* TOP OF THE 1st, Cardinals 0, Reds 0
Well, hi, everybody! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
bringing you Cincinnati Reds baseball ... and this is WAPBA
the voice of baseball in your home since 1951 ... we're coming to you from out here at the park
today the visiting St. Louis Cardinals ... will test the Reds at home
this is the Championship Series! ... Game Number Six ... in this 7-game series ... two teams meet
devotion to duty brought them ... right now ... they're down ... 2 and... ... 3 ... at home
their record now ... 1 and... ... 1 ... the Reds take the field here in the first
Duke Robinson, Jr has set his opening slate ... Lee MAY '69 at first base
Tommy HARPER '70 at second ... Barry LARKIN '96 the shortstop ... Tony PEREZ '70 at third
the trio in the outfield ... in left it's Pete ROSE '69 ... in center Eric DAVIS '87
and over in right Danny TARTABULL '91 ... Johnny BENCH '70 is behind the plate
at DH, Hal MCRAE '82 ... he bats sixth ... and today's slabman for Cincinnati
Joaquin ANDUJAR '82 the right-hander ... this is ANDUJAR '82's 2nd appearance in the series
Joaquin has worked seven and a third ... his series ERA at 3.68
he'll be facing Cardinals starter ... left-hander Steve CARLTON '72
this park really favors the hitters ... the weather ... gentle breezes blowing out
so settle in ... this is a championship game
Lance JOHNSON '96 to lead it off for the Cardinals
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... a towering fly ball to center ... DAVIS '87 roams over ... plenty of room
and hauls it in ... one away
Tom HERR '85 will bat next for St. Louis ... one down
* T. HERR '85 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ANDUJAR '82 fires it in ... outside ... ball one
* T. HERR '85 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg
LARKIN '96 charges over ... bang-bang play at first ... HERR '85 is out!
Joaquin ANDUJAR '82 shakes it off ... he'll be alright ... two away
Keith HERNANDEZ '79 is stepping up to hit against ANDUJAR '82 ... he bats left-handed
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ANDUJAR '82 comes home ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by LARKIN '96
thrown on to first ... it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... MAY '69 digs it out
three down
ANDUJAR '82 sets them down in order ... Cardinals nothing Reds coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Cardinals 0, Reds 0
The Cardinals take the field here in the first
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
and 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
batting seventh and DHing ... Willie MONTANEZ '71 ... and on the mound for the Cardinals
the left-hander Steve CARLTON '72 ... this is CARLTON '72's 2nd appearance in the series
Steve has worked six and a third ... his series ERA at 4.26
Pete ROSE '69 leading it off
* P. ROSE '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... fisted to right by ROSE '69 ... VAN SLYKE '92 will have to hustle ... he's there
and hauls it in ... he made that look easy ... one away
Barry LARKIN '96 walking up to bat
* B. LARKIN '96 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... LARKIN '96 hits it nine miles ... foul ball ... strike one
* B. LARKIN '96 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CARLTON '72 brings it to the plate ... lofted deep to center field ... JOHNSON '96 roams over
he has it measured ... he hauls it in ... and that's the second out
Tony PEREZ '70 is up next
* T. PEREZ '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... he pops it up ... HERNANDEZ '79's backing up ... he's calling for it
and makes the catch ... for the final out
So the Reds go quietly ... St. Louis due up
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Cardinals 0, Reds 0
PENDLETON '91 VAN SLYKE '92 and SIMMONS '75 due up for St. Louis
Terry PENDLETON '91 leading off the 2nd
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now ANDUJAR '82 comes home with it ... chopper back to the mound ... ANDUJAR '82 up with it
flips to first ... for the out
Andy VAN SLYKE '92 is the next hitter
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now ANDUJAR '82 pitches ... grounded to the right side ... and HARPER '70 gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... two away
Ted SIMMONS '75 to hit
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... spanked sharply to PEREZ '70 ... brutal bounce ... the quick throw across the diamond
got him! ... three away
