If history is gonna be changed, then let it bloody well be changed!

Good morning everybody,

Last night's stream of Chrono Cross was epic in many ways as we finished the game, capping the complete play-through at 40 hours. Not bad, and the only time we had any trouble was when we faced the Sky Dragon, which is the only part of the game that took multiple attempts. And considering how the final battle of the game requires some extra good luck, it's a small miracle things worked out!

We opened things up by heading to Divine Dragon falls to form the Chrono Cross then bouncing to Hermit's Hideaway to check on Kid, which triggered the spirits of the Mastermune to send Serge & Company (Nikki and Miki) into the past to rescue Kid from a burning house during the events that saw Lynx and Harle abduct Lucca. Made sure to get Kid's Level 7 Tech 'Hotshot Tech' as well. This entire area is optional, but it's a really cool side quest that shows that makes use of one of the location of Chrono Trigger. This also leads to a great moment where Luccia give Kid a letter from Lucca at Viper manor which explains concerns Lucca had about the actions she, Chrono, Marle and the rest did during the events of their adventure.

Once Kid was back in the party it was off to the El Nido Trinagle to find Starky's ship and get a component that will allow us to reach Terra Tower, we of course didn't go straight away into tackling the bosses, instead we went to get the level 7 abilities for Korcha and Starky , plus recruit Mel. With the exception of Janice, we recruited everyone possible on one play through using the Save Kid/Recruit Nikki path.

Now it was off to Terra Tower, and a max / gauntlet that leads to six boss battles: Terrator, Pyrotor, Anemotor, Gravitor, Luxator and Aquator.... that's a lot of Tors! Anyway, these bosses have different innate, but it s really easy to counter balance them since their innate are Yellow, Red, Green, Black, White and Blue respectively, so the counter attack is Green, Blue, Yellow, White, Black, Red, against each one. Now with the exception of Terrator, where I had Razzly on the team with Serger and Kid, the rest of the battles had Leena on the team, and I focused on swapping elements around to keep the counter balance up.

I should point out after defeating Pyrotor, you can find a spectral glove, which can be dismantled to give the materials needed to make the Rainbow Mail for Serge, which helps with the final two bosses of the game

The battle against The Time Devourer in it's Dragon God form is pretty straight forward, attack it hard with elements opposite of it's innate, but it switches areas and innate every so having elements of all colors is important as well as having weapons that do as much damage as possible. This was a very straight forward fight, which can be quite easy if the pressure is kept up. The best part about this fight, and other areas of Terra Tower, is that it does tell you what you need to do to get the good ending.

Which brings us to the battle against the Time Devourer's true former, a combination of Lavos and Schalla from Chrono Trigger. Now this can be defeated one of two ways, the first being a straight up fight which gives a 'bad' ending.... and the other is if elements are used in a specific order (Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, Black, White and then have Serge use the Chrono Cross), you gree Schalla and the world is saved. Now that's easier said than done, because the Time Devourer can cast elements to, which can break the chain. Best you can do is to have a nice bix of low level elements of every character on the team and hope that when you are getting things set up, that the boss casts the right element for the sequence. I got lucky as the Time Devourer casted a white element when the first five were already in play to get the good ending.

The hype was certainly real when it came to finishing Chrono Cross and getting its true ending, which does get a bit heavy handed in the philosophy of life and personal choice, but that's pretty standard for a lot of SquareEnix games. I am really glad I was able to stream this and that we knocked it out within August!

Following the stream we sent everyone over to Alraedris who was also playing Chrono Cross, seemed like a good dude. You can check them out over on twitch.tv/alraedris. 

Twitch Clip Links

• Rescue Kid
• Defeating The Royal Jelly 
• The flight to Terra Tower
• Defeating Terrator 
• Defeating Pyrotor
• Defeating Anemotor 
• Defeating Gravitor
• Defeating Luxator
• Defeating Aquator 
• Defeating The TimeDevourer in it's Dragon God Form
• Hang In There... We're Doing This!!!!! Let's F'N GOOOO!!!!
• Schalla 'Kid' Zeal 
  

Found three boxes of my dad's stuff yesterday that needs to be tossed out, nothing of real note, just a bunch of out-dated sports books from the 70s and a number of really bad novels.

Ran an APBA Baseball Simulated Game last night, you can check the results in a post from earlier today:Off-Stream: APBA Baseball - Chicago Cubs 2 New York Yankees 0

May have gotten a lead on a copy of .hack//Outbreak which is the third game in the original PlayStation 2 era series of games based on the .hack//sign Anime. If I can track down a copy of .hack//Quarantine as well that would complete the set in my collection. And for this I am going after the harder to find North American release, because as an RPG, I would need to be able to read everything in English.

Overwatch Competitive Matches (Tank)

1. D.va - 13:10 - Loss - 1-3
2. D.va - 18:03 - Loss - 2-3
3. D.va - 16:33 - Win - 2-1 
4. D.va - 19:35 - Win - 5-4
5. D.va - 06:28 - Win - 2-0
6. D.va - 24.38 - Loss - 4-5
   

Star Trek Online has announced yet another 'recruitment event', which is basically code for wanting to artificially inflate daily players totals... and that is I believe the 3rd or 4th one this year. Since Star Trek Online doesn't have enough content to justify keeping it in the weekly lineup, STO is being dropped from being featured every Thursday for even half a stream, instead it will be brought out when ever there happens to be new fresh content, aka episodes, to play.

Today's Fitness Boxing 2 daily workout lasted 34 minutes with an estimated calorie burn of 638 kcal. Today's exercisers were Difficult Challenge Combo #1, Difficult Challenge Combo #2 and Difficult Challenge Combo #3. I set a new personal best on Difficult Challenge Combo #3. We wrapped up the Lin's Champion achievement, and it appears it does not unlock anything extra for Lin, which is surprising. Anyway, we'll now switch trainers and focus on Hiro, his next related achievement is 'Hiro's Contender' which is to train with Hiro for over 30 hours, currently we have 14 hours on record with him already

Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise Achievements

1. Lin's Champion: Train with Lin for Over 50 Hours
   

Now there are a lot of folks who will not be streaming tonight because of the #ADayOffTwitch to get Twitch to 'do better' when it comes to dealing with 'hate raids' and such, even though Twitch does provide a number of tools, a lot of which I use to protect my chat. Anyway I will not be streaming tonight. I'll be up to a few things otherwise though.

Which means the next stream will be Thursday night and we'll be playing Life is Strange Episode 3, combined with a few other things.

Anyway,on that note we'll see you tomorrow for the next entry of this little blog!

Off-Stream: APBA Baseball - Chicago Cubs 2 New York Yankees 0

Hey everybody,

Following Tuesday's Stream I loaded up APBA Baseball and let the game run a simulation between the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs of 1921, with the full audio on. It took 80 minutes to complete because as you will see the game went extra innings. Here is the box score and game script.

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
NEW YORK	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
CHICAGO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0

Team	13	14	15	16	R	H	E		LOB	DP
NEW YORK	0	0	0	0	1	7	0		6	0
CHICAGO	0	0	0	1	2	14	0		13	0

NEW YORK

NAME		AB	R	H	RBI	2B	3B	HR	TB	SO	BB	IBB	HBP	SH	SF	SB	CS	GDP		PO	A	E	DP	PB
R. PECKINPAUGH, ss		7	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0		4	3	0	0
A. WARD, 2b		6	1	1	1	0	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		1	8	0	0
B. R, lf		4	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0		8	0	0	0
W. PIPP, 1b		6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		17	1	0	0
B. MEUSEL, rf		5	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0		3	0	0	0
H. BAKER, 3b		6	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		1	7	0	0
E. MILLER, cf		6	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0		8	0	0	0
W. SCHANG, c		6	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		4	2	0	0	0
C. MAYS, p		5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Totals		51	1	7	1	1	0	1	11	10	4	1	0	0	0	0	4	0

NAME	G SC	IP	H	R	ER	2B	3B	HR	BF	SO	BB	IBB	HB	SH	SF	WP	BK	IR
C. MAYS, L	82	15.2	14	2	2	6	0	0	62	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0		1	3	0	0
Totals		15.2	14	2	2	6	0	0	62	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0		47	24	0	0	0

CHICAGO

NAME		AB	R	H	RBI	2B	3B	HR	TB	SO	BB	IBB	HBP	SH	SF	SB	CS	GDP		PO	A	E	DP	PB
M. FLACK, rf		7	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0		2	0	0	0
C. HOLLOCHER, ss		7	0	2	0	2	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		3	5	0	0
T. BARBER, lf		7	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		5	0	0	0
R. GRIMES, 1b		6	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		14	3	0	0
C. DEAL, 3b		3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	3	0	0
J. KELLEHER, pr-3b		4	1	3	0	1	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		1	1	0	0
Z. TERRY, 2b		6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		2	2	0	0
G. MAISEL, cf		7	1	3	1	2	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		8	0	0	0
B. O'FARRELL, c		2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		3	2	0	0	0
B. TWOMBLY, ph		1	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0
B. KILLEFER, c		3	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		4	2	0	0	0
J. SULLIVAN, pr		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0
T. DALY, c		1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		3	0	0	0	0
P. ALEXANDER, p		4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
L. TYLER, p		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
W. MARRIOTT, ph		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0
E. PONDER, p		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
H. WARNER, ph		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0
L. YORK, p		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Totals		60	2	14	2	6	0	0	20	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0

