| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | LOB | DP | |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Los Angeles Dodgers
| NAME | AB | R | H | RBI | 2B | 3B | HR | TB | SO | BB | IBB | HBP | SH | SF | SB | CS | GDP | PO | A | E | DP | PB | ||
| B. BUTLER, cf | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| J. OFFERMAN, ss | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |||
| C. SNYDER, rf | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| E. KARROS, 1b | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |||
| M. PIAZZA, c | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
| H. RODRIGUEZ, lf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| M. WEBSTER, ph | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| T. WALLACH, 3b | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |||
| D. HANSEN, ph | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| M. SHARPERSON, pr-3b | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| J. REED, 2b | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |||
| O. HERSHISER, p | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| C. HERNANDEZ, ph | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| O. DAAL, p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| R. McDOWELL, p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Totals | 31 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NAME | G SC | IP | H | R | ER | 2B | 3B | HR | BF | SO | BB | IBB | HB | SH | SF | WP | BK | IR | ||||||
| O. HERSHISER | 63 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| O. DAAL, SOP BS L | .2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| R. McDOWELL | .1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Totals | 8.0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Philadelphia Phillies
| NAME | AB | R | H | RBI | 2B | 3B | HR | TB | SO | BB | IBB | HBP | SH | SF | SB | CS | GDP | PO | A | E | DP | PB | ||
| L. DYKSTRA, cf | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| M. MORANDINI, 2b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||
| M. DUNCAN, ph-2b | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||
| J. KRUK, 1b | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||
| D. HOLLINS, 3b | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| D. DAULTON, c | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| P. INCAVIGLIA, lf | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| M. THOMPSON, pr-lf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| J. EISENREICH, rf | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| K. STOCKER, ss | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |||
| D. JACKSON, p | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| R. JORDAN, ph | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| L. ANDERSEN, p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| M. WILLIAMS, p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Totals | 33 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NAME | G SC | IP | H | R | ER | 2B | 3B | HR | BF | SO | BB | IBB | HB | SH | SF | WP | BK | IR | ||||||
| D. JACKSON | 75 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| L. ANDERSEN, SOP BS W | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| M. WILLIAMS, SOP S | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Totals | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
GAME DATA
Day Game played on Thursday, June 3, 2021
Regulation Game, Time: 58:32m
BBW Update #28
PbP Update #9
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* TOP OF THE 1st, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
Hello again, everybody ... I'm Ernie Harwell ... and welcome to Los Angeles Dodgers baseball
and this is WAPBA ... the voice of baseball in your home since 1951
we're coming to you from out here at the park ... today the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers
will test the Phillies at home ... the Phillies take the field here in the first
here's how it lines up defensively for the Phillies ... John KRUK at first base
Mickey MORANDINI at second ... Kevin STOCKER the shortstop ... Dave HOLLINS at third
the outfield consists of ... Pete INCAVIGLIA in left field ... Lenny DYKSTRA in center field
and Jim EISENREICH over in right ... Darren DAULTON is behind the plate
and on the mound for the Phillies ... the left-hander Danny JACKSON
for JACKSON his first appearance of the season ... he'll be facing Dodgers starter
right-hander Orel HERSHISER ... we'll tell you about him in the bottom half ... so settle in
we're ready to start this game
Brett BUTLER leading it off
Brett can hit
Batter waits
Left-hander JACKSON goes to the set position
* B. BUTLER facing D. JACKSON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering ... lofted to left ... it's playable ... INCAVIGLIA drifts over ... he's under it
he stumbles ... but he's got it ... he made that look hard ... one down
One out ... the next Dodgers batter is Jose OFFERMAN
the switch-hitter will bat right-handed here
A dependable hitter ... OFFERMAN knows how to get on base
Jose steps up
Pitcher JACKSON eyeing OFFERMAN ... now he's ready
* J. OFFERMAN facing D. JACKSON, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... lined hard to right ... toward the gap ... EISENREICH
cuts it off on the bounce ... OFFERMAN has to hold first
Cory SNYDER up
He's earned his reputation at the plate ... DAULTON talking with JACKSON
they want to hold OFFERMAN close
Left-hander JACKSON ready
* C. SNYDER facing D. JACKSON, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
JACKSON brings it ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two gone
Eric KARROS is now up
You can't afford to take him too lightly
Eric waits
DAULTON sets up
* E. KARROS facing D. JACKSON, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch from JACKSON ... KARROS hangs out a frozen rope ... left field
INCAVIGLIA charges in for it ... but he'll have to short-hop it ... OFFERMAN's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in
and Eric has himself a single
