* TOP OF THE 1st, Cardinals 0, Reds 0

Well, hi, everybody! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell

bringing you Cincinnati Reds baseball ... join the crowd and enjoy the action

here on 66 WAPBA ... today we're coming to you from Cincinnati

where the hometown Reds will host on their own turf ... this is the Championship Series!

Game Number Seven ... could be the final game ... in this 7-game series

if you're sitting back, sit up ... if you're working, put your papers away and listen up

right now ... they're even ... 3 and... ... 3 ... at home ... their record now ... 2 and... ... 1

the Reds take the field here in the first ... here's how it lines up defensively for the Reds

Lee MAY '69 at first base ... Tommy HARPER '70 at second ... Barry LARKIN '96 the shortstop

Tony PEREZ '70 at third ... the outfield consists of ... Pete ROSE '69 in left field

Eric DAVIS '87 in center field ... and Danny TARTABULL '91 over in right

Johnny BENCH '70 is behind the plate ... at DH and batting sixth ... Hal MCRAE '82

and on the mound for the Reds ... the left-hander Charlie LEIBRANDT '85

this is LEIBRANDT '85's 2nd appearance in the series ... he has one win

Charlie has worked nine full innings ... his series ERA at 1.00

generally he will not beat himself ... he'll be facing Cardinals starter

left-hander Jerry REUSS '80 ... pitchers do not like pitching in this park

the ball carries and it's a short trip to the fence ... today ... 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 C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch is on the way ... fastball ... high ... free pass to JOHNSON '96 ... and Lance takes first

Tom HERR '85 getting ready to go

* T. HERR '85 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

JOHNSON '96 breaks for second

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

BENCH '70 strongarms it down there ... the play at second ... he's safe!

that's his 2nd steal of the series

* T. HERR '85 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

JOHNSON '96 moves another step away from second ... LEIBRANDT '85 delivers

HERR '85 doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass ... and that sets up the double play

Runners at first and second nobody out ... the top of the first inning ... next to bat for St. Louis

is the left-handed hitting Keith HERNANDEZ '79

He's legged out a triple in his last 2 games

* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0

The runners take their lead ... the offering from LEIBRANDT '85 ... ground ball to MAY '69

he scoops it up ... looks at second ... and he steps on first for the out

and there's one away

Two on ... here's Terry PENDLETON '91 ... batting in the fourth slot

* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0

Infield deep ... the pitch ... low ... ball four ... Terry hustles down to first

and the bases are loaded ... three walks in the first inning!

that was PENDLETON '91's first walk of the series

One out bases full ... for St. Louis ... the top of the first inning

here's Ted SIMMONS '75 to hit for the Cardinals

* T. SIMMONS '75 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0

Infield deep ... LEIBRANDT '85 to the wind ... chopper back to the mound ... LEIBRANDT '85 grabs it

throws to the plate ... out! ... the throw to first ... oh, double play ... what a play!

class dismissed ... and they get out of the inning

The line for the Cardinals ... oh oh and oh ... they leave 2

so they fail to cash in on the two runners ... Cardinals nothing Reds coming up

* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Cardinals 0, Reds 0

The Cardinals take the field here in the first ... let's see

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

the outfield consists of ... Jose CRUZ '83 in left field ... Lance JOHNSON '96 in center field

and Andy VAN SLYKE '92 over in right ... Ted SIMMONS '75 is behind the plate

at DH, Todd ZEILE '99 ... he bats seventh ... and on the mound for the Cardinals

the left-hander Jerry REUSS '80 ... this is REUSS '80's 2nd appearance in the series

with one loss ... Jerry has worked six and two thirds ... his series ERA at 6.75

Pete ROSE '69 will get it started for the Reds ... the switch-hitter will bat right-handed here

* P. ROSE '69 facing J. REUSS '80, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

REUSS '80 to the wind ... just off the corner ... a base on balls ... that extends the streak

now 7 games in a row on base

One on ... now LARKIN '96 to face REUSS '80 ... bats right

* B. LARKIN '96 facing J. REUSS '80, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... lifted to right field ... VAN SLYKE '92 doesn't have far to go ... he's under it

and puts it away ... one down ... ROSE '69's tagging

TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but the coach holds him at first

Well ... Tony PEREZ '70 will bat next for Cincinnati ... ROSE '69 down at first one out

* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 holding the runner on ... the pitch ... cut on ... popped up

SIMMONS '75 tosses his mask away ... near the stands ... and he hauls it in ... two down