NAME	G SC	IP	H	R	ER	2B	3B	HR	BF	SO	BB	IBB	HB	SH	SF	WP	BK	IR
P. ALEXANDER	83	10.0	5	1	1	1	0	1	34	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		3	1	0	0
L. TYLER		2.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0
E. PONDER		2.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	8	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	2	0	0
L. YORK, W		2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	0
Totals		16.0	7	1	1	1	0	1	55	10	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0		48	21	0	0	0

GAME DATA

Day Game played on Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Regulation Game, Time: 80:31m

BBW Update #28

PbP Update #9

 

* TOP OF THE 1st, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

Hello again, everybody ... I'm Ernie Harwell ... bringing you CHICAGO 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

where the locals will host ... the visiting NEW YORK visitors

the locals take the field here in the first ... get your score card

here's how it lines up defensively for the locals ... Ray GRIMES at first base

Zeb TERRY at second ... Charlie HOLLOCHER the shortstop ... Charlie DEAL at third

across the outfield ... in left it's Turner BARBER ... in center George MAISEL

and over in right Max FLACK ... Bob O'FARRELL is behind the plate

and on the mound for the locals ... the right-hander Pete ALEXANDER

for ALEXANDER his first appearance of the season ... you have to hit him to beat him

he'll be facing visitors starter ... right-hander Carl MAYS

we'll tell you about him in the bottom half ... so settle in ... we're ready to start this game

Here's Roger PECKINPAUGH to start it off

The visitors can count on him

PECKINPAUGH settles himself in the box

O'FARRELL sets up

* R. PECKINPAUGH facing P. ALEXANDER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ALEXANDER comes to the plate ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... one away

Aaron WARD up to hit

A trusty bat ... he'll wait for his pitch

Pete ALEXANDER staring in ... ready to work

* A. WARD facing P. ALEXANDER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... slow bounder to the right side ... GRIMES to his right ... scoops it

flips to ALEXANDER ... just in time

B R bat in hand

People stop and watch B take his cuts

R ready

ALEXANDER looking home

* B. R facing P. ALEXANDER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... in the dirt ... ball one

R stands in again

Catcher ready

* B. R facing P. ALEXANDER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ALEXANDER fires it in ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases

MAISEL's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... R cruises in to second

R standing out at second two gone ... Wally PIPP up to bat

A sure hitter ... real speed at second

Pitcher ALEXANDER set to go

* W. PIPP facing P. ALEXANDER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

R stretches his lead off second ... here's the delivery ... a skyscraper to left

BARBER roams over ... he turns left ... and he makes the catch ... that's three away

The line for the visitors ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1

they couldn't get the runner home ... visitors nothing locals coming up

* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

The visitors take the field here in the first

here's how it lines up defensively for the visitors ... Wally PIPP at first base

Aaron WARD at second ... Roger PECKINPAUGH the shortstop ... Home Run BAKER at third

across the outfield ... in left it's B R ... in center Elmer MILLER

and over in right Bob MEUSEL ... Wally SCHANG is behind the plate

and the NEW YORK mound artist ... Carl MAYS the right-hander

for MAYS his first appearance of the season

To get it going for the locals here's Max FLACK ... he's a port-sider

A very steady hitter

FLACK settles himself in the box

Right-hander MAYS ready

* M. FLACK facing C. MAYS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The offering from MAYS ... cut on ... ground ball to BAKER ... he's up with it

the throw across the diamond ... out at first ... one down

Here comes Charlie HOLLOCHER to take his cuts

HOLLOCHER good at the plate ... HOLLOCHER has patience

Now MAYS ready

* C. HOLLOCHER facing C. MAYS, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch is on the way ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by WARD ... he throws in time

two away

We have BARBER to bat for the locals

A trusty bat

Pitcher MAYS set to go

* T. BARBER facing C. MAYS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

MAYS delivers ... swung on ... Texas Leaguer to right ... BARBER rounds first and holds

Ray GRIMES up

A bat to watch

MAYS prepares to come home

* R. GRIMES facing C. MAYS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

The offering ... lifted to right field ... MEUSEL doesn't have far to go ... he's under it

and puts it away ... and the side is retired

The half for the locals ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1 ... no score in the game

we go to the top of the second inning

* TOP OF THE 2nd, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

For NEW YORK here in the 2nd ... MEUSEL BAKER and MILLER

Bob MEUSEL will lead off the 2nd ... right-hander

Bob a strong hitter ... MEUSEL has patience

ALEXANDER looking home

* B. MEUSEL facing P. ALEXANDER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch from ALEXANDER ... grounded deep into the hole ... HOLLOCHER's over ... he spears it

spins...fires to first ... MEUSEL beats it out

The visitors have ... nobody out runner on first ... here's Home Run BAKER

A sure hitter ... MEUSEL can motor at first

Home Run ready

ALEXANDER prepares to come home

* H. BAKER facing P. ALEXANDER, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

Firstbaseman GRIMES ready for a throw from ALEXANDER ... here's the delivery ... BAKER swings

and it's lifted to right ... a routine chance for FLACK ... he gloves it ... notch one

MEUSEL's tagging

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

but they'll hold him there

Next to bat for NEW YORK is Elmer MILLER ... from the right ... for NEW YORK

one away MEUSEL down at first

Elmer is a tough out

ALEXANDER looking home

* E. MILLER facing P. ALEXANDER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

He delivers ... grounded hard wide of third ... DEAL takes it on the short hop ... he'll go to first

and they get him ... two away ... MEUSEL moves to second on the play

One on ... now SCHANG to face ALEXANDER ... the switch-hitter will be a lefty against ALEXANDER

He gets his share of hits ... MEUSEL out at midway can race

Right-hander ALEXANDER ready

* W. SCHANG facing P. ALEXANDER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

MEUSEL moves quietly toward third ... ALEXANDER rocks and fires ... swung on

slow roller beyond the mound ... HOLLOCHER charges in ... he scoops it up ... fires to GRIMES

visitors gone!

That'll do it for NEW YORK ... no runs on one hit ... one left ... they couldn't get the runner home

no score ... the bottom of the second inning coming up

* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

DEAL TERRY and MAISEL to bat next

Alright... ... Charlie DEAL will get it started for the locals ... and he hacks from the right

Charlie is a tough out

The batter stands in

MAYS looking home

* C. DEAL facing C. MAYS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The delivery from MAYS ... DEAL cuts at it ... a squibber off the end of the bat

hugging the third base line ... BAKER lets it roll ... and it rolls foul ... strike one

DEAL stands in again

Carl MAYS staring in ... ready to work

* C. DEAL facing C. MAYS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

MAYS brings it ... slow bounder to the right side ... PIPP to his right ... scoops it

flips to MAYS ... just in time

Now at bat Zeb TERRY

Zeb is a tough out

TERRY takes his stance

MAYS looking in at the target

* Z. TERRY facing C. MAYS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... TERRY dribbles one down the first base line ... but MAYS is able to reach it

shovels to PIPP hustling back ... and that's all for TERRY

Now coming up George MAISEL

MAISEL good at the plate

Right-hander MAYS ready

* G. MAISEL facing C. MAYS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... a healthy cut by MAISEL ... but he sends it straight up

SCHANG flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... that play was tougher than it looked

three away

The visitors retire the side in order ... no score

the visitors will get a try in the top of the third inning

* TOP OF THE 3rd, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

For NEW YORK here in the 3rd ... MAYS PECKINPAUGH and WARD

Pitcher Carl MAYS to lead it off

Carl taking his first at bat of the season

MAYS relaxes himself at the plate

O'FARRELL crouched down now

* C. MAYS facing P. ALEXANDER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Here's the pitch ... half swing ... MAYS went too far ... out on strikes ... one down

One away 3rd inning ... Roger PECKINPAUGH is stepping up to hit against ALEXANDER

he's a right-handed batter

He'll wait for his pitch

PECKINPAUGH waiting

ALEXANDER gets set to work on him

* R. PECKINPAUGH facing P. ALEXANDER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

He lets it go ... swung on ... lined toward second ... TERRY back ... it's out of reach

PECKINPAUGH will hold at first

Next up...NEW YORK hitter Aaron WARD

Good speed at first

WARD in the box

Bob O'FARRELL ready to receive

* A. WARD facing P. ALEXANDER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

ALEXANDER delivers ... half swing ... strike! ... PECKINPAUGH is going for the steal

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

O'FARRELL comes up throwing ... the slide ... he's out of there ... they lose a runner

two down

So WARD will get back in there

ALEXANDER gets set to work on him

* A. WARD facing P. ALEXANDER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ALEXANDER comes to him ... low ... ball one

WARD ready to take on ALEXANDER again

ALEXANDER looking in

* A. WARD facing P. ALEXANDER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... there's a deep drive to left ... it's going to be a long run for BARBER

but he says he's got it ... and he does ... side retired

For the visitors ... no runs one hit ... so they do not score

so it's still zip-zip after two and a half

* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

O'FARRELL ALEXANDER and FLACK to bat next

To get it going for the locals here's Bob O'FARRELL

You can't afford to take him too lightly ... you don't see Bob on much

Catcher SCHANG sets his target

* B. O'FARRELL facing C. MAYS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

