* TOP OF THE 1st, Reds 0, Cardinals 0
Here we go again, sports fans! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
and welcome to St. Louis Cardinals baseball ... and this is WAPBA
the voice of baseball in your home since 1951 ... we're coming to you from out here at the park
today the visiting Cincinnati Reds ... will test the Cardinals at home
this is the Championship Series! ... Game Number Five ... in this 7-game series
the rest of the season is a few outs for these two teams ... bitter in loss ... sweet in glory
right now ... they're even ... 2 and... ... 2 ... at home ... their record now ... 1 and... ... 1
the Cardinals take the field here in the first ... get your score card
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
the trio in 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 starboard-sider Bob GIBSON '68 ... this is GIBSON '68's 2nd appearance in the series
with one loss ... Bob has worked seven ... his series ERA at 5.14
he'll be facing Reds starter ... left-hander Mike CUELLAR '69
pitchers do not like pitching in this park
the ball carries and it's a short trip to the fence ... so settle in
this is a championship game
Here's Pete ROSE '69 to start it off
* P. ROSE '69 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... it's roped hard to right ... VAN SLYKE '92's after it ... and takes it on the bounce
ROSE '69 has to hold first ... he's on with a single
for Pete ROSE '69, his 5th hit of the series
ROSE '69 on first ... now LARKIN '96 to face GIBSON '68 ... bats right
* B. LARKIN '96 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 holding the runner on ... the pitch ... swung on
grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first
one away ... ROSE '69 moves up
Alright... ... for Cincinnati ... one gone ROSE '69 on second ... Tony PEREZ '70 up to hit
* T. PEREZ '70 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ROSE '69 now with an aggressive lead ... GIBSON '68 spins and fires to second
and it's in the dirt! ... scooped by TEMPLETON '79 ... the tag ... he's back
GIBSON '68's back on the rubber ... the pitch ... grounded hard to PENDLETON '91
he takes the high hop ... juggles it ... the long throw to first ... just in time
and ROSE '69 moves to third
Two gone 1st inning ... one on ... Johnny BENCH '70 steps up to face GIBSON '68
* J. BENCH '70 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
ROSE '69 with a head fake at third ... GIBSON '68 comes to him
BENCH '70 hits a little fly to left ... CRUZ '83's racing over ... he won't get it
ROSE '69 will score ... BENCH '70 takes a big turn ... he's headed for second ... and he's
SAFE!...ahead of the throw ... double and an RBI
Reds 1, Cardinals 0
So the double scores one ... and the Reds go ahead by a run 1-0 ... 1st inning
for BENCH '70, his 2nd double of the series ... for Johnny BENCH '70, his 5th hit of the series
5 ribbies now for BENCH '70
Two down runner on second ... for Cincinnati ... the top of the first inning
we have DAVIS '87 to bat for the Reds
* E. DAVIS '87 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
GIBSON '68 brings it ... DAVIS '87 grounds it toward short ... TEMPLETON '79 darts to his right
just under his outstretched glove ... rolls into left base hit ... BENCH '70's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving BENCH '70 in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... DAVIS '87 holds at first with a single
Reds 2, Cardinals 0
So DAVIS '87 with a ribbie-single ... and the Reds now lead 2-0
for Eric DAVIS '87, his 4th hit of the series
DAVIS '87 has now knocked in 3 runs in this series
Here's MCRAE '82 to take his swings ... batting sixth ... two outs runner on first
Here's one for you figure filberts ... 4 consecutive games with a double
* H. MCRAE '82 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
DAVIS '87 well off first ... the pitch ... hit deep ... JOHNSON '96 takes three steps to his right
backs ... this should do it ... and he makes the catch ... three down
For the Reds ... 2 runs 3 hits no errors ... they leave 1 ... and they capture the lead
Reds 2 Cardinals coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Reds 2, Cardinals 0
The Reds take the field here in the first ... defensively for Cincinnati
Lee MAY '69 at first base ... Cookie ROJAS '71 at second ... Barry LARKIN '96 the shortstop
Tony PEREZ '70 at third ... and 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 ... batting in the six spot and DHing ... Hal MCRAE '82
and the Cincinnati mound artist ... southpaw Mike CUELLAR '69
