* TOP OF THE 1st, Athletics 0, Cardinals 0
Here we go again, sports fans! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
bringing you Oakland Athletics baseball ... and this is WAPBA
the voice of baseball in your home since 1951 ... today we're wired here from St. Louis
where the hometown Cardinals will host on their own turf ... this is the Championship Series!
Game Number Five ... could be the final game ... in this 7-game series
both teams have been towed here by talent and some genius ... but the ball is fickle
and today's test is only 27 outs for each ... right now ... they're up ... 3 and... ... 1
at home ... their record now ... 1 and... ... 1
the Cardinals take the field here in the first ... get your score card
here's how it lines up defensively for the Cardinals ... Keith HERNANDEZ '79 at first base
Tom HERR '85 at second ... Garry TEMPLETON '79 the shortstop ... Terry PENDLETON '91 at third
across the outfield ... in left it's Jose CRUZ '83 ... in center Lance JOHNSON '96
and over in right Andy VAN SLYKE '92 ... Ted SIMMONS '75 is behind the plate
at DH, Willie MONTANEZ '71 ... he bats seventh ... and the St. Louis mound artist
southpaw Steve CARLTON '72 ... this is CARLTON '72's 2nd appearance in the series
he has one win ... Steve has worked seven ... his series ERA at 3.86
he'll be facing Athletics starter ... right-hander Catfish HUNTER '75
this park is a power saver ... a little goes a long way ... so settle in
this is a championship game
Alright... ... Rickey HENDERSON '90 to lead it off for the Athletics
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... the swing ... and it's pulled hard to left ... CRUZ '83 is racing to the line
he cuts it off ... fires to second ... but HENDERSON '90 wisely holds first
he's on with a single ... for Rickey HENDERSON '90, his 5th hit of the series
No outs 1st inning ... one on ... the next Athletics batter is Sal BANDO '69 ... right-hander
* S. BANDO '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 perched right in front of the bag ... here's the pitch from CARLTON '72
breaking ball ... high and inside ... ball one
* S. BANDO '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
CARLTON '72 brings it to the plate ... grounded deep into the hole ... TEMPLETON '79 has it
throws quickly to HERR '85 covering ... out! ... no throw, no throw to first
the runner did his job ... but they get the lead runner
Next up...Oakland hitter Jose CANSECO '88
* J. CANSECO '88 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch from CARLTON '72 ... a whiff! ... two away
Okay ... BANDO '69 on at first two away ... Mark MCGWIRE '98 comes out to face CARLTON '72
bats right
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
CARLTON '72 now ... and he misses ... ball one
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
CARLTON '72 brings it ... OOOOF! ... MCGWIRE '98 flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... that's three away
For the Athletics ... no runs on one hit ... one left on ... Athletics nothing Cardinals coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Athletics 0, Cardinals 0
The Athletics take the field here in the first ... Duke Robinson, Jr has set his opening slate
Mark MCGWIRE '98 at first base ... Felix MILLAN '70 at second
Bert CAMPANERIS '70 the shortstop ... Sal BANDO '69 at third ... the outfield consists of
Rickey HENDERSON '90 in left field ... Chet LEMON '79 in center field
and Reggie JACKSON '69 over in right ... Gene TENACE '75 is behind the plate
batting third and DHing ... Jose CANSECO '88 ... and on the mound for the Athletics
the right-hander Catfish HUNTER '75 ... this is HUNTER '75's 2nd appearance in the series
with one loss ... Catfish has worked four and a third ... his series ERA at 12.46
To get it going for the Cardinals here's Lance JOHNSON '96 ... he hits from the left
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... poked to left center ... it's playable ... HENDERSON '90 and LEMON '79 converge
LEMON '79 calls him off ... and he pulls it in ... one away
Jose CRUZ '83 up there
* J. CRUZ '83 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... CRUZ '83 lofts a high fly ... down the line to right
JACKSON '69 looks as if he's got it covered ... on the warning track
now his back's to the wall ... the leap ... and he comes down ... empty handed!
