* TOP OF THE 1st, Cardinals 0, Athletics 0
Well, hi, everybody! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
and welcome to Oakland Athletics baseball ... here on WAPBA you always have a front row seat
we're coming to you from out here at the park ... today the visiting St. Louis Cardinals
will test the Athletics at home ... this is the Championship Series! ... Game Number Two
in this 7-game series ... the community has turned out
like us, they're here to take in the play ... to populate the bright spots of their memory
right now ... they're down ... oh and 1 ... 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 ... Darrell EVANS '73 at third
across the outfield ... in left it's Jose CANSECO '88 ... in center Rickey HENDERSON '90
and over in right Reggie JACKSON '69 ... Gene TENACE '75 is behind the plate
at DH, Sal BANDO '69 ... he bats second ... and warming up in the pen now for Oakland
the right-hand throwing Catfish HUNTER '75 ... for HUNTER '75 his first appearance in the series
he'll be facing Cardinals starter ... left-hander Steve CARLTON '72
pitchers are penalized in this park ... you can reach the fence pretty easily ... so settle in
this is a championship game
Lance JOHNSON '96 to lead it off for the Cardinals ... he hits from the left
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... one down
Tom HERR '85 is the next hitter
* T. HERR '85 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HUNTER '75 winds and fires ... grounded weakly to MCGWIRE '98 ... and he steps on first for the out
two away
Keith HERNANDEZ '79 bat in hand
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... 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
So the Cardinals are retired in order ... Cardinals nothing Athletics coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Cardinals 0, Athletics 0
The Cardinals take the field here in the first ... manager Derek Bain sends out his squad this way
Keith HERNANDEZ '79 at first base ... Tom HERR '85 at second
Garry TEMPLETON '79 the shortstop ... Terry PENDLETON '91 at third ... the outfield consists of
Jose CRUZ '83 in left field ... Lance JOHNSON '96 in center field
and Andy VAN SLYKE '92 over in right ... Tom PAGNOZZI '96 is behind the plate
batting in the six spot and DHing ... Willie MONTANEZ '71 ... and on the mound for the Cardinals
the left-hander Steve CARLTON '72 ... for CARLTON '72 his first appearance in the series
a control pitcher
Rickey HENDERSON '90 will get it started for the Athletics
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for HENDERSON '90
that was HENDERSON '90's first walk of the series
Sal BANDO '69 comes up to bat
* S. BANDO '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
CARLTON '72 comes home ... swung on ... grounded to PENDLETON '91 at third ... great play!
but it's foul! ... PENDLETON '91 fielded that ball beautifully ... strike one
* S. BANDO '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 right on the bag ... CARLTON '72 comes to him ... bounced up the middle
TEMPLETON '79 is over ... he stabs for it ... he's got it ... flips to second ... not in time
and BANDO '69 is on with a single ... for Sal BANDO '69, his 2nd hit of the series
Two on...first and second no outs ... the bottom of the first inning
it's now Jose CANSECO '88 to bat ... he swings from the right side
* J. CANSECO '88 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... CARLTON '72 cranks it up ... off speed delivery
CANSECO '88 chases it ... he's out of there! ... one away
For Oakland ... runners at first and second one away ... MCGWIRE '98 gets set to face CARLTON '72
he bats clean-up
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... he wheels and deals ... strike ... ...and the steal is on!
STEAL BOTH OR THIRD ONLY?
(1-both, 2-third only*)
HENDERSON '90 breaks for third
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PAGNOZZI '96 guns it down ... and HENDERSON '90's ... out! ... lovely sweeping tag
they lose a runner ... two down ... BANDO '69 holds at first
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
To the plate ... it's hopped to the right side ... HERNANDEZ '79 fields it on the big bounce
he will flip to CARLTON '72 ... and MCGWIRE '98 is retired
The half for the Athletics ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1 ... a chance goes by the board
no score ... the Cardinals will get a try in the top of the second inning
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Cardinals 0, Athletics 0
PENDLETON '91 VAN SLYKE '92 and MONTANEZ '71 due up for St. Louis
Well ... here's Terry PENDLETON '91 to lead it off
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HUNTER '75 fires it in ... whistled to right ... in there for a hit ... JACKSON '69 is over quickly
bobbles the ball momentarily ... but PENDLETON '91 isn't buying it
he sticks to first with a single ... for Terry PENDLETON '91, his 3rd hit of the series
Next up...St. Louis hitter Andy VAN SLYKE '92
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman MCGWIRE '98 ready for a throw from HUNTER '75 ... HUNTER '75 deals
grounded deep into the hole ... CAMPANERIS '70 has it ... throws quickly to MILLAN '70 covering
out! ... and on to first ... no, he's taken out by the runner ... no throw
but they get the lead runner
Willie MONTANEZ '71 coming up
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch from HUNTER '75 ... swung on ... lined to short ... he leaps ... caught!
