* TOP OF THE 1st, Athletics 0, Red Sox 0
Well, hi, everybody! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
and welcome to Boston Red Sox baseball ... here on WAPBA you always have a front row seat
we're coming to you from out here at the park ... today the visiting Oakland Athletics
will test the Red Sox at home ... this is the Championship Series! ... Game Number Two
in this 4-game series ... if you're sitting back, sit up
if you're working, put your papers away and listen up ... right now ... they're up ... 1 and oh
the Red Sox take the field here in the first ... let's see ... defensively for Boston
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 ... batting fourth and DHing ... Jim RICE '78
and pitching for the Red Sox ... the portsider John TUDOR '85
for TUDOR '85 his first appearance in the series
the Athletics are going to have to go after him ... he will not beat himself
he'll be facing Athletics starter ... right-hander Catfish HUNTER '75
the hitters get some advantage in this park ... so settle in ... this is a championship game
Here's Rickey HENDERSON '90 to start it off ... right-handed hitter to face John TUDOR '85
Here's Rickey HENDERSON '90 to start it off
Rickey HENDERSON '90 to lead it off for the Athletics ... he bats right
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
To the plate ... it's drilled straight at center fielder LYNN '79 ... he's there
whoa! it's over his head ... it must have knuckled on him ... he's after the ball
he's at the wall ... HENDERSON '90's around second ... he's chugging toward third
there'll be no play on him ... that ball was really smoked
for Rickey HENDERSON '90, his 1st triple of the series
The Athletics have ... no one out one on at third ... TENACE '75 now walks out to bat
* G. TENACE '75 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
Red Sox playing for the out at first ... TUDOR '85 glances over his shoulder at third
he lets one go ... way outside ... TENACE '75 draws a base on balls
and there are runners at the corners ... that was TENACE '75's first walk of the series
The Athletics have ... no one out HENDERSON '90 at third...TENACE '75 at first
Jose CANSECO '88 to hit
* J. CANSECO '88 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 1st, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Red Sox playing for the double play ... HENDERSON '90 at third with his arms out, crouched
here comes the pitch ... swung on ... bouncer to REED '91 ... goes to second for one
back to first for two ... they turn it! ... a double play ... but the run scores
Athletics 1, Red Sox 0
And the Athletics go ahead by a run 1-0 ... here in the 1st
Mark MCGWIRE '98 is out to get his licks ... he bats right ... he's their clean-up hitter
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The offering from TUDOR '85 ... a blast to center ... LYNN '79 runs straight back ... turns
he'll look ... but he won't touch it ... it's long gone! ... home run for MCGWIRE '98
Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
So MCGWIRE '98 has his 1st homer of the series ... and the Athletics now lead 2-0
for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 2nd hit of the series
that's MCGWIRE '98's first ribbie of the series
Here comes Reggie JACKSON '69 to take his cuts
* R. JACKSON '69 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
He comes home ... hard shot to the right side ... COOPER '80 to his right ... it's by him
base hit for JACKSON '69 ... for Reggie JACKSON '69, his 2nd hit of the series
Sal BANDO '69 bat in hand
* S. BANDO '69 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
TUDOR '85 kicks and deals ... an infield roller by BANDO '69 ... PETROCELLI '69 charges
the flip to first ... for the third out
For the Athletics ... 2 runs on 3 hits ... no errors ... one left ... they move ahead in the game
Athletics 2 Red Sox coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
The Athletics take the field here in the first
here's how it lines up defensively for the Athletics ... Mark MCGWIRE '98 at first base
Felix MILLAN '70 at second ... Bert CAMPANERIS '70 the shortstop ... Darrell EVANS '73 at third
and the outfield ... in left it's Jose CANSECO '88 ... in center Rickey HENDERSON '90
and over in right Reggie JACKSON '69 ... Gene TENACE '75 is behind the plate
at DH and batting sixth ... Sal BANDO '69 ... and the Oakland mound artist
Catfish HUNTER '75 the right-hander ... for HUNTER '75 his first appearance in the series
when he's on, he owns the plate