CRUZ '83 eases into his home run trot ... that ball just wouldn't die
Athletics 0, Cardinals 1
So CRUZ '83 has his 1st homer of the series ... and the Cardinals go ahead by a run 1-0
here in the 1st ... for Jose CRUZ '83, his 6th hit of the series
that's CRUZ '83's first ribbie of the series
Keith HERNANDEZ '79 getting ready to go
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the pitch from HUNTER '75 ... that's high and deep by HERNANDEZ '79
LEMON '79 is on the run ... on the run ... it's starting to tail away from him
and it drops in ... HERNANDEZ '79 is headed for second ... he's in to second ahead of the throw
for HERNANDEZ '79, his 1st double of the series
for Keith HERNANDEZ '79, his 4th hit of the series
For St. Louis ... one away HERNANDEZ '79 on second ... Terry PENDLETON '91 walks up
he'll bat left here ... he's their clean-up hitter
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
HERNANDEZ '79 at second takes a big lead ... now the delivery ... a lazy fly ball to left
PENDLETON '91 got under it ... and now so does HENDERSON '90 ... it's in the bag
HERNANDEZ '79's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is returned to the infield
One on ... the bottom of the first inning ... next to bat for St. Louis
is the left-handed hitting Andy VAN SLYKE '92
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
HERNANDEZ '79 at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... base hit right field
it drops in front of JACKSON '69 ... he has to play the long bounce
HERNANDEZ '79's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving HERNANDEZ '79 in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... VAN SLYKE '92 holds at first with a single
Athletics 0, Cardinals 2
So the single drives in one ... and St. Louis increases its lead ... this ballgame now 2-0
for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 6th hit of the series
VAN SLYKE '92 has now knocked in 3 runs in this series
Now at bat Ted SIMMONS '75
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
HUNTER '75 delivers ... hit deep ... LEMON '79 takes three steps to his right ... backs
this should do it ... and he makes the catch ... to retire the side
For the Cardinals ... 2 runs on 3 hits ... they move ahead in the game ... after one 2-0 Cardinals
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Athletics 0, Cardinals 2
JACKSON '69 TENACE '75 and LEMON '79 to bat next
To get it going for the Athletics here's Reggie JACKSON '69
* R. JACKSON '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
CARLTON '72 winds up ... JACKSON '69 swings ... it's a high bouncer to third
PENDLETON '91 gloves it ... sets ... long throw to first ... safe! ... the throw's off the bag
No outs 2nd inning ... one on ... TENACE '75 now walks out to bat
* G. TENACE '75 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
The pitch is on the way ... high fly ball to center ... JOHNSON '96's racing to the track
he's against the wall ... but there's nothing he can do ... it's long gone! ... a two-run shot
Athletics 2, Cardinals 2
So they collect two on TENACE '75's homer ... his 2nd home run of the series
and the Athletics have tied this game! ... for Gene TENACE '75, his 3rd hit of the series
TENACE '75 has now knocked in 5 runs in this series
Okay ... here's Chet LEMON '79 ... no outs 2 runs in
* C. LEMON '79 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... stroked solidly to left field ... CRUZ '83's right there ... and hauls it in
one down
Athletics hitter Felix MILLAN '70
* F. MILLAN '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now CARLTON '72 pitches ... MILLAN '70 drills one ... by PENDLETON '91
backed up by TEMPLETON '79 ... the long off-balance throw ... the stretch by HERNANDEZ '79
out at first! ... two down
Bert CAMPANERIS '70 is up next
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
CARLTON '72 brings it home ... poked to left center ... it's playable
CRUZ '83 and JOHNSON '96 converge ... JOHNSON '96 calls him off ... and he pulls it in
three down
The line for the Athletics ... 2 runs one hit one error ... they have tied this game
this game is 2-2 after one and a half
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Athletics 2, Cardinals 2
HUNTER '75 will now face the bottom of the Cardinals lineup
MONTANEZ '71 HERR '85 and TEMPLETON '79 coming up
To get it going Willie MONTANEZ '71
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The offering ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... MCGWIRE '98
takes the high hop ... he flips to HUNTER '75 covering ... and they get him
Now HERR '85 to face HUNTER '75
* T. HERR '85 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The delivery from HUNTER '75 ... line drive base hit to right ... HERR '85 rounds first
but JACKSON '69 wings it back in to MILLAN '70 ... and HERR '85 will settle for a single
for Tom HERR '85, his 3rd hit of the series
Well ... one gone HERR '85 down at first ... for St. Louis ... Garry TEMPLETON '79 up
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
The offering ... pulled hard ... down the line to right ... into the corner
HERR '85 racing for third ... TEMPLETON '79 headed for second ... HERR '85 flies toward home
he will score ... JACKSON '69 plays the carom ... the throw to third ... the relay ... the slide
and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... triple and an RBI for TEMPLETON '79
and he jumps right up and claps his hands
Athletics 2, Cardinals 3
So a run scores on TEMPLETON '79's 1st triple ... and the Cardinals go ahead by a run 3-2
here in the 2nd ... for Garry TEMPLETON '79, his 3rd hit of the series
