* TOP OF THE 1st, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* M. MINOSO facing M. DICKSON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now he comes home with it ... MINOSO pops a little fly ... back of second
ZIMMER and REESE going out ... THOMAS coming in ... coming in
and THOMAS makes the catch in front of REESE ... one down
And here comes I Can't Drive 55 manager ... he's asking DICKSON for the ball
on his way to the mound is Harry DORISH ... the right-hander ... so DICKSON is yanked early
he goes only one third of an inning ... he gets a no-decision ... for DORISH
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander DORISH has worked four innings
he has a 2.25 ERA ... no record yet ... it's his game to win
* V. POWER facing H. DORISH, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DORISH into his motion ... delivers ... POWER bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but MUSIAL flags it down on the first bounce ... and POWER decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... for Vic POWER, his 9th hit of the series
* G. CROWE facing H. DORISH, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman LONG perched right in front of the bag ... and the pitch ... grounder to ZIMMER
he fires to REESE at second ... out! ... over to LONG at first ... and he's ... safe at first
but they get the lead runner ... two gone
* W. POST facing H. DORISH, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman LONG right on the bag ... DORISH kicks and delivers ... fly ball to straightaway left
MUSIAL's there ... waits ... and makes the catch ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* S. MUSIAL facing J. NUXHALL, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
NUXHALL kicks and deals ... that's batted to the right side ... POWER fields it
and he outraces MUSIAL to the bag ... for the do-it-yourself putout ... one down
* C. COURTNEY facing J. NUXHALL, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
NUXHALL winds and fires ... slow roller toward third ... SIEVERS has to rush his peg
and he gets his man ... two down
* E. MATHEWS facing J. NUXHALL, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by BANKS ... thrown on to first
it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... POWER digs it out ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* E. BANKS facing H. DORISH, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... DORISH pulled the string ... and BANKS was way out in front
one down
* R. SIEVERS facing H. DORISH, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... easy fly ball to MUSIAL ... plenty of room ... he moves under it
and brings it down ... for the second out
* B. BRUTON facing H. DORISH, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... LONG ... takes the high hop
he flips to DORISH covering ... and they get him
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* W. COOPER facing J. NUXHALL, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch is on the way ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for COOPER
for Walker COOPER, his 1st hit of the series
* D. LONG facing J. NUXHALL, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... swung on ... lined to short ... he leaps ... caught!
COOPER retreats quickly
* C. FURILLO facing J. NUXHALL, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
NUXHALL comes to him ... swung on ... grounded to SIEVERS at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... two away ... COOPER moves to second on the play
* F. THOMAS facing J. NUXHALL, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... lined hard to left ... POST had him played perfectly ... and he gloves it
POST scarcely had to move ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* N. FOX facing H. DORISH, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DORISH winds and fires ... routine grounder to REESE ... he's up with it ... over to first
and FOX is retired ... one down
* S. LOLLAR facing H. DORISH, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... batted hard on the ground toward right ... diving stop by ZIMMER! ... throws
and he makes the play to first ... LOLLAR is robbed of a base hit on a great play by ZIMMER
for out number two
* M. MINOSO facing H. DORISH, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DORISH winds up ... pulled sharply to MATHEWS ... room service bounce ... the long throw to first
and they get him ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* D. ZIMMER facing J. NUXHALL, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now NUXHALL comes home with it ... and it's hit on a line to right center
BRUTON with the long run ... he'll get there ... ZIMMER's gone ... one away
* P. REESE facing J. NUXHALL, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... it's skied ... FOX's backing up ... takes a couple of steps to his left
he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... two away
* S. MUSIAL facing J. NUXHALL, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
NUXHALL deals ... routine grounder to second ... FOX scoops it ... flips to first ... bad throw!