Wade BOGGS '87 to lead it off
* W. BOGGS '87 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He lets one go ... grounded to short ... CAMPANERIS '70's there ... the throw to first ... gets him
one away
One away 1st inning ... the next Red Sox batter is Dwight EVANS '82 ... right-hander
batting second
* D. EVANS '82 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUNTER '75 deals ... he goes the other way ... slashed into the hole ... base hit
and EVANS '82 holds with a single ... for Dwight EVANS '82, his 1st hit of the series
Next batter...Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
HUNTER '75 into his motion ... delivers ... swung on ... one-hopper to second
shovels to CAMPANERIS '70 ... for one ... back to first ... double play
For the Red Sox ... no runs on one hit ... they leave none ... so they do not tally
Red Sox behind the Athletics 2-0
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
The Athletics will send out the bottom of the lineup ... EVANS '73 MILLAN '70 and CAMPANERIS '70
To get it going Darrell EVANS '73
* D. EVANS '73 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The delivery from TUDOR '85 ... swung on and missed ... TUDOR '85 pulled the string
and EVANS '73 was way out in front ... one away
Next batter...Felix MILLAN '70
* F. MILLAN '70 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The delivery from TUDOR '85 ... MILLAN '70 beats it into the dirt
a Baltimore chop in front of the plate ... FISK '77 waits for it ... rifles a throw to first
and the ump thumbs MILLAN '70 out ... and that's the second out
Two outs ... next to bat for Oakland is Bert CAMPANERIS '70
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The offering from TUDOR '85 ... CAMPANERIS '70 squibs it to the left side ... BOGGS '87 charges it
picks it up bare-handed and guns it to first ... but CAMPANERIS '70 beats the throw ... base hit
for Bert CAMPANERIS '70, his 2nd hit of the series
One on ... here's HENDERSON '90 to take his swings
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
The delivery from TUDOR '85 ... a bouncer to the right side ... COOPER '80 can't reach it
REED '91 dives ... he knocks it down ... but that's all he can do
HENDERSON '90 is on with an infield hit ... Rickey with his 2nd hit in this game
Two on ... the top of the second inning ... Oakland now sends Gene TENACE '75 to bat
from the right
* G. TENACE '75 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... that's three away
The line for the Athletics ... no runs 2 hits no errors ... they leave 2
the score still stands 2-0 Athletics ... as we head for the bottom of the second inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
For Boston it'll be ... RICE '78 LYNN '79 and PETROCELLI '69
Jim RICE '78 to lead it off
* J. RICE '78 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable ... HENDERSON '90 moves under it
and takes it in ... one down
Fred LYNN '79 up
* F. LYNN '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He lets one go ... up and away ... ball one ... what's this? ... HUNTER '75 is walking off the mound
here comes the trainer ... they're talking it over ... he's rubbing his shoulder
he seems to be OK ... he'll stay in the game
* F. LYNN '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUNTER '75 winds up ... way outside ... LYNN '79 draws a base on balls
that was LYNN '79's first walk of the series
Right-handed batter Rico PETROCELLI '69 now walks out to bat ... one gone LYNN '79 on at first
for Boston
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
They're holding LYNN '79 ... they start the runner ... HUNTER '75 comes home
punched back to HUNTER '75 ... it's off his glove! ... PETROCELLI '69 races down the line
no play ... LYNN '79 holds up at second ... for Rico PETROCELLI '69, his 2nd hit of the series
One away 2nd inning ... two on ... now COOPER '80 to face HUNTER '75
* C. COOPER '80 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-2
The runners take their lead ... HUNTER '75 delivers ... banged to right ... it's in there
JACKSON '69 fields it ... throws it in ... and the bases are loaded
for Cecil COOPER '80, his 2nd hit of the series
The Red Sox have ... one away bases crowded ... down by 2 ... the bottom of the second inning
we have right-handed Carlton FISK '77 to bat ... for the Red Sox ... batting eighth
* C. FISK '77 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-2
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... he brings it home ... swing and a miss