TEMPLETON '79 has now knocked in 2 runs in this series
One down 2nd inning ... one on ... next up Lance JOHNSON '96
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-2
Athletics playing for the out at first ... TEMPLETON '79 at third with his arms out, crouched
the pitch to JOHNSON '96 ... popped a mile high ... MILLAN '70 drifts over behind MCGWIRE '98
MCGWIRE '98 backs into him ... and makes the catch
One on ... the bottom of the second inning ... Jose CRUZ '83 steps up to face HUNTER '75
he swings from the left side
* J. CRUZ '83 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-2
TEMPLETON '79 at third with his arms out, crouched ... here's the pitch from HUNTER '75
CRUZ '83 hits a comebacker ... HUNTER '75 knocks it down ... bare-hands it and throws to first
for the third out
The line for the Cardinals ... one run 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1
so they add a big one to the bank ... Athletics behind the Cardinals 3-2
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Athletics 2, Cardinals 3
Top of the order here for Oakland in the 3rd ... HENDERSON '90 BANDO '69 and CANSECO '88
To get it going for the Athletics here's Rickey HENDERSON '90 ... bats from the right
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
He wheels and deals ... fly ball left field ... it's playable ... CRUZ '83 moves under it
and he's got it ... one away
Sal BANDO '69 to face CARLTON '72
* S. BANDO '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
CARLTON '72 kicks and deals ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... BANDO '69 draws a walk
that was BANDO '69's first walk of the series
Jose CANSECO '88 up
* J. CANSECO '88 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
Now the delivery ... half swing ... it's popped up ... SIMMONS '75's out ... HERNANDEZ '79's in
SIMMONS '75 calls him off ... and he covers it ... for the second out
For Oakland two away one on ... it's now Mark MCGWIRE '98 to bat ... he swings from the right side
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
CARLTON '72 with the pitch ... rip and a miss by MCGWIRE '98 ... and that's a strikeout
that's three away
For the Athletics ... no runs no hits no errors ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... the score still stands 3-2 Athletics down
as we head for the bottom of the third inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Athletics 2, Cardinals 3
Oakland will now face ... the heart of the Cardinals lineup
HERNANDEZ '79 PENDLETON '91 and VAN SLYKE '92 coming up
Leading off Keith HERNANDEZ '79
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch is on the way ... hit in the air to center ... LEMON '79 roams over ... he's there
reaches back ... and makes the catch ... one away
Terry PENDLETON '91 steps up to face HUNTER '75 ... he'll bat left here
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
Now the pitch ... PENDLETON '91 blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... LEMON '79 plays the carom ... PENDLETON '91's going for two
here's the throw ... and PENDLETON '91 pulls in to second with a long double
for PENDLETON '91, his 2nd double of the series
for Terry PENDLETON '91, his 5th hit of the series
One on ... Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to hit
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. HUNTER '75, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
PENDLETON '91 edges a bit more off second ... here's a pitch ... VAN SLYKE '92 belts it deep
JACKSON '69 has his back to the wall ... looking up ... and it's bye-bye baseball
good for two runs
Athletics 2, Cardinals 5
So VAN SLYKE '92 has his 1st homer of the series ... the Cardinals add two more runs
and the Cardinals now lead 5-2 ... for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 7th hit of the series
VAN SLYKE '92 has now knocked in 5 runs in this series
The next Cardinals batter is Ted SIMMONS '75 ... hitting from the left side here
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking HUNTER '75 for the ball
in from the bullpen is Skip LOCKWOOD '76 ... so HUNTER '75 is yanked early
he goes only two and a third ... the line on him ... 5 runs ... on 7 hits ... 2 homers
he can only lose it ... for LOCKWOOD '76 his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... the damage has been done
he just wants to get out of the inning
Next batter...Ted SIMMONS '75
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
LOCKWOOD '76 into the wind ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory
TENACE '75 moves under it ... he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... two away
Two away bases clear ... for St. Louis ... the bottom of the third inning
Willie MONTANEZ '71 gets set to face LOCKWOOD '76 ... batting left
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... he pops it up right side ... MCGWIRE '98's backing up ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... Cardinals gone!
The half for the Cardinals ... 2 2 and oh ... so the Cardinals now with a safer margin
we've played three ... Cardinals with the edge 5-2
* TOP OF THE 4th, Athletics 2, Cardinals 5
For Oakland it'll be ... JACKSON '69 TENACE '75 and LEMON '79
Reggie JACKSON '69 leading off the 4th
* R. JACKSON '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
CARLTON '72 comes to him ... it's a whiff ... one down
Gene TENACE '75 up there
* G. TENACE '75 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... and TENACE '75 takes CARLTON '72 for a ride ... this park may not hold it!
going back is CRUZ '83 ... he'll look ... but he won't touch it ... it's long gone!
