* TOP OF THE 1st, Reds 0, Cardinals 0
Well, hi, everybody! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
and welcome to Cincinnati Reds baseball ... this is the national pastime on WAPBA
the voice of baseball in your home since 1951 ... we're coming to you from out here at the park
where the Cardinals will host ... the visiting Cincinnati Reds
this is the Championship Series! ... Game Number Three ... in this 7-game series
the rest of the world has pulled to a stop
as if every molecule in the universe had a ticket to this game ... right now ... they're tied up
1 and... ... 1 ... the Cardinals take the field here in the first
Duke Robinson, Jr has set his opening slate ... Keith HERNANDEZ '79 at first base
Tom HERR '85 at second ... Garry TEMPLETON '79 the shortstop ... Terry PENDLETON '91 at third
across the outfield ... in left it's Jose CRUZ '83 ... in center Lance JOHNSON '96
and over in right Andy VAN SLYKE '92 ... Ted SIMMONS '75 is behind the plate
at DH, Todd ZEILE '99 ... he bats seventh ... and on the mound for St. Louis
the southpawing Jerry REUSS '80 ... for REUSS '80 his first appearance in the series
he'll be facing Reds starter ... left-hander Charlie LEIBRANDT '85
this park really favors the hitters ... for our game today ... a slight breeze headed out
so settle in ... this is a championship game
Here's Pete ROSE '69 to start it off
* P. ROSE '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... ROSE '69 slaps it on the ground toward right ... this one has eyes
right between HERR '85 and HERNANDEZ '79 for a base hit
ROSE '69 couldn't have thrown it in a better spot
for Pete ROSE '69, his 3rd hit of the series
ROSE '69 on first ... we have LARKIN '96 to bat for the Reds
* B. LARKIN '96 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 ready for a throw from REUSS '80 ... the pitch ... REUSS '80 loses him
and he trots down to first ... and ROSE '69 moves to second
Tony PEREZ '70 will bat next for Cincinnati ... a right-sider
ROSE '69 at second...LARKIN '96 at first nobody out
* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... he brings it home ... low and away ... ball one
* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... now REUSS '80 comes home with it ... punched to left
it drops safely ... CRUZ '83 collects the ball ... gets it in quickly
and the bases are loaded
Bases sold out no one out ... ROSE '69, LARKIN '96, PEREZ '70 around the diamond
Eric DAVIS '87 up to hit
* E. DAVIS '87 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
Cardinals playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... now REUSS '80 pitches
high ... ball one
* E. DAVIS '87 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
Infield back at double play depth ... REUSS '80 with the pitch ... drilled to right by DAVIS '87
it is high ... it is far ... it is... ... caught at the wall by VAN SLYKE '92
the runners are tagging ... VAN SLYKE '92 turns and sets
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
ROSE '69 coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending LARKIN '96 to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home*, 2-third, 3-no throw)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
PEREZ '70's headed for second on the throw
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... and there's a play at second
and he's ... safe easily ... good heads up play
Reds 1, Cardinals 0
And the Reds go ahead by a run 1-0 ... 1st inning ... that's DAVIS '87's first ribbie of the series
Next to bat for Cincinnati is Danny TARTABULL '91
LARKIN '96 and PEREZ '70 at third and second one gone
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch from REUSS '80 ... low and inside
ball one
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Cardinals playing for the out at first ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
he goes down on strikes ... two away
Two outs LARKIN '96 at third...PEREZ '70 at second
here's the right-handed hitter Johnny BENCH '70 to take his swings
* J. BENCH '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
REUSS '80 glances over his shoulder at third ... REUSS '80 deals
BENCH '70 strokes a low liner into center ... JOHNSON '96 races in ... he dives for it
but he won't get it ... it bounces off his chest ... LARKIN '96 scores
PEREZ '70 is well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving PEREZ '70 in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... BENCH '70 holds at first with a single ... as the throw comes in to second
Reds 3, Cardinals 0
So the single drives in two ... and the Reds now lead 3-0
for Johnny BENCH '70, his 3rd hit of the series ... 4 ribbies now for BENCH '70
Here comes Hal MCRAE '82 to take his cuts
