* TOP OF THE 1st, Red Sox 0, Athletics 0
Hello again, everybody ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
and welcome to Boston Red Sox baseball ... this is the national pastime on WAPBA
the voice of baseball in your home since 1951 ... today we're wired here from Oakland
where the Red Sox will meet ... the hometown Athletics before a hostile crowd
this is the Championship Series! ... Game Number Five ... could be the final game
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 ... 3 and... ... 1 ... at home ... their record now
2 and oh ... the Athletics take the field here in the first
here's how it lines up defensively for the Athletics ... Mark MCGWIRE '98 at first base
more on his hitting streak coming up ... Phil GARNER '79 at second
Bert CAMPANERIS '70 the shortstop ... Sal BANDO '69 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 ... Mickey TETTLETON '91 is behind the plate
at DH, Darrell EVANS '73 ... he bats second ... and warming up in the pen now for Oakland
the southpawing Vida BLUE '71 ... this is BLUE '71's 2nd appearance in the series
with one loss ... Vida has worked five and two thirds ... his series ERA at 4.76
he'll be facing Red Sox starter ... right-hander Roger CLEMENS '97
pitchers are penalized in this park ... you can reach the fence pretty easily ... so settle in
this is a championship game
Here's Wade BOGGS '87 to lead it off ... he's a lefty
* W. BOGGS '87 facing V. BLUE '71, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... HENDERSON '90 runs straight back
he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... he made that look easy
one down
Here's Dwight EVANS '82 ... one out
* D. EVANS '82 facing V. BLUE '71, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
BLUE '71 winds and fires ... high fly ball to center ... HENDERSON '90 drifts back
he's at the warning track ... taps the glove ... and brings it down ... two down
Here's Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 coming to the plate
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing V. BLUE '71, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
BLUE '71 brings it home ... over but low ... and YASTRZEMSKI '67 takes first
that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
Okay ... two away YASTRZEMSKI '67 down at first ... for Boston
RICE '78 gets set to bat against BLUE '71 ... in the power slot
* J. RICE '78 facing V. BLUE '71, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... RICE '78 lines one deep to right ... JACKSON '69 racing back ... he has it!
to retire the side
That'll do it for Boston ... nothing across ... 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 ... get your score card
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
batting fourth and DHing ... Jim RICE '78 ... and on the mound for the Red Sox
the right-hander Roger CLEMENS '97 ... this is CLEMENS '97's 2nd appearance in the series
he has one win ... Roger has worked seven ... his series ERA at 0.00 ... a strikeout artist
Okay ... Rickey HENDERSON '90 to lead it off for the Athletics
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and HENDERSON '90 coaxes a walk
Darrell EVANS '73 bat in hand
* D. EVANS '73 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman COOPER '80 perched right in front of the bag ... CLEMENS '97 comes to the plate
EVANS '73 lashes one to right ... base hit ... that could be trouble ... it's rolling
EVANS '82 gallops for it ... he's up with it ... HENDERSON '90 rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to PETROCELLI '69 ... they're holding HENDERSON '90 at third
and EVANS '73's in standing with a double ... for EVANS '73, his 2nd double of the series
for Darrell EVANS '73, his 6th hit of the series
CANSECO '88 is out to take his hacks ... the Athletics have
runners at second and third nobody out
* J. CANSECO '88 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 1st, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield deep ... speedy HENDERSON '90 edging down the line ... now CLEMENS '97 comes home with it
grounded weakly to COOPER '80 ... he charges ... scoops it ... fires home
HENDERSON '90 slides into FISK '77 ... out at home! ... and there are runners at the corners
It's now Mark MCGWIRE '98 to bat ... he swings from the right side
runners at the corners one out
One item of interest ... he's swatted homers in 3 straight
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... CLEMENS '97 brings it home
just catches the plate ... see ya later ... that's two! ... and CLEMENS '97 is pumped!