Two down 1st inning ... one on ... it's now Johnny BENCH '70 to bat

he swings from the right side

* J. BENCH '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

Now he comes home with it ... bouncer to HERR '85 ... he flips to TEMPLETON '79 at second

and they get him ... that's three away

The line for the Reds ... no runs no hits no errors ... they leave 1 ... no score

the top of the second inning coming up

* TOP OF THE 2nd, Cardinals 0, Reds 0

For St. Louis it'll be ... VAN SLYKE '92 ZEILE '99 and CRUZ '83

Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to lead it off

* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

LEIBRANDT '85 kicks and deals ... high fly ball to deep center ... DAVIS '87's back on the track

reaches up ... and brings it down ... one away

Todd ZEILE '99 is up next

* T. ZEILE '99 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

He brings it in ... ZEILE '99 chops it toward MAY '69 ... he backs up and plays the big hop

he waves off LEIBRANDT '85 and takes it himself ... two down

St. Louis now sends Jose CRUZ '83 to bat ... hitting from the left side ... two outs

* J. CRUZ '83 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Now he comes home with it ... LEIBRANDT '85 loses him ... and he trots down to first

We have TEMPLETON '79 to bat for the Cardinals ... CRUZ '83 down at first two down

* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... hit hard to right center ... DAVIS '87 scampering back ... at the track ... he leaps

and brings it down

For the Cardinals ... no runs on no hits ... one left ... no score here after one and a half

* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Cardinals 0, Reds 0

DAVIS '87 MCRAE '82 and TARTABULL '91 to bat next

Eric DAVIS '87 starts it for the Reds

* E. DAVIS '87 facing J. REUSS '80, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... strike three ... he's out of there ... one away

Hal MCRAE '82 advancing to the bat ... one out

* H. MCRAE '82 facing J. REUSS '80, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Here comes the pitch ... hot smash to third ... PENDLETON '91 gets his glove on it

now the long throw ... HERNANDEZ '79 scoops it on one hop ... and MCRAE '82 is retired

nice play on both sides of the infield ... for the second out

Alright... ... two away ... next up Danny TARTABULL '91

* D. TARTABULL '91 facing J. REUSS '80, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The delivery from REUSS '80 ... a blast to center ... this park may not hold it!

JOHNSON '96 runs straight back ... turns ... he'll look ... but he won't touch it

it's long gone! ... home run for TARTABULL '91

Cardinals 0, Reds 1

So they collect a solo homer ... his 1st home run of the series

and the Reds go ahead by a run 1-0 ... 2nd inning

for Danny TARTABULL '91, his 5th hit of the series

that's TARTABULL '91's first ribbie of the series

Lee MAY '69 to hit

* L. MAY '69 facing J. REUSS '80, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch ... routine grounder to TEMPLETON '79 ... he's up with it ... over to first

and MAY '69 is retired ... to retire the side

The line for the Reds ... one run one hit no errors ... they jump into the lead

Reds up 1 nothing

* TOP OF THE 3rd, Cardinals 0, Reds 1

Top of the order here for St. Louis in the 3rd ... JOHNSON '96 HERR '85 and HERNANDEZ '79

Lance JOHNSON '96 will lead off the 3rd

* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

To the plate ... JOHNSON '96 slaps one to the right side ... MAY '69 moves for it

and he spears it! ... races to the bag ... in time for the out ... one away

Now coming up Tom HERR '85

* T. HERR '85 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

LEIBRANDT '85 comes to him ... looped to right ... TARTABULL '91 racing in

if it stays up he'll get it ... coming hard ... still coming ... and he makes the catch

two down

Next batter...Keith HERNANDEZ '79

* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

And the pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... side retired

So the Cardinals go in order ... Reds up 1 nothing

* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Cardinals 0, Reds 1

The Reds will have ... HARPER '70 ROSE '69 and LARKIN '96 here in the 3rd

Here's Tommy HARPER '70 to start it off

* T. HARPER '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

He comes home ... HARPER '70 shows bunt ... he gets it down to third ... PENDLETON '91 charging

and it flicks off his glove ... it just went right by him ... that should be a hit

no, they charge him with an error ... that's a tough E

Here's Pete ROSE '69 ... we're back at the top of the order ... runner on first nobody out

* P. ROSE '69 facing J. REUSS '80, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0

Tommy HARPER '70 is on the move ... here's the pitch ... it's whacked into right field

VAN SLYKE '92's got a long way to go ... still after it ... near the line

and he brings it down ... one away ... HARPER '70 gets back to first

Barry LARKIN '96 is up next

* B. LARKIN '96 facing J. REUSS '80, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0

They're holding HARPER '70 ... but he's well off the bag ... REUSS '80 fires it in

a towering fly ball to center ... JOHNSON '96 drifts back ... he squeezes it ... two down

HARPER '70's tagging

TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but the coach holds him at first

Tony PEREZ '70 up there

* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0

Here's a pitch ... breaking ball ... high and inside ... ball one

* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0

Space on the right ... HARPER '70 leading off ... REUSS '80 rocks and fires ... REUSS '80 fans him

three down

The half for the Reds ... no runs no hits one error ... they leave 1

so the Reds fail to capitalize on the runner ... Reds over the Cardinals 1 nothing