this is CUELLAR '69's 2nd appearance in the series ... he has one win
Mike has worked nine full innings ... his series ERA at 0.00
he's working on nine full innings consecutive shutout innings
he can get that big strikeout for you when you need it ... generally he will not beat himself
To get it going for the Cardinals here's Lance JOHNSON '96 ... he's a lefty
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... way outside ... JOHNSON '96 draws a base on balls ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
No outs 1st inning ... one on ... Tom HERR '85 gets set to bat against CUELLAR '69
the switch-hitter will bat right-handed here
* T. HERR '85 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Firstbaseman MAY '69 holding the runner on ... he lets one go ... swung on
grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first
one down ... JOHNSON '96 moves up
One away JOHNSON '96 standing out at second ... for St. Louis
HERNANDEZ '79 is stepping up to hit against CUELLAR '69
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
JOHNSON '96 edges a bit more off second ... the pitch ... a towering fly ball to right
over TARTABULL '91's head ... bounces at the base of the wall ... JOHNSON '96 scores
HERNANDEZ '79's heading for third ... here comes the throw ... and he's ... SAFE!...under the tag
triple and an RBI
Reds 2, Cardinals 1
So a run scores on HERNANDEZ '79's 1st triple ... the Cardinals are on the board
cutting that lead in half ... the fans want more
for Keith HERNANDEZ '79, his 3rd hit of the series
that's HERNANDEZ '79's first ribbie of the series
One down 1st inning ... one on ... we have Terry PENDLETON '91 coming up to hit
he'll bat from the right side this time
You couldn't blame CUELLAR '69 ... if he didn't want to give PENDLETON '91 a pitch to hit
he's gone deep 2 games in a row
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-2
Infield deep ... HERNANDEZ '79 takes his lead at third ... CUELLAR '69 into the wind
there's a looping liner to left ... ROSE '69 got a great jump ... charging hard
and he makes the shoestring catch! ... HERNANDEZ '79's tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him home ... here comes the throw ... and he's ... out!...just missed getting in
double play! ... the coach was waving him on with two outs ... he streaked down the line
and they finished his story at the front door ... and HERNANDEZ '79's not happy
he's arguing with the ump ... but the manager cools him down ... that's three away
That'll do it for St. Louis ... a run on one hit ... they score ... but still trail by 1
after one 2-1 Reds
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Reds 2, Cardinals 1
GIBSON '68 will now face the bottom of the Reds lineup
TARTABULL '91 MAY '69 and ROJAS '71 coming up
Danny TARTABULL '91 will start it off here in the 2nd ... he bats right
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The offering to TARTABULL '91 ... rip and a miss by TARTABULL '91 ... and that's a strikeout
one down
Lee MAY '69 up
You couldn't blame GIBSON '68 ... if he didn't want to give MAY '69 a pitch to hit
he's swatted homers in 2 straight
* L. MAY '69 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... GIBSON '68 fans him ... two away
Cookie ROJAS '71 comes out to face GIBSON '68 ... bats right
* C. ROJAS '71 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
GIBSON '68 with the pitch ... ROJAS '71 lashes one to right ... it falls
and ROJAS '71's on with a single ... for Cookie ROJAS '71, his 2nd hit of the series
Two outs 2nd inning ... one on ... here's Pete ROSE '69 ... Pete is their lead-off man
* P. ROSE '69 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
Here's the delivery ... GIBSON '68 fans him ... that's three away
The line for the Reds ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1
so the Reds fail to capitalize on the runner ... after one and a half Reds up by 1
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Reds 2, Cardinals 1
SIMMONS '75 VAN SLYKE '92 and ZEILE '99 to bat next
Leading off Ted SIMMONS '75
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
And the pitch ... lined to right ... TARTABULL '91 will play it on the hop
and SIMMONS '75's on with a single ... for Ted SIMMONS '75, his 4th hit of the series
Andy VAN SLYKE '92 getting ready to go
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
CUELLAR '69 now ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right ... base hit
TARTABULL '91's got a long way to go ... he's there ... SIMMONS '75 rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to LARKIN '96 ... they're holding SIMMONS '75 at third
