* TOP OF THE 1st, I Can't Drive 55 0, Librarians 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* S. MUSIAL facing J. WILSON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch is on the way ... MUSIAL lashes one to right ... it falls
and MUSIAL's on with a single ... for Stan MUSIAL, his 2nd hit of the series
* E. MATHEWS facing J. WILSON, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now he comes home with it ... lifted down the right field line ... that could be trouble
MINOSO races over ... into the corner ... he leaps ... just out of reach ... it's gone!
a two-run dinger
I Can't Drive 55 2, Librarians 0
* E. ROBINSON facing J. WILSON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... lofted down the line to right ... MINOSO digging ... he has room
and makes the one-handed grab ... one away
* D. LONG facing J. WILSON, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
WILSON winds and fires ... swung on ... a vicious liner toward the corner in left
POST cuts the ball off quickly ... and LONG will have to settle for a single
for Dale LONG, his 4th hit of the series
* C. FURILLO facing J. WILSON, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
The pitch comes in ... lined toward short ... just out of reach ... POST's chasing it
LONG's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... LONG stops at second ... as the throw comes in
the I Can't Drive 55 put two singles back-to-back ... for Carl FURILLO, his 5th hit of the series
* D. CRANDALL facing J. WILSON, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... grounded hard to short ... could be two
BANKS fields it ... flips to FOX at second ... over to first ... double play
and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, I Can't Drive 55 2, Librarians 0
* T. WILLIAMS facing V. LAW, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
LAW kicks and deals ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... WILLIAMS draws a walk
* M. MINOSO facing V. LAW, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
He comes home ... he takes it the other way ... down the line to right ... into the corner
WILLIAMS racing for third ... MINOSO headed for second ... WILLIAMS digging ... he will score
FURILLO plays the carom ... the throw to third ... the relay ... the slide ... and he's
safe!...the leather missed him ... triple and an RBI for MINOSO
I Can't Drive 55 2, Librarians 1
* V. POWER facing V. LAW, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-2
Infield deep ... checks third ... the pitch ... lined hard over ZIMMER ... base hit
FURILLO takes it on the bounce ... MINOSO scores easily ... and POWER has the RBI
I Can't Drive 55 2, Librarians 2
* W. POST facing V. LAW, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Here's a pitch ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump ... and he didn't go around
ball one
* W. POST facing V. LAW, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
LAW brings it ... on the hands ... popped up ... MATHEWS's waving off the others ... he's under it
he puts it away
* E. BANKS facing V. LAW, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Firstbaseman ROBINSON ready for a throw from LAW ... the runner's going
BANKS pokes it toward second ... and it's on into right field ... ZIMMER moved toward second base
and the ball went right through the vacated spot ... POWER moves easily to third
and Ernie BANKS shows some good bat control ... a classic hit-and-run
for Ernie BANKS, his 3rd hit of the series
* R. SIEVERS facing V. LAW, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 2-2
Infield deep ... POWER into a little shuffle at third ... a toss over to first
and BANKS steps back to the bag ... LAW gets the ball back ... now he's set again
and now the pitch ... popped foul behind first ... ZIMMER's over ... waves off ROBINSON
and brings it down ... and the runners hold
* J. PIERSALL facing V. LAW, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... and the pitch comes in ... popped up behind third ... REESE's over
into foul territory ... waves off MATHEWS ... and makes the catch ... Librarians go down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, I Can't Drive 55 2, Librarians 2
* B. VIRDON facing J. WILSON, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
WILSON delivers ... grounded to the right side ... and FOX gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... and there's one away
* D. ZIMMER facing J. WILSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now the delivery ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for ZIMMER
for Don ZIMMER, his 1st hit of the series
I Can't Drive 55 manager looking at his scoresheet
And will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... ZIMMER leaves the field
here comes Johnny TEMPLE ... he has good speed ... getting some legs out there
* P. REESE facing J. WILSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
TEMPLE two full strides off first ... TEMPLE going with the pitch ... the delivery
REESE pokes it toward second ... and it's on into right field ... FOX had broken for second