Athletics 3, Cardinals 5
So TENACE '75 has his 2nd homer of the game ... and his 3rd homer of the series
and the Athletics get one back ... they are within two ... score 5-3
for Gene TENACE '75, his 4th hit of the series
TENACE '75 has now knocked in 6 runs in this series
One gone 4th inning ... LEMON '79 gets set to face CARLTON '72
* C. LEMON '79 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch ... a line drive off the bat of LEMON '79 ... CRUZ '83 runs in on it
and it stays up for him ... he's got it ... two away
Two gone 4th inning ... it's now Felix MILLAN '70 to bat ... he swings from the right side
* F. MILLAN '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
CARLTON '72 with the pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to HERR '85 ... just out of reach
and MILLAN '70's aboard with a single ... for Felix MILLAN '70, his 2nd hit of the series
We have right-handed Bert CAMPANERIS '70 to bat ... for the Athletics ... for Oakland
two away MILLAN '70 on at first
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
The offering ... CAMPANERIS '70 swings ... it's hard and long ... sending CRUZ '83 back
will it be deep enough? ... nope ... CRUZ '83's there ... he squeezes it ... for the final out
That'll do it for Oakland ... a run on 2 hits ... no errors ... they score ... but still trail by 2
the score is 5-3 as we go to the bottom of the fourth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Athletics 3, Cardinals 5
For St. Louis it'll be ... HERR '85 TEMPLETON '79 and JOHNSON '96
Here's Tom HERR '85 to start it off
* T. HERR '85 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... HERR '85 sends it deep to right ... but not deep enough ... he gave it a good ride
but JACKSON '69 gets to it ... one away
Garry TEMPLETON '79 up there
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... TEMPLETON '79 slaps it on the ground toward right ... this one has eyes
right between MILLAN '70 and MCGWIRE '98 for a base hit
TEMPLETON '79 couldn't have thrown it in a better spot ... 2nd hit for TEMPLETON '79 in the game
for Garry TEMPLETON '79, his 4th hit of the series
Lance JOHNSON '96 is the next hitter
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
TEMPLETON '79 two full strides off first ... TEMPLETON '79's off and running
and JOHNSON '96 bounces it to the left side ... it scoots through the infield
shortstop CAMPANERIS '70 was at second base ... and the ball went right through the vacated spot
speedy TEMPLETON '79 glides in to third ... and Lance JOHNSON '96 is on with a control single
CAMPANERIS '70 couldn't reverse his direction in time
Jose CRUZ '83 steps up to face LOCKWOOD '76 ... Cardinals with ... runners at the corners one gone
* J. CRUZ '83 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-3
Infielders back ... TEMPLETON '79 at third with his arms out, crouched ... the pitch ... he swings
but he held up ... and it's ball four ... Jose takes his base on the walk
that will load them up
Alright... ... HERNANDEZ '79 is out to take his hacks ... one out bases choked ... for St. Louis
up by 2
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 5-3
Infield back at double play depth ... now LOCKWOOD '76 pitches
HERNANDEZ '79 piles into this pitch ... this could be trouble
JACKSON '69 races it to the wall ... picked clean! ... the runners are tagging
JACKSON '69 turns and sets
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
TEMPLETON '79 coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending JOHNSON '96 to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home*, 2-third, 3-no throw)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... and JOHNSON '96 moves to third
CRUZ '83 holds at first
Athletics 3, Cardinals 6
And the Cardinals now lead 6-3 ... and HERNANDEZ '79 now with 2 runs batted in
The Cardinals have ... two gone runners at the corners
we have PENDLETON '91 to bat for the Cardinals ... batting clean-up
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 6-3
LOCKWOOD '76 watching JOHNSON '96 at third ... he brings it in ... wild pitch!
and it goes back to the screen ... JOHNSON '96 scores ... CRUZ '83's heading for third
the throw ... not in time! ... good heads up baserunning
Athletics 3, Cardinals 7
This ballgame now 7-3
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-3
Now the delivery ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... MILLAN '70's there ... two outs
he flips to first ... and they get him ... side retired
That'll do it for St. Louis ... 2 runs on 2 hits ... no errors ... one left
so the Cardinals now with a safer margin ... Cardinals ahead 7-3
we go to the top of the fifth inning
* TOP OF THE 5th, Athletics 3, Cardinals 7
Oakland now will send out the top of the order ... HENDERSON '90 BANDO '69 and CANSECO '88
To get it going Rickey HENDERSON '90
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
And it's lined to center field ... JOHNSON '96 races over for it ... still coming
and it hits off his glove ... he's chasing it down ... HENDERSON '90's heading for third
they're waving him home ... JOHNSON '96's throw ... here's the relay ... safe at home!