and VAN SLYKE '92's in standing with a double ... for VAN SLYKE '92, his 2nd double of the series
for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 2nd hit of the series
Two on ... Todd ZEILE '99 is out to get his licks ... he bats right
* T. ZEILE '99 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 2nd, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 1-2
Infield deep ... SIMMONS '75 and third base are good friends ... and now the pitch
lined to MAY '69 ... caught! ... spins and throws to second ... oh, double play
SIMMONS '75 hugs the bag ... and the Reds have cooled
a great comeback chance for the Cardinals ... but they must still face CRUZ '83
One on ... here's left-handed Jose CRUZ '83 to take his swings
* J. CRUZ '83 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-2
SIMMONS '75 frozen on third ... CUELLAR '69 deals ... CRUZ '83 started to go around
but he checked his swing in time ... he takes a walk to first
and there are runners at the corners
Garry TEMPLETON '79 is stepping up to hit against CUELLAR '69
the switch-hitter batting right against CUELLAR '69 ... for St. Louis
runners at the corners two away
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-2
Now he throws to first ... and CRUZ '83 is back easily ... now CUELLAR '69 is back on the rubber
the pitch ... TEMPLETON '79 pops it up behind the plate ... BENCH '70 tosses his mask away
moves under it ... and makes the catch ... three down
That'll do it for St. Louis ... no runs on 2 hits ... no errors ... 2 men left on base
an opportunity wasted ... the score is still 2-1 Cincinnati
as we go to the top of the third inning
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Reds 2, Cardinals 1
The big hitters coming up against GIBSON '68 ... 2-3-4 ... LARKIN '96 PEREZ '70 and BENCH '70
Barry LARKIN '96 leading off the 3rd
* B. LARKIN '96 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
GIBSON '68 now ... LARKIN '96 strokes it sharply toward short ... TEMPLETON '79 into the hole
plants himself for the long throw ... guns it hard to HERNANDEZ '79 ... got him! ... one down
Here's Tony PEREZ '70 coming to the plate
* T. PEREZ '70 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch from GIBSON '68 ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... HERR '85's there
spins...fires to first ... in time for the out ... and that's out number two
Now coming up Johnny BENCH '70
* J. BENCH '70 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch is on the way ... BENCH '70 pounds it on the ground to short ... TEMPLETON '79 is there
that'll do it ... the throw ... in time ... three away
So the Reds are retired in order ... Reds still with a 1 run lead
we go to the bottom of the third inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Reds 2, Cardinals 1
We're at the head of the order for the Cardinals ... Mike CUELLAR '69 will face
JOHNSON '96 HERR '85 and HERNANDEZ '79
Here's Lance JOHNSON '96 to lead it off
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Here's the delivery ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four
and a free pass for JOHNSON '96 ... and that's already the 3rd walk issued by CUELLAR '69
Now coming up Tom HERR '85
* T. HERR '85 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
JOHNSON '96 is off with the pitch ... CUELLAR '69 comes home
slashed into the hole on the right side ... and it's through
ROJAS '71 moved toward second base ... and the ball went right through the vacated spot
JOHNSON '96 moves easily to third ... and HERR '85 is on with a single ... a classic hit-and-run
for Tom HERR '85, his 6th hit of the series
Well ... Cardinals with ... runners at first and third no outs
we have Keith HERNANDEZ '79 coming up to hit
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 3rd, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-2
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... throw to first ... he's back
CUELLAR '69 gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... now he throws to first
and HERR '85 is back easily ... now CUELLAR '69 is back on the rubber ... the pitch
and it's batted sharply toward second base ... LARKIN '96 is over and snares it on one hop
steps on the bag ... and fires it on to MAY '69 ... they turn it! ... a double play
as JOHNSON '96 crosses the plate with the run
Reds 2, Cardinals 2
Here come the Cardinals ... they get back the run and even the score
The Cardinals have ... two down bases clear ... Terry PENDLETON '91 up to bat