Two on ... the top of the first inning ... Los Angeles now sends Mike PIAZZA to bat
from the right
PIAZZA belts the ball
Danny JACKSON climbs the mound ... checks the runners
* M. PIAZZA facing D. JACKSON, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... JACKSON spins and fires to second ... OFFERMAN hits the dirt
the tag ... OFFERMAN's back safely ... now JACKSON's set again ... the pitch
chopper back to the mound ... JACKSON comes in ... picks it up ... fires to first
and gets him by a step ... to retire the side
That'll do it for Los Angeles ... no runs on 2 hits ... no errors ... 2 left
so they fail to cash in on the two runners ... Dodgers nothing Phillies coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
The Dodgers take the field here in the first ... defensively for Los Angeles
Eric KARROS at first base ... Jody REED at second ... Jose OFFERMAN the shortstop
Tim WALLACH at third ... the outfield consists of ... Henry RODRIGUEZ in left field
Brett BUTLER in center field ... and Cory SNYDER over in right
Mike PIAZZA is behind the plate ... and the Los Angeles mound artist
the righty Orel HERSHISER ... for HERSHISER his first appearance of the season ... good control
Leading off Lenny DYKSTRA
DYKSTRA recently known as a solid hitter
DYKSTRA steps up to the plate
Right-hander HERSHISER ready
* L. DYKSTRA facing O. HERSHISER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HERSHISER comes home ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable
BUTLER moves under it ... and takes it in ... one down
Here comes Mickey MORANDINI to take his cuts
You can't afford to take him too lightly
HERSHISER gets set to work on him
* M. MORANDINI facing O. HERSHISER, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... and he throws him out
two away
Two gone ... we have John KRUK to bat for the Phillies ... he bats from the left side
John can hit
The hitter stands in
Now HERSHISER ready
* J. KRUK facing O. HERSHISER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now HERSHISER pitches ... grounder to REED ... he scoops it up ... flips to first ... three away
So the Phillies are retired in order ... no score
the Dodgers will get a try in the top of the second inning
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
RODRIGUEZ WALLACH and REED to bat next
Here's Henry RODRIGUEZ to start it off
Not in there for his bat
DAULTON sets up
* H. RODRIGUEZ facing D. JACKSON, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He wheels and deals ... RODRIGUEZ sends it in the air ... deep right center field
DYKSTRA goes over ... EISENREICH goes over ... and right fielder EISENREICH chases it down
one down
We have WALLACH to bat for the Dodgers ... one out
Not in there for his bat ... WALLACH comes up there swinging ... not a patient hitter
WALLACH stands in
Left-hander JACKSON ready
* T. WALLACH facing D. JACKSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now JACKSON comes home with it ... in the air to center ... DYKSTRA has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... two down
Two down 2nd inning ... now REED to face JACKSON
He gets his share of hits
Left-hander JACKSON ready
* J. REED facing D. JACKSON, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JACKSON kicks and deals ... REED raps it to the right side ... MORANDINI ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and REED is retired ... three away
So the Dodgers go down 1-2-3 ... no score here after one and a half
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
For Philadelphia here in the 2nd ... HOLLINS DAULTON and INCAVIGLIA
Dave HOLLINS leading it off
Dave has been a reliable hitter
Catcher PIAZZA sets his target
* D. HOLLINS facing O. HERSHISER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch is on the way ... HOLLINS hits one ... high ... hard ... right field
but it won't be enough ... SNYDER covers it ... it looked for a minute like it was gone
one down
Next up...Philadelphia hitter Darren DAULTON
Darren will hurt you ... when the Phillies need a baserunner
DAULTON is the guy they want up there
Batter set
HERSHISER will go to work on him
* D. DAULTON facing O. HERSHISER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... DAULTON pops it up behind the plate ... PIAZZA moves under it
and waits...steps back ... and it pops out of his glove ... score that an error on PIAZZA
DAULTON back in the box
HERSHISER focuses in on the target
* D. DAULTON facing O. HERSHISER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HERSHISER with the pitch ... DAULTON smacks it ... it's toward the gap in right center
it's in there for a hit ... SNYDER hustles over for it ... and DAULTON holds at first
Pete INCAVIGLIA getting ready to go
INCAVIGLIA belts the ball ... DAULTON with decent speed
INCAVIGLIA steps up to the plate
Right-hander HERSHISER goes to the set position
* P. INCAVIGLIA facing O. HERSHISER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now HERSHISER comes home with it ... grounded deep toward the hole ... WALLACH just reaches it
and he won't get off the throw ... INCAVIGLIA rounds first and holds
infield hit for INCAVIGLIA
It's now Jim EISENREICH to bat ... one gone DAULTON at second...INCAVIGLIA at first
EISENREICH recently known as a solid hitter
HERSHISER...foot on the rubber ... catcher ready
* J. EISENREICH facing O. HERSHISER, B 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... HERSHISER has it
turns and fires to second ... back to first ... oh, double play
and they get out of the inning
For the Phillies ... nothing across ... the Dodgers made an error ... Los Angeles due up
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
The Dodgers will have ... HERSHISER BUTLER and OFFERMAN here in the 3rd
Orel HERSHISER will start the 3rd
Orel taking his first at bat of the season
HERSHISER settles himself in the box
DAULTON sets up
* O. HERSHISER facing D. JACKSON, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JACKSON with the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... DYKSTRA's over ... still after it
and he makes the running catch ... one away