FISK '77 goes down on strikes ... two down ... and he leaves the bases loaded
and HUNTER '75 is pumped! ... a big strikeout with the bases loaded
Well ... the Red Sox have ... two away ducks on the pond
LYNN '79, PETROCELLI '69, COOPER '80 around the diamond
we have Jody REED '91 coming up to hit
* J. REED '91 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... swung on ... grounded right at EVANS '73
taken on one hop ... and tags third ... to retire the side
For the Red Sox ... no runs 2 hits no errors ... they leave 3
and they could do nothing with the bases full ... Red Sox trailing by 2
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
Boston will now face ... the heart of the Athletics lineup
CANSECO '88 MCGWIRE '98 and JACKSON '69 coming up
To get it going for the Athletics here's Jose CANSECO '88 ... and he hacks from the right
* J. CANSECO '88 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Now TUDOR '85 comes home with it ... smashed to left center ... looks like double
LYNN '79's after it ... he's up with it ... CANSECO '88 streaks around second
and puts on the brakes ... for CANSECO '88, his 1st double of the series
for Jose CANSECO '88, his 1st hit of the series
MCGWIRE '98 gets set to bat against TUDOR '85 ... for Oakland ... CANSECO '88 on second no one out
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
CANSECO '88 trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... he's on with a lead-off double
now TUDOR '85 comes home with it ... MCGWIRE '98 gets this one in the air ... on the infield
the shortstop PETROCELLI '69 drifts over ... behind second base ... to make the catch
one away
We have Reggie JACKSON '69 coming up to hit ... one down CANSECO '88 standing out at second
* R. JACKSON '69 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
CANSECO '88 at second takes a big lead ... he wheels and deals ... bounced back to the mound
TUDOR '85 knocks it down ... picks it up ... looks CANSECO '88 back to second
now he throws to first ... two away ... CANSECO '88 holds
Here's Sal BANDO '69 ... CANSECO '88 on at second two gone
* S. BANDO '69 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
CANSECO '88 moves another step away from second ... he lets it go ... a whiff! ... that's three away
The half for the Athletics ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1
the score is still 2-0 Oakland ... as we go to the bottom of the third inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
We're at the head of the order for the Red Sox ... Catfish HUNTER '75 will face
BOGGS '87 EVANS '82 and YASTRZEMSKI '67
Wade BOGGS '87 to lead it off
* W. BOGGS '87 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch from HUNTER '75 ... just missed ... ball one
* W. BOGGS '87 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUNTER '75 into the wind ... the ball is chopped out over the mound
CAMPANERIS '70 gets to it in front of second ... rifles it to first ... and just nips BOGGS '87
one down
Dwight EVANS '82 comes out to face HUNTER '75 ... bats right ... bases empty one gone
* D. EVANS '82 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The offering from HUNTER '75 ... slow bounder to the right side ... MCGWIRE '98 to his right
scoops it ... flips to HUNTER '75 ... just in time
Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 is the next hitter
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Here's a pitch ... slow bounder to the right side ... MCGWIRE '98 to his right ... scoops it
flips to HUNTER '75 ... just in time
HUNTER '75 sets them down in order ... Athletics still leading by 2
* TOP OF THE 4th, Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
Bottom of the lineup ... EVANS '73 MILLAN '70 and CAMPANERIS '70 coming up
Darrell EVANS '73 to lead it off for the Athletics
* D. EVANS '73 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... TUDOR '85 loses him ... and he trots down to first
that was EVANS '73's first walk of the series
Felix MILLAN '70 up to hit ... the Athletics have ... nobody out EVANS '73 on first
* F. MILLAN '70 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Here's the delivery ... MILLAN '70 swings ... and rolls it to the right side ... REED '91 fields it
no play at second ... throws quickly to first ... and he nails MILLAN '70 by a step ... one down
EVANS '73 now at second
Next up Bert CAMPANERIS '70 ... for Oakland ... one gone EVANS '73 on second
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
He brings it in ... CAMPANERIS '70 pops a little fly ... back of second ... LYNN '79 coming on
