| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | LOB | DP | |
| New York | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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 | ||
| L. DYKSTRA, cf | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| W. BACKMAN, 2b | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| K. HERNANDEZ, 1b | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |||
| G. CARTER, c | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D. STRAWBERRY, rf | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| M. WILSON, lf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| R. KNIGHT, 3b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| R. SANTANA, ss | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | |||
| R. DARLING, p | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| Totals | 30 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| NAME | G SC | IP | H | R | ER | 2B | 3B | HR | BF | SO | BB | IBB | HB | SH | SF | WP | BK | IR | ||||||
| R. DARLING, W | 76 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Philadelphia
| NAME | AB | R | H | RBI | 2B | 3B | HR | TB | SO | BB | IBB | HBP | SH | SF | SB | CS | GDP | PO | A | E | DP | PB | ||
| G. REDUS, lf | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| R. SCHU, ph | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| K. TEKULVE, p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| R. ROENICKE, cf | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| J. SAMUEL, 2b | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |||
| M. SCHMIDT, 3b | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |||
| V. HAYES, 1b | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||
| G. WILSON, rf | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| J. RUSSELL, c | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| S. JELTZ, ss | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |||
| D. DAULTON, ph | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| M. THOMPSON, pr-lf | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| K. GROSS, p | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| J. STONE, ph | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| L. AGUAYO, ss | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Totals | 28 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| NAME | G SC | IP | H | R | ER | 2B | 3B | HR | BF | SO | BB | IBB | HB | SH | SF | WP | BK | IR | ||||||
| K. GROSS, L | 64 | 8.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| K. TEKULVE | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Totals | 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
GAME DATA
Day Game played on Thursday, September 23, 2021
Regulation Game, Time: 45:27m
BBW Update #28
PbP Update #9
GAME SCRIPT
* TOP OF THE 1st, New York 0, Philadelphia 0
Well, hi, everybody! ... I'm Ernie Harwell ... bringing you Philadelphia baseball
this is the national pastime on WAPBA ... the voice of baseball in your home since 1951
we're coming to you from out here at the park ... today the visiting New York visitors
will test the locals at home ... the locals take the field here in the first
get your score card ... Duke Robinson, Jr has set his opening slate ... Von HAYES at first base
Juan SAMUEL at second ... Steve JELTZ the shortstop ... Mike SCHMIDT at third
the outfield consists of ... Gary REDUS in left field ... Ron ROENICKE in center field
and Glenn WILSON over in right ... John RUSSELL is behind the plate
and today's slabman for Philadelphia ... the right-hand throwing Kevin GROSS
for GROSS his first appearance of the season ... it can be tough to make contact off him
he'll be facing visitors starter ... right-hander Ron DARLING ... so settle in
we're ready to start this game
Lenny DYKSTRA will start it off here in the 1st
The visitors can count on him
The hitter stands in
GROSS looking home
* L. DYKSTRA facing K. GROSS, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and SAMUEL gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... one down
Now coming up Wally BACKMAN
BACKMAN at the plate to hit ... BACKMAN knows how to get on base
GROSS will go to work on him
* W. BACKMAN facing K. GROSS, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... two down
Keith HERNANDEZ is now up
A very steady hitter
HERNANDEZ gets in there
GROSS prepared to work
* K. HERNANDEZ facing K. GROSS, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... another wide one ... ball four ... and HERNANDEZ heads down to first
that was HERNANDEZ's first walk of the season
For New York two outs one on ... Gary CARTER up to hit
A valuable bat
CARTER relaxes himself at the plate
GROSS prepares to come home
* G. CARTER facing K. GROSS, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... bouncer to SAMUEL ... he flips to JELTZ at second ... and they get him
side retired
The line for the visitors ... no runs no hits no errors ... they leave 1
they couldn't get the runner home ... visitors nothing locals coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, New York 0, Philadelphia 0
The visitors take the field here in the first ... manager Johnny McCoy sends out his squad this way
Keith HERNANDEZ at first base ... Wally BACKMAN at second ... Rafael SANTANA the shortstop
Ray KNIGHT at third ... and the outfield ... in left it's Mookie WILSON
in center Lenny DYKSTRA ... and over in right Darryl STRAWBERRY
Gary CARTER is behind the plate ... and on the mound for the visitors
the right-hander Ron DARLING ... for DARLING his first appearance of the season
Leading off Gary REDUS
He's earned his reputation at the plate
Batter facing DARLING
CARTER sets up
* G. REDUS facing R. DARLING, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... REDUS's called out on strikes ... one down
Ron ROENICKE comes up to bat
A trusty bat ... ROENICKE can get on for you
ROENICKE steadies his bat
DARLING prepared to work
* R. ROENICKE facing R. DARLING, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... and he walks him ... Ron mosies down to first
that was ROENICKE's first walk of the season
Alright... ... Juan SAMUEL will bat next for Philadelphia ... one gone ROENICKE on first
for Philadelphia
He's earned his reputation at the plate ... ROENICKE at first is a speedster
The hitter stands in
DARLING looking home
* J. SAMUEL facing R. DARLING, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... grounder to BACKMAN ... he fires to SANTANA at second ... out!