and the ball sneaked through the hole ... TEMPLE moves easily to third
and REESE collects a lovely hit ... a textbook hit-and-run
for Pee Wee REESE, his 2nd hit of the series
* S. MUSIAL facing J. WILSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 2-2
Infielders in ... TEMPLE takes his lead at third ... here's a pitch ... hard bouncer to FOX
he cuts it off ... looks at third ... flips to first ... and gets him
and that's out number two ... TEMPLE holds at third ... REESE moves to second
* E. MATHEWS facing J. WILSON, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... he cranks and fires ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone
three down
Johnny TEMPLE ... he'll be playing second base for Hainesville
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, I Can't Drive 55 2, Librarians 2
* N. FOX facing V. LAW, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... cut on ... it's a high fly to shallow center ... VIRDON coming on ... he's there
he waits on it ... lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... one away
* S. LOLLAR facing V. LAW, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
LAW with the pitch ... LOLLAR raps it to the right side ... TEMPLE ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and LOLLAR is retired ... for out number two
* T. WILLIAMS facing V. LAW, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
LAW fires it in ... WILLIAMS laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener ... to the wall
and WILLIAMS pulls in to second base standing up ... for WILLIAMS, his 2nd double of the series
for Ted WILLIAMS, his 4th hit of the series
* M. MINOSO facing V. LAW, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... it's lifted high to shallow left ... REESE's drifting back ... and he's got it
to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 3rd, I Can't Drive 55 2, Librarians 2
* E. ROBINSON facing J. WILSON, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
WILSON kicks and deals ... ROBINSON swings ... it's a high bouncer to third ... SIEVERS gloves it
sets ... long throw to first ... and he gets him ... one away
* D. LONG facing J. WILSON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
WILSON with the pitch ... LONG smacks it ... it's toward the gap in right center
it's in there for a hit ... MINOSO hustles over for it ... and LONG holds at first
2nd hit for LONG in the game ... for Dale LONG, his 5th hit of the series
* C. FURILLO facing J. WILSON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
The offering from WILSON ... lofted deep to left field ... POST got a late start ... he's back
way back ... he won't get it ... it's gone! ... home run for FURILLO
he seems to like base runners
I Can't Drive 55 4, Librarians 2
* D. CRANDALL facing J. WILSON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Here's the pitch ... CRANDALL gets way under this one ... a tall one in the infield
BANKS and FOX are both there ... BANKS takes charge ... and CRANDALL is history
for out number two
* B. VIRDON facing J. WILSON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Now he comes home with it ... VIRDON lunges at it ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, I Can't Drive 55 4, Librarians 2
* V. POWER facing V. LAW, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... grounded hard to MATHEWS ... backhand stab ... and it's by him ... base hit
MUSIAL's in ... he'll hold Vic POWER to a single ... Vic with his 2nd hit in this game
for Vic POWER, his 7th hit of the series
* W. POST facing V. LAW, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
LAW brings it home ... a whiff! ... one down
* E. BANKS facing V. LAW, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
Firstbaseman ROBINSON holding the runner on ... he brings it in ... lifted to right field
FURILLO doesn't have far to go ... he's under it ... and puts it away ... two down
POWER's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but he won't test his arm here
* R. SIEVERS facing V. LAW, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
LAW cranks it up ... strike three ... SIEVERS swung right through it ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 4th, I Can't Drive 55 4, Librarians 2
* J. TEMPLE facing J. WILSON, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch from WILSON ... strike three ... TEMPLE swung right through it ... one down
* P. REESE facing J. WILSON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... hot shot to the right side ... FOX to his left ... funny bounce! ... knocks it down
throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a hair ... two away
* S. MUSIAL facing J. WILSON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The offering ... hot smash to FOX ... takes it on one hop ... over to POWER at first ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, I Can't Drive 55 4, Librarians 2
* J. PIERSALL facing V. LAW, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
Here's the delivery ... a high drive to deepest center ... VIRDON has it all the way ... one away