MAYS comes to him ... cut on ... it's a high fly to shallow center ... MILLER coming on

he's there ... he waits on it ... lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... one away

Now coming to bat for the locals Pete ALEXANDER

Pete taking his first at bat of the season

MAYS gets set to work on him

* P. ALEXANDER facing C. MAYS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Now the pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... two gone

Here's Max FLACK to hit for the locals ... batting left ... two away bases clear ... for CHICAGO

FLACK steps in

MAYS prepares to come home

* M. FLACK facing C. MAYS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The delivery from MAYS ... FLACK bounces one toward short ... grabbed on two hops by PECKINPAUGH

makes the throw ... and FLACK is out at first ... three away

For the locals ... three up three down ... still no score here after three

* TOP OF THE 4th, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

The visitors now send up ... the heart of their order to face ALEXANDER ... R PIPP and MEUSEL

B R will start the 4th

The big slugger stands in

Pitcher ALEXANDER eyeing R ... now he's ready

* B. R facing P. ALEXANDER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ALEXANDER comes to him ... slashed into the hole ... HOLLOCHER's ranging ... backhand stab

he's got it ... guns it to first ... one down

NEW YORK now sends Wally PIPP to bat

PIPP has patience

Catcher ready

* W. PIPP facing P. ALEXANDER, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ALEXANDER comes to the plate ... bunted to the left side ... a little too hard ... DEAL has it

slings it to first ... and gets him ... PIPP thought he'd catch DEAL napping

and that's the second out

Now coming up Bob MEUSEL

O'FARRELL set

* B. MEUSEL facing P. ALEXANDER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Here's a pitch ... MEUSEL hits a ground-hugger toward second

TERRY picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... three down

So the visitors are retired in order

we still have a scoreless tie as we go to the bottom of the fourth inning

* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

MAYS will now face the locals artillery ... HOLLOCHER BARBER and GRIMES

Here's Charlie HOLLOCHER to start it off

HOLLOCHER has patience

MAYS will go to work on him

* C. HOLLOCHER facing C. MAYS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

MAYS brings it home ... cut on ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit ... MILLER's in

and it skips by him ... he's after it ... and HOLLOCHER is in to second standing

score that a double ... MEUSEL came over quickly to back him up

Alright... ... for CHICAGO ... no outs HOLLOCHER on second ... scoreless tie

BARBER is stepping up to hit against MAYS

In the box now

MAYS is on the slab ... checks HOLLOCHER at second

* T. BARBER facing C. MAYS, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

Speedy HOLLOCHER edging toward third ... he doubled to lead it off ... he cranks and fires

lined hard to left ... R had him played perfectly ... and he gloves it ... R scarcely had to move

HOLLOCHER's tagging

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

but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is returned to the infield

Okay ... next up Ray GRIMES ... he's their clean-up hitter ... for CHICAGO

HOLLOCHER on second one away

GRIMES relaxes himself at the plate

Carl MAYS climbs the mound ... righty against righty ... now MAYS ready

* R. GRIMES facing C. MAYS, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

HOLLOCHER moves quietly toward third ... MAYS turns and fakes the throw to second

HOLLOCHER hustles back to the bag standing up ... now MAYS's set again ... the pitch from MAYS

high and away ... and it gets by SCHANG! ... he scrambles ... HOLLOCHER moves up

GRIMES ready to take on MAYS again

MAYS sets up on the rubber again ... righty against righty

* R. GRIMES facing C. MAYS, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0

Infield deep ... looks at third ... the pitch ... wide of the mark ... and GRIMES walks

and there are runners at the corners ... and that's the 1st walk issued by MAYS

that was GRIMES's first walk of the season

One gone 4th inning ... two on ... Charlie DEAL up to bat

He rarely strikes out

Carl MAYS climbs the mound ... MAYS set

* C. DEAL facing C. MAYS, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0

Infield deep ... the offering ... chopper in front of the plate ... SCHANG charges out

barehands it ... fires to first ... and he gets him ... two away ... GRIMES moves down to second

HOLLOCHER holds at third

Two on ... the bottom of the fourth inning ... now TERRY to face MAYS ... batting sixth

He has the talent to do some damage

Batter facing MAYS

MAYS sets up on the rubber again

* Z. TERRY facing C. MAYS, B 4th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0

Speedy HOLLOCHER edging down the line ... MAYS comes to him ... hit down the line inside third

BAKER backhands it ... the throw across the diamond ... in time for the out ... three down

For the locals ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 2 ... a good chance goes by the board

still no score ... visitors coming up

* TOP OF THE 5th, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

For NEW YORK here in the 5th ... BAKER MILLER and SCHANG

Home Run BAKER will lead off the 5th

Home Run oh for one

Now ALEXANDER ready

* H. BAKER facing P. ALEXANDER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... BAKER hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center ... right there is MAISEL

and he gloves it for the putout ... one away

Elmer MILLER is up next

MILLER oh for one ... he'll wait for his pitch

Right-hander ALEXANDER ready

* E. MILLER facing P. ALEXANDER, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... hit in the air to center ... MAISEL takes three steps to his right

and he covers it ... two down

Two gone 5th inning ... Wally SCHANG is out to take his hacks

the switch-hitter batting left against ALEXANDER

Wally can get on ... SCHANG oh for one

Right-hander ALEXANDER ready

* W. SCHANG facing P. ALEXANDER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Now the delivery ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... GRIMES

takes the high hop ... he flips to ALEXANDER covering ... and they get him

So the visitors are retired in order ... still no score in the game

we go to the bottom of the fifth inning

* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

The locals will send out the bottom of the lineup ... MAISEL O'FARRELL and ALEXANDER

George MAISEL to lead it off for the locals

MAISEL oh for one

MAYS looking in

* G. MAISEL facing C. MAYS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... lofted high to right ... MEUSEL's there ... he's got a bead on it

and MAISEL's gone ... one down

Now coming up Bob O'FARRELL

O'FARRELL oh for one ... you don't see Bob on much

O'FARRELL waits

Right-hander MAYS ready

* B. O'FARRELL facing C. MAYS, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

MAYS into his motion ... delivers ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle

PECKINPAUGH's over ... stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time

two away

Two away bases empty ... pitcher Pete ALEXANDER up

And the fans are giving him a big hand

In the box now

MAYS looking home

* P. ALEXANDER facing C. MAYS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... hit in the air to left field ... R's over ... he's there ... and he takes it in

three away

So the locals are retired in order

we still have a scoreless tie as we go to the top of the sixth inning

* TOP OF THE 6th, NEW YORK 0, CHICAGO 0

MAYS PECKINPAUGH and WARD due up for NEW YORK

Carl MAYS to lead it off

The hitter stands in

ALEXANDER gets set to work on him

* C. MAYS facing P. ALEXANDER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ALEXANDER brings it home ... MAYS smashes one down the line ... DEAL grabs it near the bag

he wings the long throw to first ... and gets MAYS by a stride ... one down

Alright... ... PECKINPAUGH is out to take his hacks

PECKINPAUGH has a hit in two trips ... PECKINPAUGH can get on for you

Roger waits

ALEXANDER ready

* R. PECKINPAUGH facing P. ALEXANDER, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ALEXANDER now ... hit hard down the left field line ... BARBER's after it

he's at the warning track ... and makes the running catch ... for out number two

Two down 6th inning ... right-handed batter Aaron WARD now walks out to bat

They'll have to work around WARD's power ... Aaron oh for two

WARD stands in

Right-hander ALEXANDER ready

* A. WARD facing P. ALEXANDER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ALEXANDER comes home ... hit deep ... it's going ... it goes! ... over the left field wall

NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 0

So WARD has his 1st homer of the season ... and the visitors break the tie and now lead 1-0

here in the 6th

Well ... bases empty two gone ... NEW YORK now sends B R to bat ... hitting from the left side

R one for two

In the box now

O'FARRELL sets up

* B. R facing P. ALEXANDER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

ALEXANDER to the wind ... R turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there

that's three away

The half for the visitors ... one run one hit no errors ... and they go ahead in the game

locals on the short end 1-0

* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 0

CHICAGO now will send out the top of the order ... FLACK HOLLOCHER and BARBER

Max FLACK to lead it off for the locals ... hitting from the left side

In the box now

Right-hander MAYS ready

* M. FLACK facing C. MAYS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

MAYS winds and fires ... hit to straightaway center field ... plenty of room

MILLER moves under it ... and takes it in ... one away

Now coming to bat for the locals Charlie HOLLOCHER

HOLLOCHER knows how to get on base

Pitcher MAYS set to go

* C. HOLLOCHER facing C. MAYS, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... grounded toward third ... BAKER fields it ... fires ... got him

and that's out number two

Turner BARBER walking up to bat

BARBER one for two

BARBER settles himself in the box

Pitcher MAYS set to go

* T. BARBER facing C. MAYS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... R drifts over ... he's under it

lowers the glove ... and he covers it ... that's three away

For the locals ... three up three down ... locals still with a 1-run deficit

* TOP OF THE 7th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 0

PIPP MEUSEL and BAKER to bat next

Wally PIPP to lead it off

PIPP recently known as a solid hitter

PIPP steps in

Pete ALEXANDER staring in ... ready to work

* W. PIPP facing P. ALEXANDER, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch ... popped up ... shallow center field ... MAISEL's coming on ... and he's got it

one down

Bob MEUSEL is the next hitter

Bob can hit ... starter Carl MAYS looking strong ... the locals want to hold them here

they're down by 1

MEUSEL now ready

ALEXANDER looking in

* B. MEUSEL facing P. ALEXANDER, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

ALEXANDER now ... MEUSEL hits a little fly to left ... BARBER's racing in ... still coming

he's there ... and hauls it in ... and that's out number two

Home Run BAKER is up next

BAKER is hitless in two at bats

The hitter stands in

ALEXANDER poised

* H. BAKER facing P. ALEXANDER, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The delivery from ALEXANDER ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg

HOLLOCHER charges over ... bang-bang play at first ... BAKER is out!