One out 3rd inning ... Brett BUTLER up to bat
He'll wait for his pitch
BUTLER ready
JACKSON ready
* B. BUTLER facing D. JACKSON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering ... swung on ... and missed ... strike one
BUTLER stands in again
JACKSON prepared to work
* B. BUTLER facing D. JACKSON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... swung on ... it's popped to short right field ... MORANDINI races out
and he's got it ... two away
Here comes Jose OFFERMAN to take his cuts
JACKSON's ready to fire it in
* J. OFFERMAN facing D. JACKSON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JACKSON winds and fires ... swung on ... hit to INCAVIGLIA in deep left ... he's back
plenty of room ... takes a couple of steps to his left ... and brings it in ... three away
So the Dodgers go quietly ... still no score ... Phillies coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
The Phillies will have ... STOCKER JACKSON and DYKSTRA here in the 3rd
Kevin STOCKER will get it started for the Phillies ... the switch-hitter will bat left-handed
Kevin comes up there to hit
Right-hander HERSHISER goes to the set position
* K. STOCKER facing O. HERSHISER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He wheels and deals ... on the ground ... back through the box ... REED gloves it
spins and fires ... long stretch ... just nips STOCKER by a half step ... and there's one away
Here's the pitcher Danny JACKSON
Danny taking his first at bat of the season
JACKSON waits
Right-hander HERSHISER ready
* D. JACKSON facing O. HERSHISER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from HERSHISER ... didn't mean to swing ... a slow roller to the left side
OFFERMAN will have to rush his throw ... and he gets JACKSON ... nice play
and that's the second out
Two down 3rd inning ... Lenny DYKSTRA to hit
HERSHISER will go to work on him
* L. DYKSTRA facing O. HERSHISER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HERSHISER fires it in ... over but low ... and DYKSTRA takes first
that was DYKSTRA's first walk of the season
Here comes Mickey MORANDINI to take his cuts
In the box now
Mike PIAZZA ready to receive
* M. MORANDINI facing O. HERSHISER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now HERSHISER pitches ... low ... there goes DYKSTRA!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PIAZZA strongarms it down there ... tags him ... SAFE!...the hand got in
that's his 1st steal of the season
MORANDINI stands in again
PIAZZA crouched down now
* M. MORANDINI facing O. HERSHISER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
HERSHISER working on DYKSTRA to hold him close ... HERSHISER now ... healthy cut by MORANDINI
he's out on strikes ... three down
For the Phillies ... nothing across ... one left ... a chance goes by the board
another half inning gone ... 3 in the books here in Philadelphia ... still scoreless
Dodgers due to bat
* TOP OF THE 4th, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
The Dodgers now send up ... the heart of their order to face JACKSON ... the 3-4-5 hitters
SNYDER KARROS and PIAZZA
Cory SNYDER to lead it off for the Dodgers
SNYDER steadies his bat
Left-hander JACKSON ready
* C. SNYDER facing D. JACKSON, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... high pop down the line to right ... EISENREICH races over
into foul territory ... he stumbles but he keeps his feet ... and he makes the catch!
nice play ... one down
Next batter...Eric KARROS
KARROS does not get on much
KARROS relaxes himself at the plate
JACKSON's ready to fire it in
* E. KARROS facing D. JACKSON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... KARROS rounds first
DYKSTRA takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and KARROS holds with a single
2nd hit for KARROS in the game
Mike PIAZZA up
KARROS at first not known for his speed
PIAZZA stands in
DAULTON sets up
* M. PIAZZA facing D. JACKSON, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman KRUK holding the runner on ... JACKSON cranks it up ... grounded deep into the hole
STOCKER has it ... throws quickly to MORANDINI covering ... out!
the pivot and the peg to KRUK ... PIAZZA beats the ball to first ... no double play
For Los Angeles ... PIAZZA down at first two away
Henry RODRIGUEZ is stepping up to hit against JACKSON ... he bats left-handed
RODRIGUEZ now ready
JACKSON set
* H. RODRIGUEZ facing D. JACKSON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... the heater ... it's in there ... that's three away
That'll do it for Los Angeles ... nothing across ... there were no errors ... one left
still scoreless ... Phillies due to bat
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
The Phillies now send up ... the heart of their order to face HERSHISER ... the 3-4-5 hitters
KRUK HOLLINS and DAULTON
To get it going for the Phillies here's John KRUK ... he's a left-handed batter
It's hard to keep KRUK off the basepaths
In the box now
HERSHISER will go to work on him
* J. KRUK facing O. HERSHISER, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... KRUK goes down swinging ... one away
Dave HOLLINS coming up
HOLLINS can get on for you
HERSHISER's ready to fire it in
* D. HOLLINS facing O. HERSHISER, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to HOLLINS ... it's a shot down the right field line ... kicks up some chalk dust
SNYDER cuts it off in foul territory ... and HOLLINS motors in to second with a double
One on ... DAULTON gets set to face HERSHISER
Darren ready
HERSHISER is on the slab ... righty against lefty ... glances back at the runner
* D. DAULTON facing O. HERSHISER, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... high fly ball to left ... RODRIGUEZ drifts over ... plenty of room
and makes the catch ... HOLLINS's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the throw comes in
Two away 4th inning ... one on ... Pete INCAVIGLIA walks up ... he bats right
Pete waits
PIAZZA sets up
* P. INCAVIGLIA facing O. HERSHISER, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
HERSHISER delivers ... strike three called ... and it gets by PIAZZA!