* N. FOX facing V. LAW, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... cut on ... ground ball to MATHEWS ... he's up with it ... the throw across the diamond
out at first ... two down
* S. LOLLAR facing V. LAW, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... LOLLAR hits it nine miles ... foul ball ... strike one
* S. LOLLAR facing V. LAW, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
LAW to the wind ... LAW misses ... ball four ... LOLLAR will go to first
that was LOLLAR's first walk of the series
* T. WILLIAMS facing V. LAW, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... WILLIAMS smacks it ... straight down the line in left ... could it go? ... it could
and it's foul ... just outside the left field foul pole ... strike one
* T. WILLIAMS facing V. LAW, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
Now the delivery ... half swing ... oh! ... Ted went too far ... out on strikes ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, I Can't Drive 55 4, Librarians 2
* E. MATHEWS facing J. WILSON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Here comes the pitch ... MATHEWS gets plenty of wood on this ball
headed for the gap in right center ... it may carry ... and it certainly does
home run for MATHEWS
I Can't Drive 55 5, Librarians 2
* E. ROBINSON facing J. WILSON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
WILSON with the pitch ... ROBINSON gets this one in the air ... on the infield
the shortstop BANKS drifts over ... behind second base ... to make the catch
and there's one away
* D. LONG facing J. WILSON, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... that's high and deep by LONG ... PIERSALL is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in ... LONG is headed for second
he's in to second ahead of the throw ... 3rd hit for LONG in the game
for LONG, his 1st double of the series ... for Dale LONG, his 6th hit of the series
I Can't Drive 55 manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at second base
LONG leaves the field ... here comes Jackie JENSEN ... that makes him the DH for now
he's fast ... I Can't Drive 55 skipper wants that run
* C. FURILLO facing J. WILSON, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
JENSEN stretching his lead ... to the plate ... swung on ... bounced up the middle
FOX charges over ... he cuts it off ... spins...throws to first ... just in time
and JENSEN holds at second
* D. CRANDALL facing J. WILSON, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
JENSEN stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep
PIERSALL roams over ... he calls ... can o' corn ... that's three away
Taking the mound for the I Can't Drive 55 is Roger CRAIG ... the right-hander
so LAW goes four innings ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... on 5 hits ... 2 walks ... he fans 3
for CRAIG his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, I Can't Drive 55 5, Librarians 2
* M. MINOSO facing R. CRAIG, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... MINOSO dribbles one to the left of the mound ... CRAIG can't reach it
REESE charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... and nips MINOSO at first ... one away
* V. POWER facing R. CRAIG, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
He brings it in ... high fly deep to right ... FURILLO going back ... he's there
and makes the one-handed grab ... and that's the second out
* W. POST facing R. CRAIG, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... fly ball right field ... FURILLO's there ... and he makes the catch ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 6th, I Can't Drive 55 5, Librarians 2
* B. VIRDON facing J. WILSON, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The offering from WILSON ... grounded to the right side ... and FOX gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... one away
* J. TEMPLE facing J. WILSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The delivery from WILSON ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center
PIERSALL's racing back ... it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
TEMPLE hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for TEMPLE
for Hainesville ... the 11th hit in this game ... for TEMPLE, his 1st double of the series
for Johnny TEMPLE, his 2nd hit of the series
* P. REESE facing J. WILSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
TEMPLE now with an aggressive lead ... the offering from WILSON ... he swings
it's smashed deep to left center ... that's good for extra bases ... PIERSALL's chasing it down
TEMPLE scores ... REESE hits second under full steam ... but puts on the brakes
as the throw comes in ... double for REESE ... back-to-back doubles by the I Can't Drive 55
I Can't Drive 55 6, Librarians 2
* S. MUSIAL facing J. WILSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
REESE extending his lead ... WILSON comes to him ... and it's popped up in front of the plate
LOLLAR waves off SIEVERS ... and he makes the catch ... two away ... and REESE holds at second
* E. MATHEWS facing J. WILSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