a run scores ... JOHNSON '96 picks up an error ... the Cardinals have now committed 2 errors
Athletics 4, Cardinals 7
And the Athletics get another one back ... score 7-4
No outs 5th inning ... Sal BANDO '69 to hit for the Athletics ... bats right
* S. BANDO '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... BANDO '69 doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
Well ... Jose CANSECO '88 up to hit ... BANDO '69 down at first no outs
* J. CANSECO '88 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
CARLTON '72 brings it home ... looped to left ... and PENDLETON '91 brings it down
he was a little surprised himself ... BANDO '69 gets back to first
Mark MCGWIRE '98 getting ready to go
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
They're holding BANDO '69 ... Sal BANDO '69 is on the move
MCGWIRE '98 taps it to the left of first ... HERNANDEZ '79 moves over for it
the underhand toss to CARLTON '72 ... safe! ... his foot was off the base
the scorer rules it a hit ... for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 6th hit of the series
One gone BANDO '69 on second...MCGWIRE '98 on first ... down by 3 ... the top of the fifth inning
Reggie JACKSON '69 now walks out to bat ... he bats left-handed
* R. JACKSON '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-7
He brings it in ... way outside ... ball one
* R. JACKSON '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-7
The runners take their lead ... CARLTON '72 kicks and deals ... lined hard to left
CRUZ '83 running ... he stabs back ... and makes the catch ... good recovery
both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
Two on ... we have Gene TENACE '75 coming up to hit
* G. TENACE '75 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-7
The runners take their lead ... CARLTON '72 delivers ... popped foul behind first
HERR '85's over ... he's under it ... and hauls it in
For the Athletics ... one one and one ... they leave 2 ... they had good chances for more
but still trail by 3 ... Athletics down 7-4 ... St. Louis due up
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Athletics 4, Cardinals 7
For St. Louis it'll be ... VAN SLYKE '92 SIMMONS '75 and MONTANEZ '71
Here's Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to lead it off
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
Here's the pitch from LOCKWOOD '76 ... OOOOF! ... VAN SLYKE '92 flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... one away
Ted SIMMONS '75 up
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
He brings it in ... breaking ball ... swung on ... driven to left ... HENDERSON '90's running back
he's got a bead on it ... and makes the catch ... two down
Next batter...Willie MONTANEZ '71
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
Now he comes home with it ... paints the black ... strike three called ... that's three away
So the Cardinals are retired in order ... the score still stands 7-4 Cardinals
as we head for the top of the sixth inning
* TOP OF THE 6th, Athletics 4, Cardinals 7
Bottom of the lineup ... LEMON '79 MILLAN '70 and CAMPANERIS '70 coming up
Here's Chet LEMON '79 to start it off ... and he hacks from the right
* C. LEMON '79 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... he goes the other way ... slashed into the hole ... base hit
and LEMON '79 holds with a single
Now coming up Felix MILLAN '70
* F. MILLAN '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
CARLTON '72 now ... MILLAN '70 sends it deep to right ... but not deep enough
VAN SLYKE '92 has it ... that's out number one ... LEMON '79 gets back to first
as the throw comes in
Now coming to bat for the Athletics Bert CAMPANERIS '70
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... line drive to third ... PENDLETON '91 has it ... and LEMON '79 gets back safely
Rickey HENDERSON '90 coming up
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
CARLTON '72 brings it home ... swung on ... popped up ... foul territory
PENDLETON '91's running for it ... near the stands ... it's out of play ... strike one
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing S. CARLTON '72, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
He lets it go ... grounded to short ... TEMPLETON '79 has it ... he'll go to first
for the third out
For the Athletics ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... Cardinals over the Athletics 7 4
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Athletics 4, Cardinals 7
HERR '85 TEMPLETON '79 and JOHNSON '96 due up for St. Louis
To get it going for the Cardinals here's Tom HERR '85
the switch-hitter will go to the first-base side of the box
* T. HERR '85 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
The offering to HERR '85 ... routine grounder to second ... MILLAN '70 scoops it ... flips to first
bad throw! ... but MCGWIRE '98 gets his foot on the bag ... one away
Garry TEMPLETON '79 is the next hitter
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
LOCKWOOD '76 fires it in ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by CAMPANERIS '70
thrown on to first ... it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... MCGWIRE '98 digs it out
two down
Lance JOHNSON '96 walks up ... he bats left ... he's the top of the order
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
LOCKWOOD '76 fires it in ... grounded to the right side ... MILLAN '70 to his left
and it sneaks through ... single for JOHNSON '96 ... that's JOHNSON '96's 2nd hit of the game
and that's the Cardinals 10th hit ... for Lance JOHNSON '96, his 9th hit of the series
For St. Louis ... two outs JOHNSON '96 on at first
CRUZ '83 is stepping up to hit against LOCKWOOD '76
* J. CRUZ '83 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-4