and he gets a big strikeout with EVANS '73 threatening on third
For Oakland ... runners at first and third two gone ... the bottom of the first inning
JACKSON '69 is out to take his hacks
* R. JACKSON '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
EVANS '73 takes his lead at third ... the pitch ... and he walks him ... Reggie mosies down to first
that fills the bases ... that was JACKSON '69's first walk of the series
Two gone 1st inning ... the bases are loaded ... Mickey TETTLETON '91 gets set to face CLEMENS '97
batting left against CLEMENS '97
* M. TETTLETON '91 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... half swing ... oh! ... Mickey went too far ... out on strikes ... side retired
and he leaves the bases loaded ... and they get out of it with a big strikeout
For the Athletics ... no runs one hit ... they leave 3
and they fail to capitalize on the bases full situation
no score as we go to the top of the second inning
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Red Sox 0, Athletics 0
The Red Sox will have ... LYNN '79 PETROCELLI '69 and COOPER '80 here in the 2nd
Fred LYNN '79 will lead off the 2nd ... he bats left
* F. LYNN '79 facing V. BLUE '71, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
BLUE '71 with the pitch ... LYNN '79 dribbles one down the first base line
but BLUE '71 is able to reach it ... shovels to MCGWIRE '98 hustling back
and that's all for LYNN '79
Alright... ... the next Red Sox batter is Rico PETROCELLI '69 ... right-hander ... one out
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing V. BLUE '71, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... TETTLETON '91 throws off his mask
it's playable ... and he covers it ... two down
Next batter...Cecil COOPER '80
* C. COOPER '80 facing V. BLUE '71, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... base hit right field ... JACKSON '69 takes it on one bounce
and COOPER '80's on with a single ... for Cecil COOPER '80, his 7th hit of the series
Carlton FISK '77 up to bat ... hitting eighth ... two down runner on first ... for Boston
* C. FISK '77 facing V. BLUE '71, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... on the hands ... popped up ... BANDO '69's waving off the others ... he's under it
he puts it away
That'll do it for Boston ... nothing across ... one left ... no score
we head for the bottom of the second inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Red Sox 0, Athletics 0
The Athletics will send out the bottom of the lineup ... BANDO '69 GARNER '79 and CAMPANERIS '70
Here's Sal BANDO '69 to start it off ... he's a right-handed batter
* S. BANDO '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the delivery ... grounded to the right side ... COOPER '80 knocks it down ... he's up with it
he flips to CLEMENS '97 covering ... for the out
Phil GARNER '79 walks up ... he bats right
* P. GARNER '79 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CLEMENS '97 winds up ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two down
Here's Bert CAMPANERIS '70 ... none on two gone
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CLEMENS '97 deals ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for CAMPANERIS '70
and that's already the 3rd walk issued by CLEMENS '97
that was CAMPANERIS '70's first walk of the series ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
Two down 2nd inning ... one on ... Rickey HENDERSON '90 will bat next for Oakland ... a right-sider
we're back at the top of the order
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... pulled sharply to BOGGS '87 ... just out of reach
YASTRZEMSKI '67's racing to the line ... still after it ... still running ... he's there
picks it up ... CAMPANERIS '70's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... the throw goes to third ... and HENDERSON '90's in standing with a double
Red Sox 0, Athletics 1
So the double scores one ... and the Athletics go ahead by a run 1-0 ... 2nd inning
for HENDERSON '90, his 1st double of the series
for Rickey HENDERSON '90, his 4th hit of the series
and HENDERSON '90 now with 2 runs batted in
One on ... the bottom of the second inning ... here's Darrell EVANS '73
* D. EVANS '73 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
HENDERSON '90 moves quietly toward third ... now the pitch ... EVANS '73 lays off the pitch
ball four ... EVANS '73 takes his base ... setting up the force
Two away 2nd inning ... two on ... next to bat for Oakland is Jose CANSECO '88 ... from the right
hitting third
* J. CANSECO '88 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... routine fly ball to right ... EVANS '82 moves under it ... and brings it down
For the Athletics ... a run on one hit ... they leave 2 ... and they go ahead in the game
Red Sox down 1-0 ... and they'll try to get it back coming up
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Red Sox 0, Athletics 1
The Red Sox will have ... REED '91 BOGGS '87 and EVANS '82 here in the 3rd
Jody REED '91 to lead it off
* J. REED '91 facing V. BLUE '71, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
BLUE '71 comes to him ... it's lofted to shallow center ... HENDERSON '90 runs in on it
still coming ... and he makes the catch ... one down
BOGGS '87 is out to take his hacks
* W. BOGGS '87 facing V. BLUE '71, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
BLUE '71 deals ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... CAMPANERIS '70's over
stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... two away
Dwight EVANS '82 comes up to bat
* D. EVANS '82 facing V. BLUE '71, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
BLUE '71 comes to him ... swung on ... lined at MCGWIRE '98 ... caught! ... nice grab ... three away
BLUE '71 sets them down in order ... Athletics still with a 1 run lead
we go to the bottom of the third inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Red Sox 0, Athletics 1
The Athletics will have ... MCGWIRE '98 JACKSON '69 and TETTLETON '91 here in the 3rd
Here's Mark MCGWIRE '98 to start it off
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... lined to right ... down the line ... fair or foul? ... foul!
