* TOP OF THE 1st, Athletics 0, Red Sox 0
Hello again, everybody ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
and welcome to Boston Red Sox baseball ... we're coming to you from out here at the park
and you better keep your windows closed ... it's been raining here for awhile
Duke Robinson, Jr has been talking this over with the ground crew
they're playing games in both dugouts ... and they're finally rolling back the tarp
but the break hasn't helped the pitchers ... let's play some ball!
this is the Championship Series! ... Game Number One ... in this 4-game series
the season is over ... here we are, bound by these final rituals ... the festival begins
the Red Sox take the field here in the first
manager Duke Robinson, Jr sends out his squad this way ... Cecil COOPER '80 at first base
Jody REED '91 at second ... Rico PETROCELLI '69 the shortstop ... Wade BOGGS '87 at third
the outfield consists of ... Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 in left field ... Fred LYNN '79 in center field
and Dwight EVANS '82 over in right ... Carlton FISK '77 is behind the plate
at DH and batting fourth ... Jim RICE '78 ... and going today for Boston
the right-hand throwing Roger CLEMENS '97 ... when he's on that strike zone gets awfully big
good control ... he'll be facing Athletics starter ... left-hander Vida BLUE '71
we'll tell you about him in the bottom half ... pitchers are penalized in this park
you can reach the fence pretty easily ... the weather ... light gusts
wind not a big factor today ... so settle in ... this is a championship game
Darrell EVANS '73 will start the 1st
* D. EVANS '73 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery from CLEMENS '97 ... hit deep ... it's going ... but it won't make it
YASTRZEMSKI '67 hauls it in ... one away
Phil GARNER '79 is the next hitter
* P. GARNER '79 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
To the plate ... grounded to the right side ... and REED '91 gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... for the second out
Jose CANSECO '88 is up next
* J. CANSECO '88 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... swung on ... fly ball right field ... EVANS '82 moves under it ... backpedals
and takes it in ... that's three away
So the Athletics go quietly ... Athletics nothing Red Sox coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Athletics 0, Red Sox 0
The Athletics take the field here in the first ... Duke Robinson, Jr has set his opening slate
Mark MCGWIRE '98 at first base ... 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 ... Rick MONDAY '76 in center field
and Reggie JACKSON '69 over in right ... Mickey TETTLETON '91 is behind the plate
batting in the one spot and DHing ... Darrell EVANS '73 ... and on the mound for the Athletics
the left-hander Vida BLUE '71 ... he'll throw it by just about any batter
Here's Wade BOGGS '87 to start it off ... hitting from the left side
* W. BOGGS '87 facing V. BLUE '71, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... TETTLETON '91 making the call
and the catch ... one away
Next to bat for Boston is Dwight EVANS '82 ... from the right
* D. EVANS '82 facing V. BLUE '71, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... grounded hard to short ... CAMPANERIS '70 fields it ... over to MCGWIRE '98 at first
in plenty of time ... two away
Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 coming up
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing V. BLUE '71, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 hits it nine miles ... deep to right field ... fair ball!