over to HERNANDEZ at first ... and he's ... safe at first ... but they get the lead runner
two away
Now at bat Mike SCHMIDT
Mike a strong hitter
Pitcher DARLING eyeing SCHMIDT ... now he's ready
* M. SCHMIDT facing R. DARLING, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
DARLING comes to the plate ... it's hit hard over third ... base hit ... WILSON's racing to the line
still running ... he picks it up ... SAMUEL's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and SAMUEL's ... safe easily ... and SCHMIDT holds with a double
New York 0, Philadelphia 1
So the double scores one ... and the locals go ahead by a run 1-0 ... here in the 1st
One on ... the bottom of the first inning ... next to bat for Philadelphia is Von HAYES
He has the talent to do some damage
Pitcher DARLING set to go
* V. HAYES facing R. DARLING, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
He brings it home ... slow chopper toward SANTANA ... he charges it ... surrounds it ... juggles it
he'll go to first ... and that's out number three
That'll do it for Philadelphia ... a run on one hit ... one left ... and they capture the lead
after one 1-0 locals
* TOP OF THE 2nd, New York 0, Philadelphia 1
The visitors will have ... STRAWBERRY WILSON and KNIGHT here in the 2nd
Here's Darryl STRAWBERRY to lead it off
He can surprise you at the plate
The hitter stands in
GROSS's ready to fire it in
* D. STRAWBERRY facing K. GROSS, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch is on the way ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed
STRAWBERRY goes down swinging ... one away
Visitors hitter Mookie WILSON
Mookie can be dangerous
The hitter stands in
Catcher ready
* M. WILSON facing K. GROSS, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He comes home ... grounder to third ... the throw to first ... and he's out
and that's out number two
Now coming up Ray KNIGHT
He has the talent to do some damage
KNIGHT stands in
Catcher RUSSELL sets his target
* R. KNIGHT facing K. GROSS, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He wheels and deals ... fisted to right by KNIGHT ... WILSON will have to hustle ... he's there
and hauls it in ... he made that look easy ... side retired
The locals retire the side in order ... the score still stands 1-0 locals
as we head for the bottom of the second inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, New York 0, Philadelphia 1
For Philadelphia it'll be ... WILSON RUSSELL and JELTZ
Glenn WILSON to lead it off
WILSON...a fair hitter
Catcher CARTER sets his target
* G. WILSON facing R. DARLING, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... WILSON bounces one toward short ... grabbed on two hops by SANTANA ... makes the throw
and WILSON is out at first ... one down
John RUSSELL is now up
He does not hit for average
Batter waits
Ron DARLING staring in ... ready to work
* J. RUSSELL facing R. DARLING, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's a pitch ... it's rocked high and deep ... get going STRAWBERRY ... and he tracks it down
two gone
Steve JELTZ up to bat
JELTZ not strong at the plate
DARLING gets set to pitch
* S. JELTZ facing R. DARLING, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
DARLING winds up ... big swing ... but he got under it ... WILSON drifts over ... he's there
and he pulls it in ... for the final out
DARLING sets them down in order ... the score still stands 1-0 locals
as we head for the top of the third inning
* TOP OF THE 3rd, New York 0, Philadelphia 1
For New York it'll be ... SANTANA DARLING and DYKSTRA
Rafael SANTANA will start it off here in the 3rd ... right-handed batter to face GROSS
SANTANA not strong at the plate
Rafael ready
GROSS prepared to work
* R. SANTANA facing K. GROSS, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
GROSS brings it ... SANTANA belts one to right center ... base hit ... ROENICKE's over
SANTANA's going for two ... and he pulls up at second ... as the throw comes in to JELTZ
on with a double ... and that's the 1st base knock for the visitors in this game
Alright... ... pitcher Ron DARLING up ... the visitors have
no one out SANTANA standing out at second ... down by 1
Ron taking his first at bat of the season
He stands in
GROSS on the rubber ... checks SANTANA at second
* R. DARLING facing K. GROSS, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
Infield drawn in a few feet ... GROSS brings it home ... DARLING squares
fouled back to the screen ... again he squares to bunt ... bunted at and fouled away
strike two
DARLING ready to take on GROSS again
GROSS...foot on the rubber ... right-hander GROSS ready
* R. DARLING facing K. GROSS, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
Infield drawn in a few feet ... the two-strike pitch ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed
DARLING goes down swinging ... one away!
