* TOP OF THE 1st, Librarians 0, Nautilus 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* T. WILLIAMS facing T. BYRNE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He comes home ... over but low ... and WILLIAMS takes first
* M. MINOSO facing T. BYRNE, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Space on the right ... the pitch ... grounded hard to second ... funny bounce!
tipped off his glove ... he's up with it ... the quick toss to TORGESON
and they get him by a hair! ... one down ... WILLIAMS moves up
* V. POWER facing T. BYRNE, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
Now he comes home with it ... hit like a shot ... AVILA waves on it ... but it's by him into right
WILLIAMS rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving WILLIAMS in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
POWER's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... out by a mile
WILLIAMS just doesn't have the wheels for that ... and POWER takes second on the throw
* W. POST facing T. BYRNE, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
POWER now with an aggressive lead ... BYRNE comes to him ... POST waves at one in the dirt
and he's a strikeout victim ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Librarians 0, Nautilus 0
* R. AVILA facing J. WILSON, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now he comes home with it ... base hit right field ... MINOSO takes it on one bounce
and AVILA's on with a single ... for Roberto AVILA, his 2nd hit of the series
* M. MANTLE facing J. WILSON, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He brings it in ... upstairs ... and MANTLE isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base ... and there's a runner in scoring position
* A. KALINE facing J. WILSON, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... popped high to the left side ... SIEVERS moves toward the line ... he camps under it
infield fly called ... and he brings it down ... and the runners hold
* S. BURGESS facing J. WILSON, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... grounded to short ... could be two ... flips to GILLIAM at second
over to first ... not in time ... AVILA moves to third
* D. PHILLEY facing J. WILSON, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... he delivers ... he goes down on strikes ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Librarians 0, Nautilus 0
* E. BANKS facing T. BYRNE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... blooped to second ... just out of reach ... BANKS rounds first and holds
he's on with a single ... for Ernie BANKS, his 5th hit of the series
* R. SIEVERS facing T. BYRNE, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Big hole on the right side ... BANKS takes a good lead ... and the pitch
lofted deep to left field ... RIVERA got a late start ... he's back ... way back
he won't get it ... it's gone! ... home run for SIEVERS ... he seems to like base runners
Librarians 2, Nautilus 0
* J. PIERSALL facing T. BYRNE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... PIERSALL hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center ... right there is MANTLE
and he gloves it for the putout ... one down
* J. GILLIAM facing T. BYRNE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
He lets it go ... chopper back to the mound ... BYRNE up with it ... flips to first ... for the out
* S. LOLLAR facing T. BYRNE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
BYRNE with the pitch ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to TORGESON
and they get him ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Librarians 2, Nautilus 0
* A. ROSEN facing J. WILSON, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
WILSON deals ... grounded hard wide of third ... SIEVERS just reaches it ... over to first
in time for the out ... one away
* J. RIVERA facing J. WILSON, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch from WILSON ... bunted to the left side ... a little too hard ... SIEVERS has it
slings it to first ... and gets him ... RIVERA thought he'd catch SIEVERS napping
and that's the second out
* H. KUENN facing J. WILSON, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The offering ... grounded toward third ... SIEVERS fields it ... fires ... got him
to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Librarians 2, Nautilus 0
* T. WILLIAMS facing T. BYRNE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... WILLIAMS slaps it on the ground toward right ... this one has eyes
right between AVILA and TORGESON for a base hit
WILLIAMS couldn't have thrown it in a better spot ... for Ted WILLIAMS, his 4th hit of the series
* M. MINOSO facing T. BYRNE, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
BYRNE with the offering ... half swing ... strike! ... the steal is on
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
BURGESS throws ... going to be close ... and he's safe ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* M. MINOSO facing T. BYRNE, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
He brings it home ... it's grounded into the hole ... goes by KUENN and into left
rounding third WILLIAMS
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to ROSEN ... and they're holding WILLIAMS at third
* V. POWER facing T. BYRNE, T 3rd, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
And MINOSO takes off ... quick move to the plate ... strike! ... and WILLIAMS's off the bag
BURGESS fires down ... and they've got him in a rundown ... ROSEN runs him toward home
to BURGESS ... back again ... he dives back in ... safe! ... and MINOSO moves down to second
* V. POWER facing T. BYRNE, T 3rd, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infield deep ... BYRNE comes to the plate ... hit in the air to left field ... RIVERA's over
he's there ... and he takes it in ... both runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving WILLIAMS in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and MINOSO's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD? (1-home*, 2-third)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
POWER picks up a sac fly and an RBI ... and MINOSO gets in to third
Librarians 3, Nautilus 0
* W. POST facing T. BYRNE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-0
Infield deep ... MINOSO at third with his arms out, crouched ... the offering to POST
off-speed pitch ... misses ... POST draws a walk ... and there are runners at the corners
that was POST's first walk of the series
* E. BANKS facing T. BYRNE, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
They start the runner ... he brings it home ... and it's a hard liner to AVILA ... caught!