Pete ALEXANDER shakes it off ... he'll be alright ... three down

The locals retire the side in order ... locals behind the visitors 1-0 ... okay, folks, on your feet

take a break for the 7th inning stretch

* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 0

For CHICAGO it'll be ... GRIMES DEAL and TERRY

To get it going for the locals here's Ray GRIMES ... right-hander

SCHANG sets up

* R. GRIMES facing C. MAYS, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

MAYS brings it home ... base hit left field ... R coming on ... fields it ... and gets it in quickly

that's a single for Ray GRIMES ... the tying run is on

Charlie DEAL getting ready to go

DEAL is oh for two ... real speed at first with GRIMES on

MAYS is on the slab ... now MAYS ready

* C. DEAL facing C. MAYS, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1

Big hole on the right side ... GRIMES takes a good lead ... now the delivery ... ground ball

BAKER's up with it ... fires to second ... and they get him ... over to first

no, he's taken out by the runner ... no throw

Zeb TERRY getting ready to go

Zeb is oh for two ... DEAL with decent speed

MAYS looking in at the target

Locals manager Larry Pepper looking at his scoresheet

We have a break in the action ... Larry Pepper will send in John KELLEHER ... to run for DEAL

KELLEHER takes his place at first base ... KELLEHER is a thief

locals skipper Pepper wants that run

Wally SCHANG ready to receive

* Z. TERRY facing C. MAYS, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1

MAYS delivers ... smoked to right ... back on the ball goes MEUSEL ... can he run it down?

yes, he can ... and does ... notch two ... KELLEHER's tagging

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

but they'll hold him there

Two down 7th inning ... one on ... George MAISEL is stepping up to hit against MAYS

he's a right-handed batter

George is oh for two

MAYS gets set to work on him

* G. MAISEL facing C. MAYS, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1

Here's a pitch ... easy bouncer to WARD ... he's up with it ... over to PECKINPAUGH covering second

in time ... three down

The line for the locals ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1

they had a chance but could not convert ... the score still stands 1-0 locals down

as we head for the top of the eighth inning

* TOP OF THE 8th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 0

Bottom of the lineup ... MILLER SCHANG and MAYS coming up

Mark this down ... John KELLEHER will stay in the game ... he'll be playing third for CHICAGO

Elmer MILLER will start it off here in the 8th ... a right-sider

MILLER oh for two

MILLER takes his stance

Catcher O'FARRELL sets his target

* E. MILLER facing P. ALEXANDER, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

He delivers ... looped into short right ... it dunks in for a base hit

nothing anyone could do about that ... that's a single for Elmer MILLER

MILLER on first ... here's Wally SCHANG to hit for the visitors ... against ALEXANDER he'll bat left

SCHANG is hitless in two at bats ... MILLER a competent runner

ALEXANDER on the rubber ... O'FARRELL sets up

* W. SCHANG facing P. ALEXANDER, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0

Here's the pitch from ALEXANDER ... SCHANG waves at it ... strike!

now MILLER is sprinting toward second

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

O'FARRELL gets rid of it quickly ... the slide ... and he gets him

and that's the visitors 2nd time caught stealing ... that's one!

So SCHANG steps back in

ALEXANDER gets set to work on him

* W. SCHANG facing P. ALEXANDER, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch ... slow bounder to the right side ... GRIMES to his right ... scoops it

flips to ALEXANDER ... just in time

Pitcher Carl MAYS up

O'FARRELL sets up

* C. MAYS facing P. ALEXANDER, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

ALEXANDER brings it home ... slashed into the hole ... HOLLOCHER's ranging ... backhand stab

he's got it ... guns it to first ... three down!

For the visitors ... no runs on one hit ... they maintain their thin lead

locals still with a 1-run deficit

* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 0

For CHICAGO here in the 8th ... O'FARRELL ALEXANDER and FLACK

Bob O'FARRELL to lead it off for the locals ... he bats right

They want to see him get on ... Bob oh for two

MAYS toes the rubber ... he shakes off the sign ... again he shakes it off

now he has one he likes ... unlikely that ALEXANDER will bat next

Locals skipper Larry Pepper walking down the bench

He's calling on his reserves ... so the lefty Babe TWOMBLY will bat

Larry Pepper trying for the platoon advantage ... he shoulders the bat ... heads out

Here comes Babe TWOMBLY to take his cuts ... he knows how to handle the cork

MAYS is on the slab ... jaw tightens as he gets the sign ... the CHICAGO crowd ... urging on TWOMBLY

* B. TWOMBLY facing C. MAYS, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

To the plate ... driven to the gap in right ... MEUSEL can't get there ... it falls in

TWOMBLY is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from MILLER ... slap tag!

SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for TWOMBLY ... the tying run is now at second base

Pete ALEXANDER is scheduled to hit ... we'll have to see if he stays in the game

And the fans are giving him a hand ... unlikely to bunt here ... deft-footed TWOMBLY at second

that's the tying run

MAYS sets up on the rubber again ... Max FLACK to bat next ... glances back at the runner

* P. ALEXANDER facing C. MAYS, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1

TWOMBLY at second takes a big lead ... he doubled to lead it off ... MAYS cranks it up

on the ground ... WARD gloves it ... no play at third ... and he flips to first ... in time

one down ... TWOMBLY moves up ... that puts the tying run at third

One down 8th inning ... one on ... it's now Max FLACK to bat ... we're back at the top of the order

Max is oh for three ... he has outstanding bat control ... true speed at third

he scores and it's a whole new ballgame

FLACK pulls at his sleeve ... MAYS has asked for a new ball ... he's rubbing it up

the batter stands in ... waits for the pitch

MAYS is on the slab ... pitcher MAYS set to go

* M. FLACK facing C. MAYS, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-1

Infield drawn in ... TWOMBLY with a good lead off third ... MAYS brings it home

hard two-bouncer to short ... fires home ... and they've got TWOMBLY in a rundown

SCHANG pumps ... flips to BAKER ... and he's ... headed home ... back to SCHANG ... and he's out!

oh, those, visitors ... they snuff out the tying run ... and FLACK ends up at second

Two gone 8th inning ... one on ... Charlie HOLLOCHER to hit

Charlie one for three ... FLACK has the wheels at second ... knock him in and that knots it

HOLLOCHER pulls at his sleeve ... posts his hands on the bat ... MAYS has asked for a new ball

he's rubbing it up ... MAYS positions his mitt ... HOLLOCHER in the box ... now ready

MAYS on the rubber ... works the ball in his glove

Turner BARBER is in his batting stance on deck ... catcher SCHANG sets his target

* C. HOLLOCHER facing C. MAYS, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1

FLACK stretching his lead ... the pitch ... there's a low liner to left ... it's a long run in for R

and he's got it on the run ... side retired

That'll do it for CHICAGO ... nothing across ... one left

they had a chance but could not convert ... locals behind the visitors 1-0

* TOP OF THE 9th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 0

We're at the head of the order for the visitors ... Pete ALEXANDER will face

PECKINPAUGH WARD and R

Larry Pepper making another defensive change ... for the locals

Pepper now has Bill KILLEFER catching ... TWOMBLY is out of the game

Roger PECKINPAUGH to lead it off for the visitors ... he hits from the right

He has the talent to do some damage ... PECKINPAUGH one for three

KILLEFER set

* R. PECKINPAUGH facing P. ALEXANDER, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The delivery ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... one down

Right-handed batter Aaron WARD ... steps up to face ALEXANDER ... hitting second

WARD had his 1st homer earlier in this game ... WARD one for three

Pete ALEXANDER staring in ... ready to work

* A. WARD facing P. ALEXANDER, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

And now the pitch ... WARD lofts a routine fly ball to center ... MAISEL drifts under it

and hauls it in ... two gone

R gets set to bat against ALEXANDER

R is one for three

R takes his stance

ALEXANDER looking home

* B. R facing P. ALEXANDER, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

ALEXANDER comes home ... in tight ... ball one

R back in the box

KILLEFER crouched down now

* B. R facing P. ALEXANDER, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch ... way outside ... R draws a base on balls

and that's the 1st walk issued by ALEXANDER ... that was R's first walk of the season

Wally PIPP walks up ... he bats left ... he's their clean-up hitter ... for NEW YORK

two outs R on at first

Wally oh for three

PIPP now ready

ALEXANDER focuses in on the target

* W. PIPP facing P. ALEXANDER, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0

ALEXANDER rocks and fires ... a towering fly ball to center ... MAISEL drifts back

this should do it ... he's got it ... three down!