One out SANTANA standing out at second ... for New York ... down by 1
left-handed hitter Lenny DYKSTRA ... gets set to bat against GROSS
DYKSTRA steps up to the plate
GROSS on the rubber ... GROSS prepared to work
* L. DYKSTRA facing K. GROSS, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... whacked to center field ... base hit ... ROENICKE's racing over ... still running
he fields it ... SANTANA's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving SANTANA in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... tie game
DYKSTRA holds at first with a single
New York 1, Philadelphia 1
So DYKSTRA with a ribbie-single ... here come the visitors
they get back the run and even the score
One down 3rd inning ... one on ... Wally BACKMAN is out to take his hacks
the switch-hitting Wally will bat left here
DYKSTRA at first has wings
GROSS set
* W. BACKMAN facing K. GROSS, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
DYKSTRA bluffs going ... now GROSS pitches ... swung on ... strike! ... and there goes DYKSTRA!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
RUSSELL fires it down ... the slide ... SAFE!...the hand got in
that's his 1st steal of the season
So BACKMAN steps back in
GROSS...foot on the rubber ... RUSSELL set
* W. BACKMAN facing K. GROSS, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
DYKSTRA at second takes a big lead ... GROSS turns and fakes the throw to second
DYKSTRA takes a few steps back toward the bag
now he uses a little body english to indicate third ... GROSS turns back to the plate
GROSS's back on the rubber ... the pitch ... popped high in front of the plate
RUSSELL tosses his mask away ... and waits...steps back ... into foul territory
and makes the catch ... and he ... looks DYKSTRA back to second
Two away DYKSTRA down at second ... for New York ... the top of the third inning
we have Keith HERNANDEZ coming up to hit ... he bats left
DYKSTRA at second can go to warp speed
Batter set
GROSS's ready to fire it in
* K. HERNANDEZ facing K. GROSS, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
GROSS working on DYKSTRA to hold him close ... the pitch ... whacked to center field ... base hit
ROENICKE's racing over ... still running ... he fields it ... DYKSTRA's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving DYKSTRA in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... HERNANDEZ holds at first with a single
New York 2, Philadelphia 1
So HERNANDEZ with a ribbie-single ... and the visitors go ahead by a run 2-1 ... 3rd inning
Gary CARTER is the next hitter
GROSS poised
* G. CARTER facing K. GROSS, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
Firstbaseman HAYES's on the bag ... GROSS now ... taken...ball ... CARTER walks
and there's a runner in scoring position ... that was CARTER's first walk of the season
Two gone 3rd inning ... two on ... New York now sends Darryl STRAWBERRY to bat
hitting from the left side
Batter ready
GROSS set
* D. STRAWBERRY facing K. GROSS, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
The runners take their lead ... the delivery from GROSS ... routine fly ball to right
WILSON moves under it ... and brings it down
For the visitors ... 2 runs on 3 hits ... they leave 2 ... they had good chances for more
but they have taken the lead in this game ... locals behind the visitors 2-1
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
GROSS REDUS and ROENICKE due up for Philadelphia
Here's Kevin GROSS to lead it off
Kevin taking his first at bat of the season
Kevin waits
CARTER sets up
* K. GROSS facing R. DARLING, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The delivery from DARLING ... bounced to SANTANA ... he fields it ... takes his time
throws over to HERNANDEZ ... and GROSS is gone ... one down
One out ... the next locals batter is REDUS ... he's their lead-off hitter
REDUS can get on for you
Batter waits
DARLING poised
* G. REDUS facing R. DARLING, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
And the pitch ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for REDUS
Locals hitter Ron ROENICKE
REDUS at first has wings
ROENICKE takes his stance
CARTER crouched down now
* R. ROENICKE facing R. DARLING, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
He brings it home ... low ... REDUS is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CARTER turns it around fast ... the slide ... going to be close ... SAFE!...late throw
that's his 1st steal of the season
So ROENICKE will get back in there
DARLING...foot on the rubber ... DARLING gets set to pitch ... relaxes
* R. ROENICKE facing R. DARLING, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
DARLING looks back at REDUS on second ... DARLING cranks it up ... a lazy fly ball to left
ROENICKE got under it ... and now so does WILSON ... it's in the bag ... REDUS's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is returned to the infield
Alright... ... for Philadelphia ... two away REDUS on second
right-handed batter Juan SAMUEL now walks out to bat
Lightning down at second
Now DARLING ready