coming on ... and makes the catch in front of PETROCELLI '69
EVANS '73 held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is fired back in
One on ... Rickey HENDERSON '90 advancing to the bat ... he's the top of the order
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The delivery ... right down the middle ... three down
The line for the Athletics ... no runs no hits no errors ... they leave 1 ... the score still 2-0
Red Sox trail
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
RICE '78 LYNN '79 and PETROCELLI '69 due up for Boston
Leading off Jim RICE '78
* J. RICE '78 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUNTER '75 comes to him ... rip and a miss by RICE '78 ... and that's a strikeout ... one away
Fred LYNN '79 is up next
* F. LYNN '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUNTER '75 brings it home ... LYNN '79 nubs it in front of home ... TENACE '75 pounces on it
drops it ... picks it up again ... and makes the throw to first ... in time
and that's the second out
Now at bat Rico PETROCELLI '69
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUNTER '75 to the wind ... grounded hard to short ... CAMPANERIS '70 fields it
over to MCGWIRE '98 at first ... in plenty of time ... for the third out
For the Red Sox ... three up three down ... the score still stands 2-0 Red Sox down
as we head for the top of the fifth inning
* TOP OF THE 5th, Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
The big hitters coming up against TUDOR '85 ... 2-3-4 ... TENACE '75 CANSECO '88 and MCGWIRE '98
To get it going Gene TENACE '75
* G. TENACE '75 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... strike three ... TENACE '75 swung right through it ... one away
Now at bat Jose CANSECO '88
* J. CANSECO '88 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
TUDOR '85 into his motion ... delivers ... hot smash to third ... BOGGS '87 gets his glove on it
now the long throw ... COOPER '80 scoops it on one hop ... and CANSECO '88 is retired
nice play on both sides of the infield ... and that's out number two
Mark MCGWIRE '98 comes out to face TUDOR '85 ... bats right ... two down
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... MCGWIRE '98's called out on strikes ... three down
for TUDOR '85 strikeout number 6
So the Athletics are retired in order ... the score still stands 2-0 Red Sox down
as we head for the bottom of the fifth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
Bottom of the lineup ... COOPER '80 FISK '77 and REED '91 coming up
Here's Cecil COOPER '80 to lead it off ... he's a lefty
* C. COOPER '80 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUNTER '75 with the offering ... in the air to center ... HENDERSON '90 has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... one away
Carlton FISK '77 will bat next for Boston ... a right-sider
* C. FISK '77 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and MILLAN '70 gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... for the second out
Next batter...Jody REED '91
* J. REED '91 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUNTER '75 brings it to the plate ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it!
over to first ... and REED '91's retired
So the Red Sox go down 1-2-3 ... Athletics still leading by 2
* TOP OF THE 6th, Athletics 2, Red Sox 0
For Oakland here in the 6th ... JACKSON '69 BANDO '69 and EVANS '73
Reggie JACKSON '69 will start it off here in the 6th ... he's a port-sider
* R. JACKSON '69 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
He comes home ... it's off his elbow ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
JACKSON '69's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he trots down to first
Okay ... Sal BANDO '69 up ... JACKSON '69 on first
* S. BANDO '69 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for TUDOR '85 ... one down
One on ... here's Darrell EVANS '73 to hit for the Athletics
* D. EVANS '73 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Here he comes ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right ... good-bye Mr. Spalding
it's gone! ... a two-run dinger
Athletics 4, Red Sox 0
So they collect two on EVANS '73's homer ... his 1st home run of the series ... the score now 4-0
for Darrell EVANS '73, his 1st hit of the series ... and EVANS '73 now with 2 runs batted in
Felix MILLAN '70 getting ready to go
* F. MILLAN '70 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The offering ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder LYNN '79 parks under it