and it's long gone! ... home run for YASTRZEMSKI '67 ... he has poked one out down the line
Athletics 0, Red Sox 1
So YASTRZEMSKI '67 has his 1st homer of the series ... clubbed in his very first at bat
and the Red Sox go ahead by a run 1-0 ... 1st inning
Two down ... it's now Jim RICE '78 to bat ... he swings from the right side
* J. RICE '78 facing V. BLUE '71, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... it's a ground-hugger to short ... CAMPANERIS '70 gloves it
and easily throws out RICE '78 ... and that retires the side
For the Red Sox ... a run on one hit ... and they capture the lead ... Athletics down 1-0
Oakland due up
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Athletics 0, Red Sox 1
MCGWIRE '98 JACKSON '69 and TETTLETON '91 to bat next
Well ... Mark MCGWIRE '98 will start it off here in the 2nd ... a right-sider
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He brings it in ... banged to left center ... YASTRZEMSKI '67's running to the gap
LYNN '79's racing over ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 calls him off ... and makes the catch ... one away
Now coming to bat for the Athletics Reggie JACKSON '69
* R. JACKSON '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
And the pitch comes in ... he goes the other way ... blooper to center ... toward the gap
LYNN '79 runs in on it ... PETROCELLI '69's backing up ... LYNN '79 makes the catch ... two gone
Mickey TETTLETON '91 up there
* M. TETTLETON '91 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here he comes ... another wide one ... ball four ... and Mickey heads down to first
that was TETTLETON '91's first walk of the series
Two down 2nd inning ... one on ... Sal BANDO '69 is out to get his licks ... he bats right
* S. BANDO '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Here comes the pitch ... high ... and TETTLETON '91's off the bag ... FISK '77 pumps
but holds the ball ... ball one
* S. BANDO '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
CLEMENS '97 delivers ... hit deep ... LYNN '79 takes three steps to his right ... backs
this should do it ... he squeezes it ... to retire the side
The half for the Athletics ... oh oh and oh ... they leave 1
Red Sox over the Athletics 1 nothing
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Athletics 0, Red Sox 1
For Boston here in the 2nd ... LYNN '79 PETROCELLI '69 and COOPER '80
Fred LYNN '79 will get it started for the Red Sox ... he swings from the left side
* F. LYNN '79 facing V. BLUE '71, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
BLUE '71 brings it to the plate ... BLUE '71 fans him ... one away
Rico PETROCELLI '69 is now up
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing V. BLUE '71, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for BLUE '71
a pair of strikeouts for BLUE '71 here in the 2nd ... two away
Alright... ... Cecil COOPER '80 walks up ... two down
* C. COOPER '80 facing V. BLUE '71, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
BLUE '71 into the wind ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Cecil takes his base on the walk ... that was COOPER '80's first walk of the series
Two away 2nd inning ... one on ... next up Carlton FISK '77
* C. FISK '77 facing V. BLUE '71, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch from BLUE '71 ... banged to right ... and it drops ... JACKSON '69 takes it on the hop
COOPER '80's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him on
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... out by inches! ... Red Sox go down
That'll do it for Boston ... no runs on one hit ... one left
so the Red Sox fail to capitalize on the runner ... after two it's still 1-0 Red Sox
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Athletics 0, Red Sox 1
MONDAY '76 CAMPANERIS '70 and EVANS '73 due up for Oakland
Here's Rick MONDAY '76 to lead it off
* R. MONDAY '76 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He cranks and fires ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for MONDAY '76
that was MONDAY '76's first walk of the series
Athletics hitter Bert CAMPANERIS '70
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman COOPER '80 ready for a throw from CLEMENS '97 ... the offering ... swung on
one-hopper to second ... shovels to PETROCELLI '69 ... for one ... back to first ... not in time!
CAMPANERIS '70 beats it out ... but they get the lead runner ... one away
Darrell EVANS '73 to face CLEMENS '97
* D. EVANS '73 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
CLEMENS '97 now ... EVANS '73 waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... two down
Two gone 3rd inning ... one on ... we have GARNER '79 to bat for the Athletics
* P. GARNER '79 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Here comes the pitch ... taken ... there goes CAMPANERIS '70
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
FISK '77 strongarms it down there ... the slide ... too late
CAMPANERIS '70 dusts himself off at second ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* P. GARNER '79 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
CLEMENS '97 working on CAMPANERIS '70 to hold him close ... the pitch
slow chopper toward PETROCELLI '69 ... he charges it ... surrounds it ... juggles it
he'll go to first ... and that's out number three
For the Athletics ... oh oh and oh ... they leave 1 ... they had a chance but could not convert
Red Sox still with a 1 run lead ... we go to the bottom of the third inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Athletics 0, Red Sox 1
For Boston here in the 3rd ... REED '91 BOGGS '87 and EVANS '82
Leading off Jody REED '91
* J. REED '91 facing V. BLUE '71, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Now he comes home with it ... in the air to center ... MONDAY '76 has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... one away
Alright... ... the Red Sox have ... one down bases empty ... we have Wade BOGGS '87 coming up to hit
* W. BOGGS '87 facing V. BLUE '71, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
BLUE '71 comes to the plate ... another wide one ... ball four ... and Wade heads down to first
that was BOGGS '87's first walk of the series
Dwight EVANS '82 up there
* D. EVANS '82 facing V. BLUE '71, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The offering to EVANS '82 ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... two gone
BOGGS '87 on first two outs ... left-handed hitter Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67
gets set to bat against BLUE '71
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing V. BLUE '71, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... swung on ... lined to short ... he leaps ... caught!