* H. MCRAE '82 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... easy bouncer to HERR '85 ... he's up with it ... over to TEMPLETON '79 covering second
in time ... that's three away
That'll do it for Cincinnati ... 3 runs on 3 hits ... so they have moved well in front
Reds 3 Cardinals coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Reds 3, Cardinals 0
The Reds take the field here in the first ... manager Duke Robinson, Jr sends out his squad this way
Lee MAY '69 at first base ... Tommy HARPER '70 at second ... Barry LARKIN '96 the shortstop
Tony PEREZ '70 at third ... across the outfield ... in left it's Pete ROSE '69
in center Eric DAVIS '87 ... and over in right Danny TARTABULL '91
Johnny BENCH '70 is behind the plate ... at DH and batting seventh ... Hal MCRAE '82
and on the mound for the Reds ... the left-hander Charlie LEIBRANDT '85
for LEIBRANDT '85 his first appearance in the series ... good control
Leading off Lance JOHNSON '96
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He wheels and deals ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... BENCH '70 making the call
and the catch ... one down
One away 1st inning ... Tom HERR '85 steps up to face LEIBRANDT '85
* T. HERR '85 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... lined toward second ... HARPER '70 back ... it's out of reach
HERR '85 will hold at first ... for Tom HERR '85, his 3rd hit of the series
Next batter...Keith HERNANDEZ '79
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
Here's a pitch ... lifted to right field ... TARTABULL '91 doesn't have far to go ... he's under it
and puts it away ... two gone ... HERR '85's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there
Now coming up Terry PENDLETON '91
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
Firstbaseman MAY '69 right on the bag ... the pitch ... grounded hard to second ... funny bounce!
tipped off his glove ... he's up with it ... throws quickly to first
and they get him by a hair! ... for the third out
For the Cardinals ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... the score still stands 3-0 Reds
as we head for the top of the second inning
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Reds 3, Cardinals 0
For Cincinnati here in the 2nd ... MAY '69 HARPER '70 and ROSE '69
Okay ... here's Lee MAY '69 to lead it off
* L. MAY '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
And the pitch comes in ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first
and MAY '69's retired
Tommy HARPER '70 up
* T. HARPER '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The offering from REUSS '80 ... hit in the air to center
JOHNSON '96 takes three steps to his right ... and he covers it ... two gone
Cincinnati now sends Pete ROSE '69 to bat ... against REUSS '80 he'll bat right
we're back at the top of the order ... two away
* P. ROSE '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
He cranks and fires ... ROSE '69 slaps it on the ground toward right ... this one has eyes
right between HERR '85 and HERNANDEZ '79 for a base hit
ROSE '69 couldn't have thrown it in a better spot ... Pete with his 2nd hit in this game
for Pete ROSE '69, his 4th hit of the series
Two gone 2nd inning ... one on ... next to bat for Cincinnati is Barry LARKIN '96 ... from the right
* B. LARKIN '96 facing J. REUSS '80, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
REUSS '80 deals ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... LARKIN '96 goes down swinging
side retired
For the Reds ... no runs on one hit ... one left ... the score is still 3-0 Cincinnati
as we go to the bottom of the second inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Reds 3, Cardinals 0
VAN SLYKE '92 SIMMONS '75 and ZEILE '99 due up for St. Louis
Here's Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to lead it off
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... grounded weakly to MAY '69 ... and he steps on first for the out ... one down
Next up...St. Louis hitter Ted SIMMONS '75
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
LEIBRANDT '85 winds up ... bounced to short ... LARKIN '96 to his right ... he has it
and he throws him out ... for out number two
We have right-handed Todd ZEILE '99 to bat ... for the Cardinals
* T. ZEILE '99 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He lets it go ... the heater ... it's in there ... that's three away
So the Cardinals are retired in order ... we've played two ... Cardinals down 3-0
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Reds 3, Cardinals 0
The Reds now send up ... the heart of their order to face REUSS '80 ... the 3-4-5 hitters
PEREZ '70 DAVIS '87 and TARTABULL '91
Tony PEREZ '70 will lead off the 3rd
* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The delivery from REUSS '80 ... and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair
going ... foul ball! ... strike one
* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
REUSS '80 deals ... PEREZ '70 swings ... it's a high bouncer to third ... PENDLETON '91 gloves it
sets ... long throw to first ... and he gets him ... and there's one away
Eric DAVIS '87 to hit ... one away none on ... for Cincinnati
* E. DAVIS '87 facing J. REUSS '80, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch is on the way ... slowly rolled toward TEMPLETON '79
TEMPLETON '79 covers it...plenty of time ... fires ... two down
Two gone ... next up Danny TARTABULL '91
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing J. REUSS '80, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch from REUSS '80 ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed
TARTABULL '91 goes down swinging ... side retired
For the Reds ... three up three down ... Reds over the Cardinals 3 nothing
and they'll try to protect that lead in the bottom of the third inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Reds 3, Cardinals 0
For St. Louis it'll be ... CRUZ '83 TEMPLETON '79 and JOHNSON '96
To get it going Jose CRUZ '83
* J. CRUZ '83 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... he pops it up ... MAY '69's backing up ... HARPER '70's over ... waves off MAY '69
one away
Garry TEMPLETON '79 is up next
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The delivery from LEIBRANDT '85 ... high fly ball to deep right center
DAVIS '87's racing to the track ... so's TARTABULL '91 ... DAVIS '87 waves him off
and brings it down ... two down
Lance JOHNSON '96 coming up
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... taken...ball ... JOHNSON '96 walks
Tom HERR '85 coming up
* T. HERR '85 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
JOHNSON '96 well off first ... and the pitch comes in ... slow chopper toward LARKIN '96
he charges ... barehands it ... makes the off-balance throw to first ... in time!
to retire the side
That'll do it for St. Louis ... no runs on no hits ... one left ... we've played three
Cardinals still down by 3
* TOP OF THE 4th, Reds 3, Cardinals 0
BENCH '70 MCRAE '82 and MAY '69 due up for Cincinnati
To get it going for the Reds here's Johnny BENCH '70 ... bats from the right
* J. BENCH '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Here's the pitch from REUSS '80 ... powered into left field ... it's a gapper
CRUZ '83's chasing it ... BENCH '70 takes a big turn ... he's going for two ... he's in standing
double for Johnny BENCH '70 ... 2nd safety for BENCH '70
for BENCH '70, his 1st double of the series ... for Johnny BENCH '70, his 4th hit of the series
For Cincinnati ... no outs BENCH '70 on second ... we have right-handed Hal MCRAE '82 to bat
for the Reds ... he's the DH
* H. MCRAE '82 facing J. REUSS '80, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
He delivers ... grounded hard to short ... TEMPLETON '79 fields it
over to HERNANDEZ '79 at first ... one away ... BENCH '70 holds
Okay ... one out runner on second ... for Cincinnati ... we have MAY '69 to bat for the Reds
* L. MAY '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
And the pitch comes in ... MAY '69 tops the ball ... it bounces to the left side ... and through
BENCH '70's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to PENDLETON '91 ... and they're holding BENCH '70 at third
One gone 4th inning ... two on ... next to bat for Cincinnati is Tommy HARPER '70 ... from the right
* T. HARPER '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
Infield back at double play depth ... here comes the pitch ... there's called third strike
right down the pike ... two down
Alright... ... the Reds have ... two outs BENCH '70 at third...MAY '69 at first
the top of the fourth inning ... the next Reds batter is Pete ROSE '69
batting right against REUSS '80
* P. ROSE '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... high ... ball one
* P. ROSE '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
The runners take their lead ... REUSS '80 kicks and deals ... banged to left center
CRUZ '83's running to the gap ... this should do it ... and he takes it in
The line for the Reds ... no runs 2 hits and no errors ... they leave 2
Cardinals still with a 3-run deficit
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Reds 3, Cardinals 0
Well, folks ... the clouds have moved in quickly here in St. Louis ... here comes the rain
the umpire is calling time ... and they're calling them in
and they're finally rolling back the tarp ... we'll see if these pitchers are still fresh
let's play some baseball! ... the Cardinals now send up