but POWER gets his foot on the bag ... to retire the side
He's calling for Jim KONSTANTY ... the right-hander ... DORISH pitched two and two thirds in relief
he yielded ... one hit ... one strikeout ... for KONSTANTY ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander KONSTANTY has worked four innings ... he has a 4.50 ERA ... his record
one loss ... one save ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 4th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* V. POWER facing J. KONSTANTY, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
KONSTANTY winds up ... POWER pops a little fly ... back of second ... ZIMMER and REESE going out
THOMAS coming in ... coming in ... and THOMAS makes the catch in front of REESE ... one away
* G. CROWE facing J. KONSTANTY, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch to CROWE ... grounder to ZIMMER ... he scoops it up ... flips to first ... two away
* W. POST facing J. KONSTANTY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering from KONSTANTY ... POST swings ... it's a high bouncer to third ... MATHEWS gloves it
sets ... long throw to first ... and he gets him ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* C. COURTNEY facing J. NUXHALL, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
NUXHALL with the offering ... fly ball right field ... MINOSO's there ... and he makes the catch
one down
* E. MATHEWS facing J. NUXHALL, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from NUXHALL ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... BANKS's over
stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... two away
* W. COOPER facing J. NUXHALL, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... that's batted to the right side ... POWER fields it
and he runs to first ahead of COOPER ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* E. BANKS facing J. KONSTANTY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering from KONSTANTY ... BANKS tops it down the third base line
it'll be a tough play for MATHEWS ... the off-balance peg ... yes! ... got him by a stride
sweet play by MATHEWS ... and there's one away
* R. SIEVERS facing J. KONSTANTY, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery from KONSTANTY ... popped up ... shallow center field ... THOMAS's coming on
and he's got it ... two away
* B. BRUTON facing J. KONSTANTY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... COURTNEY's over
LONG's there ... at the dugout ... it's out of reach ... strike one
* B. BRUTON facing J. KONSTANTY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... well hit fly ball ... toward the gap ... MUSIAL and THOMAS converge
MUSIAL calls him off ... and makes the catch ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* D. LONG facing J. NUXHALL, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
NUXHALL into the wind ... yanked toward second ... FOX fields it ... he flips to first
high throw ... but they get him ... one down
* C. FURILLO facing J. NUXHALL, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... lined ... but right at POWER ... he snatches it in mid-air ... that was an atom ball
for out number two
* F. THOMAS facing J. NUXHALL, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... hit to straightaway center field ... plenty of room ... BRUTON moves under it
and takes it in ... that's three away
Pitching change for Hainesville ... sends Bill WIGHT to the hill
so KONSTANTY goes two innings in relief ... his line ... no runs or hits ... for WIGHT
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty WIGHT has worked six innings ... he has a 1.50 ERA
no record yet ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 6th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* N. FOX facing B. WIGHT, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WIGHT with the offering ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... THOMAS's there
and he pulls it in ... one down
* S. LOLLAR facing B. WIGHT, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here comes the pitch ... swung on ... a blast to center ... THOMAS runs straight back
turns and reaches ... and takes it in ... two away
* M. MINOSO facing B. WIGHT, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... lofted high to right ... FURILLO's there ... he's got a bead on it
and MINOSO's gone ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* D. ZIMMER facing J. NUXHALL, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch to ZIMMER ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for NUXHALL ... one away
* P. REESE facing J. NUXHALL, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
NUXHALL comes to the plate ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory
LOLLAR moves under it ... he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... that's two!