For the Red Sox ... no runs on no hits ... there were no errors ... they leave one
so the Red Sox fail to capitalize on the runner ... we've played three
Athletics still down by 1
* TOP OF THE 4th, Athletics 0, Red Sox 1
Boston will now face ... the heart of the Athletics lineup
CANSECO '88 MCGWIRE '98 and JACKSON '69 coming up
Jose CANSECO '88 will start it off here in the 4th
* J. CANSECO '88 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering to CANSECO '88 ... half swing ... he held up ... but it caught the corner
CANSECO '88 can't believe it ... one away
Here's Mark MCGWIRE '98 coming to the plate
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... banged to left center ... deep in the gap ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 won't get it
he's chasing it down ... MCGWIRE '98 makes second ... he looks at third
but he'll have to hold ... for Oakland ... the 1st hit in this game
For Oakland one gone one on ... JACKSON '69 is stepping up to hit against CLEMENS '97
* R. JACKSON '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
Now CLEMENS '97 pitches ... swing and a miss ... JACKSON '69 goes down on strikes ... two gone
One on ... we have Mickey TETTLETON '91 coming up to hit ... hitting from the left side here
* M. TETTLETON '91 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... three down
The half for the Athletics ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... the score is still 1-0 Boston
as we go to the bottom of the fourth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Athletics 0, Red Sox 1
For Boston it'll be ... RICE '78 LYNN '79 and PETROCELLI '69
To get it going for the Red Sox here's Jim RICE '78 ... a right-sider
* J. RICE '78 facing V. BLUE '71, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The offering to RICE '78 ... a blast to right ... way back ... it's gone!
he just went with the pitch
Athletics 0, Red Sox 2
So they collect a solo homer ... his 1st home run of the series ... and Boston increases its lead
this ballgame now 2-0
Well ... Fred LYNN '79 to hit ... no outs a run in
* F. LYNN '79 facing V. BLUE '71, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch comes in ... pulled toward second ... just out of reach
LYNN '79 rounds first and holds ... he's on with a single
No one out 4th inning ... one on ... Rico PETROCELLI '69 up
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing V. BLUE '71, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Here's the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... CANSECO '88's racing to the gap
he's on the track ... caught! ... that's one down ... LYNN '79's at second
he'll go back to first
One out 4th inning ... one on ... Cecil COOPER '80 gets set to face BLUE '71 ... batting left
* C. COOPER '80 facing V. BLUE '71, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... BLUE '71 fans him ... two gone
For Boston ... two outs LYNN '79 down at first ... the bottom of the fourth inning
Carlton FISK '77 up to hit
* C. FISK '77 facing V. BLUE '71, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
He lets it go ... easy bouncer to GARNER '79 ... he's up with it
over to CAMPANERIS '70 covering second ... in time ... three down
The half for the Red Sox ... one run 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1
they help CLEMENS '97 a little ... the score now stands 2-0 ... Athletics trail
* TOP OF THE 5th, Athletics 0, Red Sox 2
CLEMENS '97 will now face the bottom of the Athletics lineup
BANDO '69 MONDAY '76 and CAMPANERIS '70 coming up
Sal BANDO '69 leading off the 5th
* S. BANDO '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... wide of first ... and it squirts by COOPER '80
and on into right for a base hit ... and BANDO '69 has himself a single
Here comes Rick MONDAY '76 to take his cuts
* R. MONDAY '76 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Now CLEMENS '97 comes home with it ... towering fly ball ... back goes YASTRZEMSKI '67
he snags it ... one down ... and BANDO '69 returns to first
For Oakland ... one down BANDO '69 on first ... the next Athletics batter is Bert CAMPANERIS '70
right-hander
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... popped up ... BOGGS '87 moves toward the line ... he's under it
and he makes the catch
Darrell EVANS '73 coming up
* D. EVANS '73 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
He wheels and deals ... and he misses ... ball one
* D. EVANS '73 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
CLEMENS '97 cranks it up ... EVANS '73 lofts an air-ball to left
YASTRZEMSKI '67 and LYNN '79 range over ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 says he'll take it
and just barely does ... a little snow cone in his glove ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 is smiling now
Athletics go down
