* TOP OF THE 1st, Athletics 0, Cardinals 0
Well, hi, everybody! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
bringing you 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
where the Cardinals will host ... the visiting Oakland Athletics
this is the Championship Series! ... Game Number Three ... in this 7-game series
for these players, the few postseason players ... the record is hereby extended by a line
the career extended by a lifetime ... right now ... they're up ... 2 and oh
the Cardinals take the field here in the first
manager Derek Bain sends out his squad this way ... Keith HERNANDEZ '79 at first base
Tom HERR '85 at second ... Garry TEMPLETON '79 the shortstop ... Terry PENDLETON '91 at third
the outfield consists of ... Jose CRUZ '83 in left field ... Lance JOHNSON '96 in center field
and Andy VAN SLYKE '92 over in right ... Terry KENNEDY '82 is behind the plate
at DH, Willie MONTANEZ '71 ... he bats seventh ... and today's slabman for St. Louis
the southpawing Jerry REUSS '80 ... for REUSS '80 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 Mike NORRIS '80 ... this park is a power saver
a little goes a long way ... so settle in ... this is a championship game
Rickey HENDERSON '90 to lead it off for the Athletics ... he's a right-handed batter
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... in tight ... ball one
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
REUSS '80 brings it home ... it's a shot to left center ... drops in front of JOHNSON '96
takes it in ... HENDERSON '90 holds first with a single
for Rickey HENDERSON '90, his 2nd hit of the series
Nobody out 1st inning ... one on ... BANDO '69 now walks out to bat
* S. BANDO '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... and he fans him ... BANDO '69's gone ... one away
One out HENDERSON '90 on at first ... Jose CANSECO '88 to hit ... hitting third
* J. CANSECO '88 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
HENDERSON '90 two full strides off first ... REUSS '80 comes to the plate ... way off the plate
that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for CANSECO '88
and HENDERSON '90 moves into scoring position ... that was CANSECO '88's first walk of the series
HENDERSON '90 at second...CANSECO '88 at first one gone ... right-handed hitter Mark MCGWIRE '98
gets set to bat against REUSS '80 ... he's their clean-up hitter
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... low and away ... ...and the steal is on!
STEAL BOTH OR THIRD ONLY?
(1-both, 2-third only*)
HENDERSON '90 breaks for third
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
KENNEDY '82 guns it down ... and HENDERSON '90's ... in there! ... the throw was high
for HENDERSON '90 ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... REUSS '80 cranks it up
a towering fly ball to left center ... JOHNSON '96's racing over ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... HENDERSON '90's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
they're waving HENDERSON '90 in ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
CANSECO '88's taking second on the throw
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
HENDERSON '90 will score ... the throw's cut off by HERNANDEZ '79 ... the play at second
and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... and CANSECO '88's speed gets him in there
Athletics 1, Cardinals 0
And the Athletics go ahead by a run 1-0 ... here in the 1st
and MCGWIRE '98 now with 2 runs batted in
JACKSON '69 is stepping up to hit against REUSS '80 ... for Oakland
two gone CANSECO '88 standing out at second
* R. JACKSON '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
CANSECO '88 moves another step away from second ... the delivery from REUSS '80 ... swing and a miss
JACKSON '69 goes down on strikes ... that's three away
That'll do it for Oakland ... a run on one hit ... they leave one ... they move ahead in the game
Athletics 1 Cardinals coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Athletics 1, Cardinals 0
The Athletics take the field here in the first ... let's see
Duke Robinson, Jr has set his opening slate ... 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, Sal BANDO '69 ... he bats second ... and on the mound for the Athletics
the right-hander Mike NORRIS '80 ... for NORRIS '80 his first appearance in the series
good control
Leading off Lance JOHNSON '96
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... fouled off ... dribbled back to the on deck circle ... strike one
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He wheels and deals ... cut on ... ground ball to EVANS '73 ... he's up with it
the throw across the diamond ... out at first ... for the first out
Tom HERR '85 is now up
* T. HERR '85 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
To the plate ... the ball is chopped out over the mound
CAMPANERIS '70 gets to it in front of second ... rifles it to first ... and just nips HERR '85
for the second out