* S. MUSIAL facing J. NUXHALL, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it in ... NUXHALL jams him ... MUSIAL fights it off and muscles it toward shallow right
it drops back of first and rolls into foul ground ... MINOSO hustles over
but MUSIAL has himself a fluke two-base hit ... for MUSIAL, his 4th double of the series
for Stan MUSIAL, his 6th hit of the series
* C. COURTNEY facing J. NUXHALL, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
NUXHALL with the pitch ... grounded hard to SIEVERS ... he takes the high hop ... juggles it
the long throw to first ... just in time
Coming in to play second base for the I Can't Drive 55 is Johnny TEMPLE ... COURTNEY leaves the game
Another defensive change by ... is sending in Del CRANDALL ... he'll be catching for Hainesville
ZIMMER is out
* TOP OF THE 7th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* V. POWER facing B. WIGHT, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... there's a deep drive to left ... it's going to be a long run for MUSIAL
but he says he's got it ... and he does ... one away
* G. CROWE facing B. WIGHT, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WIGHT kicks and deals ... CROWE hits one ... high ... hard ... right field
but it won't be enough ... FURILLO covers it ... that had chances for George ... two down
* W. POST facing B. WIGHT, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... POST bats it on the ground to the right of second ... TEMPLE dives for it
but it scoots by him ... base hit ... and POST's aboard with a single
for Wally POST, his 5th hit of the series
* E. BANKS facing B. WIGHT, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He wheels and deals ... cut on ... it's a high fly ... straightaway center
THOMAS has it measured ... this should do it ... and he takes it in ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* E. MATHEWS facing J. NUXHALL, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He wheels and deals ... fly ball right field ... MINOSO's there ... and he makes the catch
one down
* W. COOPER facing J. NUXHALL, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... lined to left center ... giving chase is BRUTON ... he hightails it to the track
and he snares it on the fly ... two away
* D. LONG facing J. NUXHALL, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... swung on ... lined to short ... and he spears it! ... LONG's gone
for the third out
Stan MUSIAL is moving ... he'll be playing first for Hainesville
Another defensive change by ... makes a switch in center field
Jim BUSBY comes into the game replacing LONG
Frank THOMAS ... he is now playing left field for Hainesville
* TOP OF THE 8th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* R. SIEVERS facing B. WIGHT, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
No, wait ... WIGHT is walking off the mound ... here comes the trainer ... they're talking it over
he's holding his wrist ... Bill throws a practice toss now ... not much steam on it
the manager's not hesitating ... he and WIGHT trudge off the field
he could be gone for the series ... The report from the clubhouse...
I Can't Drive 55 pitcher Bill WIGHT ... injured for 11 days
Has made his decision ... with WIGHT injured ... Roger CRAIG will take the mound for Hainesville
WIGHT pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him ... one hit ... for CRAIG
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander CRAIG has worked three and a third
he has a 2.70 ERA ... his record ... one win ... one loss ... it's his game to win
* R. SIEVERS facing R. CRAIG, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... TEMPLE's there
spins...fires to first ... in time for the out ... and there's one away
* B. BRUTON facing R. CRAIG, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for BRUTON
and CRAIG is expressionatin' out on the mound ... he's not happy with himself
that was BRUTON's first walk of the series
Librarians manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... there will be a runner for BRUTON at first base
Jim PIERSALL is headed out there now ... he's fast ... getting some legs out there
* N. FOX facing R. CRAIG, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman MUSIAL perched right in front of the bag ... PIERSALL is off with the pitch
it's a shot to left center ... THOMAS's racing to the gap ... he's under it
and he pulls it in ... notch two ... PIERSALL scampers back to first
* S. LOLLAR facing R. CRAIG, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
PIERSALL is off with the pitch ... here's the pitch ... LOLLAR goes the opposite way ... right side
and it's through ... a base hit ... TEMPLE moved toward second base
and he hit it right through the hole ... PIERSALL hustles in to third
and Sherm LOLLAR shows some good bat control ... a textbook hit-and-run
the go ahead run is now on third ... for Sherm LOLLAR, his 4th hit of the series
Librarians manager looking at his scoresheet
The Librarians have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for LOLLAR
it's Jim GILLIAM and he's trotting out to first base ... he has excellent speed
CRAIG will keep an eye on him
* M. MINOSO facing R. CRAIG, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
CRAIG looks PIERSALL back to third ... CRAIG deals ... swung on ... grounded right at MATHEWS