* TOP OF THE 4th, Cardinals 0, Reds 1

For St. Louis here in the 4th ... PENDLETON '91 SIMMONS '75 and VAN SLYKE '92

Here's Terry PENDLETON '91 to start it off ... he'll bat from the right side this time

* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The offering to PENDLETON '91 ... swung on ... big K ... and PENDLETON '91's retired ... one down

Here's Ted SIMMONS '75 coming to the plate

* T. SIMMONS '75 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

Now the delivery ... SIMMONS '75 raps it to the right side ... HARPER '70 ranges to his left

the quick peg to first ... and SIMMONS '75 is retired ... and that's out number two

VAN SLYKE '92 is out to take his hacks

* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

And the pitch comes in ... it's roped hard to right ... TARTABULL '91 races to the line

he dives for it ... it looks like a trap ... VAN SLYKE '92's headed for second

the ump signals hit! ... he trapped it ... and VAN SLYKE '92 cruises in to second

Todd ZEILE '99 up ... two gone VAN SLYKE '92 on at second ... for St. Louis

* T. ZEILE '99 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1

Speedy VAN SLYKE '92 edging toward third ... he cranks and fires ... chopper back to the mound

LEIBRANDT '85 scoops it up ... throws to first ... to retire the side

For the Cardinals ... no runs on one hit ... one left ... they had a chance but could not convert

the score still 1-0 ... Reds leading

* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Cardinals 0, Reds 1

The Reds will have ... BENCH '70 DAVIS '87 and MCRAE '82 here in the 4th

To get it going for the Reds here's Johnny BENCH '70

* J. BENCH '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

REUSS '80 to the wind ... and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair

fair ball! ... home run for BENCH '70

Cardinals 0, Reds 2

So BENCH '70 has his 2nd homer of the series ... and the Reds now lead 2-0

for Johnny BENCH '70, his 8th hit of the series ... and BENCH '70 now with 7 runs batted in

We have Eric DAVIS '87 coming up to hit ... he hits from the right ... no outs a run in

* E. DAVIS '87 facing J. REUSS '80, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0

Here's a pitch ... swung on and missed ... one away

Now coming to bat for the Reds Hal MCRAE '82

* H. MCRAE '82 facing J. REUSS '80, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0

REUSS '80 comes to the plate ... it's lofted to shallow center ... JOHNSON '96 runs in on it

still coming ... and he makes the catch ... and that's the second out

Now coming to bat for the Reds Danny TARTABULL '91

* D. TARTABULL '91 facing J. REUSS '80, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0

The pitch ... base hit left field ... CRUZ '83 coming on ... fields it ... and gets it in quickly

that's a single for Danny TARTABULL '91 ... Danny with his 2nd hit in this game

for Danny TARTABULL '91, his 6th hit of the series

Here comes Lee MAY '69 to take his cuts

* L. MAY '69 facing J. REUSS '80, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0

The pitch ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump ... he went around ... three down

For the Reds ... one run on 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1 ... they inch away from the Cardinals

the score now stands 2-0 Reds ... as we head for the top of the fifth inning

* TOP OF THE 5th, Cardinals 0, Reds 2

For St. Louis here in the 5th ... CRUZ '83 TEMPLETON '79 and JOHNSON '96

Jose CRUZ '83 to lead it off

* J. CRUZ '83 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2

He comes home ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for LEIBRANDT '85 ... one away

Garry TEMPLETON '79 up ... one gone

* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2

The pitch ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out

a pair of strikeouts for LEIBRANDT '85 here in the 5th ... two gone

Two away none on ... for St. Louis ... JOHNSON '96 is stepping up to hit against LEIBRANDT '85

* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2

The offering from LEIBRANDT '85 ... he hits it off the handle to right ... not very deep

TARTABULL '91 charges in hard ... and he one-hands it to retire JOHNSON '96 ... that's three away

So the Cardinals go in order ... the score still stands 2-0 Reds

as we head for the bottom of the fifth inning

* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Cardinals 0, Reds 2

The Reds will have ... HARPER '70 ROSE '69 and LARKIN '96 here in the 5th

Tommy HARPER '70 will get it started for the Reds ... bats right

* T. HARPER '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0

The pitch is on the way ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one away

Pete ROSE '69 getting ready to go

* P. ROSE '69 facing J. REUSS '80, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0

The pitch ... cut on ... ground ball to PENDLETON '91 ... he's up with it

the throw across the diamond ... out at first ... two away

Well ... the next Reds batter is LARKIN '96 ... two gone

* B. LARKIN '96 facing J. REUSS '80, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0

Here's the delivery ... in the dirt ... ball one

* B. LARKIN '96 facing J. REUSS '80, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0

The delivery ... cut on ... ground ball to PENDLETON '91 ... he's up with it

the throw across the diamond ... out at first ... three away

The Cardinals retire the side in order ... the score is still 2-0 Cincinnati

as we go to the top of the sixth inning

* TOP OF THE 6th, Cardinals 0, Reds 2

Cincinnati will now face the St. Louis strength ... HERR '85 HERNANDEZ '79 and PENDLETON '91

Tom HERR '85 will lead off the 6th ... the switchy goes to the third-base side of the plate

* T. HERR '85 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2

The pitch ... an infield roller by HERR '85 ... shortstop LARKIN '96 charges ... the flip to first

one down!