To the plate ... taken ... JOHNSON '96 breaks hard for second base
and he caught LOCKWOOD '76 napping!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... SAFE!...good jump ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
* J. CRUZ '83 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-4
JOHNSON '96 stretching his lead ... he delivers ... swung on ... bounced toward the mound
LOCKWOOD '76 knocks it down ... now he has it ... he goes to first ... for the third out
For the Cardinals ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1 ... the score is still 7-4 St. Louis
as we go to the top of the seventh inning
* TOP OF THE 7th, Athletics 4, Cardinals 7
And here comes the artillery for Oakland ... BANDO '69 CANSECO '88 and MCGWIRE '98
Here's Sal BANDO '69 to lead it off
He'll go to the pen ... on to relieve is right-hander Bill CAUDILL '82
so CARLTON '72 goes six innings ... he yielded ... 4 runs ... 2 earned ... on 6 hits ... 2 homers
2 walks ... he fans 4 ... he stands to win it ... for CAUDILL '82
his 2nd appearance in the series ... his ERA at, ummm, infinity
he was knocked out before getting an out ... no record yet
Sal BANDO '69 will start the 7th
* S. BANDO '69 facing B. CAUDILL '82, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
Here's the delivery ... it's hit deep to JOHNSON '96 ... over his head
say good-bye to this one...it's gone! ... home run for BANDO '69
Athletics 5, Cardinals 7
So BANDO '69 has his 1st homer of the series ... and the Athletics get one back
nicking at that lead ... for Sal BANDO '69, his 4th hit of the series
that's BANDO '69's first ribbie of the series
and that's the 3rd homer for the Athletics in this game
Jose CANSECO '88 comes up to bat
* J. CANSECO '88 facing B. CAUDILL '82, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
CAUDILL '82 brings it home ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for CANSECO '88
One on ... Mark MCGWIRE '98 to hit
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing B. CAUDILL '82, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-7
Space on the right ... CANSECO '88 leading off ... here's a pitch
MCGWIRE '98 lifts a lazy pop fly ... PENDLETON '91 drifts back into left ... and brings it down
One down 7th inning ... one on ... Oakland now sends Reggie JACKSON '69 to bat
hitting from the left side
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. CAUDILL '82, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-7
CAUDILL '82 cranks it up ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two down
For Oakland two down one on ... the top of the seventh inning ... it's now Gene TENACE '75 to bat
* G. TENACE '75 facing B. CAUDILL '82, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-7
And now the pitch ... grounded hard wide of third ... PENDLETON '91 takes it on the short hop
he'll go to first ... and they get him ... three down
That'll do it for Oakland ... a run on one hit ... one left ... they score ... but still trail by 2
Cardinals leading by 2 7-5 ... 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 5, Cardinals 7
Oakland will now face ... the heart of the Cardinals lineup
HERNANDEZ '79 PENDLETON '91 and VAN SLYKE '92 coming up
Keith HERNANDEZ '79 will get it started for the Cardinals
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
The pitch ... hot smash to third ... BANDO '69 gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
MCGWIRE '98 scoops it on one hop ... and HERNANDEZ '79 is retired
nice play on both sides of the infield ... one away
Now at bat Terry PENDLETON '91
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and MILLAN '70 gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... for the second out
Two away ... Andy VAN SLYKE '92 now walks out to bat ... he bats left-handed
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
He brings it home ... in the dirt ... ball one
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
LOCKWOOD '76 now ... high and inside ... ball two
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing S. LOCKWOOD '76, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
The pitch ... base hit right field ... JACKSON '69 takes it on one bounce
and VAN SLYKE '92's on with a single ... 3rd safety for VAN SLYKE '92
for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 8th hit of the series
Next up...St. Louis hitter Ted SIMMONS '75
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... again
he's asking LOCKWOOD '76 for the ball ... he'll go to lefty Paul LINDBLAD '75
and that will turn around SIMMONS '75 ... LOCKWOOD '76 pitched four and a third in relief
the game for LOCKWOOD '76 ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 4 hits ... one walk ... he fans 2
he's responsible for the runner ... for LINDBLAD '75 ... his 5th appearance in the series
the lefty LINDBLAD '75 has worked six and a third ... he has a 2.84 ERA
he's looking for one out
We have Ted SIMMONS '75 coming up to hit ... for St. Louis ... runner on first two outs
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-5
VAN SLYKE '92 bluffs going ... the pitch ... smoked to right ... back on the ball goes JACKSON '69
can he run it down? ... yes, he can ... and does ... to retire the side
For the Cardinals ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1 ... the score still stands 7-5 Athletics down
as we head for the top of the eighth inning
* TOP OF THE 8th, Athletics 5, Cardinals 7
Bottom of the lineup ... LEMON '79 MILLAN '70 and CAMPANERIS '70 coming up
Chet LEMON '79 to lead it off for the Athletics ... right-handed hitter to face Bill CAUDILL '82
* C. LEMON '79 facing B. CAUDILL '82, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The offering from CAUDILL '82 ... lined to right ... down the line ... is it fair or foul?