REESE now with an aggressive lead ... he lets it go ... and it's pulled hard to right
down the line ... it's playable ... MINOSO got a good jump ... and he hauls it in
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, I Can't Drive 55 6, Librarians 2
* E. BANKS facing R. CRAIG, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Now the pitch ... on the hands ... BANKS flicks it to right ... TEMPLE might have a play
racing back for it ... but it falls in ... just out of reach
and BANKS is aboard with a single ... that's BANKS's 2nd hit of the game
for Ernie BANKS, his 4th hit of the series
* R. SIEVERS facing R. CRAIG, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-6
Ernie BANKS is on the move ... and he cues it foul ... into the stands ... strike one
* R. SIEVERS facing R. CRAIG, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-6
BANKS breaks hard for second base
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CRANDALL with the quick release ... the slide ... the ump signals ... out! ... one down
* R. SIEVERS facing R. CRAIG, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The pitch ... SIEVERS hits it nine miles ... but foul down the left field line
SIEVERS will try to straighten it out ... strike two
* R. SIEVERS facing R. CRAIG, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
CRAIG into his motion ... delivers ... fly ball center field ... VIRDON roams back
plenty of room ... and he brings it down ... for the second out
* J. PIERSALL facing R. CRAIG, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Now CRAIG comes home with it ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four
and PIERSALL coaxes a walk
* N. FOX facing R. CRAIG, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-6
Firstbaseman ROBINSON ready for a throw from CRAIG ... PIERSALL's off and running ... the delivery
grounded to REESE ... he fields it ... over to first ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 7th, I Can't Drive 55 6, Librarians 2
* E. ROBINSON facing J. WILSON, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... a blast to right ... no doubt about this one ... it's gone! ... way over the fence
home run for ROBINSON
I Can't Drive 55 7, Librarians 2
* J. JENSEN facing J. WILSON, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
WILSON to the wind ... routine grounder to BANKS ... he's up with it ... over to first
and JENSEN is retired ... one down
* C. FURILLO facing J. WILSON, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
He wheels and deals ... FURILLO swings ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit
PIERSALL's in ... fields it cleanly ... FURILLO holds first with a single
Carl with his 3rd hit in this game ... and that's the I Can't Drive 55 14th hit
for Carl FURILLO, his 7th hit of the series
* D. CRANDALL facing J. WILSON, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-2
WILSON brings it to the plate ... fly ball to straightaway left ... POST's there ... waits
and makes the catch ... that's the second out ... FURILLO gets back to first
* B. VIRDON facing J. WILSON, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-2
Firstbaseman POWER right on the bag ... the offering to VIRDON ... half swing ... popped up
BANKS's over ... he's under it ... and he takes it in
Makes a switch in center field ... Jim BUSBY comes into the game replacing VIRDON
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, I Can't Drive 55 7, Librarians 2
* S. LOLLAR facing R. CRAIG, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to TEMPLE ... he dives ... he knocks it down ... throws quickly
in time ... that's one!
* T. WILLIAMS facing R. CRAIG, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... swung on ... a vicious liner toward the corner in left
MUSIAL cuts the ball off quickly ... and WILLIAMS will have to settle for a single
Ted with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Ted WILLIAMS, his 5th hit of the series
* M. MINOSO facing R. CRAIG, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
Firstbaseman ROBINSON holding the runner on ... CRAIG deals ... line drive to third
MATHEWS has it ... WILLIAMS gets back to first
* V. POWER facing R. CRAIG, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
He brings it home ... POWER swings ... and its lifted to right ... a routine chance for FURILLO
he gloves it ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 8th, I Can't Drive 55 7, Librarians 2
* J. TEMPLE facing J. WILSON, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
The offering ... TEMPLE dribbles it toward third ... SIEVERS will have to hurry
the snap throw to first ... in time to retire TEMPLE ... for out number one
* P. REESE facing J. WILSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
WILSON into the wind ... REESE doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
and that's the 1st walk issued by WILSON ... that was REESE's first walk of the series
* S. MUSIAL facing J. WILSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-2
REESE two full strides off first ... the pitch to MUSIAL ... MUSIAL waves at it ... strike!