the heart of their order to face LEIBRANDT '85 ... HERNANDEZ '79 PENDLETON '91 and VAN SLYKE '92
Here's Keith HERNANDEZ '79 to lead it off ... he's a port-sider
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Now the delivery ... HERNANDEZ '79 raps it to the right side ... HARPER '70 ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and HERNANDEZ '79 is retired ... one away
Here's Terry PENDLETON '91 coming to the plate
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
LEIBRANDT '85 to the wind ... PENDLETON '91 beats it into the dirt
a Baltimore chop in front of the plate ... BENCH '70 waits for it ... rifles a throw to first
and the ump thumbs PENDLETON '91 out ... two down
Here comes Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to take his cuts
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
And now the pitch ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... BENCH '70 throws off his mask
it's playable ... and he covers it ... three away
So the Cardinals go in order ... Cardinals behind the Reds 3-0
* TOP OF THE 5th, Reds 3, Cardinals 0
REUSS '80 will now face the Reds artillery ... LARKIN '96 PEREZ '70 and DAVIS '87
Barry LARKIN '96 will start the 5th
* B. LARKIN '96 facing J. REUSS '80, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Now he comes home with it ... a blast to right ... way back ... it's gone!
he just went with the pitch
Reds 4, Cardinals 0
So they collect a solo homer ... his 1st home run of the series ... it's now a 4-zip ballgame
for Barry LARKIN '96, his 1st hit of the series
that's LARKIN '96's first ribbie of the series
Tony PEREZ '70 coming up
* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch comes in ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... JOHNSON '96's there
and he pulls it in ... one down
Eric DAVIS '87 walking up to bat
* E. DAVIS '87 facing J. REUSS '80, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
He comes home ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Eric takes his base on the walk ... that was DAVIS '87's first walk of the series
Danny TARTABULL '91 coming up
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing J. REUSS '80, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
They're holding DAVIS '87 ... but he's well off the bag ... here's a pitch ... lifted to center
not too deep ... there's JOHNSON '96 ... and he takes it in ... two away ... DAVIS '87's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach holds him at first
Reds hitter Johnny BENCH '70
* J. BENCH '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 holding the runner on ... the pitch ... and he misses ... ball one
* J. BENCH '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
Eric DAVIS '87 is on the move ... here's the pitch ... swung on
and it's chopped down the first base line ... HERNANDEZ '79 has it ... waves off REUSS '80
steps on first ... to retire the side
For the Reds ... one run on one hit ... they leave 1 ... they help LEIBRANDT '85 a little
after four and a half 4-0 Reds
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Reds 4, Cardinals 0
SIMMONS '75 ZEILE '99 and CRUZ '83 to bat next
Ted SIMMONS '75 starts it for the Cardinals
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
LEIBRANDT '85 fires it in ... low and away ... ball one
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
He lets one go ... lined to right ... coming on is TARTABULL '91 ... he's there
and he pulls it in ... one down
Todd ZEILE '99 walking up to bat
* T. ZEILE '99 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... hit in the air to center ... DAVIS '87 takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... two gone
Jose CRUZ '83 to face LEIBRANDT '85
* J. CRUZ '83 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch comes in ... high fly ball to center ... DAVIS '87 drifts back
he's at the warning track ... taps the glove ... and brings it down ... side retired
So the Cardinals go quietly ... Cardinals behind the Reds 4-0
* TOP OF THE 6th, Reds 4, Cardinals 0
REUSS '80 will now face the bottom of the Reds lineup ... MCRAE '82 MAY '69 and HARPER '70 coming up
Hal MCRAE '82 leading off the 6th
* H. MCRAE '82 facing J. REUSS '80, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
JOHNSON '96's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do
MCRAE '82 cruises in to second ... for MCRAE '82, his 4th double of the series
for Hal MCRAE '82, his 5th hit of the series
Now coming up Lee MAY '69
* L. MAY '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
REUSS '80 kicks and delivers ... bounced back to the mound ... REUSS '80 knocks it down
picks it up ... looks MCRAE '82 back to second ... now he throws to first
and there's one away ... MCRAE '82 holds