* J. SAMUEL facing R. DARLING, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
REDUS edges a bit more off second ... DARLING rocks and fires ... swung on
slow roller beyond the mound ... SANTANA charges in ... he scoops it up ... fires to HERNANDEZ
for the third out
That'll do it for Philadelphia ... nothing across ... one left
they had a chance but could not convert ... after three it's still 2-1 visitors
* TOP OF THE 4th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
WILSON KNIGHT and SANTANA to bat next
Here's Mookie WILSON to start it off
WILSON steadies his bat
GROSS ready
* M. WILSON facing K. GROSS, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch to WILSON ... WILSON drills one ... by SCHMIDT ... backed up by JELTZ
the long off-balance throw ... the stretch by HAYES ... out at first! ... and there's one away
Ray KNIGHT bat in hand
Ray waits
GROSS looking home
* R. KNIGHT facing K. GROSS, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Here's the delivery ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
GROSS was trying to be a little too fine ... that was KNIGHT's first walk of the season
Now coming to bat for the visitors Rafael SANTANA
KNIGHT at first not known for his speed
SANTANA steadies his bat
GROSS prepares to come home
* R. SANTANA facing K. GROSS, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
GROSS with the offering ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four
and SANTANA will get down to first ... and KNIGHT moves into scoring position
that was SANTANA's first walk of the season
Two on ... here's the pitcher Ron DARLING
GROSS sets up on the rubber again ... checks KNIGHT at second
* R. DARLING facing K. GROSS, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
He brings it home ... DARLING squares ... bunted on ... popped ... back and out of play
strike one
DARLING ready to take on GROSS again
GROSS...foot on the rubber ... checks the runners
* R. DARLING facing K. GROSS, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
He delivers ... DARLING squares ... bunted on ... popped ... back and out of play ... strike two
DARLING stands in again
Kevin GROSS climbs the mound ... pitcher GROSS eyeing DARLING ... now he's ready
* R. DARLING facing K. GROSS, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
Infield playing in a few paces ... the two-strike pitch ... swung on ... easy bouncer to SAMUEL
could be two ... he flips to JELTZ at second ... over to first ... they turn it!
a double play ... and they get out of the inning
For the visitors ... no runs no hits no errors ... they leave 1
so the visitors fail to capitalize on the runner ... the score still 2-1 ... locals trail
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
For Philadelphia here in the 4th ... SCHMIDT HAYES and WILSON
Mike SCHMIDT to lead it off
Now DARLING ready
* M. SCHMIDT facing R. DARLING, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... fastball ... high ... free pass to SCHMIDT ... and Mike takes first
that was SCHMIDT's first walk of the season
One on ... Philadelphia now sends Von HAYES to bat
SCHMIDT with average speed
DARLING looking home
* V. HAYES facing R. DARLING, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
DARLING deals ... yanked to right ... base hit ... STRAWBERRY fields the ball
SCHMIDT's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... he'll hold at second ... as the throw comes in
and Von has himself a single
WILSON now walks out to bat ... two on...first and second no outs
DARLING on the rubber ... DARLING now set
* G. WILSON facing R. DARLING, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... rip and a miss by WILSON ... and that's a strikeout ... one down
Two on...first and second one down ... down by 1 ... now RUSSELL to face DARLING
DARLING sets up on the rubber again ... eyes locked in on CARTER for the sign
righty against righty ... right-hander DARLING ready
* J. RUSSELL facing R. DARLING, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
He lets it go ... smashed hard at HERNANDEZ ... he scoops it up ... over to second for one
back to HERNANDEZ at first ... oh, double play ... and they get out of the inning
The line for the locals ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... locals behind the visitors 2-1
* TOP OF THE 5th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
New York now will send out the top of the order ... DYKSTRA BACKMAN and HERNANDEZ
Lenny DYKSTRA to lead it off
He has the talent to do some damage
GROSS prepared to work
* L. DYKSTRA facing K. GROSS, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Here's a pitch ... DYKSTRA tries to drag one ... but GROSS is able to reach it
shovels to HAYES hustling back ... and that's all for DYKSTRA
Wally BACKMAN getting ready to go
BACKMAN a fierce hitter ... New York starter Ron DARLING is on his game
to stay in this game the locals need to stop them here ... they're down by 1
GROSS gets set to work on him
* W. BACKMAN facing K. GROSS, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