The half for the visitors ... no runs no hits no errors ... they leave 1 ... holding a slight edge

after eight and one half it's still 1-0 visitors

* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 0

NEW YORK will now face ... the heart of the locals lineup

albeit one that has undergone some surgery ... BARBER GRIMES and KELLEHER

To get it going for the locals here's Turner BARBER ... he hits from the left

A trusty bat ... BARBER is one for three

MAYS inspects the ball ... trying to find some magic ... Turner at the plate ... waits

MAYS...foot on the rubber

* T. BARBER facing C. MAYS, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

MAYS winds up ... BARBER skies it to center ... should be an easy play ... MILLER roams over for it

and records the putout ... one away

Here's Ray GRIMES ... the locals with only two outs left

GRIMES one for two with a walk ... Ray a strong hitter

The ump is dusting off the plate ... GRIMES in the box ... Ray takes his time settling in the box

waits

MAYS toes the rubber

* R. GRIMES facing C. MAYS, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

MAYS winds up ... swung on ... hit to R in deep left ... he's back ... plenty of room

takes a couple of steps to his left ... and brings it in ... two away

John KELLEHER to face MAYS ... capable of some fine hitting

The ump is dusting off the plate ... KELLEHER in the box ... leans in

MAYS is on the slab ... righty against righty ... MAYS prepared to work

* J. KELLEHER facing C. MAYS, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... it's deep to center ... over MILLER's head ... bounces at the base of the wall

that's good for extra bases ... MILLER's up with it ... KELLEHER hits second under full steam

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

and he puts on the brakes ... with two outs he'll hold up ... double for KELLEHER

so the NEW YORK defenses have been breached ... the tying run is now at second base

Here's Zeb TERRY ... KELLEHER standing out at second two gone

Zeb is oh for three

TERRY still not in the box ... looks down at the yodeler ... MAYS positions his mitt

TERRY in the batter's box ... taps the barrel on the plate ... waits for the pitch

MAYS on the rubber ... eyes narrow as he peers in for the sign ... his mitt steady

righty against righty ... checks KELLEHER at second

* Z. TERRY facing C. MAYS, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1

KELLEHER moves quietly toward third ... he brings it in ... TERRY doesn't offer

and he draws a free pass ... and MAYS has walked the winning run

and that's only the 2nd walk issued by MAYS ... that was TERRY's first walk of the season

So ... two outs KELLEHER on second...TERRY on first ... for CHICAGO ... down by 1

the bottom of the ninth inning ... it's now George MAISEL to bat

George oh for three

If the locals are going to score ... then it will take a two-out hit

MAISEL grips his right shoulder ... MAYS wipes sweat from his hands

MAISEL steps up to the plate ... bat cocked ... leans in

Carl MAYS climbs the mound ... SCHANG set

* G. MAISEL facing C. MAYS, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1

The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... base hit

R is racing over ... he cuts it off deep in the gap ... KELLEHER is well around third

TERRY is rounding second

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

they're waving KELLEHER in

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

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

here comes the throw home

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

TERRY's going for third on the throw

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

and MAISEL's headed for second

CUT IT TO THIRD OR SECOND?

(1-third, 2-second, 3-no cutoff*)

here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw ... tie game!

and there's a play at second ... the throw and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw

so the NEW YORK defenses have been breached ... the winning run is now on third base

NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

So the single drives in one big run ... and the locals have tied this game!

they are now even at 1-1 ... just listen to that crowd!

Bill KILLEFER walking up to bat ... excellent credentials with the stick

KILLEFER tucks in his shirt ... MAYS works the ball with his hand

digging a landing spot in front of the rubber ... KILLEFER in the batter's box

waits for the pitch

MAYS sets up on the rubber again ... ALEXANDER still has his jacket on ... SCHANG crouched down now

* B. KILLEFER facing C. MAYS, B 9th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 1-1

TERRY off third ... the pitch comes in ... it's lifted high in the air

center fielder MILLER parks under it ... he's got it ... and KILLEFER's gone ... locals go down

The half for the locals ... one run 2 hits no errors ... they leave 2

they had good chances for more ... but they do tie it up ... score 1-1 end of nine

and we're headed to extra innings

* TOP OF THE 10th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

MEUSEL BAKER and MILLER to bat next

Here's Bob MEUSEL to start it off ... he bats right

MEUSEL is one for three ... ALEXANDER does not want to groove it to MEUSEL ... MEUSEL has speed

ALEXANDER shakes out his arms ... MEUSEL in the box ... lowers the bat an inch or two ... waits

ALEXANDER will go to work on him

* B. MEUSEL facing P. ALEXANDER, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

He comes home ... swung on ... big K ... and MEUSEL's retired ... one away

BAKER gets set to bat against ALEXANDER ... one down

BAKER is a threat for the extra base hit ... BAKER is hitless in three at bats

BAKER in the box ... he rubs out a little chalk at the back of the box ... waits for the pitch

ALEXANDER looking home

* H. BAKER facing P. ALEXANDER, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

ALEXANDER fires it in ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm

MAISEL has it in his sights ... and he tucks it away ... two away

Two gone 10th inning ... Elmer MILLER to hit

MILLER has been up three times with one hit ... they'll have to work around MILLER's power

Batter in the box ... he rubs out a little chalk at the back of the box ... waits

KILLEFER sets up

* E. MILLER facing P. ALEXANDER, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... MILLER lunges at it ... ALEXANDER fooled him badly ... side retired

ALEXANDER sets them down in order ... score 1-1 end of nine and one half

* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

ALEXANDER FLACK and HOLLOCHER to bat next

Pete ALEXANDER is scheduled to hit

And the fans are giving him a hand

MAYS focuses in on the target

* P. ALEXANDER facing C. MAYS, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... hot shot to the right side ... WARD to his left ... funny bounce! ... knocks it down

throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a step ... and there's one away

One down ... FLACK gets set to face MAYS ... he's the top of the order

He has the talent to do some damage ... Max oh for four ... FLACK can get down the line

Max at the plate ... turns his shoulder in ... now ready

Pitcher MAYS eyeing FLACK ... now he's ready

* M. FLACK facing C. MAYS, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

MAYS delivers ... a line drive off the bat of FLACK ... R runs in on it ... and it stays up for him

he's got it ... FLACK is around first ... he thought it would drop in ... two down

Nobody on two down ... Charlie HOLLOCHER steps up to face MAYS

HOLLOCHER has been up four times with a hit

HOLLOCHER steps up to the plate ... Charlie has a look of determination on his face

waits for the pitch

Now MAYS ready

* C. HOLLOCHER facing C. MAYS, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Here's the delivery ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... MILLER's racing back

it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down

HOLLOCHER hits second under full steam

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

and he puts on the brakes ... with two outs he'll hold up ... double for HOLLOCHER

so here we go, sports fans ... the winning run is now on second

that's his 2nd double of the game

Alright ... Turner BARBER is out to take his hacks ... he hits from the left

two gone HOLLOCHER on second

Turner one for four ... a sure hitter

BARBER wipes his left sleeve across his forehead ... MAYS inspects the ball ... the batter stands in

adjusts his shoulders ... waits for the pitch

MAYS sets up on the rubber again ... checks HOLLOCHER at second

* T. BARBER facing C. MAYS, B 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

HOLLOCHER stretches his lead off second ... the offering from MAYS ... it's popped foul behind third

PECKINPAUGH's over ... and he's got it ... locals go down

The line for the locals ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1

we go to the top of the 11th score 1-1

* TOP OF THE 11th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

SCHANG MAYS and PECKINPAUGH to bat next

Here's Wally SCHANG to start it off

Wally is oh for three ... SCHANG's a guy who'll battle you to get on

ALEXANDER works the ball with his hand ... SCHANG in the box ... he slowly digs in to face ALEXANDER

leans in

Pitching change ... lefty Lefty TYLER climbs the hill ... and that will turn around SCHANG

so ALEXANDER gets his innings ... he pitched ten ... the game for ALEXANDER ... one earned run

on 5 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he struck out 6 ... he gets a no-decision

so despite a fine performance from Pete ALEXANDER ... he cannot win this game

for TYLER this is his first appearance ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to win

TYLER shakes out his arms ... goes to his cap ... SCHANG stands in ... turns his shoulder in

now ready

Catcher KILLEFER sets his target

* W. SCHANG facing L. TYLER, T 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

TYLER delivers ... he goes the other way ... slashed into the hole ... base hit

and SCHANG holds with a single ... the go ahead run has reached

Carl MAYS is scheduled to hit ... we'll have to wait to see if he bats for himself

He's not much of a risk to bunt ... SCHANG a competent runner

Lefty TYLER climbs the mound ... TYLER now set ... relaxes

* C. MAYS facing L. TYLER, T 11th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

SCHANG's off and running ... TYLER delivers ... it's a shot to left center

BARBER's racing to the gap ... he's under it ... and he pulls it in ... one down!