Keith HERNANDEZ '79 bat in hand

* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2

Now the pitch ... it's roped hard to right ... TARTABULL '91's after it

and takes it on the bounce ... HERNANDEZ '79 has to hold first ... he's on with a single

for Keith HERNANDEZ '79, his 6th hit of the series

Terry PENDLETON '91 is the next hitter

* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2

HERNANDEZ '79 is off with the pitch ... PENDLETON '91 goes the opposite way

bounced to the right side ... just out of HARPER '70's reach

Tommy HARPER '70 ran over to cover second ... and that let the ball get through

HERNANDEZ '79 moves easily to third ... and Terry PENDLETON '91 is on with a control single

perfectly placed through the hole left by the Reds infield ... the tying run is on

for Terry PENDLETON '91, his 6th hit of the series

Here's Ted SIMMONS '75 to hit for the Cardinals ... two on...first and third one out

* T. SIMMONS '75 facing C. LEIBRANDT '85, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-2

Infield deep ... HERNANDEZ '79 with a head fake at third ... LEIBRANDT '85 rocks and fires

hot smash to HARPER '70 ... takes it on one hop ... goes to first ... and he gets him

for out number two ... but the run scores ... and PENDLETON '91 moves to second

Cardinals 1, Reds 2

And the Cardinals are sneaking up on the Reds ... they are within one ... score now 2-1

and these fans just inched forward in their seats ... 2 ribbies now for SIMMONS '75

Alright... ... here's Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to hit for the Cardinals ... batting left

the Cardinals have ... two away PENDLETON '91 on at second

And here comes Reds manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking LEIBRANDT '85 for the ball

Robinson, Jr is bringing in Jeff RUSSELL '89 to face VAN SLYKE '92

he'll lose the platoon advantage ... so LEIBRANDT '85 goes five and two thirds

the line on him ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits ... 4 walks ... he struck out 4

he's responsible for the runner ... he will win it if they hold the 1-run lead

for RUSSELL '89 ... his 3rd appearance in the series

the right-hander RUSSELL '89 has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 5.40 ERA

his record ... one loss ... he's looking for one out

Well ... for St. Louis two down one on ... the top of the sixth inning

we have Andy VAN SLYKE '92 coming up to hit ... he bats left

* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing J. RUSSELL '89, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

PENDLETON '91 moves quietly toward third ... here he comes ... swung on ... base hit

down the line to right ... TARTABULL '91 gallops for it ... he has it

PENDLETON '91's around third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving PENDLETON '91 in

THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)

and he scores ... tie ballgame! ... as the throw comes in to second

VAN SLYKE '92 holds at first with a single

Cardinals 2, Reds 2

So the single drives in one big run ... here come the Cardinals

they get back the run and even the score ... for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 6th hit of the series

that's VAN SLYKE '92's first ribbie of the series

Todd ZEILE '99 getting ready to go

* T. ZEILE '99 facing J. RUSSELL '89, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2

RUSSELL '89 into his motion ... delivers ... bounced sharply to the left side

LARKIN '96 covers it ... flips it to HARPER '70 ... Cardinals gone!

For the Cardinals ... 2 3 and oh ... they leave 1 ... they have tied this game

score 2-2 end of five and a half

* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Cardinals 2, Reds 2

St. Louis will now face ... the heart of the Reds lineup

PEREZ '70 BENCH '70 and DAVIS '87 coming up

Tony PEREZ '70 to lead it off for the Reds

* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

Here comes the pitch ... slow tapper toward second ... he could beat this out

the quick snap from HERR '85 ... and PEREZ '70 is out at first

PEREZ '70 thinks he won the race to the bag ... but the ump just turns and walks away

for the first out

Here's the right-handed hitter Johnny BENCH '70 to take his swings ... the Reds have

one out none on

* J. BENCH '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

Now the delivery ... fly ball left field ... it's playable ... CRUZ '83 moves under it

and he's got it ... two down

Right-handed batter Eric DAVIS '87 now walks out to bat

* E. DAVIS '87 facing J. REUSS '80, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

The offering from REUSS '80 ... strike three ... he's out of there ... that's three away