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
CUELLAR '69 fires it in ... a towering fly ball to center ... this should do it
DAVIS '87 roams over ... plenty of room ... and hauls it in ... side retired
The line for the Cardinals ... one run one hit no errors ... they have tied this game
score 2-2 at the end of the 3rd
* TOP OF THE 4th, Reds 2, Cardinals 2
The Reds will have ... DAVIS '87 MCRAE '82 and TARTABULL '91 here in the 4th
Eric DAVIS '87 to lead it off for the Reds
* E. DAVIS '87 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
GIBSON '68 into his motion ... delivers ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time
and he throws him out ... one down
Okay ... one down ... Hal MCRAE '82 is stepping up to hit against GIBSON '68
he's a right-handed batter
* H. MCRAE '82 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
GIBSON '68 winds up ... poked to left center ... it's playable ... CRUZ '83 and JOHNSON '96 converge
JOHNSON '96 calls him off ... and he pulls it in ... two down
Danny TARTABULL '91 to face GIBSON '68
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... squibber in front of the plate ... SIMMONS '75 grabs it ... fires to first
and TARTABULL '91 is retired ... for the final out
GIBSON '68 sets them down in order ... this game is 2-2 after three and a half
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Reds 2, Cardinals 2
For St. Louis it'll be ... SIMMONS '75 VAN SLYKE '92 and ZEILE '99
Here's Ted SIMMONS '75 to start it off
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
CUELLAR '69 with the pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to ROJAS '71 ... just out of reach
and SIMMONS '75's aboard with a single ... 2nd hit for SIMMONS '75 in the game
for Ted SIMMONS '75, his 5th hit of the series
The next Cardinals batter is Andy VAN SLYKE '92 ... he's a left-handed batter ... the Cardinals have
no outs SIMMONS '75 on first
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
The pitch is on the way ... hit deep ... DAVIS '87 takes three steps to his right ... backs
he brings it down ... that's one down ... SIMMONS '75 retreats quickly
The next Cardinals batter is Todd ZEILE '99 ... right-hander ... the DH
for St. Louis one gone one on
* T. ZEILE '99 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Here comes the pitch ... grounder to second ... ROJAS '71 has it ... over to LARKIN '96
for the out ... back to MAY '69 ... double play
That'll do it for St. Louis ... no runs on one hit ... they leave none ... so they do not score
4 in the books here in St. Louis ... Cardinals Reds 2-2
* TOP OF THE 5th, Reds 2, Cardinals 2
MAY '69 ROJAS '71 and ROSE '69 due up for Cincinnati
Here's Lee MAY '69 to lead it off
* L. MAY '69 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... HERR '85's there
spins...fires to first ... in time for the out ... one away
It's now Cookie ROJAS '71 to bat ... he swings from the right side
* C. ROJAS '71 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
GIBSON '68 to the wind ... high fly ball to center ... JOHNSON '96 drifts back
he's at the warning track ... taps the glove ... and brings it down ... two away
Now at bat Pete ROSE '69
* P. ROSE '69 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He comes home ... swung on ... blooped toward second ... HERR '85 back ... and he makes the catch
to retire the side
So the Reds go down 1-2-3 ... score 2-2 at the end of four and a half
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Reds 2, Cardinals 2
CRUZ '83 TEMPLETON '79 and JOHNSON '96 to bat next
Here's Jose CRUZ '83 to start it off
* J. CRUZ '83 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
CUELLAR '69 fires it in ... grounded to the right side ... wide of first
and it squirts by MAY '69 ... and on into right for a base hit
and CRUZ '83 has himself a single ... the go ahead run has reached
for Jose CRUZ '83, his 2nd hit of the series
Now at bat Garry TEMPLETON '79
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Space on the right ... CRUZ '83 leading off ... the pitch
TEMPLETON '79 hacks at a ball out of the strike zone ... he manages to tap it toward ROJAS '71
hit too slowly for the double play ... the quick toss to MAY '69
and he nails TEMPLETON '79 by a step ... one down! ... CRUZ '83 moves into scoring position
We have Lance JOHNSON '96 coming up to hit ... for St. Louis ... one gone CRUZ '83 on second
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
CRUZ '83 edges a bit more off second ... the offering to JOHNSON '96 ... cut on ... way out in front
strike three ... that's two!