VAN SLYKE '92 trots back to first
Jose CRUZ '83 up
* J. CRUZ '83 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Space on the right ... VAN SLYKE '92 leading off ... HUNTER '75 comes to him
grounded to CAMPANERIS '70 ... he fields it ... over to first ... and the side is retired
That'll do it for St. Louis ... nothing across ... they leave one ... Athletics due to bat
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Cardinals 0, Athletics 0
JACKSON '69 TENACE '75 and EVANS '73 due up for Oakland
To get it going Reggie JACKSON '69
* R. JACKSON '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CARLTON '72 comes home ... checked swing ... he went around ... one down
Now at bat Gene TENACE '75
* G. TENACE '75 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
To the plate ... TENACE '75 shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward PENDLETON '91
and he can't find the handle ... on the ball, that is ... TENACE '75 on first on the error
Darrell EVANS '73 bat in hand
* D. EVANS '73 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The offering from CARLTON '72 ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes
must have been looking for something else ... two down
Here's Felix MILLAN '70 coming to the plate
* F. MILLAN '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now CARLTON '72 comes home with it ... one-hopper back to the mound ... CARLTON '72 up with it
throws to first ... to retire the side
For the Athletics ... no runs no hits and one Cardinals error ... they leave 1 ... St. Louis due up
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Cardinals 0, Athletics 0
PAGNOZZI '96 TEMPLETON '79 and JOHNSON '96 due up for St. Louis
Here's Tom PAGNOZZI '96 to lead it off
* T. PAGNOZZI '96 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... swung on ... hot smash to MILLAN '70 ... just out of reach
and PAGNOZZI '96's aboard with a single
Now at bat Garry TEMPLETON '79
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman MCGWIRE '98's on the bag ... HUNTER '75 comes home ... TEMPLETON '79 swings
this one will get a lot of air time ... CANSECO '88 gives chase ... going back
he one-hands it for the out ... and there's one away ... and PAGNOZZI '96 returns to first
One on ... left-handed hitter Lance JOHNSON '96 ... gets set to bat against HUNTER '75
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
HUNTER '75 fires it in ... bounced toward first ... and it's through ... JACKSON '69 retrieves it
for Lance JOHNSON '96, his 3rd hit of the series
One out two on...first and second ... for St. Louis ... Tom HERR '85 up
* T. HERR '85 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... he pulled the string ... strike three called
two down!
Okay ... two gone runners at first and second ... for St. Louis ... the top of the third inning
Keith HERNANDEZ '79 is stepping up to hit against HUNTER '75 ... he bats left-handed
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... base hit
CANSECO '88 is racing over ... he cuts it off deep in the gap
PAGNOZZI '96 is well around third ... JOHNSON '96 is rounding second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving PAGNOZZI '96 in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
JOHNSON '96's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
PAGNOZZI '96 will score ... the throw goes to third
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... out by inches!