a souvenir for the fans in the stands ... strike one
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the pitch ... hit deep ... it's going ... it goes! ... over the left field wall
Red Sox 0, Athletics 2
So they collect a solo homer ... his 6th home run ... he's now homered in 4 straight games
on top ... in the series ... in home runs ... and the Athletics now lead 2-0
for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 8th hit of the series ... and MCGWIRE '98 now with 8 runs batted in
Next up...Oakland hitter Reggie JACKSON '69
* R. JACKSON '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
CLEMENS '97 kicks and deals ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one away
One out 3rd inning ... next to bat for Oakland is Mickey TETTLETON '91
the switch-hitter will go to the first-base side of the box
* M. TETTLETON '91 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
CLEMENS '97 winds and fires ... TETTLETON '91 cues it on the ground to short
PETROCELLI '69 is there ... the throw over ... and in time ... for out number two
Two away ... Oakland now sends Sal BANDO '69 to bat
* S. BANDO '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
CLEMENS '97 with the pitch ... pulled hard ... into the hole ... past BOGGS '87
PETROCELLI '69's there ... spins ... the long throw to first ... BANDO '69 beats it out
for Sal BANDO '69, his 5th hit of the series
Phil GARNER '79 is the next hitter
* P. GARNER '79 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
BANDO '69 takes his lead ... and now the pitch ... OOOOF! ... GARNER '79 flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... that's three away
for CLEMENS '97, that's already his 5th strikeout of the game
That'll do it for Oakland ... a run on 2 hits ... they help BLUE '71 a little
Red Sox on the short end 2-0
* TOP OF THE 4th, Red Sox 0, Athletics 2
Oakland will now face ... the heart of the Red Sox lineup
YASTRZEMSKI '67 RICE '78 and LYNN '79 coming up
Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 will lead off the 4th
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing V. BLUE '71, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
BLUE '71 comes home ... upstairs with a fast one ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 doesn't offer
and BLUE '71 gets the call ... he's out on strikes ... one away
Alright... ... the Red Sox have ... one gone bases clear ... Jim RICE '78 is out to take his hacks
and he hacks from the right
* J. RICE '78 facing V. BLUE '71, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Here comes the pitch ... RICE '78 dribbles one to the left of the mound ... BLUE '71 can't reach it
CAMPANERIS '70 charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... and nips RICE '78 at first
notch two
Now coming to bat for the Red Sox Fred LYNN '79
* F. LYNN '79 facing V. BLUE '71, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch from BLUE '71 ... slow tapper toward second ... he could beat this out
the quick snap from GARNER '79 ... and LYNN '79 is out at first ... three away
So the Red Sox go quietly ... after three and a half it's still 2-0 Athletics
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Red Sox 0, Athletics 2
For Oakland it'll be ... CAMPANERIS '70 HENDERSON '90 and EVANS '73
Leading off Bert CAMPANERIS '70
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
He comes home ... and CAMPANERIS '70 takes CLEMENS '97 for a ride ... going back is YASTRZEMSKI '67
he'll look ... but he won't touch it ... it's long gone!