Well ... two gone ... the next Cardinals batter is Keith HERNANDEZ '79 ... he's a left-handed batter
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here's the pitch ... he goes the other way ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap
HENDERSON '90 runs in on it ... CAMPANERIS '70's backing up ... it drops in
and HERNANDEZ '79's on at first with a base hit
for Keith HERNANDEZ '79, his 2nd hit of the series
Here's Terry PENDLETON '91 coming to the plate
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
NORRIS '80 brings it to the plate ... hit to dead left field ... should be an easy play
CANSECO '88's under it ... and he pulls it in ... and that retires the side
For the Cardinals ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1 ... Athletics over the Cardinals 1 nothing
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Athletics 1, Cardinals 0
For Oakland here in the 2nd ... TENACE '75 EVANS '73 and MILLAN '70
Gene TENACE '75 leading off the 2nd
* G. TENACE '75 facing J. REUSS '80, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... high fly ball to left ... CRUZ '83's racing to the line ... into foul territory
he stumbles but he keeps his feet ... and he makes the catch ... one down ... nice play
Well ... next up Darrell EVANS '73
* D. EVANS '73 facing J. REUSS '80, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He lets it go ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by KENNEDY '82...strikeout ... two down
It's now Felix MILLAN '70 to bat ... he swings from the right side
* F. MILLAN '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch comes in ... lined hard to right ... toward the gap ... VAN SLYKE '92
cuts it off on the bounce ... MILLAN '70 has to hold first
for Felix MILLAN '70, his 1st hit of the series
Next batter...Bert CAMPANERIS '70
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Space on the right ... MILLAN '70 leading off ... to the plate ... bouncer to HERR '85
he flips to TEMPLETON '79 at second ... and they get him ... that's three away
That'll do it for Oakland ... nothing across ... one left
so the Athletics fail to capitalize on the runner ... the score still 1-0 ... Athletics leading
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Athletics 1, Cardinals 0
VAN SLYKE '92 KENNEDY '82 and MONTANEZ '71 due up for St. Louis
Andy VAN SLYKE '92 leading it off
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now NORRIS '80 comes home with it ... yanked toward second ... MILLAN '70 fields it
he flips to first ... high throw ... but they get him ... for the first out
Well ... Terry KENNEDY '82 is stepping up to hit against NORRIS '80 ... he bats left-handed
one out
* T. KENNEDY '82 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
NORRIS '80 into his motion ... delivers ... lined ... but right at MCGWIRE '98
he snatches it in mid-air ... and KENNEDY '82 barely got out of the box ... for out number two
Here comes Willie MONTANEZ '71 to take his cuts
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
NORRIS '80 now ... MONTANEZ '71 strokes it sharply toward short ... CAMPANERIS '70 into the hole
plants himself for the long throw ... guns it hard to MCGWIRE '98 ... got him! ... three away
So the Cardinals go quietly ... Cardinals still with a 1-run deficit
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Athletics 1, Cardinals 0
The Cardinals will face the top of the order here in the 3rd
HENDERSON '90 BANDO '69 and CANSECO '88
Here's Rickey HENDERSON '90 to start it off
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. REUSS '80, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch comes in ... it's grounded into the hole ... by PENDLETON '91 and into left field
HENDERSON '90 rounds first and holds ... he's on with a single
that's HENDERSON '90's 2nd hit of the game
for Rickey HENDERSON '90, his 3rd hit of the series
Right-handed hitter Sal BANDO '69 ... gets set to bat against REUSS '80 ... HENDERSON '90 on first
* S. BANDO '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch comes in ... lifted to right field ... VAN SLYKE '92 doesn't have far to go
he's under it ... and puts it away ... one down ... HENDERSON '90's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but he won't test his arm here
Jose CANSECO '88 is the next hitter
* J. CANSECO '88 facing J. REUSS '80, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
HENDERSON '90 bluffs going ... and the pitch ... half swing ... it's popped up ... KENNEDY '82's out
HERNANDEZ '79's in ... KENNEDY '82 calls him off ... and he covers it ... two down
Mark MCGWIRE '98 is up next
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. REUSS '80, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Here's the delivery ... low and inside ... ball one
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. REUSS '80, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Now the pitch ... smashed down the line ... HERNANDEZ '79 dives ... and he's got it!