well, fans, that's a fair ball
Athletics 6, Cardinals 7
So they collect a solo homer ... his 1st home run of the series
and the Athletics are within reach ... but they still trail by a run
and that's the 4th homer for the Athletics in this game
The next Athletics batter is Felix MILLAN '70 ... right-hander
And here comes Cardinals manager Derek Bain ... again ... he's asking CAUDILL '82 for the ball
taking the mound for the Cardinals is Pedro BORBON '77 ... the right-hander
CAUDILL '82 pitched one inning in relief ... the line on him ... 2 runs ... on 2 hits
2 homers ... one walk ... one strikeout ... for BORBON '77 his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to save
No outs 8th inning ... here's Felix MILLAN '70
* F. MILLAN '70 facing P. BORBON '77, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
BORBON '77 to the wind ... swung on ... lined to short ... he won't get it
and MILLAN '70 is on at first ... the tying run is on ... that's MILLAN '70's 2nd hit of the game
for Felix MILLAN '70, his 3rd hit of the series
One on ... CAMPANERIS '70 is out to take his hacks
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing P. BORBON '77, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-7
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 holding the runner on ... MILLAN '70 going with the pitch
the delivery ... hit to CRUZ '83 in deep left ... he's after it ... plenty of room
and he takes it in ... one away! ... MILLAN '70 scampers back to first
Next to bat for Oakland is Rickey HENDERSON '90 ... from the right ... for Oakland
one down MILLAN '70 down at first ... down by 1
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing P. BORBON '77, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-7
MILLAN '70 two full strides off first ... now he comes home with it
pulled sharply to PENDLETON '91 ... just out of reach ... CRUZ '83's racing to the line
still after it ... still running ... he's there ... picks it up ... MILLAN '70 rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to TEMPLETON '79 ... they're holding MILLAN '70 at third
and HENDERSON '90's in standing with a double ... that puts the tying run at third
Rickey with his 2nd hit in this game ... for HENDERSON '90, his 2nd double of the series
for Rickey HENDERSON '90, his 6th hit of the series
Okay ... for Oakland ... MILLAN '70 at third...HENDERSON '90 at second one gone
the top of the eighth inning ... Sal BANDO '69 steps up to face BORBON '77
* S. BANDO '69 facing P. BORBON '77, T 8th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 6-7
He squares ... MILLAN '70 charges down the line ... bunted in the air ... in foul territory
SIMMONS '75 goes back to the screen ... reaches up ... but it's into the crowd ... strike one
* S. BANDO '69 facing P. BORBON '77, T 8th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 6-7
He squares ... here comes MILLAN '70 ... the pitch is in the dirt ... SIMMONS '75 digs it out
lunges at the runner ... out at the plate! ... go to town, Cardinals!