Red Sox 0, Athletics 3
So CAMPANERIS '70 has his 1st homer of the series ... and the Athletics add to their lead
this ballgame now 3-0 ... for Bert CAMPANERIS '70, his 7th hit of the series
and CAMPANERIS '70 now with 2 runs batted in
Now coming up Rickey HENDERSON '90
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
And the pitch comes in ... checked swing ... blooper to center ... LYNN '79 runs in on it
still coming ... takes it on the bounce ... and HENDERSON '90 is aboard with a single
Rickey with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Rickey HENDERSON '90, his 5th hit of the series
Darrell EVANS '73 is the next hitter
* D. EVANS '73 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
Here he comes ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up
throws quickly to first ... for the first out ... HENDERSON '90 moves up
there was no way to get the lead runner
Well ... one out runner on second ... Jose CANSECO '88 to hit
* J. CANSECO '88 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
HENDERSON '90 moves another step away from second ... CLEMENS '97 deals ... a topper out front
CLEMENS '97 has it ... looks HENDERSON '90 back to second ... now he throws to first ... two down
HENDERSON '90 holds
HENDERSON '90 on at second two away ... the bottom of the fourth inning
we have MCGWIRE '98 to bat for the Athletics ... batting in the fourth slot
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing R. CLEMENS '97, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
HENDERSON '90 extending his lead ... he wheels and deals ... that's hit
back and deep the other way ... back ... back... ... back...... ... oh, man, it's long gone!
a two-run shot over the right center field wall
Red Sox 0, Athletics 5
So they collect two on MCGWIRE '98's homer ... his 2nd home run of the game
his 7th home run of the series ... we have a pause in the action here
his teammates are out to congratulate him ... again ... and the Athletics take a big lead 5-0
for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 9th hit of the series ... 10 ribbies now for MCGWIRE '98
and that's the 3rd homer for the Athletics in this game
Here comes Reggie JACKSON '69 to take his cuts
And here comes Red Sox manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking CLEMENS '97 for the ball
pitching change for Boston ... Robinson, Jr sends Juan AGOSTO '88 to the hill
so CLEMENS '97 is yanked early ... he goes only three and two thirds ... the line on him
5 runs ... on 7 hits ... 3 homers ... walked 4 ... he struck out 5 ... he can only lose it
for AGOSTO '88 ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the lefty AGOSTO '88 has worked three innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... no record yet
he'll try to hold them to let the Red Sox get back in it
Here comes Reggie JACKSON '69 to take his cuts
* R. JACKSON '69 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
The pitch comes in ... slow bounder up the middle ... PETROCELLI '69's over ... good bounce
the throw to first ... bounces in the dirt! ... COOPER '80 scoops it
and it pops out of his mitt ... JACKSON '69's safe at first
so the Athletics have a runner on the error ... score that E6 on Rico PETROCELLI '69
Mickey TETTLETON '91 is up next
* M. TETTLETON '91 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-0
He comes home ... chopper back to the mound ... AGOSTO '88 gloves it
he flips to COOPER '80 at first ... for the out
For the Athletics ... 3 runs on 3 hits ... the Red Sox made an error
so the Athletics have now taken a big lead ... 4 in the books here in Oakland
Red Sox down 5-0 ... Boston due up
* TOP OF THE 5th, Red Sox 0, Athletics 5
For Boston here in the 5th ... PETROCELLI '69 COOPER '80 and FISK '77
Rico PETROCELLI '69 will start the 5th
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing V. BLUE '71, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
The pitch ... hit deep ... it's going ... it goes! ... over the left field wall
Red Sox 1, Athletics 5
So they collect a solo homer ... his 1st home run of the series ... the Red Sox are on the board
score now 5-1 ... for Rico PETROCELLI '69, his 3rd hit of the series
PETROCELLI '69 has now knocked in 2 runs in this series
Red Sox hitter Cecil COOPER '80
* C. COOPER '80 facing V. BLUE '71, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
BLUE '71 now ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... one away
Carlton FISK '77 is the next hitter
* C. FISK '77 facing V. BLUE '71, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
BLUE '71 comes home ... yanked toward short ... CAMPANERIS '70 dives ... and it's through
single for FISK '77 ... for Carlton FISK '77, his 4th hit of the series
Jody REED '91 coming up
* J. REED '91 facing V. BLUE '71, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-5