REESE is running
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
LOLLAR comes up throwing ... BANKS tags him out ... pretty aggressive with a 5-run lead
two away
* S. MUSIAL facing J. WILSON, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
The pitch ... slow ground ball right side ... and it bounces off the heel of his glove
and MUSIAL's safe at first ... FOX picks up an error
* E. MATHEWS facing J. WILSON, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-2
And the pitch ... swung on ... popped up ... SIEVERS moves toward the line ... he's under it
and he makes the catch
They'll go to Nellie KING ... the right-hander ... CRAIG pitched three innings in relief
the game for CRAIG ... 2 hits ... one walk ... for KING his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, I Can't Drive 55 7, Librarians 2
* W. POST facing N. KING, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
KING into the wind ... high fly ball to deep right center ... BUSBY's racing to the track
so's FURILLO ... BUSBY waves him off ... and brings it down ... one down
* E. BANKS facing N. KING, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... BANKS lifts a lazy pop fly ... should be no problem for TEMPLE
and he snags it for the out ... two down
* R. SIEVERS facing N. KING, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
Now the delivery ... off the end of the bat ... ROBINSON moves for it ... and he spears it!
waves off KING ... and he steps on first for the out ... three down
I Can't Drive 55 manager looking at his scoresheet
He's going to give someone an at bat ... ROBINSON will not bat for the I Can't Drive 55
here comes Frank THOMAS ... bats right ... he grabs a bat ... and heads toward the plate
* TOP OF THE 9th, I Can't Drive 55 7, Librarians 2
* F. THOMAS facing J. WILSON, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
He brings it in ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one away
* J. JENSEN facing J. WILSON, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
Here's the pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... two away
* C. FURILLO facing J. WILSON, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
The pitch ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... PIERSALL's racing over
so's MINOSO ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Carl FURILLO ... Carl with his 4th hit in this game
for FURILLO, his 2nd double of the series ... for Carl FURILLO, his 8th hit of the series
* D. CRANDALL facing J. WILSON, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-2
The pitch ... swung on ... softly hit liner to center ... here comes PIERSALL
he makes the running catch ... steals a hit from CRANDALL ... three down
Moving from left field to first base ... Stan MUSIAL
Frank THOMAS will stay in the game ... now playing left for the I Can't Drive 55
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, I Can't Drive 55 7, Librarians 2
* J. PIERSALL facing N. KING, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... routine grounder to second ... TEMPLE scoops it ... flips to first ... bad throw!
but MUSIAL gets his foot on the bag ... and there's one away
* N. FOX facing N. KING, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
Here's the delivery ... routine grounder to second ... TEMPLE scoops it ... flips to first
for the second out
* S. LOLLAR facing N. KING, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
He lets it go ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and LOLLAR trots down to first
* T. WILLIAMS facing N. KING, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... yanked to right ... base hit ... FURILLO fields the ball
LOLLAR's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
LOLLAR stops at second ... as the throw comes in ... and WILLIAMS has a single
Ted with his 3rd hit in this game ... for Ted WILLIAMS, his 6th hit of the series
* M. MINOSO facing N. KING, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-7
Here he comes ... it's a shot to left center ... base hit ... THOMAS is racing over
he cuts it off deep in the gap ... LOLLAR is well around third ... WILLIAMS is rounding second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving LOLLAR 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*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... and WILLIAMS holds at second
MINOSO is on with a single
I Can't Drive 55 7, Librarians 3
* V. POWER facing N. KING, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-7
He brings it home ... high ... ball one
* V. POWER facing N. KING, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-7
The pitch ... right by him ... and that's it
FINAL SCORE : I Can't Drive 55 7, Librarians 3