over to TORGESON at first ... double play ... and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Librarians 3, Nautilus 0
* E. TORGESON facing J. WILSON, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
WILSON comes home ... it's popped high in the air ... BANKS's backing up ... he has it measured
and he puts it away ... one down
* R. AVILA facing J. WILSON, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
WILSON comes home ... fly ball hit to left ... POST drifts over ... he camps under it
taps the glove ... and makes the catch ... two gone
* M. MANTLE facing J. WILSON, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He comes home ... that's batted to the right side ... POWER fields it
and he runs to first ahead of MANTLE ... three down
Pitching change for USS ... righty Billy LOES will take over and face SIEVERS
so BYRNE is yanked early ... he goes only three innings ... the line on him ... 3 runs
on 5 hits ... a homer ... walked 2 ... one strikeout ... he can only lose it
for LOES his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 4th, Librarians 3, Nautilus 0
* R. SIEVERS facing B. LOES, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch to SIEVERS ... SIEVERS bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but RIVERA flags it down on the first bounce ... and SIEVERS decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... 2nd hit for SIEVERS in the game
for Roy SIEVERS, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. PIERSALL facing B. LOES, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
SIEVERS is off with the pitch ... he brings it home ... lined to LOES ... and it's off his leg
PIERSALL races down the line ... no play ... SIEVERS holds up at second
score that a shin-burner single ... for Jim PIERSALL, his 6th hit of the series
* J. GILLIAM facing B. LOES, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
LOES delivers ... taken...ball ... GILLIAM walks ... that will fill them up
that was GILLIAM's first walk of the series
* S. LOLLAR facing B. LOES, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 3-0
Infielders back ... the offering ... lined hard to right ... base hit ... KALINE is after it
he cuts it off deep in the gap ... SIEVERS scores ... PIERSALL is around third
GILLIAM is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving PIERSALL in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending GILLIAM to third also
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
the throw goes home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... and GILLIAM moves to third
LOLLAR holds at first
Librarians 5, Nautilus 0
* T. WILLIAMS facing B. LOES, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-0
Infield back at double play depth ... LOES comes to the plate ... it's hacked hard
right center field ... could be trouble for KALINE ... now he has it in range
shy of the track ... and he squeezes it ... and he gets rid of it quickly ... GILLIAM's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
they're waving GILLIAM in ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
LOLLAR's taking second on the throw
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
GILLIAM will score ... the throw's cut off by TORGESON ... the play at second ... and he's
SAFE!...on a close play ... oh, he took a big chance! ... the gamble pays off
Librarians 6, Nautilus 0
* M. MINOSO facing B. LOES, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-0
The pitch ... the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep ... KALINE drifts into the gap
and takes it in ... LOLLAR's tagging...KALINE turns and sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the throw comes in
* V. POWER facing B. LOES, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-0
Quick move to the plate ... ground ball to ROSEN ... he gloves it ... he'll go to first
and gets him by a stride
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Librarians 6, Nautilus 0
* A. KALINE facing J. WILSON, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
To the plate ... on the hands ... it's a slow roller toward SIEVERS ... he charges ... scoops it
over to first ... just in time ... one away
* S. BURGESS facing J. WILSON, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
The offering ... cut on ... ripped to right center ... MINOSO gallops for it ... he cuts it off
BURGESS wisely holds first ... for Smoky BURGESS, his 3rd hit of the series
* D. PHILLEY facing J. WILSON, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-6
The pitch ... it's back to him at the mound ... WILSON turns and throws to second
in time for the out ... and PHILLEY's on at first ... that's out number two
* A. ROSEN facing J. WILSON, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-6
The pitch ... hit toward POST in deep left ... he's chasing it down ... he's at the warning track
and he watches it sail over the wall ... home run for ROSEN ... and two runs score
Librarians 6, Nautilus 2
* J. RIVERA facing J. WILSON, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
WILSON brings it ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 5th, Librarians 6, Nautilus 2
* W. POST facing B. LOES, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
LOES with the pitch ... POST pounds it on the ground to short ... KUENN is there ... the throw over
and in time ... one away
* E. BANKS facing B. LOES, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
He brings it home ... ball four ... and LOES issues a free pass
that was BANKS's first walk of the series
* R. SIEVERS facing B. LOES, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
To the plate ... swung on ... bounced up the middle ... KUENN's racing over ... and he's got it!