he's got it ... and MILLAN '70's gone ... two down
Next batter...Bert CAMPANERIS '70
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
TUDOR '85 with the pitch ... hit high ... that's into center ... LYNN '79 ... squeezes it
side retired
That'll do it for Oakland ... 2 runs on one hit ... no errors
so the Athletics now with a safer margin ... Red Sox on the short end 4-0
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Athletics 4, Red Sox 0
Top of the order here for Boston in the 6th ... BOGGS '87 EVANS '82 and YASTRZEMSKI '67
Wade BOGGS '87 leading it off
* W. BOGGS '87 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch comes in ... BOGGS '87 tops it down the third base line
it'll be a tough play for EVANS '73 ... the off-balance peg ... yes! ... got him by a stride
sweet play by EVANS '73 ... notch one
Dwight EVANS '82 to face HUNTER '75
* D. EVANS '82 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
HUNTER '75 with the pitch ... checked swing ... strike three ... two away
Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67 is the next hitter
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
HUNTER '75 with the offering ... misses the strike zone ... YASTRZEMSKI '67 ambles to first
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by HUNTER '75
that was YASTRZEMSKI '67's first walk of the series
Now at bat Jim RICE '78
* J. RICE '78 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
HUNTER '75 deals ... grounded deep into the hole ... EVANS '73 just reaches it
throws over to first ... and it's in the dirt! ... MCGWIRE '98 can't handle it
YASTRZEMSKI '67 goes on to third ... and RICE '78 reaches ... score that a single
for Jim RICE '78, his 2nd hit of the series
Two on ... the bottom of the sixth inning ... next up Fred LYNN '79
* F. LYNN '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-4
Now HUNTER '75 comes home with it ... LYNN '79 started to go around
but he checks his swing in time ... he takes a walk to first ... that will load them up
Alright... ... here's the right-handed hitter Rico PETROCELLI '69 to take his swings
the Red Sox have ... two down bases full
YASTRZEMSKI '67, RICE '78, LYNN '79 around the diamond ... down by 4
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-4
The runners take their lead ... HUNTER '75 winds and fires ... low ... ball one
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-4
The runners take their lead ... the pitch from HUNTER '75 ... PETROCELLI '69 piles into this pitch
this could be trouble ... JACKSON '69 races it to the wall ... picked clean!
that's the third out!
That'll do it for Boston ... no runs on one hit ... the Athletics fumbled once ... they leave 3
they get out of the inning ... Athletics up 4 nothing
* TOP OF THE 7th, Athletics 4, Red Sox 0
Top of the order here for Oakland in the 7th ... HENDERSON '90 TENACE '75 and CANSECO '88
Here's Rickey HENDERSON '90 to lead it off
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
And now the pitch ... grounded to the right side ... COOPER '80 knocks it down ... he's up with it
he flips to TUDOR '85 covering ... for the out
Next up...Oakland hitter Gene TENACE '75
* G. TENACE '75 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
TUDOR '85 with the pitch ... and TENACE '75 takes TUDOR '85 for a ride
going back is YASTRZEMSKI '67 ... he'll look ... but he won't touch it ... it's long gone!
Athletics 5, Red Sox 0
So TENACE '75 has his 1st homer of the series ... and the Athletics now lead 5-0
and that's the 3rd homer for the Athletics in this game
Jose CANSECO '88 up there
* J. CANSECO '88 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
The pitch comes in ... grounded to the right side ... COOPER '80 knocks it down ... he's up with it
he flips to TUDOR '85 covering ... for the out
Mark MCGWIRE '98 comes up to bat
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
The pitch ... a blast to center ... LYNN '79 runs straight back ... turns ... he'll look
but he won't touch it ... it's long gone! ... home run for MCGWIRE '98
Athletics 6, Red Sox 0
So MCGWIRE '98 has his 2nd homer of the game ... the score now 6-0
for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 3rd hit of the series
MCGWIRE '98 has now knocked in 2 runs in this series
and that's the 4th homer for the Athletics in this game
Next batter...Reggie JACKSON '69
* R. JACKSON '69 facing J. TUDOR '85, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-0