Alright... ... for St. Louis two away one on ... we have Tom HERR '85 to bat for the Cardinals
the switch-hitting Tom will bat right
* T. HERR '85 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
CRUZ '83 at second takes a big lead ... the pitch to HERR '85 ... swing and a miss
hang up a K for CUELLAR '69 ... three down!
That'll do it for St. Louis ... no runs on one hit ... one left ... they waste the baserunner
there's no change ... score 2-2 end of five
* TOP OF THE 6th, Reds 2, Cardinals 2
The big hitters coming up against GIBSON '68 ... 2-3-4 ... LARKIN '96 PEREZ '70 and BENCH '70
Barry LARKIN '96 will start it off here in the 6th ... and he hacks from the right
* B. LARKIN '96 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... LARKIN '96 grounds it foul at the plate ... strike one
* B. LARKIN '96 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He lets one go ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for LARKIN '96
and that's the 1st walk issued by GIBSON '68
Here comes Tony PEREZ '70 to take his cuts
* T. PEREZ '70 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 perched right in front of the bag ... and now the pitch ... swung on
popped up ... TEMPLETON '79's backing up quickly ... still backing ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... LARKIN '96 trots back to first
We have Johnny BENCH '70 coming up to hit ... he hits from the right ... he's their clean-up hitter
one down runner on first ... score tied
* J. BENCH '70 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
LARKIN '96 well off first ... the pitch ... it's hit hard over third ... base hit
CRUZ '83's racing to the line ... still running ... he picks it up ... LARKIN '96 rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to TEMPLETON '79 ... they're holding LARKIN '96 at third
and BENCH '70's in standing with a double ... the go ahead run is now on third
that's his 2nd double of the game ... for BENCH '70, his 3rd double of the series
for Johnny BENCH '70, his 6th hit of the series
Two on ... DAVIS '87 is stepping up to hit against GIBSON '68
* E. DAVIS '87 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 6th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 2-2
Infield drawn in ... the runners take their lead ... and the pitch comes in
grounded to TEMPLETON '79
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he has it ... looks LARKIN '96 back to third ... goes to first ... in time for the out
Well ... Hal MCRAE '82 up ... for Cincinnati
LARKIN '96 and BENCH '70 at third and second two down
* H. MCRAE '82 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 6th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 2-2
GIBSON '68 watching LARKIN '96 at third ... here he comes ... blasted over first into right
VAN SLYKE '92 is racing over ... LARKIN '96 scores ... BENCH '70 is well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving BENCH '70 in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... out by inches! ... go to town, Cardinals!
they cut off the run! ... the coach was waving him on with two outs
Duke Robinson, Jr has his boys running ... but he comes up short here
Reds 3, Cardinals 2
So the single drives in one big run ... and the Reds break the tie and now lead 3-2
here in the 6th ... for Hal MCRAE '82, his 7th hit of the series
that's MCRAE '82's first ribbie of the series
The half for the Reds ... one run on 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1 ... they move in front
Cardinals down 3-2
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Reds 3, Cardinals 2
The Cardinals now send up ... the heart of their order to face CUELLAR '69
HERNANDEZ '79 PENDLETON '91 and SIMMONS '75
Keith HERNANDEZ '79 to lead it off for the Cardinals ... he's a port-sider
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
He wheels and deals ... hit to straightaway center field ... even here, that doesn't have enough
it's playable ... DAVIS '87 moves under it ... and takes it in ... one away
One down 6th inning ... St. Louis now sends Terry PENDLETON '91 to bat
the switchy goes to the third-base side of the plate
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first
and PENDLETON '91's retired
Ted SIMMONS '75 comes up to bat
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch comes in ... SIMMONS '75 pops it up behind the plate ... BENCH '70 moves under it
and hauls it in ... to retire the side
So the Cardinals go down 1-2-3 ... the score still stands 3-2 Cardinals down
as we head for the top of the seventh inning
* TOP OF THE 7th, Reds 3, Cardinals 2
Bottom of the lineup ... TARTABULL '91 MAY '69 and ROJAS '71 coming up
Danny TARTABULL '91 will start it off here in the 7th ... right-handed hitter to face Bob GIBSON '68
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
GIBSON '68 winds up ... strike three ... he's out of there ... one down
Right-handed batter Lee MAY '69 ... steps up to face GIBSON '68
* L. MAY '69 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... two down
Cookie ROJAS '71 walking up to bat
* C. ROJAS '71 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... hit in the air to right ... VAN SLYKE '92 drifts over ... plenty of room
and ROJAS '71's gone ... for the third out
So the Reds go quietly ... the score still 3-2 ... Reds leading
okay, all you Reds fans listening at home ... on your feet
take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Reds 3, Cardinals 2
VAN SLYKE '92 ZEILE '99 and CRUZ '83 due up for St. Louis
Andy VAN SLYKE '92 starts it for the Cardinals
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
CUELLAR '69 delivers ... VAN SLYKE '92 lofts a routine fly ball to center
DAVIS '87 drifts under it ... and hauls it in ... one down
Here comes Todd ZEILE '99 to take his cuts
* T. ZEILE '99 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... and ZEILE '99 takes CUELLAR '69 for a ride ... going back is ROSE '69 ... he'll look
but he won't touch it ... it's long gone!