DAVIS '87 has now struck out 3 times

So the Reds go quietly ... score 2-2 end of six

* TOP OF THE 7th, Cardinals 2, Reds 2

CRUZ '83 TEMPLETON '79 and JOHNSON '96 due up for St. Louis

Jose CRUZ '83 to lead it off

* J. CRUZ '83 facing J. RUSSELL '89, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

To the plate ... that's high and deep by CRUZ '83 ... DAVIS '87 is on the run ... on the run

it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... he stayed with it beautifully

one down

Garry TEMPLETON '79 comes up to bat

* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing J. RUSSELL '89, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

The pitch ... TEMPLETON '79 slaps one to the right side ... MAY '69 moves for it

and he spears it! ... races to the bag ... in time for the out ... two down

Lance JOHNSON '96 up there

* L. JOHNSON '96 facing J. RUSSELL '89, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

Now the delivery ... routine grounder to second ... HARPER '70 scoops it ... flips to first

bad throw! ... but MAY '69 gets his foot on the bag ... to retire the side

No runs no hits no errors ... midway through the 7th ... score knotted at 2

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 2

The Reds will have ... MCRAE '82 TARTABULL '91 and MAY '69 here in the 7th

Hal MCRAE '82 will get it started for the Reds ... and he hacks from the right

* H. MCRAE '82 facing J. REUSS '80, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

REUSS '80 now ... hit to straightaway center field ... plenty of room ... JOHNSON '96 moves under it

and takes it in ... one down

Next up Danny TARTABULL '91

* D. TARTABULL '91 facing J. REUSS '80, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

And the pitch ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... TEMPLETON '79's over

stabs for it ... and it's through ... base hit for TARTABULL '91 ... the go ahead run has reached

3rd hit for TARTABULL '91 in the game ... for Danny TARTABULL '91, his 7th hit of the series

Lee MAY '69 is now up

* L. MAY '69 facing J. REUSS '80, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2

And now the pitch ... bounced sharply to the left side

TEMPLETON '79 grabs it and flips to second for one ... the pivot and the peg to HERNANDEZ '79

MAY '69 beats the ball to first ... no double play

Two outs 7th inning ... one on ... HARPER '70 is stepping up to hit against REUSS '80

* T. HARPER '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2

Now REUSS '80 pitches ... swung on and missed ... three down

That'll do it for Cincinnati ... nothing across ... there were no errors ... they leave one

there's no change ... score even at 2

* TOP OF THE 8th, Cardinals 2, Reds 2

RUSSELL '89 will now face the Cardinals artillery ... HERR '85 HERNANDEZ '79 and PENDLETON '91

Tom HERR '85 will start it off here in the 8th

the switch-hitter will go to the first-base side of the box

* T. HERR '85 facing J. RUSSELL '89, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

RUSSELL '89 with the pitch ... HERR '85 dribbles one to the left of the mound

RUSSELL '89 can't reach it ... LARKIN '96 charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion

and nips HERR '85 at first ... one away!

Here's Keith HERNANDEZ '79

* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing J. RUSSELL '89, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

The pitch ... that's batted to the right side ... MAY '69 fields it

and he runs to first ahead of HERNANDEZ '79 ... two away!

It's now Terry PENDLETON '91 to bat ... two outs

* T. PENDLETON '91 facing J. RUSSELL '89, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

The pitch ... PENDLETON '91 swings ... and it's lifted to right

a routine chance for TARTABULL '91 ... and that's all for PENDLETON '91 ... that's three away

For the Cardinals ... three up three down ... this game is 2-2 after seven and a half

* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Cardinals 2, Reds 2

The Cardinals will face the top of the order here in the 8th ... ROSE '69 LARKIN '96 and PEREZ '70

Here's Pete ROSE '69 to start it off ... against REUSS '80 he'll bat right

* P. ROSE '69 facing J. REUSS '80, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

And the pitch ... way outside ... ball one

* P. ROSE '69 facing J. REUSS '80, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

REUSS '80 winds and fires ... chopper back to the mound ... REUSS '80 is up with it

flips to first ... bad throw! ... HERNANDEZ '79 can't handle it

and ROSE '69 is safe at first on the error ... 2 errors now for St. Louis

the go ahead run has reached

For Cincinnati ... no outs ROSE '69 on at first ... the next Reds batter is LARKIN '96

* B. LARKIN '96 facing J. REUSS '80, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2

Space on the right ... ROSE '69 leading off ... the pitch ... ball ... ...and ROSE '69's stealing

SIMMONS '75 guns it down ... and he's ... safe on a nice fadeaway slide

that's his 1st steal of the series

* B. LARKIN '96 facing J. REUSS '80, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2

ROSE '69 stretching his lead ... REUSS '80 turns and fakes the throw to second

ROSE '69 hustles back to the bag standing up ... REUSS '80's back on the rubber

he lets one go ... ripped to right center ... JOHNSON '96 races in for it

it drops in for a hit ... ROSE '69 is digging ... he screams around third

he ran right through the red light ... here's the throw ... the play at the plate

what a throw! ... oh, no, he's out! ... go to town, Cardinals! ... they cut off the go-ahead run!