The pitch ... JACKSON '69 slaps one to the right side ... COOPER '80 moves for it
and he spears it! ... waves off TUDOR '85 ... and he steps on first for the out ... side retired
For the Athletics ... 2 2 and oh ... so they add to their lead ... Athletics up 6 nothing
okay, folks, on your feet ... take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Athletics 6, Red Sox 0
Bottom of the lineup ... COOPER '80 FISK '77 and REED '91 coming up
Cecil COOPER '80 starts it for the Red Sox
* C. COOPER '80 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
The pitch ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... HENDERSON '90's racing over
so's JACKSON '69 ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Cecil COOPER '80 ... that's COOPER '80's 2nd hit of the game
for COOPER '80, his 1st double of the series ... for Cecil COOPER '80, his 3rd hit of the series
Next batter...Carlton FISK '77
* C. FISK '77 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-6
COOPER '80 at second takes a big lead ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch
it's a bullet to CAMPANERIS '70 ... he spears it ... and that's the first out
Now coming to bat for the Red Sox Jody REED '91
* J. REED '91 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-6
COOPER '80 now with an aggressive lead ... he delivers ... he pulled the string
strike three called ... two gone
Here's Wade BOGGS '87 coming to the plate
* W. BOGGS '87 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-6
COOPER '80 edges a bit more off second ... the pitch ... an infield roller by BOGGS '87
CAMPANERIS '70 charges ... the flip to first ... and the side is retired
The line for the Red Sox ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... Athletics still with a 6 run lead
we go to the top of the eighth inning
* TOP OF THE 8th, Athletics 6, Red Sox 0
BANDO '69 EVANS '73 and MILLAN '70 to bat next
Here's Sal BANDO '69 to start it off
He'll go to the bullpen ... and Dick RADATZ '64 a right-hander will take over
so TUDOR '85 gets his innings ... he pitched seven ... he yielded ... 6 runs ... on 9 hits
4 homers ... walked 2 ... he struck out 7 ... he can only lose it
for RADATZ '64 his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
Sal BANDO '69 to lead it off
* S. BANDO '69 facing D. RADATZ '64, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-0
RADATZ '64 winds up ... line drive base hit to right ... EVANS '82 fields it and throws it to second
a clean single for BANDO '69 ... for Sal BANDO '69, his 3rd hit of the series
Darrell EVANS '73 getting ready to go
* D. EVANS '73 facing D. RADATZ '64, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-0
BANDO '69 takes his lead ... he delivers ... yanked toward second ... REED '91 takes it on one hop
flips to PETROCELLI '69 ... they get him ... over to first ... safe!
EVANS '73 beats the ball to first ... but they get the lead runner ... one away
Here's Felix MILLAN '70 coming to the plate
* F. MILLAN '70 facing D. RADATZ '64, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-0
Quick move to the plate ... upstairs with a fast one ... MILLAN '70 doesn't offer
and RADATZ '64 gets the call ... he's out on strikes ... two away
Bert CAMPANERIS '70 is the next hitter
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing D. RADATZ '64, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-0
He cranks and fires ... swung on ... CAMPANERIS '70 lashes one to right ... base hit
EVANS '73 rounds second ... EVANS '82 has it ... and he drops it! ... EVANS '73 will make third
and CAMPANERIS '70 will make second easily ... that's CAMPANERIS '70's 2nd hit of the game
for Bert CAMPANERIS '70, his 3rd hit of the series ... EVANS '82 picks up an error
Now at bat Rickey HENDERSON '90
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing D. RADATZ '64, T 8th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 6-0
The pitch ... on the hands ... and HENDERSON '90 flicks it out right ... REED '91 might have a play
racing back for it ... he has it! ... three down
That'll do it for Oakland ... no runs on 2 hits ... one miscue for the Red Sox
2 men left on base ... Red Sox behind the Athletics 6-0
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Athletics 6, Red Sox 0
Oakland will now face the Boston strength ... EVANS '82 YASTRZEMSKI '67 and RICE '78
Dwight EVANS '82 leading it off
* D. EVANS '82 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
The pitch ... that's rocked to deep left center ... it is high ... and long ... and gone!