Reds hitter Tommy HARPER '70
* T. HARPER '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
REUSS '80 with the offering ... it's popped foul behind third ... TEMPLETON '79's over
and he's got it ... two down
Next up...Cincinnati hitter Pete ROSE '69
* P. ROSE '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
REUSS '80 deals ... lined hard to left ... CRUZ '83 had him played perfectly ... and he gloves it
CRUZ '83 scarcely had to move ... three down
That'll do it for Cincinnati ... no runs on one hit ... one left on
Cardinals still with a 4-run deficit
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Reds 4, Cardinals 0
TEMPLETON '79 JOHNSON '96 and HERR '85 due up for St. Louis
Here's Garry TEMPLETON '79 to start it off
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch comes in ... healthy cut by TEMPLETON '79 ... he's out on strikes ... one away
Next batter...Lance JOHNSON '96
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
He cranks and fires ... that's high and deep by JOHNSON '96 ... DAVIS '87 is on the run
on the run ... it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch
he stayed with it beautifully ... two away
Tom HERR '85 up
* T. HERR '85 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
LEIBRANDT '85 with the pitch ... cut on ... whacked to center field ... base hit
DAVIS '87's there ... throws it in ... and HERR '85's aboard with a single
that's HERR '85's 2nd hit of the game ... for Tom HERR '85, his 4th hit of the series
Now at bat Keith HERNANDEZ '79
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
The delivery ... popped up ... in foul territory ... BENCH '70 scrambles ... back toward the screen
it's playable ... and he makes the catch ... for the final out
For the Cardinals ... no runs on one hit ... one left ... Reds over the Cardinals 4 nothing
* TOP OF THE 7th, Reds 4, Cardinals 0
The big hitters coming up against REUSS '80 ... 2-3-4 ... LARKIN '96 PEREZ '70 and DAVIS '87
Barry LARKIN '96 to lead it off
* B. LARKIN '96 facing J. REUSS '80, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
To the plate ... it's a ground-hugger to short ... TEMPLETON '79 gloves it
and easily throws out LARKIN '96 ... one down!
Tony PEREZ '70 getting ready to go
* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch to PEREZ '70 ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying ... it's long gone!
Reds 5, Cardinals 0
So they collect a solo homer ... his 2nd home run of the series
he's now homered in 2 straight games ... now ... on top ... in the series ... in homers
and the Reds add to their lead ... this ballgame now 5-0
for Tony PEREZ '70, his 3rd hit of the series ... and PEREZ '70 now with 2 runs batted in
Eric DAVIS '87 bat in hand
* E. DAVIS '87 facing J. REUSS '80, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
Here's the pitch from REUSS '80 ... a healthy cut by DAVIS '87 ... but he sends it straight up
SIMMONS '75 flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball
that play was tougher than it looked ... for out number two
Here's Danny TARTABULL '91 coming to the plate
And here comes Cardinals manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking REUSS '80 for the ball
Robinson, Jr is calling for a new pitcher
it will be right-hander Nelson BRILES '67 in to face TARTABULL '91
so REUSS '80 goes six and two thirds ... his line ... 5 runs ... on 9 hits ... 2 homers
walked 2 ... he struck out 4 ... he can only lose it ... for BRILES '67
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander BRILES '67 has worked two and two thirds
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
Next batter...Danny TARTABULL '91
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing N. BRILES '67, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
The pitch ... swung on ... hit to dead center field ... JOHNSON '96's right there ... waits
and pulls it down ... three down
The half for the Reds ... one run on one hit ... so they extend their lead
we've played six and a half ... Reds with the edge 5-0
okay, all you Reds fans listening at home ... on your feet
take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Reds 5, Cardinals 0
The Cardinals will have ... PENDLETON '91 VAN SLYKE '92 and SIMMONS '75 here in the 7th
Here's Terry PENDLETON '91 to lead it off
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
The pitch is on the way ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center
DAVIS '87's racing back ... it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
PENDLETON '91 hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving him to third ... here comes the throw ... the relay ... and he's
he's out! ... he's out trying to stretch it ... score that a double ... go to town, Reds!