he's on his feet ... and he'll touch first ... side retired
That'll do it for Oakland ... nothing across ... one left
so the Athletics fail to capitalize on the runner ... Cardinals trailing by 1
as we go to the home half
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Athletics 1, Cardinals 0
CRUZ '83 TEMPLETON '79 and JOHNSON '96 due up for St. Louis
To get it going for the Cardinals here's Jose CRUZ '83 ... he's a port-sider
* J. CRUZ '83 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now NORRIS '80 comes home with it ... lined ... NORRIS '80 can't reach it
it splits the difference between MILLAN '70 and CAMPANERIS '70
and trickles into center field for a single ... a seeing-eye job
for Jose CRUZ '83, his 4th hit of the series
No outs 3rd inning ... one on ... Garry TEMPLETON '79 up
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... and it gets by TENACE '75! ... CRUZ '83 goes to second
and they score that a wild pitch
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
NORRIS '80 looks back at CRUZ '83 on second ... NORRIS '80 delivers
it's popped foul behind third ... CAMPANERIS '70's over ... and he's got it ... one down
One gone runner on second ... for St. Louis ... now JOHNSON '96 to face NORRIS '80
left-side batter
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
CRUZ '83 stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... swung on ... softly hit liner to center
here comes HENDERSON '90 ... he makes the running catch ... steals a hit from JOHNSON '96
CRUZ '83 held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is returned to the infield
For St. Louis ... two outs CRUZ '83 on at second ... Tom HERR '85 up to bat
* T. HERR '85 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
CRUZ '83 stretching his lead ... and the pitch comes in ... high fly ball to center
HENDERSON '90 drifts under it ... moves in ... and makes the catch ... that's three away
For the Cardinals ... no runs on one hit ... there were no errors
they had a chance but could not convert ... Athletics still with a 1 run lead
we go to the top of the fourth inning
* TOP OF THE 4th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 0
For Oakland it'll be ... JACKSON '69 TENACE '75 and EVANS '73
Reggie JACKSON '69 leading off the 4th
* R. JACKSON '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for REUSS '80 ... one down
One gone ... here's Gene TENACE '75
* G. TENACE '75 facing J. REUSS '80, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
REUSS '80 kicks and deals ... TENACE '75 raps it to the right side ... HERR '85 ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and TENACE '75 is retired ... two away
Two down 4th inning ... we have Darrell EVANS '73 coming up to hit ... he bats left
* D. EVANS '73 facing J. REUSS '80, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Now the delivery ... hit in the air to center ... JOHNSON '96 takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... three down
So the Athletics go in order ... the score still stands 1-0 Cardinals down
as we head for the bottom of the fourth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 0
Oakland will now face ... the heart of the Cardinals lineup
HERNANDEZ '79 PENDLETON '91 and VAN SLYKE '92 coming up
Here's Keith HERNANDEZ '79 to start it off
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
NORRIS '80 into his motion ... delivers ... cut on ... a topper out front ... NORRIS '80 has it
goes to first ... in time for the out
One away 4th inning ... here's Terry PENDLETON '91 to hit for the Cardinals
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
NORRIS '80 fires it in ... popped up ... TENACE '75 scrambles ... near the stands ... it's playable
and he makes the catch ... two away
Andy VAN SLYKE '92 up
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He lets it go ... lined hard to right ... toward the gap ... JACKSON '69
cuts it off on the bounce ... VAN SLYKE '92 has to hold first
for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 5th hit of the series
Now coming up Terry KENNEDY '82
* T. KENNEDY '82 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Now NORRIS '80 pitches ... KENNEDY '82 swings ... strike! ... the steal is on
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
TENACE '75 strongarms it down there ... going to be close ... and they get him
that's three away
For the Cardinals ... nothing across ... so they do not tally ... Cardinals trailing by 1
* TOP OF THE 5th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 0
MILLAN '70 CAMPANERIS '70 and HENDERSON '90 due up for Oakland
Here's Felix MILLAN '70 to lead it off
* F. MILLAN '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... lofted down the line to right ... VAN SLYKE '92 digging ... he has room
and makes the one-handed grab ... one away
Here comes Bert CAMPANERIS '70 to take his cuts
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He lets one go ... batted hard on the ground toward right ... diving stop by HERR '85! ... throws
and he makes the play to first ... two down
Rickey HENDERSON '90 is now up
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. REUSS '80, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Now he comes home with it ... HENDERSON '90 hits a comebacker ... REUSS '80 knocks it down
bare-hands it and throws to first ... bang! bang! ... and the ump calls HENDERSON '90 out
The Cardinals retire the side in order ... the score is still 1-0 Oakland
as we go to the bottom of the fifth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 0
KENNEDY '82 MONTANEZ '71 and CRUZ '83 due up for St. Louis
Terry KENNEDY '82 to lead it off
* T. KENNEDY '82 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder HENDERSON '90 parks under it
he's got it ... and KENNEDY '82's gone ... one away
One down 5th inning ... Willie MONTANEZ '71 is stepping up to hit against NORRIS '80
he bats left-handed ... he's the DH
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch is on the way ... a whiff! ... two away
Two away 5th inning ... Jose CRUZ '83 to hit
* J. CRUZ '83 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
And the pitch comes in ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and CRUZ '83 trots down to first
and that's the 1st walk issued by NORRIS '80
Garry TEMPLETON '79 is now up
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The delivery ... swung on ... hard bouncer to MILLAN '70 ... and he boots it!