SCHANG gets back to first

So ... for NEW YORK one gone one on ... score tied ... here's PECKINPAUGH to take his swings

Roger is their lead-off man

PECKINPAUGH one for four ... PECKINPAUGH has struck out twice ... a very steady hitter

PECKINPAUGH grips his right shoulder ... TYLER stretches his arms above his head

PECKINPAUGH stands in ... waits

TYLER on the rubber ... his mitt steady ... lefty against righty ... TYLER prepares to come home

* R. PECKINPAUGH facing L. TYLER, T 11th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

They're holding SCHANG ... the delivery from TYLER ... swung on ... bounced up the middle

HOLLOCHER's racing over ... and he's got it! ... flips to TERRY at second ... and on to first

no, he's taken out by the runner ... no throw ... but they get the lead runner

Well, here we go ... it's now Aaron WARD to bat ... he swings from the right side

for NEW YORK two down one on

Already has a homer in this game ... his 1st ... WARD has a hit in four trips

PECKINPAUGH has the speed to score on a double

WARD preparing to bat ... tightens the shoelace on his right foot ... TYLER inspects the ball

WARD stands in ... loosens his grip slightly ... leans in

TYLER is on the slab ... the ball's hidden in his mitt ... lefty against righty

checks the runner

* A. WARD facing L. TYLER, T 11th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

The pitch is on the way ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line

it might drop in ... FLACK running ... he gets there! ... visitors gone!

For the visitors ... no runs on one hit ... one left ... locals visitors 1-1

* BOTTOM OF THE 11th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

The locals will have ... GRIMES KELLEHER and TERRY here in the 11th

Here's Ray GRIMES to lead it off

GRIMES has collected a hit and a walk in four times up ... a bat to watch

a walk is as good as a double for GRIMES

MAYS inspects the ball ... GRIMES in the batter's box ... now ready

Now MAYS ready

* R. GRIMES facing C. MAYS, B 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Here's the delivery ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first

and GRIMES's retired

Right-handed batter John KELLEHER now walks out to bat ... one gone

KELLEHER with dependable power ... KELLEHER is one for one ... and he scored once

KELLEHER can turn a single into a double

John at the plate ... raises his hands slightly ... leans in

Pitcher MAYS eyeing KELLEHER ... now he's ready

* J. KELLEHER facing C. MAYS, B 11th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... lofted down the line to right ... MEUSEL racing over ... he won't get it

he cuts it off ... KELLEHER wisely holds first ... he's on with a single

so the locals have an opening ... the game-winner is now at first

John with his 2nd hit in this game

Alright ... TERRY now walks out to bat ... KELLEHER on at first one out ... score tied

Zeb walked once...now oh for three ... capable of some fine hitting ... on at first

John with dazzling speed

TERRY still not in the box ... taps the bat on his left heel ... MAYS bends for the rosin bag

batter in the box ... leans in

Carl MAYS climbs the mound ... righty against righty ... checks KELLEHER on first

trying to hold him close

* Z. TERRY facing C. MAYS, B 11th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

They're holding KELLEHER ... but he's well off the bag ... the pitch ... checked swing

they check with the first base ump ... and he didn't go around ... ball one

TERRY takes his place in the box ... waits

MAYS...foot on the rubber ... righty against righty ... now glances at KELLEHER

* Z. TERRY facing C. MAYS, B 11th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

Space on the right ... KELLEHER leading off ... throw to first ... he's back

now MAYS is back on the rubber ... the pitch ... swung on ... popped up

PECKINPAUGH's backing up quickly ... still backing ... he's under it ... and makes the catch

KELLEHER trots back to first

One on ... MAISEL gets set to face MAYS

MAISEL has a hit in four trips ... driven in one ... not a home run threat

So what do you do now, sports fans ... if you're Johnny McCoy from NEW YORK?

MAISEL grips his right shoulder ... MAYS wipes sweat from his hands

MAISEL in the batter's box ... leans in

MAYS sets up on the rubber again ... right-hander MAYS ready

* G. MAISEL facing C. MAYS, B 11th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

Now MAYS comes home with it ... MAISEL pounds it on the ground ... WARD stops it on one hop

shovels to PECKINPAUGH for the force ... that's three away

The line for the locals ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1 ... this game is 1-1 after 11 innings

* TOP OF THE 12th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

The visitors now send up ... the heart of their order to face TYLER ... the 3-4-5 hitters

R PIPP and MEUSEL

To get it going for the visitors here's B R ... he hits from the left

B is one for three with a walk ... R with ugly power ... R has speed

TYLER wipes sweat from his hands ... R steps up to the plate ... straightens his shoulders

knocks the bat handle twice on the plate ... waits

TYLER focuses in on the target

* B. R facing L. TYLER, T 12th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

And the pitch ... a little roller to the right side ... TERRY pounces on it

the quick toss to GRIMES ... and he nails R by a step ... that's one!

One away 12th inning ... next to bat for NEW YORK ... is the left-handed hitting Wally PIPP

he's their clean-up hitter

Wally can do some damage ... Wally is without a hit in four at bats

PIPP can beat you on the slow roller

PIPP takes his place in the box ... waits for the pitch

Pitcher TYLER set to go

* W. PIPP facing L. TYLER, T 12th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

TYLER winds and fires ... bunted to the left side ... a little too hard ... KELLEHER has it

slings it to first ... and gets him ... PIPP thought he'd catch KELLEHER napping ... two down!

The visitors have ... two gone bases clear ... MEUSEL now walks out to bat

Bob one for four ... TYLER cannot afford to make a mistake to MEUSEL

Batter in the box ... tugs at his cap ... plays a little flute with his fingers on the bat handle

leans in

TYLER looking home

* B. MEUSEL facing L. TYLER, T 12th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... fastball ... high ... free pass to MEUSEL ... and the ump gives him first

that was MEUSEL's first walk of the season

Alright... ... for NEW YORK two away one on ... the next visitors batter is BAKER

BAKER oh for four ... BAKER with dependable power ... real speed at first with MEUSEL on

scoring him would put NEW YORK up a run

BAKER grips his right shoulder ... TYLER works the ball with his hand ... goes to his cap

BAKER stands in ... Home Run takes his time settling in the box ... waits

TYLER on the rubber ... left-hander TYLER ready

* H. BAKER facing L. TYLER, T 12th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

Firstbaseman GRIMES perched right in front of the bag ... the pitch ... just inside

MEUSEL is going for the steal

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

the throw ... the tag ... out at second! ... that kills the go ahead run ... it's getting late

and they're trying to make something happen ... they read him all the way

and that's the visitors 3rd time caught stealing ... three down!

That'll do it for NEW YORK ... nothing across ... locals visitors 1-1

* BOTTOM OF THE 12th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

For CHICAGO it'll be ... KILLEFER TYLER and FLACK

Bill KILLEFER will get it started for the locals ... bats right

Bill oh for one ... a bat to watch

MAYS bends for the rosin bag ... Bill stands in ... waits for the pitch

MAYS prepares to come home

* B. KILLEFER facing C. MAYS, B 12th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... grounded toward third ... BAKER fields it ... fires ... got him

and there's one away

Lefty TYLER is scheduled to hit ... we'll have to see if he stays in the game

locals hitter Lefty TYLER ... Lefty taking his first at bat of the season

MAYS ready

Locals skipper Larry Pepper walking down the bench

Pepper is recalling pitcher TYLER ... who is it? ... William MARRIOTT will bat for him ... bats left

he grabs a bat ... heads to the box ... so TYLER goes two innings ... the line on him ... no runs

on one hit

William MARRIOTT bat in hand ... William is a tough out

MARRIOTT can beat you on the slow roller

William stands in ... adjusts himself ... waits

MAYS looking home

* W. MARRIOTT facing C. MAYS, B 12th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

MAYS with the pitch ... high fly ball to left ... R drifts over toward the line ... he's under it

and makes the catch ... two away

Max FLACK steps up to face MAYS ... he swings from the left side ... two away

Max no hits yet in five trips

Max at the plate ... leans in

Right-hander MAYS goes to the set position

* M. FLACK facing C. MAYS, B 12th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Here's the pitch from MAYS ... hit like a bullet ... WARD waves at it ... but it's by him into right

and FLACK racks up a base hit ... the game-winner is now at first

Two outs 12th inning ... one on ... now HOLLOCHER to face MAYS ... left-side batter

HOLLOCHER has a couple of hits in five tries ... FLACK at first is a speedster

HOLLOCHER wipes his left sleeve across his forehead ... MAYS wipes sweat from his hands

the ump using his broom to clean off the plate ... so now ... Charlie stands in ... now ready

MAYS...foot on the rubber ... checks the runner

* C. HOLLOCHER facing C. MAYS, B 12th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

He delivers ... swung on ... strike! ... there goes FLACK!