Cardinals 1, Athletics 0
So HERNANDEZ '79 with a ribbie-single ... and the Cardinals go ahead by a run 1-0
here in the 3rd ... for Keith HERNANDEZ '79, his 1st hit of the series
that's HERNANDEZ '79's first ribbie of the series
For the Cardinals ... a run on 3 hits ... there were no errors ... one left
and they capture the lead ... the score is 1-0 as we go to the bottom of the third inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Cardinals 1, Athletics 0
For Oakland here in the 3rd ... CAMPANERIS '70 HENDERSON '90 and BANDO '69
Bert CAMPANERIS '70 to lead it off
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
CARLTON '72 fires it in ... it's a shot to left center ... JOHNSON '96's over ... still after it
and he makes the running catch ... one down
Rickey HENDERSON '90 bat in hand
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering ... a soft liner into left center ... base hit for HENDERSON '90
CRUZ '83 jogs over to cut it off ... HENDERSON '90 is around first and he's not stopping
he's in to second ahead of the throw ... for HENDERSON '90, his 1st double of the series
for Rickey HENDERSON '90, his 1st hit of the series
One on ... next up Sal BANDO '69
* S. BANDO '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
HENDERSON '90 now with an aggressive lead ... CARLTON '72 deals ... low ... ball
HENDERSON '90 is sprinting toward third ... big jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from PAGNOZZI '96 ... and this race goes to HENDERSON '90 ... safe at third
that's his 1st steal of the series
* S. BANDO '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-1
Checks third ... he cranks and fires ... tagged ... and caught by CARLTON '72! ... two down
HENDERSON '90 holds safely
Next up Jose CANSECO '88 ... the Athletics have ... two outs one on at third
* J. CANSECO '88 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-1
Checks third ... the pitch ... fastball ... it's a nubber to the left of the mound
TEMPLETON '79 charges ... this should do it ... the throw to first ... for the final out
For the Athletics ... nothing across ... one left ... they had a chance but could not convert
Athletics trailing by 1
* TOP OF THE 4th, Cardinals 1, Athletics 0
For St. Louis it'll be ... PENDLETON '91 VAN SLYKE '92 and MONTANEZ '71
Terry PENDLETON '91 to lead it off for the Cardinals ... the switch-hitting Terry will bat left here
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
HUNTER '75 into the wind ... he popped him up ... CAMPANERIS '70 drifting back
he's calling for it ... and he's got it ... one down
Andy VAN SLYKE '92 steps up to face HUNTER '75 ... he swings from the left side
the Cardinals have ... one away none on
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
HUNTER '75 winds and fires ... that's high and deep by VAN SLYKE '92 ... HENDERSON '90 is on the run
on the run ... it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in
VAN SLYKE '92 is headed for second ... he's in to second ahead of the throw
for VAN SLYKE '92, his 2nd double of the series
for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 3rd hit of the series
Willie MONTANEZ '71 up ... for St. Louis ... VAN SLYKE '92 down at second one away
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
VAN SLYKE '92 trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... HUNTER '75 cranks it up
popped high to the left side ... EVANS '73 drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it
and makes the catch ... and that's out number two ... and VAN SLYKE '92 holds at second
Okay ... two down VAN SLYKE '92 standing out at second ... for St. Louis
here's left-handed Jose CRUZ '83 to take his swings
* J. CRUZ '83 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
VAN SLYKE '92 now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... he swings ... but he held up
and it's ball four ... Jose takes his base on the walk ... setting up the force
and that's the 1st walk issued by HUNTER '75 ... that was CRUZ '83's first walk of the series
The Cardinals have ... two down VAN SLYKE '92 at second...CRUZ '83 at first
the top of the fourth inning ... next to bat for St. Louis is Tom PAGNOZZI '96
Cardinals manager Derek Bain looking at his scoresheet
He'll make a change ... Bake MCBRIDE '74 has a bat in his hands
he'll go in for PAGNOZZI '96 to face the right-hander
Bake MCBRIDE '74 steps up to face HUNTER '75
two gone VAN SLYKE '92 at second...CRUZ '83 at first
* B. MCBRIDE '74 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... the offering from HUNTER '75 ... it's a shot to left center
base hit ... CANSECO '88 is racing over ... he cuts it off deep in the gap
VAN SLYKE '92 is well around third ... CRUZ '83 is rounding second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving VAN SLYKE '92 in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
VAN SLYKE '92 scores ... they're holding CRUZ '83 at second ... as the throw comes in to second
Cardinals 2, Athletics 0
So MCBRIDE '74 with a ribbie-single ... and the Cardinals now lead 2-0
Runners at first and second two outs ... here's Garry TEMPLETON '79
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
Now the pitch ... slow chopper toward CAMPANERIS '70 ... he charges it ... scoops it
goes to first ... for the out
That'll do it for St. Louis ... a run on 2 hits ... no errors ... 2 left
they help CARLTON '72 a little ... Cardinals ahead 2-0
we go to the bottom of the fourth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Cardinals 2, Athletics 0
For Oakland it'll be ... MCGWIRE '98 JACKSON '69 and TENACE '75
Derek Bain making another defensive change ... for the Cardinals
Bain now has Terry KENNEDY '82 catching ... MCBRIDE '74 is out of the game
Here's Mark MCGWIRE '98 to lead it off
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
CARLTON '72 fires it in ... MCGWIRE '98 started to swing ... did he hold up?