he picks it up ... no play at second ... he fires to first ... and he gets him ... three down
Jim PIERSALL remains in the game ... he is now playing center field for Brooks Hatlen
For the Librarians ... now has Jim HEGAN catching ... GILLIAM is out of the game
He's making a pitching change ... will trust the ball to right-hander George SUSCE
so NUXHALL gets his innings ... he pitched seven ... the line on him ... 2 hits ... one strikeout
he gets a no-decision ... so despite an excellent performance from Joe NUXHALL
he cannot win this game ... for SUSCE ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander SUSCE has worked five and two thirds ... he has a 1.59 ERA ... his record
2 wins ... no losses ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* C. FURILLO facing G. SUSCE, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SUSCE delivers ... popped up ... shallow center field ... PIERSALL's coming on ... and he's got it
one down
I Can't Drive 55 manager looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... THOMAS will not bat for the I Can't Drive 55
here comes Jackie JENSEN ... bats right ... he grabs some timber ... and heads toward the plate
* J. JENSEN facing G. SUSCE, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SUSCE comes to him ... he works it to right ... not very deep ... MINOSO coming on
and he one-hands it to retire JENSEN ... two gone
* D. CRANDALL facing G. SUSCE, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch is on the way ... CRANDALL hits a ground-hugger toward second
FOX picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... that's three away
Jackie JENSEN ... he is now playing left field for Hainesville
* TOP OF THE 9th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* V. POWER facing R. CRAIG, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CRAIG comes to the plate ... POWER shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward MATHEWS
he guns it to first ... and nails POWER by a step ... for the first out
* G. CROWE facing R. CRAIG, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CRAIG to the wind ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... he punches him out
two down!
* W. POST facing R. CRAIG, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it in ... lofted to left field ... JENSEN over ... and he puts it away
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* P. REESE facing G. SUSCE, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
A little delay in the action here ... a fan is running around the field
must be one of those APBA fans on the juice ... here comes security to hog tie him
they're chasing him down ... still chasing ... oh, they got him ... he's gone!
let's play some baseball!
* P. REESE facing G. SUSCE, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for REESE
and SUSCE has walked the winning run
I Can't Drive 55 skipper walking down the bench
The I Can't Drive 55 have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Billy HUNTER
to run for REESE ... HUNTER takes his place at first base ... HUNTER is no speed merchant
but he won't slow you down
* S. MUSIAL facing G. SUSCE, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Stan takes his base on the walk ... SUSCE is upset with himself
his control has deserted him for the moment ... and the winning run moves into scoring position
* J. TEMPLE facing G. SUSCE, B 9th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
SUSCE with the pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... one away!
* E. MATHEWS facing G. SUSCE, B 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
SUSCE with the pitch ... popped foul behind third ... SIEVERS's over ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... and the runners hold
* W. COOPER facing G. SUSCE, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... BANKS's over ... he fields it
rifles it to first ... the throw's off the bag ... safe all around ... and the bases are loaded
score that E6 on Ernie BANKS ... so the Brooks Hatlen defenses have been breached
the winning run is now on third base
I Can't Drive 55 skipper walking down the bench
Trying to stir up a little magic ... and Jim BUSBY is stepping out of the box
manager is sending in a pinch hitter ... who is it? ... oh, it's Bill VIRDON
he'll face the right-hander ... he shoulders the bat ... strides toward the box
* B. VIRDON facing G. SUSCE, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... and now the pitch ... hard ground ball behind first
POWER fields it and feeds SUSCE coming over ... to retire the side
Bill VIRDON ... he is now playing center field for Hainesville
Billy HUNTER remains in the game ... he'll be playing short for Hainesville
* TOP OF THE 10th, Librarians 0, I Can't Drive 55 0
* E. BANKS facing R. CRAIG, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CRAIG to the wind ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... but doesn't
and JENSEN shags this one down ... one down
* R. SIEVERS facing R. CRAIG, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery from CRAIG ... SIEVERS jumps all over it ... this ball's headed for the corner in left
short hops the wall ... JENSEN plays it cleanly ... the play will be at second ... SIEVERS slides