For the Athletics ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... Athletics trailing by 2 ... as we go to the home half
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Athletics 0, Red Sox 2
REED '91 BOGGS '87 and EVANS '82 due up for Boston
Jody REED '91 starts it for the Red Sox
* J. REED '91 facing V. BLUE '71, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Here's the pitch ... popped a mile high ... TETTLETON '91 throws off his mask ... he's there
takes a step back ... and brings it down ... one down
Now at bat Wade BOGGS '87
* W. BOGGS '87 facing V. BLUE '71, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
BLUE '71 delivers ... a blast to right ... that could be trouble ... JACKSON '69's chasing it
he's at the track ... against the wall ... he makes the catch ... two down
Next up...Boston hitter Dwight EVANS '82
* D. EVANS '82 facing V. BLUE '71, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... fisted to right by EVANS '82 ... JACKSON '69 will have to hustle ... he's there
and hauls it in ... that's three away
The Athletics retire the side in order ... the score still stands 2-0 Athletics down
as we head for the top of the sixth inning
* TOP OF THE 6th, Athletics 0, Red Sox 2
The big hitters coming up against CLEMENS '97 ... 2-3-4 ... GARNER '79 CANSECO '88 and MCGWIRE '98
Well ... here's Phil GARNER '79 to start it off
* P. GARNER '79 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... hit hard toward the gap in right center ... LYNN '79's racing back ... he won't get it
it's off the wall ... LYNN '79 chases it down ... GARNER '79 cruises in to second
Well ... runner on second no outs ... CANSECO '88 now walks out to bat
* J. CANSECO '88 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
CLEMENS '97 working on GARNER '79 to hold him close ... he's on with a lead-off double
here's a pitch ... popped up ... BOGGS '87 moves toward the line ... PETROCELLI '69's racing over
into foul territory ... he waves off BOGGS '87 ... and makes the catch ... one away
GARNER '79 holds second
One down 6th inning ... one on ... right-handed batter Mark MCGWIRE '98 now walks out to bat
he's their clean-up hitter
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
GARNER '79 edges a bit more off second ... the delivery ... chopper out to the mound
CLEMENS '97 has it ... goes to first ... and throws it away ... GARNER '79's being waved home
he'll score ... and MCGWIRE '98 holds at first ... that'll be an error on CLEMENS '97
Athletics 1, Red Sox 2
The Athletics are on the board ... cutting that lead in half
and these fans just inched forward in their seats
One down 6th inning ... one on ... Reggie JACKSON '69 gets set to face CLEMENS '97 ... batting left
* R. JACKSON '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
The pitch to JACKSON '69 ... jams him ... on the hands ... it rolls slowly toward short
PETROCELLI '69 charges in ... picks it up ... wings it to COOPER '80 ... not in time
and JACKSON '69 picks up a scratch base hit ... the tying run is now at second base
For Oakland ... MCGWIRE '98 at second...JACKSON '69 at first one gone
the top of the sixth inning ... Oakland now sends Mickey TETTLETON '91 to bat
* M. TETTLETON '91 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
The runners take their lead ... now he comes home with it ... rapped back to the mound
CLEMENS '97 has it ... turns and fires to second ... back to first ... yes!...double play
and they get out of the inning
That'll do it for Oakland ... a run on 2 hits ... one misadventure for the Red Sox ... they score
but still trail by 1 ... the score now stands 2-1 Red Sox
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Athletics 1, Red Sox 2
The Red Sox now send up ... the heart of their order to face BLUE '71
YASTRZEMSKI '67 RICE '78 and LYNN '79
Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 to lead it off
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing V. BLUE '71, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
BLUE '71 now ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... MONDAY '76 plays the carom ... YASTRZEMSKI '67's going for two
here's the throw ... and YASTRZEMSKI '67 pulls in to second with a long double
Carl with his 2nd hit in this game
For Boston ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 standing out at second no one out
right-handed hitter Jim RICE '78 ... gets set to bat against BLUE '71
* J. RICE '78 facing V. BLUE '71, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
BLUE '71 spins and fires to second ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 hits the dirt ... the tag
YASTRZEMSKI '67's back safely ... BLUE '71's back on the rubber
now BLUE '71 comes home with it ... grounded deep into the hole
CAMPANERIS '70 is over...stabs for it ... he stops it ... long throw to first ... one down