So the Cardinals go down 1-2-3 ... no score ... the bottom of the second inning coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Cardinals 0, Reds 0
BENCH '70 DAVIS '87 and MCRAE '82 due up for Cincinnati
Johnny BENCH '70 to lead it off for the Reds ... he bats right
* J. BENCH '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... but doesn't ... and CRUZ '83 shags this one down
one away
Okay ... Eric DAVIS '87 to hit ... for Cincinnati ... bases empty one down
* E. DAVIS '87 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... base hit left field ... CRUZ '83 coming on ... fields it
and gets it in quickly ... that's a single for Eric DAVIS '87
for Eric DAVIS '87, his 5th hit of the series
One gone DAVIS '87 down at first ... for Cincinnati ... next up Hal MCRAE '82
* H. MCRAE '82 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
CARLTON '72 now ... 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
Cardinals 0, Reds 2
So MCRAE '82 has his 1st homer of the series ... the Reds have their first two runs
and the Reds go ahead by two 2-0 ... 2nd inning ... for Hal MCRAE '82, his 8th hit of the series
3 ribbies now for MCRAE '82
Danny TARTABULL '91 steps up to face CARLTON '72
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
CARLTON '72 comes to him ... banged to left center ... deep in the gap ... CRUZ '83 won't get it
he's chasing it down ... TARTABULL '91 makes second ... he looks at third
but he'll have to hold ... for TARTABULL '91, his 1st double of the series
for Danny TARTABULL '91, his 2nd hit of the series
One on ... the bottom of the second inning ... right-handed hitter Lee MAY '69
gets set to bat against CARLTON '72
* L. MAY '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... high and away ... and it gets by SIMMONS '75! ... he scrambles
TARTABULL '91 moves up
* L. MAY '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Cardinals playing for the out at first ... at third TARTABULL '91 takes a short lead
now the pitch ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... two gone
The Reds have ... two gone TARTABULL '91 on third ... here's HARPER '70 to take his swings
* T. HARPER '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
TARTABULL '91 steps off third ... the pitch comes in ... it's a high fly to shallow center
JOHNSON '96 roams over ... takes a step back ... and brings it down
The half for the Reds ... 2 3 and oh ... they leave 1 ... they move ahead in the game
Reds leading by 2 2-0
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Cardinals 0, Reds 2
The Cardinals will send out the bottom of the lineup ... MONTANEZ '71 CRUZ '83 and TEMPLETON '79
Willie MONTANEZ '71 will start it off here in the 3rd ... left-handed hitter to face ANDUJAR '82
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
ANDUJAR '82 brings it to the plate ... swung on ... hot smash to HARPER '70 ... he dives
he's got it ... throws quickly ... in time ... for out number one
We have CRUZ '83 to bat for the Cardinals ... one away
* J. CRUZ '83 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch comes in ... CRUZ '83 dribbles it toward third ... PEREZ '70 will have to hurry
the snap throw to first ... in time to retire CRUZ '83 ... for out number two
Garry TEMPLETON '79 comes up to bat
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
ANDUJAR '82 with the pitch ... that's high in the air to right center
TARTABULL '91 goes back for it ... up against the wall ... TARTABULL '91 times his leap
and comes down with a glove full of air ... a round tripper for TEMPLETON '79
Cardinals 1, Reds 2
So TEMPLETON '79 has his 1st homer of the series ... the Cardinals are on the board
trimming the lead to one ... for Garry TEMPLETON '79, his 5th hit of the series
TEMPLETON '79 has now knocked in 2 runs in this series ... for St. Louis
the 1st hit in this game
Left-sider Lance JOHNSON '96 will bat next for St. Louis ... he's their lead-off hitter ... two away
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... hit in the air to center ... DAVIS '87 takes three steps to his right
taps the glove ... he has it ... that's three away
That'll do it for St. Louis ... a run on one hit ... they score ... but still trail by 1
after two and a half 2-1 Reds
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Cardinals 1, Reds 2
The Cardinals will face the top of the order here in the 3rd ... ROSE '69 LARKIN '96 and PEREZ '70
Here's Pete ROSE '69 to start it off
* P. ROSE '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
CARLTON '72 deals ... checked swing ... ball four ... and he trots down to first
