '80
The Red Sox have ... no outs BOGGS '87 on first
Dwight EVANS '82 is stepping up to hit against NORRIS '80 ... he's a right-handed batter
* D. EVANS '82 facing M. NORRIS '80, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... swung on ... bounced up the middle ... MILLAN '70 is over ... backhands it
but holds the ball ... no play anywhere ... Dwight with his 2nd hit in this game
for Dwight EVANS '82, his 5th hit of the series
It's now the port-side swinger Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 to bat ... the Red Sox have
no outs BOGGS '87 at second...EVANS '82 at first
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking NORRIS '80 for the ball
Robinson, Jr is calling for a new pitcher
and lefty Paul LINDBLAD '75 takes the mound to face YASTRZEMSKI '67
so NORRIS '80 gets his innings ... he pitched seven ... the line on him ... one earned run
so far ... on 7 hits ... walked 2 ... he fans 2 ... he's responsible for the runners
he will win it if they hold the 3-run lead ... for LINDBLAD '75
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty LINDBLAD '75 has worked two innings
he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet ... he'll be looking for the double play
it's his game to save
The Red Sox have ... no outs BOGGS '87 at second...EVANS '82 at first
the top of the eighth inning ... the next Red Sox batter is YASTRZEMSKI '67
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-4
The runners take their lead ... LINDBLAD '75 brings it to the plate
slow chopper toward CAMPANERIS '70 ... he charges it ... scoops it ... no play at second
goes to first ... for the out ... and the runners advance
One gone 8th inning ... two on ... Jim RICE '78 up to bat ... he bats clean-up
* J. RICE '78 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 8th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 1-4
Infield deep ... the pitch ... RICE '78 smashes one down the line
EVANS '73 grabs it near the bag ... juggles it ... rifles it to first ... and they get him!
but the run scores
Red Sox 2, Athletics 4
And the Red Sox get one back ... they are within two ... score 4-2
RICE '78 has now knocked in 4 runs in this series
So ... Fred LYNN '79 is stepping up to hit against LINDBLAD '75 ... he bats left-handed
two gone runner at third
* F. LYNN '79 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-4
EVANS '82 takes his lead at third ... the pitch comes in ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle
MILLAN '70's there ... two outs ... he flips to first ... and they get him
that's the third out!
The line for the Red Sox ... one run one hit no errors ... they leave 1 ... they score
but still trail by 2 ... Red Sox down 4-2 ... and they'll try to hold them until the 9th
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Red Sox 2, Athletics 4
The Athletics will have ... TENACE '75 EVANS '73 and MILLAN '70 here in the 8th
Gene TENACE '75 will get it started for the Athletics ... bats from the right
* G. TENACE '75 facing B. HURST '89, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The offering ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying ... it's long gone!
Red Sox 2, Athletics 5
So they collect a solo homer ... his 2nd home run of the series
and the Athletics add to their lead ... this ballgame now 5-2
for Gene TENACE '75, his 3rd hit of the series ... and TENACE '75 now with 2 runs batted in
and that's the 3rd homer for the Athletics in this game
EVANS '73 gets set to bat against HURST '89 ... no outs a run in
And here comes Red Sox manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking HURST '89 for the ball
coming in to relieve HURST '89 is Juan AGOSTO '88 ... the left-hander
so HURST '89 gets his innings ... he pitched seven ... the line on him ... 5 runs ... on 8 hits
3 homers ... 4 walks ... he fans 6 ... he can only lose it ... for AGOSTO '88
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty AGOSTO '88 has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... the damage has been done ... he just wants to get out of the inning
No outs a run in ... here's Darrell EVANS '73
* D. EVANS '73 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... lined to short ... and he's got it! ... one down!