they check with the first base ump ... a base on balls for MCGWIRE '98
MCGWIRE '98 on first ... it's now Reggie JACKSON '69 to bat
* R. JACKSON '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and JACKSON '69 trots down to first
and there's a runner in scoring position ... that was JACKSON '69's first walk of the series
The Athletics have ... no outs MCGWIRE '98 at second...JACKSON '69 at first
we have Gene TENACE '75 coming up to hit
* G. TENACE '75 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-2
Now CARLTON '72 comes home with it ... popped high to the right side ... HERR '85 drifts back
infield fly called ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... and the runners hold
Okay ... we have Darrell EVANS '73 coming up to hit ... he bats left ... hitting seventh
MCGWIRE '98 on second...JACKSON '69 on first one down ... down by 2
* D. EVANS '73 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-2
Now CARLTON '72 comes home with it ... popped high to the left side
PENDLETON '91 moves toward the line ... he camps under it ... infield fly called
and he brings it down ... and the runners hold
Two on ... the bottom of the fourth inning ... Felix MILLAN '70 walks up ... batting eighth
* F. MILLAN '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-2
The pitch is on the way ... hit hard down the left field line ... CRUZ '83's after it
he's at the warning track ... and makes the running catch
The line for the Athletics ... oh oh and oh ... they leave 2 ... an opportunity wasted
we've played four ... Athletics down 2-0
* TOP OF THE 5th, Cardinals 2, Athletics 0
The Athletics will face the top of the order here in the 5th
JOHNSON '96 HERR '85 and HERNANDEZ '79
Okay ... here's Lance JOHNSON '96 to lead it off
* L. JOHNSON '96 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
HUNTER '75 to the wind ... it's grounded into the hole ... MCGWIRE '98 to his right
and it's through ... JOHNSON '96's on at first ... 2nd hit for JOHNSON '96 in the game
for Lance JOHNSON '96, his 4th hit of the series
Cardinals hitter Tom HERR '85
* T. HERR '85 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
JOHNSON '96 two full strides off first ... the pitch ... base hit center field
HENDERSON '90 takes it on the long bounce ... JOHNSON '96's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him on
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he gets over to third ... as the throw comes in ... a pair of singles for St. Louis
for Tom HERR '85, his 1st hit of the series
It's now the port-side swinger Keith HERNANDEZ '79 to bat ... for St. Louis
runners at first and third no outs
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 5th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infielders back ... JOHNSON '96 at third with his arms out, crouched ... the pitch
popped foul behind first ... MILLAN '70's over ... waves off MCGWIRE '98 ... and brings it down
and the runners hold
One down 5th inning ... two on ... Terry PENDLETON '91 will bat next for St. Louis
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infield back at double play depth ... speedy JOHNSON '96 edging down the line
HUNTER '75 brings it to the plate ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Terry takes his base on the walk ... that fills the bases
that was PENDLETON '91's first walk of the series
Bases choked ... the top of the fifth inning
here's left-handed Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to take his swings
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing C. HUNTER '75, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 2-0
Athletics playing for the double play ... here's the pitch ... lined hard to right ... base hit
JACKSON '69 is after it ... he cuts it off deep in the gap ... JOHNSON '96 scores
HERR '85 is around third ... PENDLETON '91 is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving HERR '85 in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending PENDLETON '91 to third also
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
HERR '85 scores ... PENDLETON '91 makes third ... as the throw comes in to MILLAN '70
Cardinals 4, Athletics 0
So the single drives in two ... and the Cardinals add to their lead ... the score now 4-zip
for Andy VAN SLYKE '92, his 4th hit of the series ... and VAN SLYKE '92 now with 2 runs batted in
Now at bat Willie MONTANEZ '71
And here comes Athletics manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... he's asking HUNTER '75 for the ball
so Robinson, Jr hands the ball to Paul LINDBLAD '75
the Athletics left-hander will face MONTANEZ '71 ... so HUNTER '75 goes four and a third
he yielded ... 4 runs ... so far ... on 9 hits ... 2 walks ... he fans 2
he's responsible for the runners ... he can only lose it ... for LINDBLAD '75
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty LINDBLAD '75 has worked two and two thirds
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll try to hold them to let the Athletics get back in it
Next batter...Willie MONTANEZ '71
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-0
Infield drawn in ... now LINDBLAD '75 comes home with it ... MONTANEZ '71 jacks one to deep left
CANSECO '88 retreats ... short of the track ... and he takes it in ... PENDLETON '91's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
PENDLETON '91's headed home ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... safe easily ... MONTANEZ '71 picks up a sac fly and an RBI