they give the Cardinals a baserunning lesson! ... and the aggressive baserunning does not pay off
Andy VAN SLYKE '92 walking up to bat
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
He cranks and fires ... on the corner ... that one froze VAN SLYKE '92 ... couldn't pull the trigger
two gone
Ted SIMMONS '75 coming up
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
The pitch ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... BENCH '70 making the call
and the catch ... Cardinals gone!
The half for the Cardinals ... no runs on one hit ... so they do not tally ... we've played seven
Cardinals still down by 5
* TOP OF THE 8th, Reds 5, Cardinals 0
The Reds will have ... BENCH '70 MCRAE '82 and MAY '69 here in the 8th
Here's Johnny BENCH '70 to start it off
* J. BENCH '70 facing N. BRILES '67, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
BRILES '67 winds and fires ... swung on ... a squibber in front of the plate ... BRILES '67 is in
picks it up ... spins...fires to first ... in time
Hal MCRAE '82 is up next
* H. MCRAE '82 facing N. BRILES '67, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
He lets it go ... MCRAE '82 puts a charge into this pitch ... it might fly
CRUZ '83 races back to the wall ... he times his leap
and comes down with a glove full of dead homer! ... terrific play! ... two away
Here comes Lee MAY '69 to take his cuts
* L. MAY '69 facing N. BRILES '67, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
BRILES '67 comes to the plate ... muscled to deep left ... this one has a passport ... adios, amigo
it's long gone!
Reds 6, Cardinals 0
So MAY '69 has his 2nd homer of the series ... now ... on top ... in the series ... in homers
and the Reds add to their big lead ... the score now 6-0
for Lee MAY '69, his 5th hit of the series ... MAY '69 has now knocked in 4 runs in this series
and that's the 3rd homer for the Reds in this game ... 10th hit for the Reds
Next up...Cincinnati hitter Tommy HARPER '70
* T. HARPER '70 facing N. BRILES '67, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-0
BRILES '67 comes to the plate ... slow roller toward third ... PENDLETON '91 has to rush his peg
and he gets his man ... and that retires the side
The line for the Reds ... one run on one hit ... so the force is with the Reds
Reds over the Cardinals 6-0
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Reds 6, Cardinals 0
Bottom of the lineup ... ZEILE '99 CRUZ '83 and TEMPLETON '79 coming up
Todd ZEILE '99 leading it off
* T. ZEILE '99 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
LEIBRANDT '85 winds up ... ZEILE '99 sends this ball air mail to left ... ROSE '69 lopes for it
and he makes the catch ... one away
Here's Jose CRUZ '83 coming to the plate
* J. CRUZ '83 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
He wheels and deals ... taken...ball ... CRUZ '83 walks
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by LEIBRANDT '85
that was CRUZ '83's first walk of the series
Next up...St. Louis hitter Garry TEMPLETON '79
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-6
CRUZ '83 going with the pitch ... the delivery ... lined to LEIBRANDT '85 ... it's off his glove!