the ball rolls into the outfield ... CRUZ '83's going for third ... he'll make it
and TEMPLETON '79 holds at first ... MILLAN '70 picks up an error
the tying run is now at third base
The Cardinals have ... two gone two on...first and third ... the bottom of the fifth inning
left-handed hitter Lance JOHNSON '96 ... gets set to bat against NORRIS '80
he's the top of the order
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... he delivers ... fisted to right by JOHNSON '96
JACKSON '69 will have to hustle ... it drops in ... CRUZ '83 will score ... tie ballgame!
JACKSON '69 will play it on the hop ... and it hits off his glove
JOHNSON '96's trying for two ... here comes the throw ... not in time
TEMPLETON '79 moves easily to third ... that's an error on Reggie JACKSON '69
2 errors now for Oakland
Athletics 1, Cardinals 1
So the single leads to a run ... here come the Cardinals
they get back the run and even the score ... for Lance JOHNSON '96, his 5th hit of the series
Two on ... the bottom of the fifth inning ... Tom HERR '85 is stepping up to hit against NORRIS '80
batting left against NORRIS '80
* T. HERR '85 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 5th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 1-1
The runners take their lead ... here's the delivery ... it's hacked high and far
deep into the right field corner ... could be trouble for JACKSON '69 ... it drops
both runners score ... HERR '85's stretching it ... the throw comes in to second ... not in time
double and two RBI
Athletics 1, Cardinals 3
So the double scores two ... and the Cardinals break the tie and now lead 3-1 ... here in the 5th
for HERR '85, his 1st double of the series ... for Tom HERR '85, his 2nd hit of the series
and HERR '85 now with 2 runs batted in
Two gone 5th inning ... one on ... here's left-handed Keith HERNANDEZ '79 to take his swings
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
HERR '85 stretches his lead off second ... NORRIS '80 spins and fakes the pickoff to second
HERR '85 steps back toward second ... now NORRIS '80's set again ... NORRIS '80 deals
slow chopper toward CAMPANERIS '70 ... he charges it ... surrounds it ... juggles it
he'll go to first ... and that's out number three
That'll do it for St. Louis ... 3 runs on 2 hits ... the Athletics committed 2 errors ... one left
they have taken the lead in this game!
the score is 3-1 as we go to the top of the sixth inning
* TOP OF THE 6th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 3
The big hitters coming up against REUSS '80 ... 2-3-4 ... BANDO '69 CANSECO '88 and MCGWIRE '98
Sal BANDO '69 leading off the 6th
* S. BANDO '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He comes home ... BANDO '69 nubs it in front of home ... KENNEDY '82 pounces on it ... drops it
picks it up again ... and makes the throw to first ... in time ... one down!
Jose CANSECO '88 to face REUSS '80
* J. CANSECO '88 facing J. REUSS '80, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
To the plate ... healthy cut by CANSECO '88 ... he's out on strikes ... two away
Two gone ... we have right-handed Mark MCGWIRE '98 to bat ... for the Athletics
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing J. REUSS '80, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
REUSS '80 brings it home ... breaking ball ... called strike three
he's out for excessive window shopping ... side retired
So the Athletics go down 1-2-3 ... the score still 3-1 ... Athletics trail
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 3
For St. Louis it'll be ... PENDLETON '91 VAN SLYKE '92 and KENNEDY '82
Terry PENDLETON '91 to lead it off for the Cardinals ... the switch-hitter will bat left-handed
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... MCGWIRE '98 knocks it down ... he's up with it
he flips to NORRIS '80 covering ... for the out
Here's VAN SLYKE '92 to take his swings ... one gone
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Now he comes home with it ... bounced to short ... CAMPANERIS '70 to his right ... he has it
and he throws him out ... that's two!