that extends the streak ... now 6 games in a row on base
Barry LARKIN '96 coming up
* B. LARKIN '96 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
They're holding ROSE '69 ... but he's well off the bag ... here's the delivery ... lifted to center
not too deep ... there's JOHNSON '96 ... and he takes it in ... and there's one away
ROSE '69's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but he holds first
Okay ... here's Tony PEREZ '70 to hit for the Reds ... the Reds have ... one gone runner on first
* T. PEREZ '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 ready for a throw from CARLTON '72 ... the pitch ... and he misses
ball one
* T. PEREZ '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
CARLTON '72 with the pitch ... it's smashed deep to left center ... that's good for extra bases
it's to the wall ... CRUZ '83's chasing it ... still chasing ... ROSE '69 will score
PEREZ '70 digging ... here's the throw to third ... and he's in standing
triple and an RBI for PEREZ '70
Cardinals 1, Reds 3
So a run scores on PEREZ '70's 1st triple ... and the Reds now lead 3-1
for Tony PEREZ '70, his 4th hit of the series ... 3 ribbies now for PEREZ '70
Johnny BENCH '70 is stepping up to hit against CARLTON '72 ... he's a right-handed batter
the Reds have ... one down runner at third
* J. BENCH '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-1
Cardinals playing for the out at first ... PEREZ '70 down the line some at third ... he brings it in
big swing ... it's a dying quail to right ... VAN SLYKE '92 gallops in ... HERR '85 races back
but it parachutes between them ... a Texas League single for BENCH '70
PEREZ '70 scores easily ... and BENCH '70 has the RBI
Cardinals 1, Reds 4
So the single drives in one ... and the Reds add to their lead ... this ballgame now 4-1
for Johnny BENCH '70, his 7th hit of the series ... and BENCH '70 now with 6 runs batted in
Eric DAVIS '87 up to bat ... the Reds have ... one away BENCH '70 on at first
* E. DAVIS '87 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
CARLTON '72 now ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... two down
Well ... BENCH '70 down at first two gone ... here's Hal MCRAE '82 ... the designated hitter
* H. MCRAE '82 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
Now he comes home with it ... right down the middle ... side retired
For the Reds ... 2 runs 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1 ... so the Reds now with a safer margin
3 complete here in Cincinnati ... the score now stands 4-1 Reds
as we head for the top of the fourth inning
* TOP OF THE 4th, Cardinals 1, Reds 4
And here comes the artillery for St. Louis ... HERR '85 HERNANDEZ '79 and PENDLETON '91
Tom HERR '85 to lead it off for the Cardinals ... the switch-hitter will bat left-handed
* T. HERR '85 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
ANDUJAR '82 comes home ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by BENCH '70...strikeout ... one down
Keith HERNANDEZ '79 getting ready to go
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... DAVIS '87's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... HERNANDEZ '79's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
for HERNANDEZ '79, his 1st double of the series
for Keith HERNANDEZ '79, his 4th hit of the series
For St. Louis one out one on ... we have Terry PENDLETON '91 coming up to hit
batting left against ANDUJAR '82
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
HERNANDEZ '79 at second takes a big lead ... now the delivery ... popped high to the left side
PEREZ '70 drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch
for out number two ... and HERNANDEZ '79 holds at second
Two outs 4th inning ... one on ... VAN SLYKE '92 gets set to face ANDUJAR '82
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
HERNANDEZ '79 moves another step away from second ... the pitch ... hard shot at PEREZ '70
and he snares it! ... and that retires the side
The half for the Cardinals ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... Cardinals behind the Reds 4-1
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Cardinals 1, Reds 4
CARLTON '72 will now face the bottom of the Reds lineup
TARTABULL '91 MAY '69 and HARPER '70 coming up
Danny TARTABULL '91 to lead it off for the Reds ... a right-sider
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The delivery from CARLTON '72 ... there's a long fly ball ... deep to right ... it's got a chance
VAN SLYKE '92 races to the wall ... leaps ... and wins! ... that's grand theft homer!