Reds 3, Cardinals 3
So they collect a big solo homer ... his 1st home run of the series ... oh, those Cardinals
they have tied this game ... for Todd ZEILE '99, his 1st hit of the series
that's ZEILE '99's first ribbie of the series
One gone 7th inning ... it's now Jose CRUZ '83 to bat
* J. CRUZ '83 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The offering to CRUZ '83 ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for CUELLAR '69 ... two away
Next batter...Garry TEMPLETON '79
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch comes in ... grounded to the right side ... wide of first ... and it squirts by MAY '69
and on into right for a base hit ... and TEMPLETON '79 has himself a single
for Garry TEMPLETON '79, his 4th hit of the series
Lance JOHNSON '96 is now up
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Firstbaseman MAY '69 perched right in front of the bag ... now he comes home with it
slow chopper toward LARKIN '96 ... he charges ... barehands it
makes the off-balance throw to first ... to retire the side
The line for the Cardinals ... one run on 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1
they have tied this game ... score knotted at 3
* TOP OF THE 8th, Reds 3, Cardinals 3
We're at the head of the order for the Reds ... Bob GIBSON '68 will face
ROSE '69 LARKIN '96 and PEREZ '70
Okay ... Pete ROSE '69 will lead off the 8th
* P. ROSE '69 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
He wheels and deals ... lined hard to right ... toward the gap ... VAN SLYKE '92
cuts it off on the bounce ... ROSE '69 has to hold first ... the go ahead run has reached
2nd safety for ROSE '69 ... for Pete ROSE '69, his 6th hit of the series
Okay, folks, listen up ... ROSE '69 on at first ... Barry LARKIN '96 is out to take his hacks
and he hacks from the right
* B. LARKIN '96 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
ROSE '69 two full strides off first ... quick move to the plate ... checked swing
they check with the first base ump ... and he didn't go around ... ball one
* B. LARKIN '96 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Space on the right ... ROSE '69 leading off ... now he throws to first ... and ROSE '69 gets back
not his best move ... GIBSON '68 gets the ball back ... now he's set again
here comes the pitch ... punched to left ... PENDLETON '91 snags it! ... the long throw
ROSE '69 scampers back
One down 8th inning ... one on ... Tony PEREZ '70 to hit
* T. PEREZ '70 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79's on the bag ... ROSE '69 with a substantial lead
now he throws to first ... and ROSE '69's ... back safely
now GIBSON '68 is back on the rubber ... GIBSON '68 rocks and fires ... ground ball to first
HERNANDEZ '79's up with it ... throws to second for one ... back to first for two ... yes!
two for the price of one ... Reds gone!