VAN SLYKE '92 retreats and holds first
Cardinals 5, Athletics 0
And the Cardinals now lead 5-0
Jose CRUZ '83 coming up
* J. CRUZ '83 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-0
LINDBLAD '75 fires it in ... banged to right ... and it drops ... JACKSON '69 takes it on the hop
VAN SLYKE '92's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him on
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he gets over to third ... as the throw comes in ... and CRUZ '83 is on with a single
for Jose CRUZ '83, his 3rd hit of the series
Terry KENNEDY '82 up
* T. KENNEDY '82 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-0
To the plate ... high fly deep to right ... JACKSON '69 is on his horse ... that could be trouble
it's gone! ... a three-run homer for KENNEDY '82
Cardinals 8, Athletics 0
So KENNEDY '82 has his 1st homer of the series ... the Cardinals add three more runs
and the Cardinals add to their big lead ... bounding away from the Athletics 8-0
for Terry KENNEDY '82, his 2nd hit of the series ... 3 ribbies now for KENNEDY '82
Garry TEMPLETON '79 is up next
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
He brings it in ... hit in the air to center ... HENDERSON '90 takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... that's three away
For the Cardinals ... 6 runs 5 hits no errors ... they are not in a generous mood
Athletics down 8-0 ... Oakland due up
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Cardinals 8, Athletics 0
The Athletics will have ... CAMPANERIS '70 HENDERSON '90 and BANDO '69 here in the 5th
Here's Bert CAMPANERIS '70 to start it off
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
He cranks and fires ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
PENDLETON '91 and KENNEDY '82 converge near the line ... KENNEDY '82 is calling off PENDLETON '91
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... notch one
Rickey HENDERSON '90 is now up
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
The pitch ... a healthy cut by HENDERSON '90 ... but he sends it straight up
KENNEDY '82 flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... two down
Sal BANDO '69 bat in hand
* S. BANDO '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
He comes home ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first
and BANDO '69's retired
So the Athletics go down 1-2-3 ... after five Cardinals up by 8
* TOP OF THE 6th, Cardinals 8, Athletics 0
St. Louis now will send out the top of the order ... JOHNSON '96 HERR '85 and HERNANDEZ '79
Lance JOHNSON '96 leading it off
Cardinals skipper Derek Bain walking down the bench
He'll give JOHNSON '96 a rest ... Lance JOHNSON '96 will leave the game ... looks like Bain
will enlist the help of the switch-hitter Jerry MUMPHREY '80 ... he grabs a bat ... heads out
JOHNSON '96 leaves this game with 2 hits
Here's Jerry MUMPHREY '80 to lead it off
* J. MUMPHREY '80 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
LINDBLAD '75 into the wind ... swung on ... grounded to EVANS '73 at third ... he bobbles it
picks it up ... throws quickly ... out!...by a step ... and that's out number one
Here comes Tom HERR '85 to take his cuts
* T. HERR '85 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
The pitch ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two down
Keith HERNANDEZ '79 is the next hitter
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
The pitch comes in ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
Terry PENDLETON '91 getting ready to go
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-0
They're holding HERNANDEZ '79 ... but he's well off the bag ... he brings it in ... swung on
grounded to EVANS '73 at third ... great play! ... but it's foul!
EVANS '73 fielded that ball beautifully ... strike one
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-0
Here's the pitch from LINDBLAD '75 ... grounded hard to CAMPANERIS '70 ... this should do it
over to first ... and that retires the side
That'll do it for St. Louis ... nothing across ... there were no errors ... one left
we've played five and a half ... Athletics still down by 8
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Cardinals 8, Athletics 0
St. Louis will now face ... the heart of the Athletics lineup
CANSECO '88 MCGWIRE '98 and JACKSON '69 coming up
Jerry MUMPHREY '80 ... he'll be playing center field for St. Louis
Jose CANSECO '88 leading it off
* J. CANSECO '88 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
He lets one go ... routine grounder to TEMPLETON '79 ... he's up with it ... over to first
and CANSECO '88 is retired ... and that's out number one
Mark MCGWIRE '98 coming up
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
The offering from CARLTON '72 ... that's socked to left ... way high ... way deep
way out of here! ... MCGWIRE '98 hit that with the joy spot
Cardinals 8, Athletics 1
So MCGWIRE '98 has his 1st homer of the series ... the Athletics are on the board ... score now 8-1
for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 2nd hit of the series
that's MCGWIRE '98's first ribbie of the series
Next batter...Reggie JACKSON '69
* R. JACKSON '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8
The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... JACKSON '69 doesn't offer
and CARLTON '72 gets the call ... he's out on strikes ... two down