BLUE '71 delivers ... checked swing ... he went around ... two away
Next batter...Wade BOGGS '87
* W. BOGGS '87 facing V. BLUE '71, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... smashed hard at BANDO '69 ... and it's off his leg
the ball rolls into the outfield ... FISK '77 will go all the way to third
and BOGGS '87's in to second standing ... score that a double for BOGGS '87 ... BANDO '69's down
it doesn't look good ... he generally bounces right back ... you can't keep him on the bench
but he's clearly in pain ... and he gets a big hand from the crowd
The report from the clubhouse... ... the Athletics thirdbaseman BANDO '69
injured for the rest of the day
Robinson, Jr making his moves ... Phil GARNER '79 moves from second base to third base
BANDO '69 is injured ... coming in to play second base for the Athletics is Felix MILLAN '70
We have EVANS '82 to bat for the Red Sox ... FISK '77 at third...BOGGS '87 at second two outs
* D. EVANS '82 facing V. BLUE '71, T 5th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... popped foul behind first ... MILLAN '70's racing over ... MCGWIRE '98's backing up
he calls him off ... MCGWIRE '98 has it ... for the final out
The half for the Red Sox ... one run 3 hits no errors ... they leave 2
they had good chances for more ... but still trail by 4 ... the score now stands 5-1
Red Sox trail
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 5
The Athletics will send out the bottom of the lineup ... MILLAN '70 GARNER '79 and CAMPANERIS '70
To get it going Felix MILLAN '70
* F. MILLAN '70 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The delivery ... fly ball right center ... LYNN '79 on his horse ... but he won't get there
it's off the wall ... and MILLAN '70 is in to second easily
for MILLAN '70, his 1st double of the series ... for Felix MILLAN '70, his 3rd hit of the series
Now coming to bat for the Athletics Phil GARNER '79
* P. GARNER '79 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-1
Speedy MILLAN '70 edging toward third ... he's on with a lead-off double ... the pitch
grounded to short ... PETROCELLI '69 charges ... takes it on the short hop ... throws quickly
one away ... MILLAN '70 holds
Now coming to bat for the Athletics Bert CAMPANERIS '70
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-1
MILLAN '70 now with an aggressive lead ... here's the delivery ... pasted
PETROCELLI '69 leaps for it ... over his head and on into left ... rounding third MILLAN '70
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to BOGGS '87 ... and they're holding MILLAN '70 at third
Now coming up Rickey HENDERSON '90
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-1
The Red Sox are looking for the play at the plate ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
swung on ... bouncer to REED '91 ... goes to second for one ... back to first for two
they turn it! ... a double play ... and they get out of the inning
The line for the Athletics ... no runs 2 hits and no errors ... they leave 1
the score is still 5-1 Oakland ... as we go to the top of the sixth inning
* TOP OF THE 6th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 5
The Red Sox now send up ... the heart of their order to face BLUE '71
YASTRZEMSKI '67 RICE '78 and LYNN '79
To get it going Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing V. BLUE '71, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
He brings it in ... grounder to MILLAN '70 ... he scoops it up ... flips to first
for the first out
Next up...Boston hitter Jim RICE '78
* J. RICE '78 facing V. BLUE '71, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch to RICE '78 ... pulled hard ... into the hole ... past GARNER '79
CAMPANERIS '70's there ... spins ... the long throw to first ... two away!
Now coming to bat for the Red Sox Fred LYNN '79
* F. LYNN '79 facing V. BLUE '71, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
BLUE '71 brings it to the plate ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... to retire the side
So the Red Sox go in order ... after five and a half Athletics up by 4
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 5
Boston will now face the Oakland strength ... EVANS '73 CANSECO '88 and MCGWIRE '98
Darrell EVANS '73 starts it for the Athletics
* D. EVANS '73 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The pitch from AGOSTO '88 ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... one down
Jose CANSECO '88 is now up
* J. CANSECO '88 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
AGOSTO '88 into his motion ... delivers ... swung on ... popped foul behind first
REED '91's racing over ... waves off COOPER '80 ... and he gloves it ... two down
Mark MCGWIRE '98 to face AGOSTO '88
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
AGOSTO '88 winds and fires ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying
it's long gone!