and he sneaks in under the sweeping tag ... safe with a double
the go ahead run is now at second base ... for SIEVERS, his 2nd double of the series
for Roy SIEVERS, his 4th hit of the series
* J. PIERSALL facing R. CRAIG, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... high and away ... and it gets by CRANDALL! ... he scrambles ... SIEVERS moves up
so the Hainesville defenses have been breached ... the go ahead run is now on third
* J. PIERSALL facing R. CRAIG, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
At third SIEVERS takes a short lead ... the offering to PIERSALL ... swung on
grounded hard toward HUNTER ... it's by him into left ... SIEVERS scores
PIERSALL holds first with a single
Librarians 1, I Can't Drive 55 0
* N. FOX facing R. CRAIG, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
They're holding PIERSALL ... but he's well off the bag ... here comes the pitch
grounded hard to second ... pebble bounce! ... he keeps it in front of him ... slings it to first
and he nails FOX by a step ... for the second out ... PIERSALL now at second
* J. HEGAN facing R. CRAIG, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
PIERSALL stretching his lead ... CRAIG delivers ... it's grounded into the hole
goes by HUNTER and into left ... PIERSALL's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving PIERSALL in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
HEGAN's going for second
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
the throw ... and HEGAN's ... SAFE!...slid around the tag
Librarians 2, I Can't Drive 55 0
* M. MINOSO facing R. CRAIG, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
He comes home ... it's lifted high to shallow left ... HUNTER's drifting back ... and he's got it
for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Librarians 2, I Can't Drive 55 0
* C. FURILLO facing G. SUSCE, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases ... PIERSALL's chasing it down
but there's nothing he can do ... FURILLO chugs in to second
for FURILLO, his 3rd double of the series ... for Carl FURILLO, his 9th hit of the series
* J. JENSEN facing G. SUSCE, B 10th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... that's hit ... back and deep the other way ... back ... back... ... back......
oh, man, it's long gone! ... a two-run shot over the right center field wall ... attaboy JENSEN
Jackie trots around the bases ... he loves a trip downtown ... he claps his hands
he's greeted at the plate
Librarians 2, I Can't Drive 55 2
* D. CRANDALL facing G. SUSCE, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He lets it go ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... HEGAN making the call
and the catch ... one away!
* B. HUNTER facing G. SUSCE, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... grounded toward BANKS ... he fields it ... takes his time ... throws over to POWER
and HUNTER is gone ... for out number two
* S. MUSIAL facing G. SUSCE, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He brings it in ... ripped to right ... base hit ... MUSIAL takes a big turn ... he's going for two
here's MINOSO's throw ... and he gets him ... MUSIAL is out at second trying to stretch it
I Can't Drive 55 go down ... go to town, Librarians! ... they cut down the winning run!
MUSIAL just doesn't have the wheels for that
On his way to the mound is Nellie KING ... the right-hander
CRAIG pitched three innings in relief ... the line on him ... 2 runs ... on 4 hits ... one walk
one strikeout ... for KING ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander KING has worked two innings ... he has a 4.50 ERA ... no record yet
it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 11st, Librarians 2, I Can't Drive 55 2
* V. POWER facing N. KING, T 11st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
KING kicks and deals ... POWER hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center
right there is VIRDON ... and he gloves it for the putout ... one away
* G. CROWE facing N. KING, T 11st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The offering ... CROWE smacks it ... it's toward the gap in right center ... it's in there for a hit
FURILLO hustles over for it ... and CROWE holds at first ... the go ahead run has reached
for George CROWE, his 3rd hit of the series
Librarians manager looking at his scoresheet
The Librarians have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Bob LEMON
to run for CROWE ... LEMON takes his place at first base ... that makes him the DH for now
he's a threat ... Librarians skipper wants that run
* W. POST facing N. KING, T 11st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Firstbaseman MUSIAL perched right in front of the bag ... throw to first ... he's back
now KING is back on the rubber ... throw to first ... safe! ... he dives back in
KING gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... here's the pitch ... jammed him
it's pushed toward second ... TEMPLE charges ... fields it ... flips it to first ... out at first
two away! ... LEMON now at second
* E. BANKS facing N. KING, T 11st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
KING looks back at LEMON on second ... the pitch ... swung on ... softly hit liner to center
here comes VIRDON ... he makes the running catch ... steals a hit from BANKS ... Librarians gone!