Gene TENACE '75 getting ready to go
* G. TENACE '75 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8
The pitch ... TENACE '75 pops it up behind the plate ... KENNEDY '82 moves under it
and hauls it in ... and the side is retired
For the Athletics ... one run on one hit ... they score ... but still trail by 7
Athletics behind the Cardinals 8-1 ... they are getting a lesson in how to play this game
* TOP OF THE 7th, Cardinals 8, Athletics 1
For St. Louis it'll be ... VAN SLYKE '92 MONTANEZ '71 and CRUZ '83
Here's Andy VAN SLYKE '92 to lead it off
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-1
The pitch ... rip and a miss by VAN SLYKE '92 ... and that's a strikeout ... one away
Willie MONTANEZ '71 bat in hand
Willie MONTANEZ '71 getting ready to go
* W. MONTANEZ '71 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-1
The pitch ... yanked toward second ... MILLAN '70 fields it ... he flips to first ... high throw
but they get him ... and that's out number two
Jose CRUZ '83 is the next hitter
* J. CRUZ '83 facing P. LINDBLAD '75, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-1
The pitch comes in ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... TENACE '75 making the call
and the catch ... three away
So the Cardinals are retired in order ... Cardinals up 8 1 ... okay, folks, on your feet
take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Cardinals 8, Athletics 1
CARLTON '72 will now face the bottom of the Athletics lineup
EVANS '73 MILLAN '70 and CAMPANERIS '70 coming up
Leading off Darrell EVANS '73
* D. EVANS '73 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8
He wheels and deals ... way outside ... EVANS '73 draws a base on balls
Here comes Felix MILLAN '70 to take his cuts
* F. MILLAN '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-8
The pitch ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line ... it might drop in
VAN SLYKE '92 running ... he gets there! ... one down ... and EVANS '73 returns to first
as the throw comes in
Bert CAMPANERIS '70 bat in hand
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-8
CARLTON '72 with the offering ... high and inside ... and the count goes full
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-8
The payoff pitch ... CAMPANERIS '70 smacks it ... straight down the line in left ... could it go?
it could ... and it does! ... just inside the left field foul pole
home run for CAMPANERIS '70 ... and two runs score
Cardinals 8, Athletics 3
So CAMPANERIS '70 has his 1st homer of the series ... the Athletics add two more runs
that's a couple ... but they still trail by a score of 8-3
for Bert CAMPANERIS '70, his 1st hit of the series
CAMPANERIS '70 has now knocked in 2 runs in this series
Rickey HENDERSON '90 is now up
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8
Now CARLTON '72 comes home with it ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four
and a free pass for HENDERSON '90 ... and CARLTON '72 has given up 5 free rides to first
Athletics hitter Sal BANDO '69
* S. BANDO '69 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8
The pitch ... chopper back to the mound ... CARLTON '72 gloves it
he flips to HERNANDEZ '79 at first ... for the out ... HENDERSON '90 moves to second on the play
and there are now two away
Next up...Oakland hitter Jose CANSECO '88
* J. CANSECO '88 facing S. CARLTON '72, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-8
CARLTON '72 looks back at HENDERSON '90 on second ... the pitch is on the way
CANSECO '88 looks at strike three ... that's three away
For the Athletics ... 2 runs on one hit ... no errors ... one left ... they score
but still trail by 5 ... after seven 8-3 Cardinals
* TOP OF THE 8th, Cardinals 8, Athletics 3
For St. Louis here in the 8th ... KENNEDY '82 TEMPLETON '79 and MUMPHREY '80
Here's Terry KENNEDY '82 to lead it off
Robinson, Jr is bringing in Rollie FINGERS '81 to face KENNEDY '82
he'll lose the platoon advantage ... LINDBLAD '75 pitched two and two thirds in relief
the line on him ... 2 runs ... on 2 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he struck out 2
for FINGERS '81 his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
Here's Terry KENNEDY '82 to lead it off
* T. KENNEDY '82 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
FINGERS '81 winds and fires ... on the hands ... popped up ... MILLAN '70's calling for it
he's under it ... and he makes the catch ... one down
Now at bat Garry TEMPLETON '79
* G. TEMPLETON '79 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
Here's the pitch from FINGERS '81 ... TEMPLETON '79 nubs it in front of home
TENACE '75 pounces on it ... drops it ... picks it up again ... and makes the throw to first
in time ... two down!
Now coming up Jerry MUMPHREY '80
* J. MUMPHREY '80 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
Here's the pitch from FINGERS '81 ... hard shot to the right side ... MCGWIRE '98 to his right
it's by him ... base hit for MUMPHREY '80
Next up...St. Louis hitter Tom HERR '85
Cardinals manager Derek Bain looking at his scoresheet
He's going to give someone an at bat ... who is it? ... Luis ALICEA '97 will bat for HERR '85
switch-hitter ... he grabs a bat ... strolls to the box
Luis ALICEA '97 coming up
* L. ALICEA '97 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-3
MUMPHREY '80 is off with the pitch ... FINGERS '81 brings it ... rocketed toward third
and he's got it in the air!