Terry KENNEDY '82 will bat next for St. Louis ... nobody on two outs
* T. KENNEDY '82 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... KENNEDY '82 chops it toward MCGWIRE '98 ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off NORRIS '80 and takes it himself ... for the final out
The Athletics retire the side in order ... the score still stands 3-1 Cardinals
as we head for the top of the seventh inning
* TOP OF THE 7th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 3
JACKSON '69 TENACE '75 and EVANS '73 due up for Oakland
Here's Reggie JACKSON '69 to start it off
* R. JACKSON '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
REUSS '80 fires it in ... breaking ball ... bounced past REUSS '80 ... TEMPLETON '79's over
he stabs for it ... makes the pick up ... and throws JACKSON '69 out by a step
for out number one
Gene TENACE '75 is the next hitter
* G. TENACE '75 facing J. REUSS '80, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He delivers ... he goes the other way ... slashed into the hole ... base hit
and TENACE '75 holds with a single ... for Gene TENACE '75, his 2nd hit of the series
Here's Darrell EVANS '73 coming to the plate
* D. EVANS '73 facing J. REUSS '80, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
He brings it in ... high ... and TENACE '75's off the bag ... KENNEDY '82 pumps
but holds the ball ... ball one
* D. EVANS '73 facing J. REUSS '80, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Now REUSS '80 comes home with it ... one-hopper back to the mound ... REUSS '80 up with it
throws to first ... in time for the out ... TENACE '75 moves to second on the play ... two down
The Athletics have ... two outs TENACE '75 down at second
right-handed batter Felix MILLAN '70 now walks out to bat
* F. MILLAN '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
REUSS '80 deals ... on the ground ... HERR '85 gloves it ... this should do it
and he flips to first ... in time ... three down
For the Athletics ... nothing across ... one left on ... they had a chance but could not convert
Cardinals still leading by 2 ... and we'll go to the home half ... okay, folks, on your feet
take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 3
NORRIS '80 will now face the bottom of the Cardinals lineup
MONTANEZ '71 CRUZ '83 and TEMPLETON '79 coming up
Leading off Willie MONTANEZ '71
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Now NORRIS '80 comes home with it ... MONTANEZ '71 waves at one in the dirt
and he's a strikeout victim ... one away
Jose CRUZ '83 getting ready to go
* J. CRUZ '83 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
NORRIS '80 comes to him ... on the ground ... back through the box ... MILLAN '70 gloves it
spins and fires ... long stretch ... just nips CRUZ '83 by a half step ... for the second out
Garry TEMPLETON '79 bat in hand
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
He cranks and fires ... there's a looping liner to left ... CANSECO '88 will have to hurry
charging hard ... and he makes the shoestring catch! ... right off a tall blade of grass
three down
No runs no hits no errors ... and at the end of 7 ... the score still 3-1 ... Athletics trail
* TOP OF THE 8th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 3
The Athletics will have ... CAMPANERIS '70 HENDERSON '90 and BANDO '69 here in the 8th
Here's Bert CAMPANERIS '70 to lead it off
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing J. REUSS '80, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch from REUSS '80 ... hit hard to TEMPLETON '79 ... he takes the high hop
throws quickly to first ... and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... for the first out
We have Rickey HENDERSON '90 coming up to hit ... he's their lead-off hitter
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing J. REUSS '80, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
REUSS '80 to the wind ... long fly to center ... Lance JOHNSON '96 ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... two down
Two away bases empty ... for Oakland ... next to bat for Oakland is Sal BANDO '69
* S. BANDO '69 facing J. REUSS '80, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... squibber in front of the plate ... KENNEDY '82 grabs it ... fires to first
and BANDO '69 is retired ... three down
So the Athletics go down 1-2-3 ... Cardinals still with a 2 run lead
we go to the bottom of the eighth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 3
The Athletics will face the top of the order here in the 8th
JOHNSON '96 HERR '85 and HERNANDEZ '79
Okay ... Lance JOHNSON '96 will get it started for the Cardinals ... batting left
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
NORRIS '80 delivers ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
HENDERSON '90's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do
JOHNSON '96 cruises in to second ... Lance with his 2nd hit in this game
for JOHNSON '96, his 2nd double of the series
for Lance JOHNSON '96, his 6th hit of the series
The Cardinals have ... nobody out JOHNSON '96 on second ... here's Tom HERR '85
* T. HERR '85 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
JOHNSON '96 now with an aggressive lead ... he's on with a lead-off double ... the pitch