Red Sox 1, Athletics 6
So they collect a solo homer ... his 3rd home run of the game ... his 8th home run of the series
we have a pause in the action here ... his teammates are out to congratulate him ... again
and the Athletics now lead 6-1 ... for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 10th hit of the series
and MCGWIRE '98 now with 4 runs batted in in the game
and that's the 4th homer for the Athletics in this game ... and that's the Athletics 10th hit
Now coming up Reggie JACKSON '69
* R. JACKSON '69 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1
Now AGOSTO '88 comes home with it ... fly ball center field ... plenty of room ... LYNN '79's there
and takes it in ... that's three away
That'll do it for Oakland ... a run on one hit ... so they add to their lead ... Red Sox down 6-1
Boston due up
* TOP OF THE 7th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 6
For Boston it'll be ... PETROCELLI '69 COOPER '80 and FISK '77
Rico PETROCELLI '69 will start the 7th
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing V. BLUE '71, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
The pitch ... PETROCELLI '69 skies it to center ... should be easy
HENDERSON '90 roams over for it ... and records the putout ... one down
Cecil COOPER '80 walking up to bat
* C. COOPER '80 facing V. BLUE '71, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
The pitch comes in ... COOPER '80 goes down swinging ... two gone
Carlton FISK '77 coming up
* C. FISK '77 facing V. BLUE '71, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
BLUE '71 winds up ... FISK '77 tops it toward second ... MILLAN '70 races in and short hops it
throws ... scooped up by MCGWIRE '98 ... but not in time ... FISK '77 beats it out!
2nd safety for FISK '77 ... for Carlton FISK '77, his 5th hit of the series
Now coming up Jody REED '91
* J. REED '91 facing V. BLUE '71, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-6
The pitch ... REED '91 swings ... this is a big league fly ball ... center field
this should do it ... he's got it ... for the final out
For the Red Sox ... nothing across ... one left on ... Athletics up 6 1
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 6
TETTLETON '91 MILLAN '70 and GARNER '79 to bat next
To get it going Mickey TETTLETON '91
* M. TETTLETON '91 facing J. AGOSTO '88, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1
AGOSTO '88 brings it ... that's socked to left ... way high ... way deep ... way out of here!
TETTLETON '91 hit that on the sweet spot
Red Sox 1, Athletics 7
So they collect a solo homer ... his 1st home run of the series ... the score now 7-1
for Mickey TETTLETON '91, his 1st hit of the series
that's TETTLETON '91's first ribbie of the series
and that's the 5th homer for the Athletics in this game
Felix MILLAN '70 bat in hand
And here comes Red Sox manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... again ... he's asking AGOSTO '88 for the ball
Robinson, Jr is calling for a new pitcher
it will be right-hander Dick RADATZ '64 in to face MILLAN '70
AGOSTO '88 pitched two and a third in relief ... the game for AGOSTO '88 ... 2 runs ... on 4 hits
2 homers ... one strikeout ... for RADATZ '64 ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander RADATZ '64 has worked four innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
Felix MILLAN '70 is up next
* F. MILLAN '70 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-1
RADATZ '64 into his motion ... delivers ... that's high and deep by MILLAN '70
LYNN '79 is on the run ... on the run ... it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in
MILLAN '70 is headed for second ... he's in to second ahead of the throw
that's his 2nd double of the game ... for MILLAN '70, his 2nd double of the series
for Felix MILLAN '70, his 4th hit of the series
Next batter...Phil GARNER '79
* P. GARNER '79 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-1
MILLAN '70 at second takes a big lead ... and the pitch ... a hot grounder down the line
BOGGS '87 dives ... it skips by him ... fair ball! ... rolling into the corner
MILLAN '70's around third ... he'll score ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 tracks it down
and they're lucky to hold GARNER '79 to a double ... back-to-back doubles by the Athletics
Red Sox 1, Athletics 8
So a run scores on GARNER '79's double ... the carnage continues ... the score now 8-1
for GARNER '79, his 3rd double of the series ... for Phil GARNER '79, his 3rd hit of the series
and GARNER '79 now with 2 runs batted in