For the Cardinals ... no runs on one hit ... there were no errors ... they leave one
the score still 8-3 ... Cardinals leading
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Cardinals 8, Athletics 3
MCGWIRE '98 JACKSON '69 and TENACE '75 to bat next
For those of you keeping score at home ... Luis ALICEA '97 will stay in the game
he'll be playing second base for St. Louis
He'll go to the pen ... on to relieve is right-hander Bill CAUDILL '82
so CARLTON '72 gets his innings ... he pitched seven ... his line ... 3 runs ... on 4 hits
2 homers ... walked 5 ... he fans 5 ... he stands to win it
for CAUDILL '82 his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
Mark MCGWIRE '98 to lead it off
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing B. CAUDILL '82, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8
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 ... but he bobbles it ... he's safe!
and they give Mark MCGWIRE '98 the hit ... that's MCGWIRE '98's 2nd hit of the game
for Mark MCGWIRE '98, his 3rd hit of the series
Reggie JACKSON '69 walking up to bat
* R. JACKSON '69 facing B. CAUDILL '82, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8
They start the runner ... the delivery ... hard ground ball behind first
HERNANDEZ '79 knocks it down ... but he'll have no play ... and both runners are safe
score that a single ... for Reggie JACKSON '69, his 2nd hit of the series
Gene TENACE '75 to face CAUDILL '82
* G. TENACE '75 facing B. CAUDILL '82, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-8
The pitch ... and TENACE '75 connects ... and how ... it's far over the wall in left
CAUDILL '82 wishes he had that pitch back
Cardinals 8, Athletics 6
So TENACE '75 has his 1st homer of the series ... the Athletics add three more runs
so the Athletics answer back ... but it's still 8-6 St. Louis
and that's the 3rd homer for the Athletics in this game
Alright... ... no outs 3 runs in ... Darrell EVANS '73 up to bat
And here comes Cardinals manager Derek Bain ... again ... he's asking CAUDILL '82 for the ball
on his way to the mound is Nelson BRILES '67 ... so CAUDILL '82 pitched to 3 batters
the game for CAUDILL '82 ... 3 runs ... on 3 hits ... a homer
for BRILES '67 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 ... it's his game to save
No outs 3 runs in ... Darrell EVANS '73 up to hit
* D. EVANS '73 facing N. BRILES '67, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8
The pitch ... upstairs ... and EVANS '73 isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base
So ... for Oakland ... no outs runner on first ... the bottom of the eighth inning
it's now Felix MILLAN '70 to bat ... he swings from the right side
* F. MILLAN '70 facing N. BRILES '67, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-8
EVANS '73's off and running ... the delivery ... swing and a miss ... KENNEDY '82 guns it down
and he's ... safe on a nice fadeaway slide ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* F. MILLAN '70 facing N. BRILES '67, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 6-8
He delivers ... a lazy fly ball to left ... MILLAN '70 got under it ... and now so does CRUZ '83
it's in the bag ... EVANS '73's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is fired back in
Here's the situation ... one away 3 runs in ... here's Bert CAMPANERIS '70
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing N. BRILES '67, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 6-8
The delivery ... and it's back to the screen! ... KENNEDY '82's chasing it down
EVANS '73 makes it safely to third
* B. CAMPANERIS '70 facing N. BRILES '67, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 6-8
Cardinals playing for the out at first ... EVANS '73 down the line some at third
he cranks and fires ... line drive base hit ... EVANS '73 trots in with the run
left fielder CRUZ '83 handles it cleanly and plays it to second
Cardinals 8, Athletics 7
So CAMPANERIS '70 with a ribbie-single ... and the Athletics are within reach
but they still trail by a run ... and the crowd is urging them on!
for Bert CAMPANERIS '70, his 2nd hit of the series
and CAMPANERIS '70 now with 3 runs batted in
One on ... right-handed batter Rickey HENDERSON '90 now walks out to bat
* R. HENDERSON '90 facing N. BRILES '67, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 7-8
Space on the right ... CAMPANERIS '70 leading off ... now BRILES '67 pitches ... towering fly ball
back goes CRUZ '83 ... he snags it ... that's the second out ... CAMPANERIS '70's at second
he'll go back to first
Here we go ... next to bat for Oakland is Sal BANDO '69 ... from the right ... two outs 4 runs in
* S. BANDO '69 facing N. BRILES '67, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 7-8
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ '79 right on the bag ... he brings it in ... 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
CAMPANERIS '70's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and CAMPANERIS '70's ... out!...just missed getting in
go to town, Cardinals! ... they cut off the tying run! ... they cut off the tying run!