We have right-handed Felix MILLAN '70 to bat ... for the Athletics
* F. MILLAN '70 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... MILLAN '70 shows bunt ... he gets it down to third ... BOGGS '87 charging
and it flicks off his glove ... it just went right by him ... that should be a hit
no, they charge him with an error ... that's a tough E
Bert CAMPANERIS '70 will bat next for Oakland ... a right-sider ... one away runner on first
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
To the plate ... it's a bleeder to the right side ... REED '91 has only one play
the quick toss to COOPER '80 ... and he nails CAMPANERIS '70 by a step ... notch two
MILLAN '70 moves into scoring position
One on ... the bottom of the eighth inning ... next to bat for Oakland is Rickey HENDERSON '90
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
MILLAN '70 moves quietly toward third ... he lets one go ... stroked solidly to left field
base hit ... YASTRZEMSKI '67's racing to the line ... still after it ... he's there
MILLAN '70's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving MILLAN '70 in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... HENDERSON '90 holds at first with a single
Red Sox 2, Athletics 6
So the single drives in one ... and the Athletics now lead 6-2
for Rickey HENDERSON '90, his 3rd hit of the series
that's HENDERSON '90's first ribbie of the series
Now at bat Sal BANDO '69
* S. BANDO '69 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... an infield roller by BANDO '69 ... PETROCELLI '69 charges ... the flip to first
to retire the side
For the Athletics ... 2 runs on 2 hits ... the Red Sox fumbled once ... one left on
so the Athletics now with a safer margin ... Red Sox on the short end 6-2
* TOP OF THE 9th, Red Sox 2, Athletics 6
The Red Sox will have ... PETROCELLI '69 COOPER '80 and FISK '77 here in the 9th
Rico PETROCELLI '69 leading it off
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
LINDBLAD '75 into his motion ... delivers ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four
and a free pass for PETROCELLI '69 ... that was PETROCELLI '69's first walk of the series
Cecil COOPER '80 getting ready to go
* C. COOPER '80 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-6
The pitch comes in ... it's grounded into the hole ... CAMPANERIS '70 going hard to his right
he has it ... no play at second ... thrown on to first ... out!...by a step ... one down!
and PETROCELLI '69 hugs second ... PETROCELLI '69 had a good jump on the pitch
no chance for the lead runner
Now coming up Carlton FISK '77
* C. FISK '77 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-6
LINDBLAD '75 into his motion ... delivers ... lined hard to left ... toward the gap ... it's rolling
that's good for extra bases ... PETROCELLI '69's around third ... he scores
CANSECO '88 gets it in quickly ... FISK '77 stops at second
Red Sox 3, Athletics 6
So the double scores one ... but it's only one ... Athletics still lead 6-3
for FISK '77, his 1st double of the series ... for Carlton FISK '77, his 3rd hit of the series
that's FISK '77's first ribbie of the series
One on ... now REED '91 to face LINDBLAD '75
* J. REED '91 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-6
LINDBLAD '75 brings it ... it's lifted high to shallow left ... CAMPANERIS '70's drifting back
and he's got it ... two away!
For Boston two gone one on ... the top of the ninth inning
Boston now sends Wade BOGGS '87 to bat ... he's the top of the order
* W. BOGGS '87 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-6
Quick move to the plate ... high and away ... and it gets by TENACE '75! ... he scrambles
FISK '77 moves up
* W. BOGGS '87 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 3-6
FISK '77 down the line some at third ... he cranks and fires ... it's in the dirt
and it gets by TENACE '75! ... FISK '77's headed home ... he'll score
Red Sox 4, Athletics 6
And the Red Sox get one back ... they are within two ... score 6-4
* W. BOGGS '87 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
Here he comes ... lined to right ... JACKSON '69 will play it on the hop
and BOGGS '87's on with a single ... for Wade BOGGS '87, his 3rd hit of the series
Two gone 9th inning ... one on ... Dwight EVANS '82 to hit
* D. EVANS '82 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
The pitch ... towering fly ball ... back goes CANSECO '88 ... he snags it
and that's the last out of the game
So the Athletics top the Red Sox ... Game 4 goes to the Athletics!!
spurred on by the disciplined leadership of Duke Robinson, Jr
the Red Sox leave the tying run at the plate ... a big series game! ... a tight one here, fans
the Athletics sneak by the Red Sox 6-4 ... here's the line ... for the Athletics
6 runs on 9 hits ... one misadventure ... they leave 8 ... for the Red Sox ... 4 runs on 9 hits
one miscue for the Red Sox ... and they leave 7 ... NORRIS '80 gets the win...his 1st
his record now 1 and 0 ... HURST '89 takes the loss...his 1st ... his record now 0 and 1
LINDBLAD '75 saves ... his 1st ... leading the league ... so the Athletics gain a step
in this 7-game series ... they now stand at ... 3-1
in the next game, they'll go after the Red Sox again ... in this 7-game series
they now stand at ... Oakland with ... 3 wins ... Boston ... 1 ... bye for now, everybody
Ernie Harwell and WAPBA leaving you from Oakland ... Athletics take this one from the Red Sox
6-4
FINAL SCORE : Red Sox 4, Athletics 6