And now the pitch ... low ... ball four ... BACKMAN hustles down to first
and that's the 5th walk issued by GROSS ... that was BACKMAN's first walk of the season
It's now the port-side swinger Keith HERNANDEZ to bat ... BACKMAN on first one out
HERNANDEZ good at the plate ... swift-footed BACKMAN at first
Batter ready
GROSS gets set to pitch
* K. HERNANDEZ facing K. GROSS, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
Now he throws to first ... and BACKMAN gets back ... not his best move ... GROSS gets the ball back
now he's set again ... he brings it home ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right
WILSON's there ... reaches up ... and hauls it in ... and there are now two away
BACKMAN's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach holds him at first
Gary CARTER to face GROSS
CARTER walked once...he's oh for one
Right-hander GROSS ready
* G. CARTER facing K. GROSS, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... CARTER lunges at it ... three down
For the visitors ... no runs on no hits ... no errors ... one left
so the visitors fail to capitalize on the runner ... the score still stands 2-1 locals down
as we head for the bottom of the fifth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
The locals will have ... JELTZ GROSS and REDUS here in the 5th
Here's Steve JELTZ to start it off
JELTZ waiting ... bat stirring slightly
DARLING poised
* S. JELTZ facing R. DARLING, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
DARLING fires it in ... swung on ... toward the gap ... STRAWBERRY races back ... he stabs for it
and makes the catch in the webbing ... one away
Well ... pitcher Kevin GROSS to hit ... one gone
GROSS steps up to the plate
Gary CARTER ready to receive
* K. GROSS facing R. DARLING, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
He comes home ... slow bounder to the right side ... HERNANDEZ to his right ... scoops it
flips to DARLING ... just in time
Bases clear two down ... Gary REDUS is out to get his licks ... he bats right
Gary is their lead-off man
Gary is one for two ... stole a base ... REDUS is a threat for the extra base hit
DARLING poised
* G. REDUS facing R. DARLING, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... it's deep to center ... way back ... DYKSTRA's racing to the track
against the wall ... and he makes the catch ... side retired
So the locals go in order ... the score is still 2-1 New York
as we go to the top of the sixth inning
* TOP OF THE 6th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
For New York it'll be ... STRAWBERRY WILSON and KNIGHT
Here's Darryl STRAWBERRY to lead it off ... he's a left-handed batter
A valuable bat ... New York starter Ron DARLING is on his game
to stay in this game the locals need to stop them here ... they're down by 1
Right-hander GROSS goes to the set position
* D. STRAWBERRY facing K. GROSS, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
To the plate ... it's a whiff ... one away
Now coming to bat for the visitors Mookie WILSON
He has the talent to do some damage
GROSS poised
* M. WILSON facing K. GROSS, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Here comes the pitch ... low ... ball four ... WILSON hustles down to first
and GROSS has given up 6 free rides to first ... that was WILSON's first walk of the season
One down 6th inning ... one on ... we have Ray KNIGHT coming up to hit
A very steady hitter ... super speed down at first
KNIGHT waiting
Kevin GROSS staring in ... ready to work
* R. KNIGHT facing K. GROSS, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
GROSS comes to the plate ... low and away ... WILSON is off to the races
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the season
and that's the visitors 2nd stolen base in this game
KNIGHT stands in again
GROSS sets up on the rubber again ... GROSS will go to work on him
* R. KNIGHT facing K. GROSS, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
WILSON now with an aggressive lead ... GROSS brings it home ... grounded hard to short
JELTZ fields it ... over to HAYES at first ... for the second out ... WILSON holds
One on ... New York now sends Rafael SANTANA to bat ... from the right
Rafael one hit one walk ... and he scored a run ... WILSON at second can fly
SANTANA relaxes himself at the plate
GROSS comes set
* R. SANTANA facing K. GROSS, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
GROSS looks back at WILSON on second ... the pitch ... it's popped foul behind third
JELTZ's over ... and he's got it ... and that retires the side
That'll do it for New York ... no runs on no hits ... one left
so the visitors fail to capitalize on the runner ... we've played five and a half
locals still down by 1
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
New York will now face the Philadelphia strength ... ROENICKE SAMUEL and SCHMIDT
To get it going Ron ROENICKE
Catcher ready
* R. ROENICKE facing R. DARLING, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
He comes home ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes!