they cut off the tying run! ... they cut off the tying run! ... HENDERSON '90 moves to third
* S. BANDO '69 facing P. BORBON '77, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 6-7
...and HENDERSON '90's stealing home! ... here's the pitch ... taken ... strike ... and he's
SAFE!...the hand got in ... no, wait ... he missed the plate ... and SIMMONS '75 tags him out
three away! ... BANDO '69 will still be up
The half for the Athletics ... one run on 3 hits no errors ... they score ... but still trail by 1
after seven and a half 7-6 Cardinals
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Athletics 6, Cardinals 7
Bottom of the lineup ... MONTANEZ '71 HERR '85 and TEMPLETON '79 coming up
Willie MONTANEZ '71 will get it started for the Cardinals
Cardinals skipper Derek Bain walking down the bench
He'll make a change ... that's Jerry MUMPHREY '80 in to replace MONTANEZ '71
MUMPHREY '80 bats from either side ... so he'll bat right against LINDBLAD '75
he shoulders the bat ... walks confidently before the crowd ... that makes him the DH
Jerry MUMPHREY '80 comes up to bat ... so far in the series ... MUMPHREY '80 is now 1 for 3
* J. MUMPHREY '80 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-6
Here he comes ... grounded weakly to MCGWIRE '98 ... and he steps on first for the out ... one down
Bases clear one down ... Tom HERR '85 to hit
* T. HERR '85 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-6
The pitch comes in ... it's grounded into the hole ... MCGWIRE '98 to his right ... and it's through
HERR '85's on at first ... 2nd hit for HERR '85 in the game
for Tom HERR '85, his 4th hit of the series
For St. Louis ... one out runner on first ... next to bat for St. Louis is Garry TEMPLETON '79
against LINDBLAD '75 he'll bat right
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... again
he's asking LINDBLAD '75 for the ball ... the Athletics will make a pitching change
right-hander Rollie FINGERS '81 trots in from the bullpen
and that will turn around TEMPLETON '79 ... so LINDBLAD '75 goes only two thirds of an inning
the line on him ... one hit ... he leaves with a runner on ... for FINGERS '81
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander FINGERS '81 has worked four innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll be trying to keep HERR '85 on first
One away 8th inning ... one on ... TEMPLETON '79 is out to take his hacks
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing R. FINGERS '81, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-6
Big hole on the right side ... HERR '85 takes a good lead ... HERR '85's off and running
lined to short ... and it's through ... CAMPANERIS '70 was over to cover second
and the ball sneaked through the hole ... speedy HERR '85 glides in to third
and Garry TEMPLETON '79 executes the fundamentals ... a perfectly placed hit
Cardinals with ... two on...second base is open one away ... the bottom of the eighth inning
we have Lance JOHNSON '96 to bat for the Cardinals ... he bats from the left side
we're back at the top of the order
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing R. FINGERS '81, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 7-6
Infield back at double play depth ... FINGERS '81 watching HERR '85 at third ... the pitch
it's hacked hard ... right center field ... could be trouble for JACKSON '69
now he has it in range ... shy of the track ... and he squeezes it
and he gets rid of it quickly ... HERR '85's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
they're waving HERR '85 in ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... safe easily ... JOHNSON '96 picks up a sac fly and an RBI
TEMPLETON '79 retreats and holds first
Athletics 6, Cardinals 8
This ballgame now 8-6 ... JOHNSON '96 has now knocked in 4 runs in this series
Two away TEMPLETON '79 on at first ... for St. Louis ... the bottom of the eighth inning
next to bat for St. Louis is Jose CRUZ '83
* J. CRUZ '83 facing R. FINGERS '81, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-6
The pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... CAMPANERIS '70 has it
throws quickly to MILLAN '70 covering ... three down
That'll do it for St. Louis ... a run on 2 hits ... there were no errors ... one left
they add a little insurance ... Cardinals ahead 8-6 ... we go to the top of the ninth inning
* TOP OF THE 9th, Athletics 6, Cardinals 8
Here come the big guns for the Athletics ... BANDO '69 CANSECO '88 and MCGWIRE '98
Sal BANDO '69 will start it off here in the 9th ... he bats right
Todd WORRELL '86 will take the mound for St. Louis ... the right-hander
so BORBON '77 goes one inning in relief ... the game for BORBON '77 ... 2 hits
for WORRELL '86 ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander WORRELL '86 has worked two and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... 2 saves
it's his game to save
Here's Sal BANDO '69 to start it off
* S. BANDO '69 facing T. WORRELL '86, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8
The pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... but doesn't ... and CRUZ '83 shags this one down
one down
The Athletics with only two outs left ... Oakland now sends Jose CANSECO '88 to bat
* J. CANSECO '88 facing T. WORRELL '86, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... WORRELL '86 pulled the string
and CANSECO '88 was way out in front ... two away!
The Athletics have ... two down bases clear
right-handed batter Mark MCGWIRE '98 now walks out to bat
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing T. WORRELL '86, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8
Now the pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... and that's the last out of the game
The Cardinals have won it ... Game 5 goes to the Cardinals!!
spurred on by the disciplined leadership of Derek Bain ... a big series game!
in the end it was a close one ... the Athletics have fallen to the Cardinals 8-6
here's the line ... for the Cardinals ... 8 runs on 13 hits ... 2 errors ... they leave 6
for the Athletics ... 6 runs on 10 hits ... no errors ... and they leave 7
CARLTON '72 gets the win...his 2nd ... his record now 2 and 0
HUNTER '75 takes the loss...his 2nd ... his record now 0 and 2 ... WORRELL '86 saves ... his 3rd
leading the league ... so that winds up this 7-game series ... Cardinals take the series ... 4-1
in this 7-game series ... they now stand at ... St. Louis with ... 4 wins ... Oakland ... 1
that's it for this time until next time ... Ernie Harwell and WAPBA leaving you from St. Louis
Cardinals take this one from the Athletics ... 8-6
FINAL SCORE : Athletics 6, Cardinals 8