and the aggressive baserunning does not pay off

that's one less the Cardinals will have to score ... thanks for the assist ... one down

and LARKIN '96 ends up at second

Alright ... runner on second one down ... score tied ... right-handed batter Tony PEREZ '70

steps up to face REUSS '80

* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2

LARKIN '96 stretching his lead ... he delivers ... taken ... strike ... and LARKIN '96 is stealing!

great jump

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

the throw to third ... close play ... SAFE!...late throw ... he steals third

that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Reds 2nd stolen base in this game

the go ahead run is now on third

* T. PEREZ '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2

LARKIN '96 at third with his arms out, crouched ... and the pitch comes in ... taken

strike three ... he's gone ... and REUSS '80 is pumped! ... two down

and he gets a big strikeout with LARKIN '96 threatening on third

Two outs 8th inning ... one on ... now BENCH '70 to face REUSS '80

* J. BENCH '70 facing J. REUSS '80, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2

BENCH '70 smacks it toward the hole ... TEMPLETON '79 far to his right ... nice stop

but he bobbles it ... and he doesn't have a play ... LARKIN '96 comes in to score

and they give BENCH '70 a single

Cardinals 2, Reds 3

So the single drives in one big run ... and the Reds break the tie and now lead 3-2

here in the 8th ... for Johnny BENCH '70, his 9th hit of the series

and BENCH '70 now with 8 runs batted in

One on ... the bottom of the eighth inning ... the next Reds batter is Eric DAVIS '87

right-hander

And here comes Cardinals manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking REUSS '80 for the ball

pitching change for St. Louis ... righty Nelson BRILES '67 will take over and face DAVIS '87

so REUSS '80 gets his innings ... he pitched seven and two thirds ... the game for REUSS '80

3 runs ... 2 earned ... on 6 hits ... 2 homers ... one walk ... he struck out 8

he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it

so despite a fine performance from Jerry REUSS '80 ... he cannot win this game ... for BRILES '67

his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander BRILES '67 has worked five innings

he has a 1.80 ERA ... he's looking for one out

One on ... the bottom of the eighth inning ... Eric DAVIS '87 up to hit

* E. DAVIS '87 facing N. BRILES '67, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2

Here's a pitch ... rip and a miss by DAVIS '87 ... and that's a strikeout ... side retired

DAVIS '87 has now struck out 4 times

For the Reds ... one run on 2 hits one error ... they leave 1

a big run and St. Louis must get it back ... Reds over the Cardinals 3-2

and they'll try to protect that lead in the 9th

* TOP OF THE 9th, Cardinals 2, Reds 3

SIMMONS '75 VAN SLYKE '92 and ZEILE '99 to bat next

Ted SIMMONS '75 will start it off here in the 9th

On his way to the mound is Jeff MONTGOMERY '93 ... RUSSELL '89 pitched two and a third in relief

the line on him ... one hit ... for MONTGOMERY '93 ... his 2nd appearance in the series

the right-hander MONTGOMERY '93 has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save

it's his game to save

Duke Robinson, Jr making his first defensive move ... Duke makes his move

Cookie ROJAS '71 is now playing second ... HARPER '70 is out

Ted SIMMONS '75 will start it off here in the 9th ... against MONTGOMERY '93 he'll bat left

* T. SIMMONS '75 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3

And now the pitch ... swung on ... fly ball right field ... should be no trouble

TARTABULL '91's there ... reaches back ... and he takes it in ... for the first out

One out ... left-handed hitter Andy VAN SLYKE '92 ... gets set to bat against MONTGOMERY '93

* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3

He brings it in ... VAN SLYKE '92 pops a little fly ... back of second

ROJAS '71 and LARKIN '96 going out ... DAVIS '87 coming in ... coming in

and DAVIS '87 makes the catch in front of LARKIN '96 ... two away!

Cardinals down to their final out ... here's Todd ZEILE '99 to hit for the Cardinals

* T. ZEILE '99 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3

The pitch ... ZEILE '99 lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... TARTABULL '91 races over

but he won't get it ... ZEILE '99's going for two ... and there will be a play at second

the tag ... safe!...on a very close play ... double for ZEILE '99 ... so here we go, sports fans

the tying run is now at second base ... for ZEILE '99, his 2nd double of the series

for Todd ZEILE '99, his 3rd hit of the series

Alright ... Jose CRUZ '83 walks up ... he bats left ... two down ZEILE '99 on at second

for St. Louis ... down by 1

* J. CRUZ '83 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3

Pitcher steps off ... now MONTGOMERY '93's set again ... now he comes home with it ... swung on

base hit ... down the line to right ... TARTABULL '91 gallops for it ... he has it

ZEILE '99's around third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving ZEILE '99 in

THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)

here comes the throw home

TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)

here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... tie game!