but STRAWBERRY is right there to make a fine running catch ... one away
Juan SAMUEL coming up
DARLING prepares to come home
* J. SAMUEL facing R. DARLING, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
And the pitch comes in ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... two down
Next batter...Mike SCHMIDT
Mike one for one with a walk ... has a ribbie ... DARLING does not want to groove it to SCHMIDT
DARLING poised
* M. SCHMIDT facing R. DARLING, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Now the pitch ... swung on ... grounded to KNIGHT at third ... he bobbles it ... picks it up
throws quickly ... out!...by a step ... three down
So the locals go in order ... the score still 2-1 ... locals trail
* TOP OF THE 7th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
Well, folks ... the clouds have moved in quickly here in Philadelphia ... here comes the rain
the umpire is calling time ... and they're calling them in
and they're finally rolling back the tarp ... we'll see if these pitchers are still fresh
let's play some baseball! ... for New York it'll be ... DARLING DYKSTRA and BACKMAN
Ron DARLING will start the 7th
DARLING ready
Pitcher GROSS eyeing DARLING ... now he's ready
* R. DARLING facing K. GROSS, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
And now the pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... one away
Here's Lenny DYKSTRA coming to the plate
He has the talent to do some damage
DYKSTRA gets in there
Now GROSS ready
* L. DYKSTRA facing K. GROSS, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
GROSS brings it to the plate ... swung on ... lofted down the line to right
WILSON was playing that way ... he gets there ... DYKSTRA's gone ... two down
Next batter...Wally BACKMAN
BACKMAN has a walk in three times up
Kevin GROSS staring in ... ready to work
* W. BACKMAN facing K. GROSS, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
GROSS winds and fires ... it's roped hard to right ... WILSON's after it
and takes it on the bounce ... BACKMAN has to hold first ... he's on with a single
One on ... New York now sends Keith HERNANDEZ to bat
HERNANDEZ in three appearances...one hit one free pass ... driven in one
HERNANDEZ ready
GROSS focuses in on the target
* K. HERNANDEZ facing K. GROSS, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
Firstbaseman HAYES holding the runner on ... the pitch is on the way ... ground ball
SCHMIDT's up with it ... fires to second ... and they get him ... and that retires the side
For the visitors ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1 ... a chance goes by the board
holding a slight edge ... locals still with a 1-run deficit ... okay, folks, on your feet
take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
HAYES WILSON and RUSSELL due up for Philadelphia
To get it going Von HAYES
Von ready
Pitcher DARLING eyeing HAYES ... now he's ready
* V. HAYES facing R. DARLING, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... HAYES lays off the pitch ... ball four ... Von takes his base
and that puts the tying run on at first ... that was HAYES's first walk of the season
Alright... ... Glenn WILSON is stepping up to hit against DARLING ... he's a right-handed batter
the locals have ... no one out HAYES on first ... down by 1
WILSON is oh for two ... a rabbit on first ... he scores and it's a whole new ballgame
DARLING sets up on the rubber again ... checks HAYES on first
* G. WILSON facing R. DARLING, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ's on the bag ... HAYES with a substantial lead ... here's the delivery
strike called ... and HAYES's off the bag ... CARTER fires down to HERNANDEZ ... safe!
that was close
WILSON back in the box
DARLING is on the slab ... right-hander DARLING goes to the set position
* G. WILSON facing R. DARLING, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ holding the runner on ... the pitch ... grounded to first
HERNANDEZ fires to SANTANA for one ... and back to first ... to complete the double play
The next locals batter is John RUSSELL ... right-hander ... for Philadelphia ... none on two away
John has done nothing in two trips ... RUSSELL is a threat for the extra base hit
RUSSELL settles himself in the box
DARLING looking home
* J. RUSSELL facing R. DARLING, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The offering ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump ... he went around
three down
For the locals ... nothing across ... there were no errors ... so they do not tally
locals behind the visitors 2-1 ... and they'll try to hold them until the 8th
* TOP OF THE 8th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
The visitors will have ... CARTER STRAWBERRY and WILSON here in the 8th
Gary CARTER to lead it off for the visitors ... and he hacks from the right
Gary can do some damage ... CARTER one free ticket in three trips
Kevin GROSS staring in ... ready to work
* G. CARTER facing K. GROSS, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
He lets one go ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... CARTER rounds first
ROENICKE takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and CARTER holds with a single
No one out 8th inning ... one on ... here's Darryl STRAWBERRY
New York starter DARLING pitching well ... to stay in this game the locals need to stop them here
they're down by 1 ... STRAWBERRY oh for three ... STRAWBERRY has struck out twice
CARTER won't wander far from first
GROSS on the rubber ... his motion stopped ... RUSSELL sets up
* D. STRAWBERRY facing K. GROSS, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
GROSS comes home ... a towering fly ball to center ... ROENICKE drifts back
and he makes the catch ... and there's one away ... CARTER retreats quickly
Okay ... CARTER on first one out ... we have Mookie WILSON coming up to hit
WILSON has a walk in three times up ... he's stolen a base
Kevin GROSS climbs the mound ... checks the runner
* M. WILSON facing K. GROSS, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
GROSS into his motion ... delivers ... drilled toward third ... SCHMIDT fields the short hop
to second for the force ... SAMUEL jumps over a sliding runner ... and slings it to HAYES
yes!...double play ... and they get out of the inning
The half for the visitors ... no runs one hit ... they maintain their thin lead
we've played seven and a half ... locals still down by 1
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
JELTZ GROSS and REDUS due up for Philadelphia
Steve JELTZ will get it started for the locals ... the switch-hitting Steve will bat left here
Steve is hitless in two at bats