and YASTRZEMSKI '67 moves to third
Well ... Fred LYNN '79 steps up to face BLUE '71 ... the Red Sox have
one away YASTRZEMSKI '67 on third
* F. LYNN '79 facing V. BLUE '71, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-1
Infield deep ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 down the line some at third ... the pitch ... lined into center
MONDAY '76 charges in ... and he grabs it on the run ... the ball seemed to hang up for him
YASTRZEMSKI '67 tags
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at third ... that ball just not deep enough
Two gone 6th inning ... one on ... Boston now sends Rico PETROCELLI '69 to bat
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing V. BLUE '71, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-1
Checks third ... he wheels and deals ... swung on ... grounded hard toward CAMPANERIS '70
it's by him into left ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 scores ... PETROCELLI '69 holds first with a single
Athletics 1, Red Sox 3
So PETROCELLI '69 with a ribbie-single ... and the Red Sox add to their lead
it's now a 3-1 ballgame
Well ... Cecil COOPER '80 up ... two gone runner on first
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking BLUE '71 for the ball
coming in to pitch is Paul LINDBLAD '75 ... the left-hander
so BLUE '71 goes five and two thirds ... his line ... 3 runs ... so far ... on 6 hits
2 homers ... walked 2 ... he fans 4 ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it
for LINDBLAD '75 his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he's looking for one out
One on ... the bottom of the sixth inning
Cecil COOPER '80 is stepping up to hit against LINDBLAD '75 ... he bats left-handed
* C. COOPER '80 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
LINDBLAD '75 cranks it up ... hit deep ... MONDAY '76 takes three steps to his right ... backs
this should do it ... he brings it down ... for the final out
The half for the Red Sox ... one run 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1
they give CLEMENS '97 some extra room ... Athletics trailing 3-1
* TOP OF THE 7th, Athletics 1, Red Sox 3
Bottom of the lineup ... BANDO '69 MONDAY '76 and CAMPANERIS '70 coming up
Sal BANDO '69 will start the 7th
* S. BANDO '69 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... easy fly ball to YASTRZEMSKI '67 ... plenty of room ... he moves under it
and brings it down ... for out number one
Rick MONDAY '76 walking up to bat
* R. MONDAY '76 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch from CLEMENS '97 ... hit in the air to left field ... YASTRZEMSKI '67's over
he's there ... and he takes it in ... notch two
Bert CAMPANERIS '70 to hit for the Athletics ... bats right
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He brings it in ... bounced up the middle ... REED '91's racing over ... he's got it
spins...fires to first ... not in time! ... and they are giving him the base hit
Darrell EVANS '73 up to bat ... he's their lead-off hitter ... the Athletics have
two down CAMPANERIS '70 on first
* D. EVANS '73 facing R. CLEMENS '97, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
CLEMENS '97 with the offering ... an infield roller by EVANS '73 ... PETROCELLI '69 charges
the flip to first ... to retire the side
That'll do it for Oakland ... no runs on one hit ... one left ... Red Sox still with a 2 run lead
we go to the bottom of the seventh inning ... okay, folks, on your feet
take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Athletics 1, Red Sox 3
For Boston here in the 7th ... FISK '77 REED '91 and BOGGS '87
Carlton FISK '77 to lead it off for the Red Sox ... he hits from the right
* C. FISK '77 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
that was FISK '77's first walk of the series
Now at bat Jody REED '91
* J. REED '91 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Now he comes home with it ... REED '91 pounds it on the ground ... GARNER '79 stops it on one hop
shovels to CAMPANERIS '70 for the force ... and he leaps over FISK '77 and guns it to first
not in time! ... REED '91 reaches ... but they get the lead runner ... one down
One on ... next up Wade BOGGS '87 ... we're back at the top of the order
* W. BOGGS '87 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
They're holding REED '91 ... the pitch ... grounded deep toward the hole
BANDO '69 just reaches it ... and he won't get off the throw ... BOGGS '87 rounds first and holds
infield hit for BOGGS '87
Dwight EVANS '82 to hit ... REED '91 at second...BOGGS '87 at first one out
* D. EVANS '82 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... inside ... ball one
* D. EVANS '82 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-1
LINDBLAD '75 comes to him ... EVANS '82 started to swing ... did he hold up?