EVANS '82 with a monster shot
Athletics 6, Red Sox 1
So EVANS '82 has his 1st homer of the series ... they are finally on the board
but they still trail by 5 ... for Dwight EVANS '82, his 2nd hit of the series
that's EVANS '82's first ribbie of the series
Now coming to bat for the Red Sox Carl YASTRZEMSKI '67
* C. YASTRZEMSKI '67 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
The offering to YASTRZEMSKI '67 ... he hits it off the handle to right ... not very deep
JACKSON '69 charges in hard ... and he one-hands it to retire YASTRZEMSKI '67 ... one away
Jim RICE '78 getting ready to go
* J. RICE '78 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
The offering from HUNTER '75 ... checked swing ... and a roller back to the mound
HUNTER '75 is up with it ... takes his time ... and tosses it to MCGWIRE '98 for the putout
Fred LYNN '79 comes up to bat
* F. LYNN '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
The pitch ... that's high in the air to right center ... JACKSON '69 goes back for it
up against the wall ... JACKSON '69 times his leap ... and comes down with a glove full of air
a round tripper for LYNN '79
Athletics 6, Red Sox 2
So LYNN '79 has his 1st homer of the series ... and the Red Sox get another one back ... score 6-2
for Fred LYNN '79, his 2nd hit of the series ... that's LYNN '79's first ribbie of the series
Rico PETROCELLI '69 to face HUNTER '75
* R. PETROCELLI '69 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
HUNTER '75 to the wind ... swung on ... blooper down the right field line ... JACKSON '69 racing in
he makes the running catch ... three down
For the Red Sox ... 2 runs on 2 hits ... they score ... but still trail by 4
Red Sox behind the Athletics 6-2
* TOP OF THE 9th, Athletics 6, Red Sox 2
Boston will now face the Oakland strength ... TENACE '75 CANSECO '88 and MCGWIRE '98
Here's Gene TENACE '75 to start it off
* G. TENACE '75 facing D. RADATZ '64, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
RADATZ '64 into the wind ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far
Gene is down on strikes ... one down ... TENACE '75 has now struck out 3 times
Jose CANSECO '88 comes up to bat
* J. CANSECO '88 facing D. RADATZ '64, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... RADATZ '64 fans him ... a pair of strikeouts for RADATZ '64 here in the 9th
two gone
Mark MCGWIRE '98 bat in hand
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing D. RADATZ '64, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... batted slowly toward first ... COOPER '80 fields it and feeds RADATZ '64 coming over
for the putout
So the Athletics go in order ... the score still 6-2 ... Athletics leading
we go to the bottom of the ninth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Athletics 6, Red Sox 2
The Red Sox will send out the bottom of the lineup ... COOPER '80 FISK '77 and REED '91
Cecil COOPER '80 to lead it off
* C. COOPER '80 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
He wheels and deals ... COOPER '80 skies it to center ... should be routine
HENDERSON '90 roams over for it ... and records the putout ... one away
Carlton FISK '77 to face HUNTER '75
* C. FISK '77 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Now he comes home with it ... lined to left center ... giving chase is HENDERSON '90
he hightails it to the track ... and he snares it on the fly ... two gone
Jody REED '91 is the next hitter
* J. REED '91 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The pitch ... low bridge! ... REED '91 hits the dirt ... ball four almost hit him
that was REED '91's first walk of the series
Here's Wade BOGGS '87 coming to the plate
* W. BOGGS '87 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-6
The offering to BOGGS '87 ... one-hopper back to the mound ... HUNTER '75 up with it
throws to first ... to retire the side
The Red Sox have lost this game ... the Athletics have won it ... Game 2 goes to the Athletics!!
a big series game! ... they've won by a score of 6-2 ... here's the line ... for the Athletics
6 runs on 11 hits ... one misadventure ... they leave 7 ... for the Red Sox ... 2 runs on 7 hits
one miscue for the Red Sox ... and they leave 8 ... HUNTER '75 gets the win...his 1st
his record now 1 and 0 ... TUDOR '85 takes the loss...his 1st ... his record now 0 and 1
in this 4-game series ... they now stand at ... Oakland with ... one win ... Boston ... 1
that puts the wraps on this one ... this is WAPBA and Ernie Harwell
saying so long from Boston ... Athletics take this one from the Red Sox ... 6-2
FINAL SCORE : Athletics 6, Red Sox 2