Ron DARLING climbs the mound ... righty against lefty ... the Philadelphia crowd
they are cheering on JELTZ ... pitcher unperturbed ... DARLING ready
Locals skipper Duke Robinson, Jr walking down the bench
He's going to his bench ... Robinson, Jr is yanking Steve JELTZ
he's sending Darren DAULTON to the plate ... bats left ... he grabs a bat
and heads toward the plate
Darren DAULTON up there ... an unlikely hero
Ron DARLING climbs the mound ... Ron DARLING staring in ... ready to work
* D. DAULTON facing R. DARLING, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The offering to DAULTON ... it misses ... ball four ... and DAULTON will get the base
and that puts the tying run on at first ... that was DAULTON's first walk of the season
Kevin GROSS is scheduled to hit ... we'll have to see if he stays in the game
Very unlikely to bunt here
DARLING is on the slab ... catcher ready
Locals manager Duke Robinson, Jr looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... Duke Robinson, Jr is sending in a runner for DAULTON
it's Milt THOMPSON and he's trotting out to first base ... he's very agressive on the paths
Robinson, Jr checks ... McCoy to move
Robinson, Jr is recalling pitcher GROSS ... Jeff STONE is enlisted to hit for him ... bats left
he shoulders the bat ... walks confidently before the crowd ... so GROSS gets his innings
he pitched eight ... the line on him ... 2 runs ... on 5 hits
he stands to lose it unless the locals ... can make up the 1-run deficit
Jeff STONE coming up ... Jeff is a tough out
Very unlikely to bunt here ... it's late and they'll want to bring this run home
DARLING...foot on the rubber ... Gary REDUS swings three bats on deck ... the Philadelphia crowd
exhorting STONE ... pitcher statuelike ... DARLING will go to work on him
* J. STONE facing R. DARLING, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ right on the bag ... the pitch ... a towering fly ball to center
DYKSTRA drifts back ... he squeezes it ... and there's one away ... THOMPSON's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they nail him to first
Here we go ... runner on first one out ... Gary REDUS to hit ... Gary is their lead-off man
REDUS has been up three times with one hit ... he's stolen a base
time's running out for the locals
DARLING sets up on the rubber again ... checks THOMPSON on first ... trying to freeze him
Locals manager Duke Robinson, Jr looking at his scoresheet
Coming in to bat for REDUS ... Rick SCHU ... that's REDUS out, SCHU to the plate ... bats right
he shoulders the bat ... heads to the box
Here comes Rick SCHU to take his cuts ... a valuable bat
DARLING sets up on the rubber again ... the Philadelphia crowd ... urging on SCHU
pitcher unperturbed ... now glances at THOMPSON
* R. SCHU facing R. DARLING, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Big hole on the right side ... THOMPSON takes a good lead ... now the pitch
SCHU lifts a lazy pop fly ... KNIGHT drifts back into left ... and brings it down
THOMPSON on at first two gone ... Ron ROENICKE is out to take his hacks
the switch-hitter will be a lefty against DARLING
ROENICKE oh for two with a walk
DARLING gets set to pitch
* R. ROENICKE facing R. DARLING, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ holding the runner on ... DARLING comes to the plate ... swung on ... strike!
THOMPSON breaks for second ... great jump!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CARTER throws ... and it's a wild throw ... gets by SANTANA ... WILSON's after it
THOMPSON's going for third ... the throw ... and he's out! ... oh, those, visitors
they snuff out the tying run ... he was on his own on that play
the coach was trying to hold him up ... he ran right through the red light
what was he thinking about? ... takes a big runner off the bases
For the locals ... no runs on no hits ... they leave none ... so they do not tally
after eight it's still 2-1 visitors
* TOP OF THE 9th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
Bottom of the lineup ... KNIGHT SANTANA and DARLING coming up
Milt THOMPSON ... he'll be playing left field for Philadelphia
Another defensive change by Duke Robinson, Jr ... Robinson, Jr is sending in Luis AGUAYO
he'll be playing short for Philadelphia ... STONE is out
Kent TEKULVE is coming on to pitch for the locals ... he'll bat first
for TEKULVE this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
Okay ... here's Ray KNIGHT to lead it off ... right-handed batter to face TEKULVE
Ray gets good wood ... Ray has a walk in three times up
TEKULVE takes a few warmup pitches ... he's rubbing up the ball ... we're ready to go
TEKULVE focuses in on the target
* R. KNIGHT facing K. TEKULVE, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... hit in the air to center ... ROENICKE takes three steps to his right
taps the glove ... he has it ... one down
Alright... ... now SANTANA to face TEKULVE
You don't see Rafael on much ... SANTANA has been up three times with a hit and a walk
and he scored a run
SANTANA in the box
Right-hander TEKULVE goes to the set position
* R. SANTANA facing K. TEKULVE, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first
and SANTANA's retired
Well ... two down ... next up pitcher Ron DARLING
Pitcher TEKULVE set to go
* R. DARLING facing K. TEKULVE, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The offering ... swing and a miss ... and DARLING is out ... side retired
DARLING has now struck out 3 times
The locals retire the side in order ... we've played eight and one half ... locals down 2-1
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, New York 2, Philadelphia 1
The big hitters coming up against DARLING ... 2-3-4 ... ROENICKE SAMUEL and SCHMIDT
Ron ROENICKE will get it started for the locals
the switch-hitter will go to the first-base side of the box
ROENICKE has patience ... Ron oh for two with a walk
DARLING works the ball with his hand ... the ump is dusting off the plate
ROENICKE in the batter's box ... waits for the pitch
DARLING is on the slab ... righty against lefty ... we can feel the crowd up here
pressing on ROENICKE ... DARLING looking home
* R. ROENICKE facing R. DARLING, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
He lets it go ... ROENICKE breaks his bat ... the barrel helicopters out toward short
the ball pops over second into shallow right ... it's a base hit
and SANTANA fields what's left of the lumber ... the tying run is on
One on ... Juan SAMUEL walks up
SAMUEL oh for three ... he scored once ... very unlikely to bunt here ... ROENICKE can fly at first
So what do you do now, sports fans ... if you're Johnny McCoy from New York?