Is bringing in Johnny SCHMITZ to face TEMPLE ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so SUSCE goes three innings in relief ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... a homer
2 walks ... one strikeout ... for SCHMITZ ... his 2nd appearance in the series
his ERA at 0.00 ... although he has yet to get an out ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 11st, Librarians 2, I Can't Drive 55 2
* J. TEMPLE facing J. SCHMITZ, B 11st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... spanked sharply to SIEVERS ... brutal bounce ... the quick throw across the diamond
got him! ... for out number one
* E. MATHEWS facing J. SCHMITZ, B 11st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He delivers ... swung on and missed ... two down
* W. COOPER facing J. SCHMITZ, B 11st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
SCHMITZ winds up ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 12nd, Librarians 2, I Can't Drive 55 2
* R. SIEVERS facing N. KING, T 12nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
KING winds up ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
MATHEWS and CRANDALL converge near the line ... CRANDALL is calling off MATHEWS
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... for out number one
* J. PIERSALL facing N. KING, T 12nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now KING pitches ... PIERSALL lays off the pitch ... ball four ... PIERSALL takes his base
* N. FOX facing N. KING, T 12nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
PIERSALL well off first ... Jim PIERSALL is on the move ... quick move to the plate
lined toward third ... base hit ... JENSEN's racing to the line
PIERSALL's digging around third ... they're waving him home ... he'll score
FOX stops at second ... as the throw comes in ... double and an RBI
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* J. HEGAN facing N. KING, T 12nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
KING working on FOX to hold him close ... KING spins and fakes the pickoff to second
FOX hustles back to the bag standing up ... now KING's set again ... KING with the pitch
ground ball to MATHEWS ... he gloves it ... he'll go to first ... and gets him by a stride
and FOX moves to third
* M. MINOSO facing N. KING, T 12nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-2
FOX takes his lead at third ... KING into the wind ... he swings ... but he held up
no, he went too far ... Minnie is down on strikes ... and FOX is stranded ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 12nd, Librarians 3, I Can't Drive 55 2
* B. VIRDON facing J. SCHMITZ, B 12nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
He brings it home ... fastball ... high ... free pass to VIRDON ... and Bill takes first
and that puts the tying run on at first ... that was VIRDON's first walk of the series
And here comes Librarians manager ... again ... he's asking SCHMITZ for the ball
he'll bring in Librarians right-hander Tom GORMAN ... SCHMITZ pitched one inning in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... he struck out 2
he's responsible for the runner ... for GORMAN his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he'll be trying to keep VIRDON on first ... it's his game to save
* C. FURILLO facing T. GORMAN, B 12nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
Firstbaseman POWER's on the bag ... VIRDON with a substantial lead ... now he throws to first
and VIRDON's ... he's back standing ... GORMAN gets the ball back ... now he's set again
now he throws to first ... and VIRDON's ... he's back standing ... GORMAN gets the ball back
now he's set again ... and they've got VIRDON off first ... GORMAN fires ... back safely
now GORMAN is back on the rubber ... GORMAN delivers ... grounded deep into the hole
BANKS's over ... he's got it ... the long throw to first ... for out number one
VIRDON moves up
* J. JENSEN facing T. GORMAN, B 12nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
VIRDON stretches his lead off second ... GORMAN brings it to the plate ... GORMAN misses
ball four ... JENSEN will go to first ... and GORMAN has walked the winning run
that was JENSEN's first walk of the series
* D. CRANDALL facing T. GORMAN, B 12nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-3
To the plate ... chopper in front of the plate ... HEGAN charges out ... picks it up
fires to third ... and he throws it right by SIEVERS ... VIRDON will score ... tie game!