INCAVIGLIA races down the line ... PIAZZA's throw ... and they get him ... to retire the side
That'll do it for Philadelphia ... nothing across ... they leave one
they couldn't get the runner home ... still a scoreless tie
we head for the top of the fifth inning
* TOP OF THE 5th, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
JACKSON will now face the bottom of the Dodgers lineup ... WALLACH REED and HERSHISER coming up
Tim WALLACH to lead it off for the Dodgers ... he hits from the right
WALLACH oh for one
He stands in
DAULTON sets up
* T. WALLACH facing D. JACKSON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now JACKSON pitches ... OOOOF! ... WALLACH flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... one away
Jody REED walking up to bat
REED oh for one
He stands in
Darren DAULTON ready to receive
* J. REED facing D. JACKSON, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... softly hit to left ... STOCKER's out ... INCAVIGLIA's racing in
he says 'I want it' ... and takes it for the out ... two gone
Okay ... here's the pitcher Orel HERSHISER
HERSHISER steps in
DAULTON crouched down now
* O. HERSHISER facing D. JACKSON, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JACKSON winds and fires ... HERSHISER sends this ball air mail to left ... INCAVIGLIA lopes for it
should be no trouble ... and he makes the catch ... three down
JACKSON sets them down in order ... still scoreless ... Phillies due to bat
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
Bottom of the lineup ... EISENREICH STOCKER and JACKSON coming up
Well ... here's Jim EISENREICH to lead it off ... hitting from the left side
EISENREICH oh for one
EISENREICH gets in there
HERSHISER prepares to come home
* J. EISENREICH facing O. HERSHISER, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from HERSHISER ... lofted down the line to right ... SNYDER racing over
he won't get it ... he cuts it off ... EISENREICH wisely holds first ... he's on with a single
the go ahead run has reached
Kevin STOCKER will bat next for Philadelphia ... hitting from the left side here
the Phillies have ... no one out EISENREICH down at first
Kevin made an out in his first at bat ... EISENREICH is fast enough to be a factor here
Orel HERSHISER climbs the mound ... HERSHISER prepared to work
* K. STOCKER facing O. HERSHISER, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman KARROS right on the bag ... EISENREICH is off with the pitch
fouled back to the screen ... strike one
STOCKER ready to take on HERSHISER again
HERSHISER is on the slab ... HERSHISER stares in for the sign ... checks EISENREICH on first
* K. STOCKER facing O. HERSHISER, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
HERSHISER comes to the plate ... swung on ... strike! ... now EISENREICH is sprinting toward second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PIAZZA comes up throwing ... SAFE!...late throw ... that's his 1st steal of the season
and that's the Phillies 2nd stolen base in this game
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
STOCKER ready to take on HERSHISER again
HERSHISER on the rubber ... pokerfaced as he gets PIAZZA's sign ... Orel HERSHISER staring in
ready to work
* K. STOCKER facing O. HERSHISER, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The two-strike pitch ... looped to right ... toward the gap ... SNYDER's after it
spears it on one hop ... EISENREICH rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to KARROS ... and they're holding EISENREICH at third
the go ahead run is now on third
Runners at the corners no outs ... pitcher Danny JACKSON to hit
HERSHISER on the rubber ... checks the runners
* D. JACKSON facing O. HERSHISER, B 5th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
HOLD RUNNER AT THIRD OR SQUEEZE?
(1-hold at third, 2-squeeze*)
he squares ... EISENREICH breaks for the plate ... bunted toward first ... KARROS picks it up
looks home ... goes there ... collision ... and EISENREICH's out at the plate
go to town, Dodgers! ... they cut off the go-ahead run!
The Phillies have ... one away STOCKER at second...JACKSON at first ... Lenny DYKSTRA to hit
he's the top of the order
Lenny gets good wood
HERSHISER sets up on the rubber again ... HERSHISER prepared to work
* L. DYKSTRA facing O. HERSHISER, B 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... grounded hard to WALLACH ... he's up with it
he goes to second for one ... back to first ... yes! ... two for the price of one
and they get out of the inning
That'll do it for Philadelphia ... no runs on 2 hits ... one left
they couldn't get the runners home ... so it's still zip-zip after five
* TOP OF THE 6th, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
The Phillies will face the top of the order here in the 6th ... BUTLER OFFERMAN and SNYDER
Brett BUTLER leading it off
Brett oh for two
Now JACKSON ready
* B. BUTLER facing D. JACKSON, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to BUTLER ... swung on ... popped foul behind first ... MORANDINI's racing over
waves off KRUK ... and he gloves it ... and there's one away
One down 6th inning ... we have Jose OFFERMAN coming up to hit
the switchy goes to the third-base side of the plate
OFFERMAN has a hit in two trips ... OFFERMAN knows how to get on base
He stands in
Pitcher JACKSON set to go
* J. OFFERMAN facing D. JACKSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes!
but EISENREICH is right there to make a fine running catch ... two gone
Next up...Los Angeles hitter Cory SNYDER
Cory is oh for two
Catcher DAULTON sets his target
* C. SNYDER facing D. JACKSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JACKSON into the wind ... hot shot to the right side ... MORANDINI to his left ... pebble bounce!
juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a step ... three away
So the Dodgers go in order ... still a scoreless tie ... we head for the bottom of the sixth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
HERSHISER will now face the Phillies artillery ... MORANDINI KRUK and HOLLINS
Mickey MORANDINI to lead it off
MORANDINI has done nothing in two trips
The batter stands in
Pitcher HERSHISER eyeing MORANDINI ... now he's ready
* M. MORANDINI facing O. HERSHISER, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch is on the way ... bunted to the left side ... a little too hard ... WALLACH has it
slings it to first ... and gets him ... MORANDINI thought he'd catch WALLACH napping ... one away
John KRUK up