they check with the first base ump ... a base on balls for EVANS '82 ... that fills the bases
that was EVANS '82's first walk of the series
The Red Sox have ... one out bases choked ... REED '91, BOGGS '87, EVANS '82 around the diamond
the bottom of the seventh inning ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 is stepping up to hit against LINDBLAD '75
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... again
he's asking LINDBLAD '75 for the ball
Robinson, Jr is bringing in Rollie FINGERS '81 to face YASTRZEMSKI '67
he'll lose the platoon advantage ... so LINDBLAD '75 goes only two thirds of an inning
his line ... one hit ... 2 walks ... he's responsible for the runners
for FINGERS '81 his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he has his work cut out for him
Here's Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 to hit for the Red Sox ... the Red Sox have ... one out bases crowded
REED '91, BOGGS '87, EVANS '82 around the diamond
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing R. FINGERS '81, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 3-1
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
YASTRZEMSKI '67 drives one down the left field line ... it's in there for a base hit
CANSECO '88 is over quickly ... REED '91 scores ... BOGGS '87 is around third
EVANS '82 is well around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving BOGGS '87 in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... and EVANS '82 holds at second
YASTRZEMSKI '67 holds at first
Athletics 1, Red Sox 5
So the single drives in two ... the score now 5-1
Jim RICE '78 bat in hand
* J. RICE '78 facing R. FINGERS '81, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-1
The runners take their lead ... FINGERS '81 cranks it up ... popped high to the left side
BANDO '69 moves toward the line ... he camps under it ... infield fly called
and he brings it down ... and the runners hold
Fred LYNN '79 getting ready to go
* F. LYNN '79 facing R. FINGERS '81, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-1
He brings it home ... healthy cut by LYNN '79 ... he's out on strikes ... three down
That'll do it for Boston ... 2 runs on 2 hits ... there were no errors ... they leave 2
so the Red Sox now with a safer margin ... Athletics down 5-1 ... Oakland due up
* TOP OF THE 8th, Athletics 1, Red Sox 5
Here come the big guns for the Athletics ... GARNER '79 CANSECO '88 and MCGWIRE '98
To get it going Phil GARNER '79
Coming in to play left field for the Red Sox is Amos OTIS '78 ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 leaves the game
To get it going Phil GARNER '79
Robinson, Jr is bringing in Juan AGOSTO '88 to face GARNER '79 ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so CLEMENS '97 gets his innings ... he pitched seven ... he yielded ... one unearned run
on 5 hits ... 2 walks ... he fans 4 ... he stands to win it
for AGOSTO '88 his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
Here's Phil GARNER '79 to lead it off
* P. GARNER '79 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... LYNN '79's there
and he pulls it in ... one away
Now at bat Jose CANSECO '88
* J. CANSECO '88 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
AGOSTO '88 brings it home ... another wide one ... ball four ... and CANSECO '88 heads down to first
that was CANSECO '88's first walk of the series
Here comes Mark MCGWIRE '98 to take his cuts
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-5
He lets one go ... OOOOF! ... MCGWIRE '98 flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... two gone
Reggie JACKSON '69 is now up
* R. JACKSON '69 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-5
AGOSTO '88 kicks and delivers ... OOOOF! ... JACKSON '69 flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... three down
For the Athletics ... nothing across ... no errors ... one left
they had a chance but could not convert ... Red Sox still leading by 4
and we'll go to the home half
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Athletics 1, Red Sox 5
The Red Sox will have ... PETROCELLI '69 COOPER '80 and FISK '77 here in the 8th
Rico PETROCELLI '69 to lead it off
They'll go to Blue Moon ODOM '68 ... the right-hander
so FINGERS '81 goes only two thirds of an inning ... his line ... one hit ... one strikeout
for ODOM '68 his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
Here's Rico PETROCELLI '69 to lead it off
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing B. ODOM '68, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
ODOM '68 with the pitch ... grounded weakly to MCGWIRE '98 ... and he steps on first for the out