CRUZ '83 holds at first with a single

Cardinals 3, Reds 3

So the single drives in one big run ... oh, those Cardinals ... they have tied this game

and this crowd has gone silent ... for Jose CRUZ '83, his 5th hit of the series

and CRUZ '83 now with 2 runs batted in

For St. Louis two outs one on ... the top of the ninth inning

St. Louis now sends Garry TEMPLETON '79 to bat ... batting left against MONTGOMERY '93

* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing J. MONTGOMERY '93, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3

MONTGOMERY '93 cranks it up ... taken ... now CRUZ '83 is sprinting toward second

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

BENCH '70 turns it around fast ... and he has it stolen ... that's his 1st steal of the series

and that's the Cardinals 2nd stolen base in this game ... the go ahead run is now at second base

And here comes Reds manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking MONTGOMERY '93 for the ball

coming in to relieve MONTGOMERY '93 is Tom HUME '80

so MONTGOMERY '93 goes only two thirds of an inning ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far

on 2 hits ... he's responsible for the runner ... for HUME '80

his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander HUME '80 has worked three and a third

he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out

* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing T. HUME '80, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 3-3

CRUZ '83 extending his lead ... and the pitch comes in ... right by him ... three down!

The line for the Cardinals ... one run on 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1

they have tied this game ... score knotted at 3 ... we go to the bottom of the ninth inning

* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Cardinals 3, Reds 3

For Cincinnati it'll be ... MCRAE '82 TARTABULL '91 and MAY '69

Here's Hal MCRAE '82 to lead it off ... he hits from the right

* H. MCRAE '82 facing N. BRILES '67, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3

The pitch ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one down!

Danny TARTABULL '91 to hit ... one down

* D. TARTABULL '91 facing N. BRILES '67, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3

BRILES '67 winds and fires ... TARTABULL '91 hits it in the air to fairly deep right field

VAN SLYKE '92 is over ... and so is the at bat for TARTABULL '91 ... two away

Lee MAY '69 is out to get his licks ... he bats right

* L. MAY '69 facing N. BRILES '67, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3

The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... MAY '69 doesn't offer ... and BRILES '67 gets the call

he's out on strikes ... three down!

BRILES '67 sets them down in order ... score knotted at 3 ... after nine this one's not over yet

we're going to extra innings

* TOP OF THE 10th, Cardinals 3, Reds 3

Top of the order here for St. Louis in the 10th ... JOHNSON '96 HERR '85 and HERNANDEZ '79

Okay ... Lance JOHNSON '96 will start it off here in the 10th

* L. JOHNSON '96 facing T. HUME '80, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3

He brings it in ... hot shot to the right side ... ROJAS '71 to his left ... pebble bounce!

juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a hair ... and there's one away

We have HERR '85 to bat for the Cardinals

* T. HERR '85 facing T. HUME '80, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3

Now the pitch ... HUME '80 misses ... ball four ... HERR '85 will go to first

One on ... the next Cardinals batter is Keith HERNANDEZ '79 ... he's a left-handed batter

* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing T. HUME '80, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3

Space on the right ... HERR '85 leading off ... they start the runner ... the delivery

slashed into the hole ... it's by him into left ... shortstop LARKIN '96 was at second base

and the ball sneaked through the hole ... and Tom HERR '85 owns third easily

and Keith HERNANDEZ '79 is on with a control single

LARKIN '96 couldn't reverse his direction in time

Well, here we go ... here's Terry PENDLETON '91 to take his swings ... he'll bat left here

for St. Louis ... runners at first and third one away

* T. PENDLETON '91 facing T. HUME '80, T 10th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 3-3

Infield drawn in ... the runners take their lead ... now he comes home with it

lined hard over second ... base hit ... DAVIS '87 is over ... HERR '85 scores ... he's up with it

HERNANDEZ '79 is rounding second

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

the strong throw comes in to LARKIN '96 ... and they're holding HERNANDEZ '79 at second

Cardinals 4, Reds 3

So the single drives in one big run ... and the Cardinals break the tie and now lead 4-3

here in the 10th ... for Terry PENDLETON '91, his 7th hit of the series

and PENDLETON '91 now with 4 runs batted in

Ted SIMMONS '75 up to bat ... HERNANDEZ '79 at second...PENDLETON '91 at first one away

* T. SIMMONS '75 facing T. HUME '80, T 10th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-3

Now the delivery ... banged to right ... it's in there ... TARTABULL '91 fields it ... throws it in

and the bases are loaded ... for Ted SIMMONS '75, his 7th hit of the series

Alright ... VAN SLYKE '92 now walks out to bat ... the Cardinals have ... one down bases full

up by 1

* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing T. HUME '80, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-3