KRUK oh for two ... KRUK's a guy who'll battle you to get on
HERSHISER poised
* J. KRUK facing O. HERSHISER, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... KRUK bounces one toward short ... grabbed on two hops by OFFERMAN
makes the throw ... and KRUK is out at first ... and that's out number two
Two gone ... Dave HOLLINS will bat next for Philadelphia ... he's their clean-up hitter
Dave gets good wood ... HOLLINS one for two
HERSHISER focuses in on the target
* D. HOLLINS facing O. HERSHISER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... swung on ... popped up ... PIAZZA scrambles ... near the stands
it goes into the crowd ... strike one
HOLLINS back in the box
HERSHISER looking home
* D. HOLLINS facing O. HERSHISER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HERSHISER winds and fires ... HOLLINS hits one ... high ... hard ... right field
but it won't be enough ... SNYDER covers it ... that had chances for Dave ... that's three away
The Dodgers retire the side in order ... still no score in the game
we go to the top of the seventh inning
* TOP OF THE 7th, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
KARROS PIAZZA and RODRIGUEZ due up for Los Angeles
To get it going Eric KARROS
Eric is two for two ... KARROS does not get on much
JACKSON looking in
* E. KARROS facing D. JACKSON, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JACKSON winds up ... swung on ... a squibber in front of the plate ... JACKSON is in ... picks it up
spins...fires to first ... in time
Mike PIAZZA will bat next for Los Angeles ... a right-sider
Mike oh for two ... PIAZZA can get on for you
JACKSON prepares to come home
* M. PIAZZA facing D. JACKSON, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... swung on ... a squibber in front of the plate ... JACKSON is in ... picks it up
spins...fires to first ... in time
We have Henry RODRIGUEZ coming up to hit
RODRIGUEZ is hitless in two at bats
RODRIGUEZ now ready
JACKSON ready
* H. RODRIGUEZ facing D. JACKSON, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for JACKSON ... side retired
No runs no hits no errors ... midway through the 7th ... still no score
the Phillies will get a try in the bottom of the seventh inning
okay, all you Dodgers fans listening at home ... on your feet
take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Dodgers 0, Phillies 0
DAULTON INCAVIGLIA and EISENREICH to bat next
Here's Darren DAULTON to lead it off
DAULTON has a hit in two trips
DAULTON ready
Right-hander HERSHISER ready
* D. DAULTON facing O. HERSHISER, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HERSHISER now ... swung on ... hit in the air to right ... SNYDER drifts over ... and he's got it
one down
Next up...Philadelphia hitter Pete INCAVIGLIA
INCAVIGLIA one for two
Right-hander HERSHISER ready
* P. INCAVIGLIA facing O. HERSHISER, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground ... now PIAZZA edges in
more ... more ... and the ball hits off his mitt! ... and that's a fair ball
INCAVIGLIA has ideas ... but he'll hold at first ... score that an error on PIAZZA
and that's his 2nd error in the game ... 2 errors now for Los Angeles
the go ahead run has reached
One away 7th inning ... one on ... Jim EISENREICH will bat next for Philadelphia
EISENREICH one for two ... stole a base
HERSHISER...foot on the rubber ... checks INCAVIGLIA on first
Phillies manager looking at his scoresheet
The Phillies have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Milt THOMPSON
to run for INCAVIGLIA ... THOMPSON takes his place at first base ... he's a threat ... checks
Robinson, Jr to move
HERSHISER...foot on the rubber ... catcher PIAZZA sets his target
* J. EISENREICH facing O. HERSHISER, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman KARROS ready for a throw from HERSHISER ... THOMPSON going with the pitch
HERSHISER brings it ... poked to left center ... RODRIGUEZ's after it ... THOMPSON races to third
as the throw comes in to second ... EISENREICH rounds first and holds
the go ahead run is now on third ... that's EISENREICH's 2nd hit of the game
The Phillies have ... one gone runners at the corners ... Kevin STOCKER up
Excellent credentials with the stick ... he already has a hit in this game
strikeouts have been a problem for him
HERSHISER is on the slab ... now HERSHISER ready ... looking on
* K. STOCKER facing O. HERSHISER, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infielders in ... the runners take their lead ... HERSHISER cranks it up ... high and tight
the ump says ball four ... and Kevin will get down to first ... that will load them up
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by HERSHISER ... that was STOCKER's first walk of the season
Pitcher Danny JACKSON to hit ... one down bases full ... for Philadelphia
HERSHISER is on the slab ... catcher ready
Phillies skipper walking down the bench
Is recalling pitcher JACKSON ... Ricky JORDAN will pinch hit for him ... bats right
he grabs a bat ... and heads toward the plate ... so JACKSON goes seven ... he leaves with
no runs ... on 3 hits ... he can win the game if they go ahead in this inning
Ricky JORDAN getting ready to go ... JORDAN good at the plate
JORDAN tucks in his shirt ... HERSHISER inspects the ball ... Ricky at the plate
looks directly out at HERSHISER ... now ready
Orel HERSHISER climbs the mound ... Lenny DYKSTRA swings three bats on deck ... PIAZZA sets up
* R. JORDAN facing O. HERSHISER, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... he lets it go ... checked swing ... he held up
and he walks ... and that walks in a run ... and the bases are still loaded
that'll give Duke Robinson, Jr a few more grey hairs ... and JORDAN gets an easy rbi
that was JORDAN's first walk of the season
Dodgers 0, Phillies 1
And the Phillies break the tie and now lead 1-0 ... 7th inning
Alright... ... one out bases all loaded up ... the next Phillies batter is DYKSTRA
he's their lead-off hitter
DYKSTRA with dependable power
The Phillies lead the Dodgers 1-0 ... no room at the inn ... Lenny DYKSTRA ... rubs his wrist
HERSHISER positions his mitt ... climbs the mound ... paws the rubber
the ump using his broom to clean off the plate ... so now ... batter in the box ... now ready
HERSHISER on the rubber ... now HERSHISER ready
* L. DYKSTRA facing O. HERSHISER, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 1-0
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... here comes the pitch
hit down the line inside third ... WALLACH backhands it ... fires home ... out!