TARTABULL '91 kicks the dirt near second ... he was robbed ... one away
One down 4th inning ... it's now Lee MAY '69 to bat ... he swings from the right side
* L. MAY '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch from CARLTON '72 ... swung on ... big K ... and MAY '69's retired ... two away
Right-handed batter Tommy HARPER '70 ... steps up to face CARLTON '72
* T. HARPER '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
CARLTON '72 now ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg
TEMPLETON '79 charges over ... bang-bang play at first ... HARPER '70 beats it out
for Tommy HARPER '70, his 2nd hit of the series
Pete ROSE '69 is up next
* P. ROSE '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
CARLTON '72 now ... ROSE '69 shoots it toward short ... TEMPLETON '79 stops it on the first hop
flips it to HERR '85 ... three down
That'll do it for Cincinnati ... no runs on one hit ... no errors ... one left on
the score still stands 4-1 Reds ... as we head for the top of the fifth inning
* TOP OF THE 5th, Cardinals 1, Reds 4
SIMMONS '75 MONTANEZ '71 and CRUZ '83 due up for St. Louis
Here's Ted SIMMONS '75 to lead it off
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
ANDUJAR '82 winds up ... soft liner to right ... toward the gap
it drops in front of TARTABULL '91 ... and SIMMONS '75's aboard with a single
for Ted SIMMONS '75, his 6th hit of the series
Here's Willie MONTANEZ '71 ... SIMMONS '75 on at first
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... and he misses ... ball one
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
To the plate ... low and away ... ball two
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
Quick move to the plate ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right
TARTABULL '91 will play it on the hop ... SIMMONS '75's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach has his arms in the air ... and he puts on the brakes
as the throw comes in ... the Cardinals put two singles back-to-back
for Willie MONTANEZ '71, his 5th hit of the series
Here's left-handed Jose CRUZ '83 to take his swings ... for St. Louis
runners at first and second nobody out ... down by 3
* J. CRUZ '83 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 5th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... hit like a bullet ... base hit right field ... TARTABULL '91 is over quickly
throws it in ... and the bases are loaded ... the tying run is on
for Jose CRUZ '83, his 3rd hit of the series
For St. Louis ... bases sold out no outs ... SIMMONS '75, MONTANEZ '71, CRUZ '83 around the diamond
next up Garry TEMPLETON '79 ... batting ninth
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-4
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... he lets one go ... checked swing ... strike three
one away ... and he leaves the bases loaded ... and he gets the strikeout just when he needs it
but the threat is very much alive
Bases all loaded up ... the top of the fifth inning ... it's now Lance JOHNSON '96 to bat
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-4
Reds playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
there's a long fly ball ... it's got a chance
TARTABULL '91 races to the wall with his back to the plate ... he leaps
and he makes the catch! ... TARTABULL '91 turns and sets
and he gets rid of the ball desperately ... the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
SIMMONS '75 coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending MONTANEZ '71 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*)
CRUZ '83's headed for second on the throw
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... and there's a play at second
and he's ... safe easily ... good heads up play ... the tying run is now at second base
Cardinals 2, Reds 4
And the Cardinals get one back ... trimming the lead ... and JOHNSON '96 now with 3 runs batted in
For St. Louis ... MONTANEZ '71 and CRUZ '83 at third and second two outs ... Tom HERR '85 up to bat
* T. HERR '85 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 5th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-4
MONTANEZ '71 steps off third ... ANDUJAR '82 with the pitch ... smashed down the line
MAY '69 dives ... and he's got it! ... he's on his feet ... he flips to ANDUJAR '82 covering
in time
For the Cardinals ... a run on 3 hits ... 2 left ... they had good chances for more
but still trail by 2 ... after four and a half 4-2 Reds
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Cardinals 2, Reds 4
And here comes the artillery for Cincinnati ... LARKIN '96 PEREZ '70 and BENCH '70
To get it going Barry LARKIN '96
* B. LARKIN '96 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