SAMUEL preparing to bat ... DARLING inspects the ball ... goes to his hat ... Juan stands in
knocks the bat handle twice on the plate ... waits
DARLING...foot on the rubber ... Mike SCHMIDT swings three bats on deck ... checks ROENICKE on first
Johnny McCoy watching attentively
* J. SAMUEL facing R. DARLING, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ perched right in front of the bag ... he brings it in ... cut on
it's a high fly ... straightaway center ... DYKSTRA has it measured ... and he takes it in
one away ... ROENICKE's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they nail him to first
Here's the situation ... for Philadelphia ... one gone runner on first ... down by 1
Mike SCHMIDT is stepping up to hit against DARLING ... he's a right-handed batter
he's their clean-up hitter
SCHMIDT in three appearances...one hit one free pass ... has a ribbie
SCHMIDT readying himself ... grabs the barrel of the bat ... and taps the handle on the ground
oh, he doesn't like that one ... goes to the lumberyard for a new bat ... he's back
DARLING inspects the ball ... DARLING wipes sweat from his hands
SCHMIDT steps up to the plate ... Mike has a look of determination on his face ... leans in
DARLING on the rubber ... DARLING prepared to work
* M. SCHMIDT facing R. DARLING, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ's on the bag ... ROENICKE with a substantial lead
now DARLING comes home with it ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... two gone
Two down 9th inning ... one on ... next up Von HAYES
HAYES has been up three times with a hit and a walk ... Von gets good wood
So what do you do now, sports fans ... if you're Johnny McCoy from New York?
HAYES grips his right shoulder ... DARLING inspects the ball ... HAYES takes his place in the box
waits
DARLING sets up on the rubber again ... eyes narrow as he peers in for the sign
the Philadelphia crowd ... they are cheering on HAYES ... DARLING prepares to come home
* V. HAYES facing R. DARLING, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Firstbaseman HERNANDEZ ready for a throw from DARLING ... throw over to first
ROENICKE back standing ... DARLING gets the ball back ... now he's set again
DARLING brings it to the plate ... taken...ball ... HAYES walks
and DARLING has walked the winning run ... and that's the 5th walk issued by DARLING
Two on ... the bottom of the ninth inning ... Glenn WILSON up
Glenn is oh for three
WILSON grips his right shoulder ... DARLING stretches his arms above his head ... batter in the box
knocks the bat handle twice on the plate ... waits for the pitch
DARLING sets up on the rubber again ... the ball's hidden in his mitt
DARLING gets set to work on him
* G. WILSON facing R. DARLING, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
Now DARLING comes home with it ... healthy cut by WILSON ... but all he hits is air
he's out on strikes ... WILSON is disgusted with himself ... he had his pitch to hit
but he just didn't make it happen ... and that does it
So it goes ... the locals tumble ... the visitors add a one-run victory to their record
the locals leave the winning run on ... the uncertainty is ended
Ron DARLING has a solid 4-hitter ... he picks up a complete game
no joy if you're a Philadelphia fan ... here's the line ... for the visitors ... 2 runs on 5 hits
no errors ... they leave 7 ... for the locals ... a run on 4 hits ... no errors
and they leave 5 ... DARLING gets his 1st win ... his record now 1 and 0
GROSS takes his 1st loss ... his record now 0 and 1 ... bye for now, everybody
join us again next time ... Ernie Harwell and WAPBA leaving you from Philadelphia
visitors take this one from the locals ... 2-1
FINAL SCORE : New York 2, Philadelphia 1