the throw to first ... they turn it! ... a double play ... and they get out of the inning
The line for the Phillies ... one one and one ... they leave 2 ... and they capture the lead
Phillies leading by 1 1-0
* TOP OF THE 8th, Dodgers 0, Phillies 1
WALLACH REED and HERSHISER coming up
Milt THOMPSON will stay in the game ... he goes to left field for the Phillies
Larry ANDERSEN is coming on to pitch for the Phillies ... for ANDERSEN this is his first appearance
he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to save
Tim WALLACH to lead it off for the Dodgers ... right-handed hitter to face Larry ANDERSEN
WALLACH has done nothing in two trips
ANDERSEN...foot on the rubber ... ANDERSEN focuses in on the target ... he breathes deeply...exhales
Dodgers skipper Duke Robinson, Jr walking down the bench
He's going to his bench ... Dave HANSEN has a bat in his hands
he'll go in for WALLACH to face the right-hander
Dave HANSEN bat in hand ... he is dangerous
ANDERSEN...foot on the rubber ... jaw tightens as he gets the sign
Jody REED waves a weighted bat on deck ... ANDERSEN prepared to work
* D. HANSEN facing L. ANDERSEN, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He brings it in ... HANSEN doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
and ANDERSEN has walked the tying run ... that was HANSEN's first walk of the season
HANSEN on first ... we have right-handed Jody REED to bat ... for the Dodgers
REED oh for two ... he's not much of a risk to bunt
ANDERSEN is on the slab ... ANDERSEN stares in for the sign ... checks HANSEN on first
Dodgers manager Duke Robinson, Jr looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... Duke Robinson, Jr is sending in a runner for HANSEN
it's Mike SHARPERSON and he's trotting out to first base ... he's fast
Duke getting some legs out there
ANDERSEN sets up on the rubber ... unlikely that HERSHISER will bat next ... checks the runner
* J. REED facing L. ANDERSEN, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman KRUK holding the runner on ... Mike SHARPERSON is on the move
and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair ... going ... foul ball!
strike one
REED ready to take on ANDERSEN again
ANDERSEN on the rubber ... ANDERSEN stares in for the sign ... Larry ANDERSEN staring in
ready to work
* J. REED facing L. ANDERSEN, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
They're holding SHARPERSON ... but he's well off the bag ... now he throws to first
and SHARPERSON gets back ... not his best move ... now ANDERSEN is back on the rubber
now the delivery ... swung on ... popped up ... HOLLINS moves toward the line ... he's under it
and he makes the catch
Orel HERSHISER is scheduled to hit ... we'll have to wait to see if he bats for himself
ANDERSEN is on the slab ... ANDERSEN now set
Dodgers manager Duke Robinson, Jr looking at his scoresheet
Robinson, Jr is recalling pitcher HERSHISER ... Carlos HERNANDEZ will bat in his place
bats right ... he grabs some timber ... strides toward the box ... so HERSHISER gets his innings
he pitched seven ... the game for HERSHISER ... one unearned run ... on 6 hits
he stands to lose it unless the Dodgers ... can make up the 1-run deficit
Carlos HERNANDEZ comes up to bat ... he's earned his reputation at the plate
The Phillies infield dangerous on the double play ball ... but with SHARPERSON on first
the Phillies will need a sharp ground ball
ANDERSEN is on the slab ... Brett BUTLER is loose and ready to follow HERNANDEZ
righty against righty ... ANDERSEN's ready to fire it in
* C. HERNANDEZ facing L. ANDERSEN, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman KRUK's on the bag ... SHARPERSON with a substantial lead ... and HERNANDEZ is bunting
he brings it home ... and he fouls it back ... strike one ... ANDERSEN delivers again
HERNANDEZ squares ... here's the pitch ... it's bunted down the third base line
HOLLINS picks it up ... bobbles it ... fires to first ... and gets him by a step
and SHARPERSON moves up ... the tying run is now at second base
Here's the situation ... Los Angeles now sends Brett BUTLER to bat
for Los Angeles two down one on ... down by 1
Brett oh for three ... SHARPERSON out at midway can race ... he scores and it's a whole new ballgame
Brett BUTLER ... bends to the ground with the bat in both hands
ANDERSEN wipes sweat from his hands ... the ump is dusting off the plate ... BUTLER in the box
tugs at his cap ... leans in
ANDERSEN on the rubber ... cradles the ball in his glove and waits ... ANDERSEN now set
* B. BUTLER facing L. ANDERSEN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
Speedy SHARPERSON edging toward third ... the pitch to BUTLER ... it's a shot to left center
way back ... DYKSTRA jumps...it's ... off the wall ... THOMPSON grabs the ball ... throws it in
SHARPERSON scores ... tie game! ... and BUTLER will make second easily
Dodgers 1, Phillies 1
So the two-out double scores one big one ... and the Dodgers have tied this game!
and this crowd has gone silent
One on ... the top of the eighth inning ... next up Jose OFFERMAN
OFFERMAN can get on for you ... Jose has been up three times with one hit
BUTLER at second can fly ... he's the potential go ahead run
OFFERMAN tucks in his shirt ... raises both arms above his head with the bat between
ANDERSEN wipes sweat from his hands ... the ump is dusting off the plate
OFFERMAN in the batter's box ... works his back foot ... leans in
ANDERSEN on the rubber ... ANDERSEN looking in at the target
a little glistening on his upper lip
* J. OFFERMAN facing L. ANDERSEN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
Speedy BUTLER edging toward third ... ANDERSEN with the offering ... OFFERMAN tops the ball
it bounces to the left side ... and through ... BUTLER's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving BUTLER in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
OFFERMAN's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... Dodgers lead!
and there's a play at second ... the throw ... and OFFERMAN's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and OFFERMAN's speed gets him in there
Dodgers 2, Phillies 1
So the single drives in one big run ... and the Dodgers break the tie and now lead 2-1
8th inning
For Los Angeles ... two down OFFERMAN standing out at second ... now SNYDER to face ANDERSEN
Cory is oh for three
ANDERSEN prepared to work
* C. SNYDER facing L. ANDERSEN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
OFFERMAN trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... here comes the pitch
it's roped hard to right ... EISENREICH races back ... reaches over his shoulder
and makes the catch ... three away!