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

here's the peg from SCHANG ... tags him ... SAFE!...the hand got in

that's his 1st steal of the season ... so fasten your seat belts once again

the winning run is now on second

The ump wants to look at the ball ... now he returns it to MAYS ... Charlie stands in

waits for the pitch

MAYS sets up on the rubber again ... works the ball in his glove ... MAYS set

* C. HOLLOCHER facing C. MAYS, B 12th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

FLACK at second takes a big lead ... he lets one go ... lifted high to left

R's drifting toward the line ... and he hauls it in ... three down

The half for the locals ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1

they fail to capitalize on the runner ... another half inning gone

we go to the top of the 13th score 1-1

* TOP OF THE 13th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

For NEW YORK here in the 13th ... BAKER MILLER and SCHANG

Elmer PONDER is coming on in relief for CHICAGO ... for PONDER this is his first appearance

he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to win

Here's Home Run BAKER to start it off ... he bats from the left side

BAKER has done nothing in four trips ... BAKER with dependable power

PONDER shakes out his right arm ... BAKER in the batter's box ... he slowly digs in to face PONDER

touches his cap ... waits for the pitch

PONDER looking in at the target

* H. BAKER facing E. PONDER, T 13th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The offering from PONDER ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... FLACK gallops for it

he dives ... he cuts it off ... throws to second ... and BAKER holds with a single

the go ahead run has reached

No outs 13th inning ... one on ... here's the right-handed hitter Elmer MILLER to take his swings

MILLER has a hit in four trips ... MILLER with dependable power ... he's not much of a risk to bunt

BAKER a decent runner

Elmer MILLER ... puts a hand briefly on the back of his neck

taps the bat on the inside of his right foot ... PONDER has asked for a new ball

he's rubbing it up ... PONDER stretches his arms above his head ... the batter stands in

adjusts himself ... waits

PONDER sets up on the rubber ... eyes narrow as he peers in for the sign ... now glances at BAKER

* E. MILLER facing E. PONDER, T 13th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

They're holding BAKER ... the pitch ... one-hopper back to the mound ... PONDER up with it

throws to first ... in time for the out ... BAKER moves to second on the play ... that's one down

One down 13th inning ... one on ... next up Wally SCHANG

Wally one for four ... Wally can get on ... BAKER a few steps off second

plate him and the visitors go up

SCHANG readying himself ... rubs his wrist ... PONDER works the ball with his hand

SCHANG takes his place in the box ... tugs at his cap ... bends his shoulders ... leans in

PONDER on the rubber ... unlikely that MAYS will bat next ... glances back at the runner

* W. SCHANG facing E. PONDER, T 13th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

Now PONDER comes home with it ... popped high to the left side ... KELLEHER drifts back ... back...

he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... two away! ... and BAKER holds at second

Carl MAYS is scheduled to hit

* C. MAYS facing E. PONDER, T 13th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

KILLEFER crouched down now ... and they're putting MAYS on ... free pass to Carl

Larry Pepper will let PONDER ... take his chances with Roger PECKINPAUGH

Well, here we go ... runners at first and second two away ... the top of the 13th

Roger PECKINPAUGH walks up ... he bats right ... Roger is their lead-off man

PECKINPAUGH has a hit in five trips ... PECKINPAUGH has struck out twice

If the visitors are going to score ... then it will take a two-out hit

PECKINPAUGH preparing himself ... PONDER wipes sweat from his hands

PONDER has asked for a new ball ... he's rubbing it up ... PECKINPAUGH stands in

lowers the brim of his cap ... now ready

PONDER on the rubber ... catcher KILLEFER sets his target

* R. PECKINPAUGH facing E. PONDER, T 13th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... OOOOF! ... PECKINPAUGH flails the air ... but fails to make contact

that's strike three ... visitors gone! ... PECKINPAUGH has now struck out 3 times

That'll do it for NEW YORK ... no runs on one hit ... no errors ... 2 left

a good chance goes by the board ... score 1-1 end of 12 and one half

* BOTTOM OF THE 13th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

NEW YORK will now face ... the heart of the locals lineup

albeit one that has undergone some surgery ... BARBER GRIMES and KELLEHER

To get it going for the locals here's Turner BARBER ... he's a lefty

Turner has been to the plate five times with one hit ... a very steady hitter

the visitors defense on the ready ... BARBER has the speed to shake things up

MAYS bends for the rosin bag ... BARBER in the batter's box ... turns his shoulder in

taps the plate with his bat ... leans in

SCHANG sets up

* T. BARBER facing C. MAYS, B 13th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... swung on ... it's popped foul behind third ... BAKER's running for it

at the stands ... it's out of play ... strike one

BARBER in the box ... now ready

Right-hander MAYS ready

* T. BARBER facing C. MAYS, B 13th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

To the plate ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... WARD's there ... spins...fires to first

in time for the out ... one away

Okay ... GRIMES gets set to bat against MAYS

Hits for average ... Ray one for four with a walk ... GRIMES can get down the line

Batter in the box ... now ready

Right-hander MAYS goes to the set position

* R. GRIMES facing C. MAYS, B 13th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch is on the way ... routine grounder to second ... WARD scoops it ... flips to first

for the second out

Two away 13th inning ... we have John KELLEHER coming up to hit

KELLEHER is two for two ... and he scored a run ... KELLEHER with dependable power

KELLEHER in the batter's box ... now ready

SCHANG sets up

* J. KELLEHER facing C. MAYS, B 13th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

He comes home ... base hit right field ... MEUSEL takes it on one bounce

and KELLEHER's on with a single ... the game-winner is now at first

that's KELLEHER's 3rd hit of the game ... 10th hit for the locals

Next up Zeb TERRY ... for CHICAGO ... KELLEHER on first two away

TERRY without a hit in four at bats...has one walk ... not a home run threat

KELLEHER stretches his lead

Zeb TERRY ... MAYS stretches his arms above his head ... TERRY in the batter's box ... sets his cap

now ready

MAYS is on the slab ... checks the runner

* Z. TERRY facing C. MAYS, B 13th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

KELLEHER takes a good lead ... to the plate ... swung on ... grounded to BAKER at third

great play! ... the long throw to first ... got him ... three down

The half for the locals ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1 ... no change here

score 1-1 at the end of the 13th

* TOP OF THE 14th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

Here come the big guns for the visitors ... WARD R and PIPP

Here's Aaron WARD to start it off

WARD had his 1st homer earlier in this game ... WARD is one for five

PONDER inspects the ball ... the batter stands in ... now ready

Right-hander PONDER ready

* A. WARD facing E. PONDER, T 14th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

PONDER brings it to the plate ... WARD dribbles one down the first base line

but PONDER is able to reach it ... shovels to GRIMES hustling back ... and that's all for WARD

It's now the port-side swinger B R to bat

He has great power ... B has contributed a hit and a walk in five trips

R has the speed to manufacture a run

R at the plate ... now ready

PONDER ready

* B. R facing E. PONDER, T 14th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

PONDER into the wind ... PONDER misses ... ball four ... R will go to first

One away 14th inning ... one on ... Wally PIPP walks up ... batting clean-up

PIPP is still without a hit in five at bats ... PIPP is a threat for the extra base hit

PONDER wants to pin R to first ... and that's the go ahead run

PIPP readying himself ... rubs his wrist ... PIPP asks for a new ball

PONDER shakes out his right arm ... PIPP in the batter's box ... waits

PONDER is on the slab ... KILLEFER set

* W. PIPP facing E. PONDER, T 14th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

Firstbaseman GRIMES perched right in front of the bag ... here's the delivery ... swung on

strike! ... R is trying for the steal

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

KILLEFER fires it down ... the tag ... and they get him ... that kills the go ahead run

that might have been a broken play ... we didn't catch the sign up here

and that's the visitors 4th time caught stealing ... two down!

PIPP stands in ... waits for the pitch

KILLEFER crouched down now

* W. PIPP facing E. PONDER, T 14th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... and it's hit on a line to right center ... MAISEL with the long run

he'll get there ... PIPP's gone ... side retired

That'll do it for NEW YORK ... no runs on no hits ... we go to the bottom of the 14th score 1-1

* BOTTOM OF THE 14th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

The locals will send out the bottom of the lineup ... MAISEL KILLEFER and PONDER

Okay ... George MAISEL will get it started for the locals ... bats right

George has one hit in his five times up ... he's driven in a run

MAISEL recently known as a solid hitter ... MAISEL can hustle

MAYS bends for the rosin bag ... MAYS positions his mitt ... MAISEL in the box

glances down at the plate ... waits for the pitch

Pitcher MAYS set to go

* G. MAISEL facing C. MAYS, B 14th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Here he comes ... cut on ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit ... MILLER's in

and it skips by him ... he's after it ... and MAISEL is in to second standing

score that a double ... MEUSEL came over quickly to back him up

so fasten your seat belts once again ... the winning run is now on second

2nd safety for MAISEL ... and that's the locals 11th hit

We have right-handed Bill KILLEFER to bat ... for the locals ... for CHICAGO

nobody out runner on second

Bill has done nothing in two trips ... Bill comes up there to hit ... watch for the bunt here

KILLEFER tucks in his shirt ... MAYS shakes out his right arm ... adjusts his collar

the batter stands in ... leans in

Carl MAYS climbs the mound ... right-hander MAYS ready

* B. KILLEFER facing C. MAYS, B 14th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

MAISEL stretches his lead off second ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch comes in

base hit right field ... it drops in front of MEUSEL ... he has to play the long bounce

MAISEL rounds third

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

the throw comes in to PIPP ... and they're holding MAISEL at third

so the locals have an opening ... the winning run is now on third base

and that's the 12th base knock for the locals in this game

Elmer PONDER is scheduled to hit ... Elmer PONDER up there

Elmer taking his first at bat of the season

MAYS is on the slab ... cradles the ball in his glove and waits ... Carl MAYS staring in

ready to work

Locals manager Larry Pepper looking at his scoresheet

Pepper is recalling pitcher PONDER ... Hooks WARNER will pinch hit for him ... bats left

he grabs a bat ... and heads toward the plate ... so PONDER goes two innings ... he yielded

no runs ... on one hit

Hooks WARNER walking up to bat ... unreliable at the plate

He has outstanding bat control

How can they possibly get out of this? ... WARNER tucks in his shirt ... bends to straighten his sox

MAYS shakes out his right arm ... Hooks stands in ... sets his hands ... waits

MAYS sets up on the rubber again ... right-hander MAYS ready ... he breathes deeply...exhales

* H. WARNER facing C. MAYS, B 14th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 1-1

HOLD RUNNER AT THIRD OR SQUEEZE?