He wheels and deals ... LARKIN '96 drills one ... by PENDLETON '91 ... backed up by TEMPLETON '79
the long off-balance throw ... the stretch by HERNANDEZ '79 ... out at first! ... one down
Here's Tony PEREZ '70
* T. PEREZ '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
CARLTON '72 winds and fires ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by TEMPLETON '79
thrown on to first ... it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... HERNANDEZ '79 digs it out
for the second out
Cincinnati now sends Johnny BENCH '70 to bat ... from the right ... he's their clean-up hitter
* J. BENCH '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
CARLTON '72 winds up ... BENCH '70 goes down swinging ... side retired
No runs no hits no errors ... and at the end of 5 ... after five it's still 4-2 Reds
* TOP OF THE 6th, Cardinals 2, Reds 4
The Cardinals now send up ... the heart of their order to face ANDUJAR '82
HERNANDEZ '79 PENDLETON '91 and VAN SLYKE '92
Here's Keith HERNANDEZ '79 to start it off ... he swings from the left side
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... there's a liner toward left ... ROSE '69 is coming in hard ... he can't get it!
it's on its way to the wall! ... HERNANDEZ '79's headed for second ... he'll try for third
DAVIS '87 is over ... he has the ball ... too late
HERNANDEZ '79 ends up on third with a triple ... ROSE '69 tried to make a sliding catch
but the ball scooted by him ... 2nd hit for HERNANDEZ '79 in the game
for Keith HERNANDEZ '79, his 5th hit of the series ... and his 2nd triple of the series
Terry PENDLETON '91 up to bat ... HERNANDEZ '79 at third
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-4
Infield deep ... ANDUJAR '82 looks HERNANDEZ '79 back to third ... the offering from ANDUJAR '82
stroked solidly to left field ... ROSE '69 got a great jump ... coming on ... and he covers it
and there's one away ... and he fires the ball in quickly ... HERNANDEZ '79 has to hold third
One gone 6th inning ... one on ... Andy VAN SLYKE '92 walks up ... he bats left
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-4
Infield deep ... HERNANDEZ '79 with a head fake at third ... here's the delivery
off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... BENCH '70 moves under it
he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... for out number two
Ted SIMMONS '75 gets set to face ANDUJAR '82
the switch-hitter will go to the first-base side of the box ... the Cardinals have
two away one on at third
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-4
HERNANDEZ '79 with a good lead off third ... the pitch ... scorched ... caught by ANDUJAR '82!
three down
For the Cardinals ... no runs on one hit ... one left ... they had a chance but could not convert
Cardinals still with a 2-run deficit
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Cardinals 2, Reds 4
The Reds will have ... DAVIS '87 MCRAE '82 and TARTABULL '91 here in the 6th
Leading off Eric DAVIS '87
* E. DAVIS '87 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
CARLTON '72 brings it to the plate ... half swing ... oh! ... Eric went too far ... out on strikes
one away
Next batter...Hal MCRAE '82
* H. MCRAE '82 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch from CARLTON '72 ... checked swing ... and a roller back to the mound
CARLTON '72 is up with it ... takes his time ... and tosses it to HERNANDEZ '79 for the putout
Danny TARTABULL '91 bat in hand
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Here comes the pitch ... and TARTABULL '91 stings it ... it's got extra bases written all over it
through the gap in left center ... JOHNSON '96 hunts it down quickly
and holds TARTABULL '91 to a double ... that's his 2nd double of the game
for TARTABULL '91, his 2nd double of the series
for Danny TARTABULL '91, his 3rd hit of the series
For Cincinnati ... TARTABULL '91 down at second two gone ... here's Lee MAY '69 to hit for the Reds
* L. MAY '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... and he fans him ... MAY '69's gone ... that's three away
MAY '69 has now struck out 3 times
That'll do it for Cincinnati ... nothing across ... no errors ... one left
the score is still 4-2 Cincinnati ... as we go to the top of the seventh inning
* TOP OF THE 7th, Cardinals 2, Reds 4
The Cardinals will send out the bottom of the lineup ... MONTANEZ '71 CRUZ '83 and TEMPLETON '79
Willie MONTANEZ '71 to lead it off for the Cardinals
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
He wheels and deals ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground
BENCH '70 near the dugout ... and he gloves it for the out ... one down!