That'll do it for Los Angeles ... 2 runs on 2 hits ... no errors ... they leave one
Los Angeles goes out in front ... the score now stands 2-1 Dodgers
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Dodgers 2, Phillies 1
Los Angeles will now face the Philadelphia strength ... MORANDINI KRUK and HOLLINS
Mike SHARPERSON will stay in the game ... he'll be playing third for Los Angeles
Omar DAAL is coming on to pitch for the Dodgers ... for DAAL this is his first appearance
he's a southpaw ... it's his game to save
Mickey MORANDINI to lead it off for the Phillies ... he bats left
Mickey oh for three
DAAL...foot on the rubber ... pitcher DAAL set to go
Phillies manager looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... Mariano DUNCAN has a bat in his hands
he'll step in for MORANDINI to face the left-hander
Mariano DUNCAN walking up to bat ... Mariano can hit
DAAL sets up on the rubber ... he leans in for the sign from PIAZZA ... left-hander DAAL ready
* M. DUNCAN facing O. DAAL, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
DAAL comes to the plate ... routine grounder to second ... REED scoops it ... flips to first
one away!
One down 8th inning ... John KRUK gets set to face DAAL ... batting left
They want to see him get on ... KRUK is hitless in three at bats
when the Phillies need a baserunner ... KRUK is the guy they want up there
DAAL is on the slab ... turns the ball slowly, slowly behind his back
* J. KRUK facing O. DAAL, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... a blast to right ... no doubt about this one ... it's gone! ... way over the fence
home run for KRUK ... John KRUK will circle the bases ... and he's sure taking his time
Dodgers 2, Phillies 2
So KRUK has his 1st homer of the season ... and the Phillies have tied this game!
HOLLINS gets set to face DAAL ... score tied
Dave one for three ... they'll have to work around HOLLINS's power
The ump wants to look at the ball ... now he returns it to DAAL ... Dave stands in ... leans in
DAAL toes the rubber ... left-hander DAAL ready
* D. HOLLINS facing O. DAAL, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
DAAL now ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap ... BUTLER runs in on it
OFFERMAN's backing up ... it drops in ... and HOLLINS's on at first with a base hit
the go ahead run has reached ... 2nd safety for HOLLINS
Alright ... for Philadelphia one down one on ... DAULTON is stepping up to hit against DAAL
Darren has been up three times with one hit ... Darren can get on ... HOLLINS with average speed
DAULTON still not in the box ... wipes his hand on his shirt front
DAAL stretches his arms above his head ... DAULTON stands in ... settles in ... touches his cap
flashes a sign to HOLLINS ... waits for the pitch
DAAL...foot on the rubber ... checks the runner
* D. DAULTON facing O. DAAL, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... lined hard to right ... deep in the gap ... and SNYDER ... cuts it off
HOLLINS's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in
back-to-back singles ... the go ahead run is now at second base
that's DAULTON's 2nd hit of the game
Here comes Milt THOMPSON to take his cuts ... you don't want to pitch carelessly to Milt
THOMPSON pulls at his sleeve ... DAAL stretches his arms above his head
combs his hair with his hand ... THOMPSON takes his place in the box
glances down at the plate ... now ready
DAAL on the rubber ... cradles the ball in his glove and waits ... next would be EISENREICH
Jim is in the on-deck circle ... lefty against lefty ... pitcher DAAL set to go
looks on silent
* M. THOMPSON facing O. DAAL, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... popped high to the left side
SHARPERSON moves toward the line ... he camps under it ... infield fly called
and he brings it down ... and the runners hold
Two away 8th inning ... two on ... we have Jim EISENREICH to bat for the Phillies
he bats from the left side
EISENREICH two for three ... he's stolen a base
Jim EISENREICH ... wipes his hand on his shirt front ... DAAL has asked for a new ball
he's rubbing it up ... EISENREICH in the box ... he digs in deep with his spikes
turns his shoulder in ... waits for the pitch
And here comes Dodgers manager Duke Robinson, Jr ... again ... he's asking DAAL for the ball
this is unusual ... Robinson, Jr is bringing in Roger McDOWELL to face EISENREICH
he'll lose the platoon advantage ... so DAAL goes only two thirds of an inning
the game for DAAL ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits ... a homer
he's responsible for the runners ... for McDOWELL this is his first appearance
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out
if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
If the Phillies are going to score ... then it will take a two-out hit
EISENREICH wipes his left sleeve across his forehead ... pumps the bat several times
takes a quick glance at the scoreboard ... McDOWELL works the ball with his hand
EISENREICH in the box ... settles in ... sets his cap ... waits for the pitch
McDOWELL sets up on the rubber ... PIAZZA set
* J. EISENREICH facing R. McDOWELL, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... to the plate ... there's a little blooper
down the right field line ... it might drop in ... it does! ... HOLLINS scores
DAULTON's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving DAULTON in ... OFFERMAN will relay
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving EISENREICH to third on the throw
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
DAULTON scores ... KARROS cuts it to third ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play
oh, close call ... the gamble pays off
Dodgers 2, Phillies 4
So two big runs score on EISENREICH's double ... and the Phillies break the tie and now lead 4-2
here in the 8th ... 10th hit for the Phillies
One on ... Kevin STOCKER to hit
STOCKER one for two with a walk
McDOWELL looking in at the target
* K. STOCKER facing R. McDOWELL, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-2
EISENREICH down the line some at third ... to the plate ... swung on ... popped up
in front of the plate ... PIAZZA waits ... and waits...steps back ... and he drops it!