That'll do it for Cincinnati ... nothing across ... there were no errors ... they leave none
this game is 3-3 after seven and a half
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Reds 3, Cardinals 3
The big hitters coming up against CUELLAR '69 ... 2-3-4 ... HERR '85 HERNANDEZ '79 and PENDLETON '91
Tom HERR '85 will get it started for the Cardinals ... the switch-hitter will bat right-handed here
* T. HERR '85 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
Here's the delivery ... lofted down the line to right ... TARTABULL '91 digging ... he has room
and makes the one-handed grab ... one down
One away 8th inning ... next up Keith HERNANDEZ '79
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
CUELLAR '69 fires it in ... checked swing ... and a roller back to the mound
CUELLAR '69 is up with it ... takes his time ... and tosses it to MAY '69 for the putout
PENDLETON '91 now walks out to bat
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
CUELLAR '69 to the wind ... swing and a little looper ... shortstop LARKIN '96 might have a play
running back ... he twists and reaches ... but it drops just beyond his glove
ROSE '69 gets it back in ... PENDLETON '91 checks in at first with a single
the go ahead run has reached ... for Terry PENDLETON '91, his 5th hit of the series
Two outs 8th inning ... one on ... Ted SIMMONS '75 to hit
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
PENDLETON '91's off and running ... CUELLAR '69 comes home ... grounded weakly to first
MAY '69's up with it ... and he tags the bag ... and that's it
For the Cardinals ... nothing across ... one left ... Cardinals Reds 3-3
* TOP OF THE 9th, Reds 3, Cardinals 3
For Cincinnati here in the 9th ... BENCH '70 DAVIS '87 and MCRAE '82
Here's Johnny BENCH '70 to lead it off ... he's a right-handed batter
* J. BENCH '70 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
He lets it go ... bounced to TEMPLETON '79 ... he fields it ... takes his time
throws over to HERNANDEZ '79 ... and BENCH '70 is gone ... one away
One down ... we have Eric DAVIS '87 coming up to hit ... he hits from the right
* E. DAVIS '87 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
He lets one go ... a screaming liner ... but right at HERNANDEZ '79 ... he snatches it in mid-air
and DAVIS '87 barely got out of the box ... for out number two
Here's Hal MCRAE '82 ... two outs
* H. MCRAE '82 facing B. GIBSON '68, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
He brings it home ... it's a shot to left center ... JOHNSON '96's over ... still after it
and he makes the running catch ... that's three away
GIBSON '68 sets them down in order ... score even at 3 ... we go to the bottom of the ninth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Reds 3, Cardinals 3
For St. Louis here in the 9th ... VAN SLYKE '92 ZEILE '99 and CRUZ '83
Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to lead it off for the Cardinals
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
To the plate ... lined to right ... TARTABULL '91 will play it on the hop
and VAN SLYKE '92's on with a single ... the game-winner is now at first
that's VAN SLYKE '92's 2nd hit of the game ... for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 3rd hit of the series
No outs 9th inning ... one on ... the next Cardinals batter is ZEILE '99
* T. ZEILE '99 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
And there goes VAN SLYKE '92!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... the play at second ... and VAN SLYKE '92 slides under the tag
that's his 1st steal of the series ... so here we go, sports fans
that puts the winning run in scoring position
* T. ZEILE '99 facing M. CUELLAR '69, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 3-3
VAN SLYKE '92 extending his lead ... now the delivery ... he swings
it's smashed deep to left center ... that's good for extra bases ... it's all over!
DAVIS '87 doesn't even bother ... VAN SLYKE '92 scores
Reds 3, Cardinals 4
Oh, those Cardinals ... they win it here at home ... the Reds let it get away at the end
the game-winner comes on the last play of the game
an exciting series game nevertheless, sports fans ... the Cardinals win a squeaker 4-3
here's the line ... for the Cardinals ... 4 runs on 11 hits ... no errors ... they leave 6
for the Reds ... 3 runs on 7 hits ... no errors ... and they leave 3
GIBSON '68 gets his 1st win ... his record now 1 and 1 ... CUELLAR '69 takes his 1st loss
his record now 1 and 1 ... so the Cardinals gain a step ... in this 7-game series
they now stand at ... 3-2 ... in the next game, the Reds will have another try
in this 7-game series ... they now stand at ... St. Louis with ... 3 wins ... Cincinnati ... 2
that puts the wraps on this one ... Ernie Harwell and WAPBA leaving you from St. Louis
Cardinals take this one from the Reds ... 4-3
FINAL SCORE : Reds 3, Cardinals 4