(1-hold at third, 2-squeeze*)

WARNER squares ... bunted nicely down the first base line ... PIPP tries to wave it foul

and it rolls foul ... strike one

WARNER in the batter's box ... leans in

MAYS...foot on the rubber ... Max FLACK is loose and ready to follow WARNER ... checks the runners

* H. WARNER facing C. MAYS, B 14th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 1-1

HOLD RUNNER AT THIRD OR SQUEEZE?

(1-hold at third, 2-squeeze*)

WARNER squares ... the squeeze is on ... bunted on and missed ... MAISEL puts on the brakes

and SCHANG tags him out ... guns it to second ... not in time

WARNER stands in again

MAYS on the rubber ... Max FLACK swings three bats on deck ... MAYS's ready to fire it in

Locals skipper Larry Pepper walking down the bench

And Larry Pepper will bring in a pinch runner at second base ... KILLEFER leaves the field

here comes John SULLIVAN ... SULLIVAN is not a big threat ... but he'll get you some runs

WARNER back in the box

MAYS...foot on the rubber ... the left-handed hitter Max FLACK on deck ... checks SULLIVAN at second

* H. WARNER facing C. MAYS, B 14th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

The two-strike pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it!

looks SULLIVAN back to second ... now he throws to first ... for the second out

SULLIVAN holds

Well, here we go ... FLACK is stepping up to hit against MAYS ... for CHICAGO two gone one on

In this game ... FLACK is 1 for 6 ... stole a base ... Max is a tough out

FLACK pulls at his sleeve ... MAYS positions his mitt ... FLACK in the box ... waits for the pitch

MAYS...foot on the rubber ... MAYS focuses in on the target

* M. FLACK facing C. MAYS, B 14th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... FLACK hits a frozen rope ... straightaway center ... right there is MILLER

and he gloves it for the putout ... side retired

The half for the locals ... no runs 2 hits no errors ... they leave 1

we go to the top of the 15th score 1-1

* TOP OF THE 15th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

MEUSEL BAKER and MILLER due up for NEW YORK

Lefty YORK is coming on to pitch for the locals ... for YORK this is his first appearance

he's a southpaw ... it's his game to win

Coming in to catch for the locals is Tom DALY ... SULLIVAN leaves the game

Here's Bob MEUSEL to start it off ... and he hacks from the right

MEUSEL has added a walk and a hit ... MEUSEL is a feared offensive threat

you can't let MEUSEL beat you with his legs

YORK inspects the ball ... fixes his cap ... MEUSEL stands in ... turns his shoulder in ... waits

YORK ready

* B. MEUSEL facing L. YORK, T 15th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Here's the pitch from YORK ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... one down

We have Home Run BAKER to bat for the visitors ... he bats from the left side ... one away

Home Run gets good wood ... Home Run has been to the plate five times with one hit

BAKER in the batter's box ... waits

YORK poised

* H. BAKER facing L. YORK, T 15th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch from YORK ... BAKER got under it ... it's drifting near the stands past first

GRIMES is there ... he has it ... two down!

Two down ... Elmer MILLER will bat next for NEW YORK

MILLER is one for five ... Elmer gets good wood

MILLER takes his place in the box ... waits for the pitch

Now YORK ready

* E. MILLER facing L. YORK, T 15th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

YORK comes to the plate ... hit in the air to center ... MAISEL takes three steps to his right

taps the glove ... he has it ... that's three away

For the visitors ... three up three down ... score 1-1 end of 14 and one half

* BOTTOM OF THE 15th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

The big hitters coming up against MAYS ... 2-3-4 ... HOLLOCHER BARBER and GRIMES

Charlie HOLLOCHER will get it started for the locals ... he hits from the left

On the day ... HOLLOCHER is 2 for 6 ... capable of some fine hitting

HOLLOCHER can turn a single into a double

MAYS stretches his arms above his head ... does a little personal grooming ... Charlie at the plate

now ready

MAYS gets set to pitch

* C. HOLLOCHER facing C. MAYS, B 15th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

MAYS deals ... hit in the air to center ... MILLER takes three steps to his right ... taps the glove

he has it ... one down

Turner BARBER to hit ... one away bases empty

A very steady hitter ... on the day ... BARBER is 1 for 6

BARBER has the speed to manufacture a run

BARBER in the box ... Turner takes his time settling in the box ... quick look at the ump

again focused on MAYS ... waits

Pitcher MAYS eyeing BARBER ... now he's ready

* T. BARBER facing C. MAYS, B 15th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch comes in ... slow bounder to the right side ... WARD's there ... throws quickly

just in time ... for out number two

We have right-handed Ray GRIMES to bat ... for the locals

Ray has a walk and a hit in six trips ... they'll have to work around GRIMES's power

Ray stands in ... Ray takes his time settling in the box ... leans in

SCHANG crouched down now

* R. GRIMES facing C. MAYS, B 15th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Here comes the pitch ... a healthy cut by GRIMES ... but he sends it straight up

SCHANG flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... for the third out

For the locals ... three up three down ... this game is 1-1 after 15 innings

* TOP OF THE 16th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

For NEW YORK here in the 16th ... SCHANG MAYS and PECKINPAUGH

Here's Wally SCHANG to start it off ... against YORK he'll bat right

SCHANG is one for five ... Wally has a good eye

YORK wipes sweat from his hands ... batter in the box ... waits

YORK ready

* W. SCHANG facing L. YORK, T 16th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... SCHANG waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... one away

Carl MAYS is scheduled to hit

YORK gets set to work on him

* C. MAYS facing L. YORK, T 16th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

He brings it home ... and it's chopped down the first base line

GRIMES covers it and touches the bag ... that's two!

Two away bases clear ... the next visitors batter is PECKINPAUGH ... he's their lead-off hitter

On the day ... PECKINPAUGH is 1 for 6

The batter stands in ... touches his cap ... waits for the pitch

Pitcher YORK eyeing PECKINPAUGH ... now he's ready

* R. PECKINPAUGH facing L. YORK, T 16th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

YORK brings it to the plate ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... side retired

PECKINPAUGH has now struck out 4 times

The locals retire the side in order ... score 1-1 at the end of 15 and one half

* BOTTOM OF THE 16th, NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 1

KELLEHER TERRY and MAISEL due up for CHICAGO

John KELLEHER to lead it off for the locals ... and he hacks from the right

John three tries three hits ... and he scored a run ... John can do some damage

speed merchant KELLEHER could turn this game around fast

MAYS inspects the ball ... the batter stands in ... waits

SCHANG sets up

* J. KELLEHER facing C. MAYS, B 16th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

MAYS into his motion ... delivers ... fly ball center field ... MILLER roams back ... plenty of room

and he brings it down ... one down

One gone ... TERRY is out to take his hacks

A very steady hitter ... TERRY oh for five...he walked once

Pitcher MAYS eyeing TERRY ... now he's ready

* Z. TERRY facing C. MAYS, B 16th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... cut on ... it's a high fly to shallow center ... MILLER coming on ... he's there

he waits on it ... lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... two away

Two down 16th inning ... the next locals batter is George MAISEL ... right-hander

On the day ... MAISEL is 2 for 6 ... one RBI ... George is not a slugger

MAISEL in the batter's box ... works his back foot ... sets his hands ... waits for the pitch

MAYS looking home

* G. MAISEL facing C. MAYS, B 16th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Here's the pitch from MAYS ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center

MILLER's racing back ... it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down

MAISEL hits second under full steam

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

and he puts on the brakes ... with two outs he'll hold up ... double for MAISEL

so fasten your seat belts once again ... the winning run is now on second

that's his 2nd double of the game

Tom DALY getting ready to go ... he does not hit for average

MAYS...foot on the rubber ... MAYS has the sign ... MAYS set

* T. DALY facing C. MAYS, B 16th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

Speedy MAISEL edging toward third ... the pitch ... looped to right ... toward the gap

MEUSEL's after it ... spears it on one hop ... MAISEL's around third

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

they're waving MAISEL in

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

here comes the throw home

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

here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw

NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 2

Locals win ... spurred on by the disciplined leadership of Larry Pepper

our expectancy is rewarded ... DALY has won this game with a clutch 16th inning hit

finished with two away here in the 16th inning ... the visitors have fallen to the locals 2-1

here's the line ... for the locals ... 2 runs on 14 hits ... no errors ... they leave 13

for the visitors ... a run on 7 hits ... no errors ... and they leave 6 ... YORK gets his 1st win

his record now 1 and 0 ... MAYS takes his 1st loss ... his record now 0 and 1

that puts the wraps on this one ... this is WAPBA and Ernie Harwell

saying so long from CHICAGO ... locals take this one from the visitors ... 2-1

FINAL SCORE : NEW YORK 1, CHICAGO 2