Jose CRUZ '83 up to bat
* J. CRUZ '83 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The offering from ANDUJAR '82 ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble
DAVIS '87's there ... and he pulls it in ... two down
Now TEMPLETON '79 to face ANDUJAR '82
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
ANDUJAR '82 brings it to the plate ... TEMPLETON '79 hits a comebacker
ANDUJAR '82 knocks it down ... bare-hands it and throws to first ... close play!
and the ump calls TEMPLETON '79 out
For the Cardinals ... three up three down ... the score still stands 4-2 Cardinals down
as we head for the bottom of the seventh inning
okay, all you Cardinals fans listening at home ... on your feet
take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Cardinals 2, Reds 4
For Cincinnati here in the 7th ... HARPER '70 ROSE '69 and LARKIN '96
Here's Tommy HARPER '70 to lead it off
* T. HARPER '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
To the plate ... an infield roller by HARPER '70 ... shortstop TEMPLETON '79 charges
the flip to first ... one away
Now coming to bat for the Reds Pete ROSE '69
* P. ROSE '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
He comes home ... ROSE '69 tops it toward second ... HERR '85 races in and short hops it ... throws
scooped up by HERNANDEZ '79 ... but not in time ... ROSE '69 beats it out!
for Pete ROSE '69, his 7th hit of the series
Now LARKIN '96 to face CARLTON '72 ... for Cincinnati ... one gone ROSE '69 on at first
* B. LARKIN '96 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... it's smashed deep to left center ... that's good for extra bases ... it's to the wall
CRUZ '83's chasing it ... still chasing ... ROSE '69 will score ... LARKIN '96 digging
here's the throw to third ... and he's in standing ... triple and an RBI for LARKIN '96
Cardinals 2, Reds 5
So a run scores on LARKIN '96's 1st triple ... and the Reds now lead 5-2
for Barry LARKIN '96, his 2nd hit of the series
LARKIN '96 has now knocked in 2 runs in this series
The Reds have ... one out runner at third ... Tony PEREZ '70 comes out to face CARLTON '72
bats right
And here comes Cardinals manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking CARLTON '72 for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... and Nelson BRILES '67 a right-hander will take over
so CARLTON '72 goes six and a third ... his line ... 5 runs ... so far ... on 9 hits ... a homer
one walk ... he fans 7 ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it
for BRILES '67 ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander BRILES '67 has worked four innings ... he has a 2.25 ERA
he inherits a tough situation ... he'll be looking for the strikeout
at the very least he wants to keep the ball in the infield
PEREZ '70 gets set to bat against BRILES '67 ... the Reds have ... one away runner at third
* T. PEREZ '70 facing N. BRILES '67, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-2
They're pulled in around the infield ... checks third ... the pitch comes in
he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two away
One on at third two gone ... the bottom of the seventh inning ... the next Reds batter is BENCH '70
he's their clean-up hitter
* J. BENCH '70 facing N. BRILES '67, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-2
Checks third ... BRILES '67 kicks and deals ... smashed down the line ... HERNANDEZ '79 dives
and he's got it! ... he's on his feet ... waves off BRILES '67
and he tags the bag for the out ... side retired
For the Reds ... one run on 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1 ... they add a little insurance
the score is 5-2 as we go to the top of the eighth inning
* TOP OF THE 8th, Cardinals 2, Reds 5
The Reds will face the top of the order here in the 8th ... JOHNSON '96 HERR '85 and HERNANDEZ '79
Here's Lance JOHNSON '96 to lead it off ... he swings from the left side
Robinson, Jr is sending in Cookie ROJAS '71 ... he'll be playing second for Cincinnati