Next up...Oakland hitter Bert CAMPANERIS '70
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 8-1
RADATZ '64 working on GARNER '79 to hold him close ... the pitch ... lined hard to left
YASTRZEMSKI '67 had him played perfectly ... and he gloves it
YASTRZEMSKI '67 scarcely had to move ... GARNER '79's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is fired back in
Next up...Oakland hitter Rickey HENDERSON '90
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 8-1
GARNER '79 moves another step away from second ... he lets it go
HENDERSON '90 hits a frozen rope ... straightaway center ... right there is LYNN '79
and he gloves it for the putout ... GARNER '79 held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is fired back in
Now coming to bat for the Athletics Darrell EVANS '73
* D. EVANS '73 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 8-1
GARNER '79 moves another step away from second ... RADATZ '64 now ... swung on ... base hit
down the line to right ... EVANS '82 gallops for it ... he has it ... GARNER '79's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GARNER '79 in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... EVANS '73 holds at first with a single
Red Sox 1, Athletics 9
So the single drives in one ... the score now 9-1
for Darrell EVANS '73, his 7th hit of the series ... 3 ribbies now for EVANS '73
Jose CANSECO '88 bat in hand
* J. CANSECO '88 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-1
The pitch ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line ... it might drop in
EVANS '82 running ... he gets there! ... and that retires the side
The line for the Athletics ... 3 4 and oh ... they leave 1 ... so the force is with the Athletics
the score is 9-1 as we go to the top of the eighth inning
* TOP OF THE 8th, Red Sox 1, Athletics 9
We're at the head of the order for the Red Sox ... Vida BLUE '71 will face
BOGGS '87 EVANS '82 and YASTRZEMSKI '67
Wade BOGGS '87 leading off the 8th
Robinson, Jr is bringing in Skip LOCKWOOD '76 to face BOGGS '87 ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so BLUE '71 gets his innings ... he pitched seven ... he yielded ... one earned run ... on 5 hits
a homer ... one walk ... he fans 4 ... he stands to win it
for LOCKWOOD '76 his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
Wade BOGGS '87 will start the 8th
* W. BOGGS '87 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-9
Here's a pitch ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... HENDERSON '90 roams over
he calls ... can o' corn ... one down
Now coming up Dwight EVANS '82
* D. EVANS '82 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-9
The pitch ... cut on ... ripped to right center ... JACKSON '69 gallops for it ... he cuts it off
EVANS '82 wisely holds first ... for Dwight EVANS '82, his 6th hit of the series
Next up...Boston hitter Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-9
And the pitch comes in ... half swing ... popped up ... CAMPANERIS '70's over ... he's under it
and he takes it in ... and EVANS '82 returns to first
Next up...Boston hitter Jim RICE '78
* J. RICE '78 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-9
The pitch ... and it hit him! ... RICE '78's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
Now at bat Fred LYNN '79
* F. LYNN '79 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-9
LOCKWOOD '76 deals ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... MCGWIRE '98 scoops it
and he drops it ... no play anywhere ... and the bases are loaded
MCGWIRE '98 is charged with an error
Alright... ... the Red Sox have ... two down bases jammed ... Rico PETROCELLI '69 to hit
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-9
The runners take their lead ... now the delivery ... and it nails him on the shoulder
the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out ... PETROCELLI '69's in pain
it doesn't look good ... but he'll stay in the game ... he walks slowly down to first
and that forces in a run ... RBI for PETROCELLI '69 ... and the bases are still loaded
Red Sox 2, Athletics 9
And the Red Sox get another one back ... score 9-2 ... 3 ribbies now for PETROCELLI '69
Two down 8th inning ... bases sold out ... Cecil COOPER '80 up
* C. COOPER '80 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-9
The pitch ... it's a high fly to center ... HENDERSON '90 is over ... moves under it
and makes the catch
For the Red Sox ... a run on one hit ... one misadventure for the Athletics ... they leave 3