off the end of the bat ... a weak pop fly ... CAMPANERIS '70's backing up
and HERR '85 is gone ... for the first out
One gone 8th inning ... one on ... here's Keith HERNANDEZ '79 to hit for the Cardinals
batting left
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing M. NORRIS '80, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
JOHNSON '96 extending his lead ... the pitch ... HERNANDEZ '79 skies it to left
should be an easy play ... CANSECO '88 drifts over for it ... and records the putout
JOHNSON '96's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is returned to the infield
Two away 8th inning ... one on ... Terry PENDLETON '91 will bat next for St. Louis
the switch-hitting Terry will bat left here
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking NORRIS '80 for the ball
pitching change ... lefty Paul LINDBLAD '75 climbs the hill
and that will turn around PENDLETON '91 ... so NORRIS '80 gets his innings
he pitched seven and two thirds ... the game for NORRIS '80 ... 3 runs ... all unearned
on 6 hits ... one walk ... he fans 2 ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it
so despite an excellent performance from Mike NORRIS '80 ... he cannot win this game
for LINDBLAD '75 ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the lefty LINDBLAD '75 has worked five and a third ... he has a 3.38 ERA
he's looking for one out
Here we go ... two gone JOHNSON '96 on second ... for St. Louis
Terry PENDLETON '91 will bat next for St. Louis ... the switch-hitter will bat right-handed here
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
JOHNSON '96 extending his lead ... the pitch ... just over the knees
the plate ump thumbs him out ... three down
For the Cardinals ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1 ... Cardinals still with a 2 run lead
we go to the top of the ninth inning
* TOP OF THE 9th, Athletics 1, Cardinals 3
St. Louis 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
Pitching change for St. Louis ... righty Todd WORRELL '86 will take over and face CANSECO '88
so REUSS '80 gets his innings ... he pitched eight ... he yielded ... one earned run
on 4 hits ... one walk ... he fans 6 ... he stands to win it ... for WORRELL '86
his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander WORRELL '86 has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
one save ... it's his game to save
Jose CANSECO '88 will start it off here in the 9th ... he bats right
* J. CANSECO '88 facing T. WORRELL '86, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
WORRELL '86 winds and fires ... base hit right field ... and CANSECO '88's aboard with a single
for Jose CANSECO '88, his 2nd hit of the series
No outs 9th inning ... one on ... here's Mark MCGWIRE '98
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing T. WORRELL '86, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 right on the bag ... WORRELL '86 delivers ... fastball ... just inside
ball one
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing T. WORRELL '86, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
They're holding CANSECO '88 ... but he's well off the bag ... now he throws to first
and CANSECO '88 is back easily ... WORRELL '86 gets the ball back ... now he's set again
now he throws to first ... and CANSECO '88 is back easily ... WORRELL '86 gets the ball back
now he's set again ... the pitch to MCGWIRE '98 ... swung on ... grounded hard to short
off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first ... one down!
CANSECO '88 moves up
For Oakland ... one out CANSECO '88 down at second ... down by 2
we have Reggie JACKSON '69 coming up to hit ... he bats left
* R. JACKSON '69 facing T. WORRELL '86, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
CANSECO '88 at second takes a big lead ... here's the pitch ... ground ball to first
HERNANDEZ '79 covers it and touches the bag ... for the second out
CANSECO '88 had to hold up at second
Okay, folks, listen up ... two outs CANSECO '88 on at second
Oakland now sends Gene TENACE '75 to bat ... from the right ... hitting sixth
* G. TENACE '75 facing T. WORRELL '86, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
CANSECO '88 now with an aggressive lead ... WORRELL '86 brings it to the plate ... bounced to short
TEMPLETON '79 to his right ... he has it ... on to first ... and that's the final out of the game
The Athletics have lost this game ... the Cardinals have won it ... Game 3 goes to the Cardinals!!
a big series game! ... St. Louis shuts down the Athletics bats with a 5-hitter!
they only had 6 themselves ... here's the line ... for the Cardinals ... 3 runs on 6 hits
no errors ... they leave 4 ... for the Athletics ... a run on 5 hits ... 2 errors
and they leave 5 ... REUSS '80 gets the win...his 1st ... his record now 1 and 0
NORRIS '80 takes the loss...his 1st ... his record now 0 and 1 ... WORRELL '86 gets his 2nd save
leading the league ... so the Cardinals gain a step ... in this 7-game series
they now stand at ... 3 and oh ... in the next game, they'll go after the Athletics again
in this 7-game series ... they now stand at ... St. Louis ... 3 wins ... no losses
bye for now, everybody ... Ernie Harwell and WAPBA leaving you from St. Louis ... final score:
St. Louis Cardinals 3 ... Oakland Athletics 1
FINAL SCORE : Athletics 1, Cardinals 3