JENSEN's heading for third ... here's POST's throw ... the tag ... safe at third!
and CRANDALL's on on the fielder's choice ... score that an error on HEGAN
and that's the 2nd error for the Librarians
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* B. HUNTER facing T. GORMAN, B 12nd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 3-3
Firstbaseman POWER right on the bag ... CRANDALL's off and running ... he delivers
and it's chopped down the first base line ... POWER's up with it ... looks at third
and he steps on first for the out ... that's two! ... JENSEN has to hold third
and CRANDALL moves to second
* S. MUSIAL facing T. GORMAN, B 12nd, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 3-3
GORMAN's ready to fire it in ... and they're putting MUSIAL on ... he trots down to first
force at any base ... there's no room now for mistakes to Johnny TEMPLE
they elect to face the .150 hitter ... rather than MUSIAL at .250
they take away extra base hits ... they gain the platoon advantage ... always thinking
* J. TEMPLE facing T. GORMAN, B 12nd, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 3-3
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... and TEMPLE goes out and gets it
a long drive to deep left field ... POST galloping back ... back ... back
and he makes the running catch
* TOP OF THE 13rd, Librarians 3, I Can't Drive 55 3
* V. POWER facing N. KING, T 13rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
He wheels and deals ... swung on ... hot smash to TEMPLE ... just out of reach
and POWER's aboard with a single ... the go ahead run has reached
2nd hit for POWER in the game ... for Vic POWER, his 10th hit of the series
* B. LEMON facing N. KING, T 13rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
LEMON squares away ... KING delivers ... it's bunted to the left side ... a little too hard
MATHEWS flings it to second ... they get the force ... but that's all they'll get
And here comes I Can't Drive 55 manager ... again ... he's asking KING for the ball
coming in to pitch is Vern LAW ... the right-hander ... KING pitched two and a third in relief
the line on him ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runner ... for LAW ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander LAW has worked four innings ... he has a 4.50 ERA ... no record yet
he'll be trying to keep LEMON on first
if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
* W. POST facing V. LAW, T 13rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Firstbaseman MUSIAL's on the bag ... LEMON with a substantial lead ... the offering ... swung on
big K ... and POST's retired ... two down
* E. BANKS facing V. LAW, T 13rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
LEMON bluffs going ... he lets it go ... a towering fly ball to center ... VIRDON drifts back
this should do it ... and he makes the catch ... three away!
Is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Morrie MARTIN takes the mound to face MATHEWS
so GORMAN goes one inning in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits ... 2 walks
for MARTIN ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty MARTIN has worked two and two thirds ... he has a lofty 10.12 ERA ... no record yet
it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 13rd, Librarians 3, I Can't Drive 55 3
* E. MATHEWS facing M. MARTIN, B 13rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
Now the delivery ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for MATHEWS
and MARTIN has walked the winning run ... that extends the streak
now 7 games in a row on base
And here comes Librarians manager ... again ... he's asking MARTIN for the ball
pitching change for Brooks Hatlen ... righty Hoyt WILHELM will take over and face COOPER
so MARTIN didn't get his man ... he pitched to one batter ... the result ... one walk
he leaves with a runner on ... for WILHELM ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander WILHELM has worked two innings ... he has a lofty 13.50 ERA ... no record yet
he'll be looking for the double play ... if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
* W. COOPER facing H. WILHELM, B 13rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Big hole on the right side ... MATHEWS not wandering too far ... the pitch ... cut on
it's a high fly ... straightaway center ... PIERSALL has it measured ... he squeezes it
notch one ... and MATHEWS returns to first
* B. VIRDON facing H. WILHELM, B 13rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
They're holding MATHEWS ... the pitch ... a little roller to the right side ... FOX running in
he pounces on it ... flips it to first ... and they get him by a hair! ... two down
MATHEWS moves into scoring position
* C. FURILLO facing H. WILHELM, B 13rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 3-3
Pitcher WILHELM set to go ... and they're putting FURILLO on ... free pass to Carl
they elect to face the .067 hitter ... rather than FURILLO at .321
they take away extra base hits ... they already had the platoon advantage
* J. JENSEN facing H. WILHELM, B 13rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 3-3
The runners take their lead ... here's the delivery ... lined hard to left ... into the corner
that's good for extra bases ... MATHEWS rounds third ... it's all over! ... he'll score
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FINAL SCORE : Librarians 3, I Can't Drive 55 4