the damage could have been a lot worse ... but still trail by 7 ... the score now stands 9-2
Red Sox trail
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Red Sox 2, Athletics 9
For Oakland here in the 8th ... MCGWIRE '98 JACKSON '69 and TETTLETON '91
Mark MCGWIRE '98 starts it for the Athletics
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-2
The pitch from RADATZ '64 ... a healthy cut by MCGWIRE '98 ... but he sends it straight up
FISK '77 flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... and that's out number one
Reggie JACKSON '69 comes up to bat
* R. JACKSON '69 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-2
The pitch ... it misses ... ball four ... and JACKSON '69 will get the base
Mickey TETTLETON '91 up
* M. TETTLETON '91 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-2
Here's the delivery ... lined hard over first ... EVANS '82 races over
he cuts it off in the corner ... JACKSON '69 rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to PETROCELLI '69 ... they're holding JACKSON '69 at third
and TETTLETON '91's in standing with a double ... 2nd hit for TETTLETON '91 in the game
15th hit for the Athletics ... for TETTLETON '91, his 1st double of the series
for Mickey TETTLETON '91, his 2nd hit of the series
Felix MILLAN '70 is now up
* F. MILLAN '70 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 8th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 9-2
Infielders in ... the runners take their lead ... he delivers ... big swing
it's a dying quail to right ... EVANS '82 gallops in ... but he's not going to get there
JACKSON '69 scores ... TETTLETON '91 is rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to COOPER '80 ... and they're holding TETTLETON '91 at third
Red Sox 2, Athletics 10
So MILLAN '70 with a ribbie-single ... the score now 10-2
for Felix MILLAN '70, his 5th hit of the series ... and MILLAN '70 now with 2 runs batted in
16th hit for the Athletics
Here comes Phil GARNER '79 to take his cuts
* P. GARNER '79 facing D. RADATZ '64, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 10-2
Infielders back ... the pitch ... and it's batted sharply toward second base
PETROCELLI '69 is over and snares it on one hop ... steps on the bag
and fires it on to COOPER '80 ... double play! ... and they get out of the inning
For the Athletics ... a run on 2 hits ... one left ... so the force is with the Athletics
the score is 10-2 as we go to the top of the ninth inning
* TOP OF THE 9th, Red Sox 2, Athletics 10
For Boston here in the 9th ... FISK '77 REED '91 and BOGGS '87
Carlton FISK '77 leading off the 9th
In from the bullpen is Jack AKER '66 ... the right-hander
so LOCKWOOD '76 goes one inning in relief ... the line on him ... one unearned run ... on one hit
for AKER '66 his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
Carlton FISK '77 to lead it off
* C. FISK '77 facing J. AKER '66, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-10
The delivery ... swung on ... a squibber in front of the plate ... AKER '66 is in ... picks it up
spins...fires to first ... in time
Red Sox hitter Jody REED '91
* J. REED '91 facing J. AKER '66, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-10
The pitch ... REED '91 hits one ... high ... hard ... right field ... but it won't be enough
JACKSON '69 covers it ... routine ... two down
Wade BOGGS '87 walking up to bat
* W. BOGGS '87 facing J. AKER '66, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-10
The pitch comes in ... BOGGS '87 pops a little fly ... back of second
MILLAN '70 and CAMPANERIS '70 going out ... HENDERSON '90 coming in ... coming in
and HENDERSON '90 makes the catch in front of CAMPANERIS '70 ... and that's it
So it goes ... the Red Sox lose ... and the Athletics take it ... Game 5 goes to the Athletics!!
a big series game! ... Oakland shuts down the Red Sox bats with a 6-hitter!
painful for the Boston fans ... here's the line ... for the Athletics ... 10 runs on 16 hits
one miscue for the Athletics ... they leave 10 ... for the Red Sox ... 2 runs on 6 hits
one miscue ... and they leave 8 ... BLUE '71 gets the win...his 1st ... his record now 1 and 1
CLEMENS '97 takes the loss...his 1st ... his record now 1 and 1
so that winds up this 7-game series ... with this lopsided victory ... Athletics take the series
4-1 ... in this 7-game series ... they now stand at ... Oakland with ... 4 wins ... Boston ... 1
that puts the wraps on this one ... Ernie Harwell and WAPBA leaving you from Oakland
final score: ... Oakland Athletics 10 ... Boston Red Sox 2
FINAL SCORE : Red Sox 2, Athletics 10