and that's a fair ball ... EISENREICH scores ... STOCKER cruises in to second
Dodgers 2, Phillies 5
And the Phillies now lead 5-2
Larry ANDERSEN up ... Larry taking his first at bat of the season
The big slugger stands in
* L. ANDERSEN facing R. McDOWELL, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
Catcher PIAZZA sets his target ... and they're putting ANDERSEN on ... free pass to Larry
Duke Robinson, Jr will let McDOWELL ... take his chances with Lenny DYKSTRA
Two away 4 runs in ... we have Lenny DYKSTRA to bat for the Phillies ... he bats from the left side
McDOWELL now set
* L. DYKSTRA facing R. McDOWELL, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-2
The runners take their lead ... quick move to the plate ... DYKSTRA pops it up behind the plate
PIAZZA tosses his mask away ... drifts back ... near the stands ... and he makes the catch
side retired
For the Phillies ... 4 runs 4 hits one error ... they leave 2 ... they had good chances for more
but they have roared back to take the lead in this game ... Phillies over the Dodgers 5-2
and they'll try to protect that lead in the 9th
* TOP OF THE 9th, Dodgers 2, Phillies 5
The Dodgers will have ... KARROS PIAZZA and RODRIGUEZ here in the 9th
Mariano DUNCAN ... he'll be playing second base for Philadelphia
Here's Eric KARROS to start it off
KARROS does not get on much ... he's already delivered two hits in the game
The batter stands in
Is bringing in Mitch WILLIAMS to face KARROS ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so ANDERSEN goes one inning in relief ... the game for ANDERSEN ... 2 runs ... on 2 hits
one walk ... for WILLIAMS this is his first appearance ... he's a southpaw
it's his game to save
WILLIAMS is finished with his warmup pitches ... the umpire is brushing off the plate
we're ready to go
WILLIAMS focuses in on the target
* E. KARROS facing M. WILLIAMS, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... blooped to second ... just out of reach ... KARROS rounds first and holds
he's on with a single ... 3rd hit for KARROS in the game
One on ... Mike PIAZZA will bat next for Los Angeles ... a right-sider
Batter facing WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS prepared to work
* M. PIAZZA facing M. WILLIAMS, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
WILLIAMS with the pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
that was PIAZZA's first walk of the season
Alright... ... RODRIGUEZ gets set to bat against WILLIAMS ... for Los Angeles
two on...first and second no outs ... down by 3
RODRIGUEZ still not in the box ... WILLIAMS positions his mitt ... RODRIGUEZ stands in ... now ready
WILLIAMS on the rubber ... lefty against lefty ... WILLIAMS will go to work on him
Dodgers skipper Duke Robinson, Jr walking down the bench
Trying to make it happen ... Mitch WEBSTER has a bat in his hands
he'll step in for RODRIGUEZ to face the left-hander
Mitch WEBSTER comes up to bat ... he does not hit for average
WILLIAMS on the rubber ... Mike SHARPERSON is in his batting stance on deck ... lefty against righty
left-hander WILLIAMS ready ... he breathes deeply...exhales
* M. WEBSTER facing M. WILLIAMS, T 9th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-5
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... misses low ... WEBSTER gets a free ticket
that fills the bases ... and WILLIAMS has walked the tying run
that was WEBSTER's first walk of the season
Mike SHARPERSON coming up ... he can surprise you at the plate
WILLIAMS has got to throw strikes ... there is nowhere to put Mike SHARPERSON
SHARPERSON brushes his shirt ... bends to straighten his sox ... WILLIAMS inspects the ball
SHARPERSON takes his place in the box ... straightens his shoulders
taps the barrel on the plate ... now ready
Mitch WILLIAMS climbs the mound ... catcher ready
* M. SHARPERSON facing M. WILLIAMS, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-5
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... here's the pitch
it's a high fly to center ... DYKSTRA is over ... moves under it ... and makes the catch
the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at third
Ducks on the pond ... the top of the ninth inning ... right-handed hitter Jody REED
gets set to bat against WILLIAMS
REED oh for three
REED still not in the box ... tugs at his belt ... WILLIAMS inspects the ball
WILLIAMS positions his mitt ... REED stands in ... Jody has a look of determination on his face
knocks the bat handle twice on the plate ... waits for the pitch
Mitch WILLIAMS climbs the mound ... WILLIAMS takes the sign from DAULTON
slowly twirls the ball as he glares in ... McDOWELL still has his jacket on
* J. REED facing M. WILLIAMS, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-5
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... the offering ... on the ground
back through the box ... this could be two ... DUNCAN fields it ... goes to second for one
back to first ... oh, double play ... and they get out of the inning
So the Phillies have won the ball game ... spurred on by the disciplined leadership of
the Dodgers leave the tying run at the plate
Philadelphia shuts down the Dodgers bats with a 6-hitter! ... not pretty for the Los Angeles fans
here's the line ... for the Phillies ... 5 runs on 10 hits ... no errors ... they leave 8
for the Dodgers ... 2 runs on 6 hits ... 3 errors ... and they leave 6
ANDERSEN gets the win...his 1st ... his record now 1 and 0 ... DAAL takes the loss...his 1st
his record now 0 and 1 ... WILLIAMS saves ... his 1st ... bye for now, everybody
join us again next time ... this is WAPBA and Ernie Harwell ... saying so long from Philadelphia
Phillies take this one from the Dodgers ... 5-2
FINAL SCORE : Dodgers 2, Phillies 5