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... he was going all the way
and they finished his story at the front door
For the Athletics ... 4 5 and oh ... they leave 1 ... so they score big but still trail by 1
after eight 8-7 Cardinals
* TOP OF THE 9th, Cardinals 8, Athletics 7
Oakland will now face ... the heart of the Cardinals lineup
HERNANDEZ '79 PENDLETON '91 and VAN SLYKE '92 coming up
Keith HERNANDEZ '79 to lead it off for the Cardinals
* K. HERNANDEZ '79 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-7
FINGERS '81 comes home ... a towering fly ball to center ... HENDERSON '90 roams over
plenty of room ... and hauls it in ... one down
One gone 9th inning ... Terry PENDLETON '91 will bat next for St. Louis ... he'll bat left here
* T. PENDLETON '91 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-7
The pitch from FINGERS '81 ... high fly ball to deep center ... HENDERSON '90's back on the track
reaches up ... and brings it down ... two away
Two down none on ... for St. Louis ... Andy VAN SLYKE '92 walks up ... he bats left
* A. VAN SLYKE '92 facing R. FINGERS '81, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-7
He delivers ... that's high and deep by VAN SLYKE '92 ... HENDERSON '90 is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... he stayed with it beautifully
side retired
No runs no hits no errors ... midway through the 9th ... we've played eight and one half
Athletics still down by 1
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Cardinals 8, Athletics 7
St. Louis will now face ... the heart of the Athletics lineup
CANSECO '88 MCGWIRE '98 and JACKSON '69 coming up
Well ... here's Jose CANSECO '88 to start it off
Coming in to pitch is Todd WORRELL '86 ... the right-hander
BRILES '67 pitched one inning in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... on 2 hits
one walk ... for WORRELL '86 ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander WORRELL '86 has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
it's his game to save
Jose CANSECO '88 to lead it off for the Athletics ... and he hacks from the right
* J. CANSECO '88 facing T. WORRELL '86, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
WORRELL '86 brings it home ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle
TEMPLETON '79's over ... stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time
one away
Mark MCGWIRE '98 up to bat
* M. MCGWIRE '98 facing T. WORRELL '86, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
And the pitch comes in ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed
MCGWIRE '98 goes down swinging ... two down
Reggie JACKSON '69 walks up ... he bats left ... batting fifth
* R. JACKSON '69 facing T. WORRELL '86, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
The pitch ... JACKSON '69 laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener ... to the wall
and JACKSON '69 pulls in to second base standing up ... so fasten your seat belts once again
the tying run is now at second base ... that's JACKSON '69's 2nd hit of the game
and that's the Athletics 10th hit ... for JACKSON '69, his 1st double of the series
for Reggie JACKSON '69, his 3rd hit of the series
Right-handed hitter Gene TENACE '75 ... gets set to bat against WORRELL '86
Reggie JACKSON '69 180 feet from home ... with WORRELL '86 out there it surely looks vertical
for Oakland ... two down JACKSON '69 on second
* G. TENACE '75 facing T. WORRELL '86, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 7-8
And now the pitch ... swung on and missed ... WORRELL '86 pulled the string
and TENACE '75 was way out front ... made him look bad ... and that's it
The Athletics fall ... they have lost this game
the Cardinals add a one-run victory to their record ... Game 2 goes to the Cardinals!!
the Athletics leave the tying run on ... our apprehension is released
in the end it was a close one ... the Athletics have fallen to the Cardinals 8-7
here's the line ... for the Cardinals ... 8 runs on 12 hits ... one miscue for the Cardinals
they leave 6 ... for the Athletics ... 7 runs on 10 hits ... no errors ... and they leave 8
CARLTON '72 gets the win...his 1st ... his record now 1 and 0
HUNTER '75 takes the loss...his 1st ... his record now 0 and 1 ... WORRELL '86 saves ... his 1st
leading the league ... so the Cardinals gain a step
in the next game, the Athletics will have another try ... in this 7-game series
they now stand at ... St. Louis ... 2 wins ... no losses ... bye for now, everybody
this is WAPBA and Ernie Harwell ... saying so long from Oakland ... final score:
St. Louis Cardinals 8 ... Oakland Athletics 7
FINAL SCORE : Cardinals 8, Athletics 7