HARPER '70 is out
Here's Lance JOHNSON '96 to lead it off ... he hits from the left
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
He wheels and deals ... high fly deep to right ... TARTABULL '91 going back ... he's there
and makes the one-handed grab ... and there's one away
Tom HERR '85 now walks out to bat ... against ANDUJAR '82 he'll bat left ... one down nobody on
for St. Louis
* T. HERR '85 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
ANDUJAR '82 deals ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
PEREZ '70 and BENCH '70 converge near the line ... BENCH '70 is calling off PEREZ '70
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... for out number two
Two away 8th inning ... we have Keith HERNANDEZ '79 coming up to hit
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing J. ANDUJAR '82, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
ANDUJAR '82 kicks and deals ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
and that's the 1st walk issued by ANDUJAR '82
that was HERNANDEZ '79's first walk of the series
For St. Louis ... HERNANDEZ '79 down at first two down ... Terry PENDLETON '91 walks up
he's their clean-up hitter
And here comes Reds manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking ANDUJAR '82 for the ball
they'll go to Jeff MONTGOMERY '93 ... so ANDUJAR '82 gets his innings
he pitched seven and two thirds ... the game for ANDUJAR '82 ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 6 hits
a homer ... one walk ... he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runner
he will win it if they hold the 3-run lead
for MONTGOMERY '93 his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out
PENDLETON '91 is out to take his hacks ... he's their clean-up hitter
HERNANDEZ '79 down at first two outs
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
HERNANDEZ '79 takes a good lead ... MONTGOMERY '93 brings it home ... slow chopper toward LARKIN '96
he charges ... barehands it ... makes the off-balance throw to first ... three down
For the Cardinals ... nothing across ... Cardinals trailing by 3 ... as we go to the home half
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Cardinals 2, Reds 5
DAVIS '87 MCRAE '82 and TARTABULL '91 due up for Cincinnati
Here's Eric DAVIS '87 to lead it off
* E. DAVIS '87 facing N. BRILES '67, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
Now the pitch ... a laser off the bat of DAVIS '87 ... TEMPLETON '79 leaps for it
but it's over his head ... it goes into left field for a base hit
and DAVIS '87 is on with a single ... Eric with his 2nd hit in this game
for Eric DAVIS '87, his 6th hit of the series
Runner on first ... we have MCRAE '82 to bat for the Reds
* H. MCRAE '82 facing N. BRILES '67, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 holding the runner on ... the pitch ... chopper back to the mound
BRILES '67 gloves it ... he flips to HERNANDEZ '79 at first ... for the out
DAVIS '87 moves to second on the play ... and there's one away
For Cincinnati one down one on ... right-handed batter Danny TARTABULL '91
steps up to face BRILES '67
And here comes Cardinals manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... again ... he's asking BRILES '67 for the ball
he's calling for Jim GOTT '93 ... the right-hander ... so BRILES '67 goes one inning in relief
the game for BRILES '67 ... one hit ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner
for GOTT '93 ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander GOTT '93 has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he inherits a runner in scoring position
One gone 8th inning ... one on ... Danny TARTABULL '91 will bat next for Cincinnati
* D. TARTABULL '91 facing J. GOTT '93, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
Speedy DAVIS '87 edging toward third ... now GOTT '93 comes home with it
pulled sharply to PENDLETON '91 ... he leaves his feet ... and he's got it!