Infielders in ... here he comes ... fly ball hit to left ... it's hit deep

ROSE '69's racing back ... and he won't get it ... one run scores ... two runs score

SIMMONS '75 will score ... VAN SLYKE '92's trying for three ... the throw ... not in time!

three-run triple for VAN SLYKE '92

Cardinals 7, Reds 3

So three runs are plated on VAN SLYKE '92's 1st triple ... and the Cardinals now lead 7-3

for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 7th hit of the series

and VAN SLYKE '92 now with 4 runs batted in in the game ... 10th hit for the Cardinals

Next up...St. Louis hitter Todd ZEILE '99

* T. ZEILE '99 facing T. HUME '80, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-3

Reds playing for the out at first ... HUME '80 to the wind ... slow bounder to the right side

ROJAS '71 charges over ... scoops it

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

ROJAS '71 looks VAN SLYKE '92 back ... he flips to first ... and they get him ... two down

and ZEILE '99 doesn't get the job done

Next batter...Jose CRUZ '83

* J. CRUZ '83 facing T. HUME '80, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-3

He lets one go ... high ... and it gets by BENCH '70! ... VAN SLYKE '92's coming down the line

he'll score

Cardinals 8, Reds 3

It's now an 8-3 ballgame

* J. CRUZ '83 facing T. HUME '80, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3

He lets it go ... soft grounder to PEREZ '70 ... he's up with it ... the throw across the diamond

in time ... Cardinals gone!

That'll do it for St. Louis ... 5 runs on 4 hits ... there were no errors

and we have a clear leader ... so the Cardinals have the lead and three outs to get

* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Cardinals 8, Reds 3

For Cincinnati it'll be ... ROJAS '71 ROSE '69 and LARKIN '96

Here's Cookie ROJAS '71 to lead it off

Coming in to relieve BRILES '67 is Bill CAUDILL '82 ... the right-hander

BRILES '67 pitched one and a third in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits

he fans 3 ... for CAUDILL '82 his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher

Leading off Cookie ROJAS '71

* C. ROJAS '71 facing B. CAUDILL '82, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8

The pitch ... and he walks him ... Cookie mosies down to first

that was ROJAS '71's first walk of the series

Here's Pete ROSE '69 coming to the plate

* P. ROSE '69 facing B. CAUDILL '82, B 10th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8

CAUDILL '82 rocks and fires ... ROSE '69 pounds it on the ground ... HERR '85 stops it on one hop

shovels to TEMPLETON '79 for the force ... and he leaps over ROJAS '71 and guns it to first

not in time! ... ROSE '69 reaches ... but they get the lead runner ... one down

Now coming up Barry LARKIN '96

* B. LARKIN '96 facing B. CAUDILL '82, B 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8

And now the pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... a long run for CRUZ '83

if it's fair it's trouble ... and it drops a foot inside the line ... ROSE '69 rounds third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

the throw comes in to TEMPLETON '79 ... they're holding ROSE '69 at third

and LARKIN '96's in standing with a double ... 2nd hit for LARKIN '96 in the game

for LARKIN '96, his 1st double of the series ... for Barry LARKIN '96, his 4th hit of the series

Tony PEREZ '70 walking up to bat

* T. PEREZ '70 facing B. CAUDILL '82, B 10th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-8

Infield deep ... CAUDILL '82 deals ... it's grounded into the hole ... TEMPLETON '79 dives

and he spears it! ... he's on his feet ... to first ... and just gets him ... but a run scores

Cardinals 8, Reds 4

And the Reds get another one back ... score 8-4 ... and PEREZ '70 now with 4 runs batted in

Okay ... here's Johnny BENCH '70 ... two outs LARKIN '96 down at third ... for Cincinnati

* J. BENCH '70 facing B. CAUDILL '82, B 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 4-8

The pitch ... OOOOF! ... BENCH '70 flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball

he heads back to the bench ... and LARKIN '96 is stranded ... and that's the last out of the game

The Reds have lost this game ... the Cardinals have won it ... Game 7 goes to the Cardinals!!

it went to the 10th inning ... a big series game! ... they get the 8-4 decision

here's the line ... for the Cardinals ... 8 runs on 10 hits ... they committed 2 errors

they leave 6 ... for the Reds ... 4 runs on 7 hits ... no errors ... and they leave 6

BRILES '67 gets his 2nd win ... leading the league ... his record now 2 and 0

HUME '80 takes his 1st loss ... his record now 0 and 1 ... so that winds up this 7-game series

Cardinals take the series ... 4-3 ... in this 7-game series ... they now stand at

St. Louis with ... 4 wins ... Cincinnati ... 3 ... that puts the wraps on this one

Ernie Harwell and WAPBA leaving you from Cincinnati ... Cardinals take this one from the Reds

8-4

FINAL SCORE : Cardinals 8, Reds 4