one away
Next batter...Cecil COOPER '80
* C. COOPER '80 facing B. ODOM '68, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The offering from ODOM '68 ... swung on ... lined to short ... he won't get it
and COOPER '80 is on at first
Red Sox hitter Carlton FISK '77
* C. FISK '77 facing B. ODOM '68, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-1
Firstbaseman MCGWIRE '98 perched right in front of the bag ... ODOM '68 comes to the plate
there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... but FISK '77 couldn't unshoulder his bat
he must have been looking for something else ... two down
Red Sox hitter Jody REED '91
* J. REED '91 facing B. ODOM '68, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-1
Firstbaseman MCGWIRE '98 ready for a throw from ODOM '68 ... and COOPER '80 takes off
ODOM '68 deals ... two-hopper to firstbaseman MCGWIRE '98 ... waves off ODOM '68
steps on the bag ... and that's it
That'll do it for Boston ... no runs on one hit ... one left ... they cannot add to their lead
we've played eight ... Athletics still down by 4
* TOP OF THE 9th, Athletics 1, Red Sox 5
TETTLETON '91 BANDO '69 and MONDAY '76 due up for Oakland
Mickey TETTLETON '91 will start the 9th
Bo DIAZ '82 is now catching for Boston ... Robinson, Jr takes FISK '77 out of the game
Here's Mickey TETTLETON '91 to start it off
* M. TETTLETON '91 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
And the pitch ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for TETTLETON '91
Now coming up Sal BANDO '69
* S. BANDO '69 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-5
The offering from AGOSTO '88 ... swung on ... stroked solidly to left field
it drops in front of OTIS '78 ... he fields it ... TETTLETON '91 rounds second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in
and Sal has himself a single ... Sal with his 2nd hit in this game
Alright... ... runners at first and second nobody out
it's now the port-side swinger Rick MONDAY '76 to bat
* R. MONDAY '76 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 9th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks ... that fills the bases
Here's Bert CAMPANERIS '70 to hit for the Athletics ... for Oakland ... the bases are loaded no outs
TETTLETON '91, BANDO '69, MONDAY '76 around the diamond
Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... you can mark CAMPANERIS '70 out for the Athletics
Chet LEMON '79 will bat in his place ... bats right ... he grabs a bat ... heads out
Chet LEMON '79 coming up ... LEMON '79 is up here for the first time in the series
he gets his share of hits
* C. LEMON '79 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-5
Infielders back ... the pitch ... in tight ... ball one
* C. LEMON '79 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-5
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... to the plate ... just over the knees
the plate ump thumbs him out ... that's one! ... and he leaves the bases loaded
and he gets the strikeout just when he needs it ... but the threat is very much alive
Darrell EVANS '73 up ... he's their lead-off hitter ... the Athletics have
one away bases crowded ... TETTLETON '91, BANDO '69, MONDAY '76 around the diamond ... down by 4
* D. EVANS '73 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-5
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... AGOSTO '88 with the pitch
ties him up inside ... and EVANS '73 swings through it ... AGOSTO '88 notches a strikeout
two gone ... and he leaves the bases loaded
a pair of bases loaded strikeouts for AGOSTO '88 here in the 9th
Two away bases choked ... the next Athletics batter is Phil GARNER '79 ... right-hander
batting second
* P. GARNER '79 facing J. AGOSTO '88, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-5
The runners take their lead ... AGOSTO '88 with the offering ... popped foul behind first
REED '91's over ... waves off COOPER '80 ... they may get out of trouble ... and they do
and that's it
The Athletics have lost this game ... the Red Sox have won it ... Game 1 goes to the Red Sox!!
Boston shuts down the Athletics bats with a 6-hitter! ... here's the line ... for the Red Sox
5 runs on 9 hits ... one error ... they leave 7 ... for the Athletics ... a run on 6 hits
no errors ... and they leave 10 ... CLEMENS '97 gets the win...his 1st
BLUE '71 takes the loss...his 1st ... in this 4-game series ... they now stand at ... Boston
one win ... no losses ... that puts the wraps on this one ... this is WAPBA and Ernie Harwell
saying so long from Boston ... Red Sox take this one from the Athletics ... 5-1
FINAL SCORE : Athletics 1, Red Sox 5