but he doesn't have a play ... DAVIS '87 takes third on the infield hit
3rd hit for TARTABULL '91 in the game ... for Danny TARTABULL '91, his 4th hit of the series
Okay ... MAY '69 is stepping up to hit against GOTT '93 ... the Reds have
one down DAVIS '87 at third...TARTABULL '91 at first
* L. MAY '69 facing J. GOTT '93, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-2
Infielders back ... GOTT '93 rocks and fires ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three
two down ... MAY '69 has now struck out 4 times
Cookie ROJAS '71 getting ready to go ... so far in the series
ROJAS '71 has managed 2 hits in 9 at bats
* C. ROJAS '71 facing J. GOTT '93, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-2
The pitch to ROJAS '71 ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... three down
For the Reds ... no runs on 2 hits ... they leave 2 ... the score still 5-2 ... Cardinals trail
* TOP OF THE 9th, Cardinals 2, Reds 5
VAN SLYKE '92 SIMMONS '75 and MONTANEZ '71 due up for St. Louis
Here's Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to lead it off
Johnny EDWARDS '65 is now catching for Cincinnati ... Robinson, Jr takes BENCH '70 out of the game
Robinson, Jr is sending in Paul O'NEILL 98 ... he'll be playing right for Cincinnati
TARTABULL '91 is out
Here's Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to start it off ... left-handed hitter to face MONTGOMERY '93
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Now the delivery ... pulled toward second ... just out of reach
VAN SLYKE '92 rounds first and holds ... he's on with a single
for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 4th hit of the series
One on ... next up Ted SIMMONS '75
* T. SIMMONS '75 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
MONTGOMERY '93 into his motion ... delivers ... SIMMONS '75 shoots it toward short
LARKIN '96 stops it on the first hop ... flips it to ROJAS '71 for one
no throw, no throw to first ... the runner did his job ... ROJAS '71 had to leapfrog over him
and he wisely held the ball ... good hard-nosed baseball
For St. Louis ... SIMMONS '75 on first one gone ... Willie MONTANEZ '71 up
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... half swing ... it's popped up ... EDWARDS '65's out ... MAY '69's in
EDWARDS '65 calls him off ... and he covers it ... two down
For St. Louis two outs one on ... Jose CRUZ '83 up to hit
* J. CRUZ '83 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes! it's in play
the ball rolls down the line ... O'NEILL 98 scoots for it ... he has it
SIMMONS '75's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to LARKIN '96 ... they're holding SIMMONS '75 at third
and CRUZ '83's in standing with a double ... that's CRUZ '83's 2nd hit of the game
for CRUZ '83, his 1st double of the series ... for Jose CRUZ '83, his 4th hit of the series
Okay ... Garry TEMPLETON '79 is out to take his hacks ... the switch-hitter will bat left-handed
the Cardinals have ... runners at second and third two down ... down by 3
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 9th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-5
And now the pitch ... half swing ... he held up ... and it caught the corner!
TEMPLETON '79 can't believe it ... but he'll have to wait to express himself
because this game is over
The Reds have won it ... Game 6 goes to the Reds!!
spurred on by the disciplined leadership of Duke Robinson, Jr
the Cardinals leave the tying run at the plate ... they get the 5-2 decision ... here's the line
for the Reds ... 5 runs on 11 hits ... no errors ... they leave 7 ... for the Cardinals
2 runs on 8 hits ... no errors ... and they leave 7 ... ANDUJAR '82 gets his 1st win
his record now 1 and 0 ... CARLTON '72 takes his 1st loss ... his record now 0 and 1
MONTGOMERY '93 gets his 1st save ... so the Reds gain a step ... in this 7-game series
they now stand at ... 3-3 ... in the next game, they'll go after the Cardinals again
in this 7-game series ... they now stand at ... Cincinnati with ... 3 wins ... St. Louis ... 3
bye for now, everybody ... Ernie Harwell and WAPBA leaving you from Cincinnati
Reds take this one from the Cardinals ... 5-2
FINAL SCORE : Cardinals 2, Reds 5