TEMPLETON '79 races down the line ... no play ... CRUZ '83 holds up at second
for Garry TEMPLETON '79, his 1st hit of the series
Next batter...Lance JOHNSON '96
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-6
The pitch ... JOHNSON '96 hits in the air to right center field ... TARTABULL '91 is over
he has it ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving him to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he's throwing to third ... and the runner's ... safe easily
TEMPLETON '79 retreats and holds first
Tom HERR '85 is the next hitter
* T. HERR '85 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-6
Now LEIBRANDT '85 comes home with it ... a towering fly ball to left center
DAVIS '87's racing over ... still after it ... and makes the catch
That'll do it for St. Louis ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 2 ... they waste a good chance
after eight Reds up by 6
* TOP OF THE 9th, Reds 6, Cardinals 0
The Cardinals will face the top of the order here in the 9th ... ROSE '69 LARKIN '96 and PEREZ '70
Here's Pete ROSE '69 to start it off
He'll go to lefty Al HRABOSKY '75 ... and that will turn around ROSE '69
so BRILES '67 goes one and a third in relief ... his line ... one earned run ... on one hit
a homer ... for HRABOSKY '75 his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
Pete ROSE '69 will start the 9th
* P. ROSE '69 facing A. HRABOSKY '75, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-0
He delivers ... banged to left center ... CRUZ '83's running to the gap
JOHNSON '96's racing over ... CRUZ '83 calls him off ... and makes the catch ... one down
Here comes Barry LARKIN '96 to take his cuts
* B. LARKIN '96 facing A. HRABOSKY '75, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-0
HRABOSKY '75 winds and fires ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump
he went around ... two down
Tony PEREZ '70 is now up
* T. PEREZ '70 facing A. HRABOSKY '75, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-0
HRABOSKY '75 into the wind ... he popped him up ... this should do it
TEMPLETON '79 drifting back ... he's calling for it ... and he's got it ... three away
So the Reds are retired in order ... we've played eight and one half ... Cardinals down 6-0
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Reds 6, Cardinals 0
The Cardinals now send up ... the heart of their order to face LEIBRANDT '85 ... the 3-4-5 hitters
HERNANDEZ '79 PENDLETON '91 and VAN SLYKE '92
Leading off Keith HERNANDEZ '79
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
LEIBRANDT '85 winds up ... HERNANDEZ '79 swings ... it's a high bouncer to third
PEREZ '70 gloves it ... sets ... long throw to first ... and he gets him ... and there's one away
Terry PENDLETON '91 is now up
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
He delivers ... PENDLETON '91 really thumps this one ... it's curving toward the pole
ROSE '69 looks up ... this park may not hold it! ... is it fair or foul? ... home run!
it's long gone! ... Terry does it the short way
Reds 6, Cardinals 1
So they collect a solo homer ... his 1st home run of the series ... they are finally on the board
but it's only one ... Reds still lead 6-1 ... for Terry PENDLETON '91, his 3rd hit of the series
that's PENDLETON '91's first ribbie of the series
Andy VAN SLYKE '92 walking up to bat
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
LEIBRANDT '85 into his motion ... delivers ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... two away
Ted SIMMONS '75 is now up
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
He delivers ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... DAVIS '87 roams over ... he calls
can o' corn ... and that's it
The Cardinals have lost this game ... the Reds have won it ... Game 3 goes to the Reds!!
Charlie LEIBRANDT '85 has a beautiful 5-hitter ... he picks up a complete game
a disappointing game for the St. Louis fans ... here's the line ... for the Reds
6 runs on 10 hits ... no errors ... they leave 6 ... for the Cardinals ... a run on 5 hits
no errors ... and they leave 5 ... LEIBRANDT '85 gets the win...his 1st
his record now 1 and 0 ... REUSS '80 takes the loss...his 1st ... his record now 0 and 1
so the Reds gain a step ... in this 7-game series ... they now stand at ... 2-1
in the next game, the Cardinals will have another try ... in this 7-game series
they now stand at ... Cincinnati with ... 2 wins ... St. Louis ... 1 ... bye for now, everybody
this is WAPBA and Ernie Harwell ... saying so long from St. Louis
Reds take this one from the Cardinals ... 6-1
FINAL SCORE : Reds 6, Cardinals 1