flips to AVILA at second ... no throw, no throw to first ... the runner did his job
but they get the lead runner
* J. PIERSALL facing B. LOES, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
He brings it in ... jammed him ... it's pushed toward second ... AVILA fields it ... he juggles it
now he flips to TORGESON ... for the out ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Librarians 6, Nautilus 2
* H. KUENN facing J. WILSON, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The pitch ... high fly ball to right center ... MINOSO races to the track ... reaches up
and brings it down ... one away
* E. TORGESON facing J. WILSON, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The pitch comes in ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... two down
* R. AVILA facing J. WILSON, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The pitch is on the way ... there's a looping liner to left ... POST will have to hurry
charging hard ... and he makes the shoestring catch! ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 6th, Librarians 6, Nautilus 2
* J. GILLIAM facing B. LOES, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... didn't mean to swing ... a slow roller to the left side
KUENN will have to rush his throw ... and he gets GILLIAM ... nice play ... and there's one away
* S. LOLLAR facing B. LOES, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
Here he comes ... LOLLAR bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but RIVERA flags it down on the first bounce ... and LOLLAR decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... Sherm with his 2nd hit in this game
for Sherm LOLLAR, his 4th hit of the series
* T. WILLIAMS facing B. LOES, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
Here's the delivery ... WILLIAMS rips it toward short ... KUENN fields it cleanly
flips to second for the force ... and on to first ... in time ... twin killing
to retire the side
Is sending in Nellie FOX ... he'll be playing second for Brooks Hatlen ... GILLIAM is out
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Librarians 6, Nautilus 2
* M. MANTLE facing J. WILSON, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
To the plate ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right ... MINOSO races to the line
MANTLE's trying for two ... here's MINOSO's throw ... MANTLE slides
and sneaks in there with a double ... for MANTLE, his 1st double of the series
for Mickey MANTLE, his 5th hit of the series
* A. KALINE facing J. WILSON, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-6
WILSON looks back at MANTLE on second ... he doubled to lead it off ... WILSON into his motion
delivers ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one away
* S. BURGESS facing J. WILSON, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-6
MANTLE edges a bit more off second ... the pitch comes in ... BURGESS hits a frozen rope
straightaway center ... right there is PIERSALL ... and he gloves it for the putout
MANTLE held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is fired back in
* D. PHILLEY facing J. WILSON, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-6
MANTLE edges a bit more off second ... the pitch ... off the end of the bat ... a weak pop fly
BANKS's backing up ... and PHILLEY is gone ... that's the third out!
Coming in to pitch is Ray NARLESKI ... the right-hander ... LOES pitched three innings in relief
his line ... 3 runs ... on 4 hits ... walked 2 ... for NARLESKI
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander NARLESKI has worked two innings
he has a lofty 27.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 7th, Librarians 6, Nautilus 2
* M. MINOSO facing R. NARLESKI, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The offering to MINOSO ... lined to right ... KALINE will play it on the hop
and MINOSO's on with a single ... that's MINOSO's 2nd hit of the game
for Minnie MINOSO, his 8th hit of the series
* V. POWER facing R. NARLESKI, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... POWER squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt ... ROSEN charges it
picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... one away
MINOSO moves to second on the play
* W. POST facing R. NARLESKI, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
MINOSO moves another step away from second ... to the plate ... swung on
slow roller beyond the mound ... KUENN charges in ... he scoops it up ... fires to TORGESON
for the second out ... and MINOSO moves to third
* E. BANKS facing R. NARLESKI, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... way back ... way back ... MANTLE jumps
it's off the wall ... MINOSO trots home ... RIVERA throws it in to KUENN
BANKS starts for third ... but he'll have to hold at second ... double and an RBI
Librarians 7, Nautilus 2
* R. SIEVERS facing R. NARLESKI, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-2
BANKS now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch comes in ... fastball ... and it gets by BURGESS!
he scrambles ... BANKS makes it safely to third
* R. SIEVERS facing R. NARLESKI, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-2
The pitch ... big swing ... it's a dying quail to right ... KALINE gallops in ... AVILA races back
but it parachutes between them ... a Texas League single for SIEVERS ... BANKS scores easily
and SIEVERS has the RBI
Librarians 8, Nautilus 2
* J. PIERSALL facing R. NARLESKI, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-2
The pitch ... taken...ball ... PIERSALL walks ... that was PIERSALL's first walk of the series
* N. FOX facing R. NARLESKI, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 8-2
The delivery ... just inside ... ball
* N. FOX facing R. NARLESKI, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 8-2
The runners take their lead ... NARLESKI rocks and fires ... on the ground to deep short
KUENN can't get there ... it's through for a base hit ... RIVERA running in ... still coming
SIEVERS is well around third ... PIERSALL is rounding second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving SIEVERS in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
PIERSALL's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
SIEVERS will score ... the throw goes to third
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... just safe under the tag ... and FOX holds with a single
Librarians 9, Nautilus 2
* S. LOLLAR facing R. NARLESKI, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 9-2
The pitch from NARLESKI ... hit in the air to left field ... RIVERA backpedals ... plenty of room
this should do it ... and he takes it in
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Librarians 9, Nautilus 2
* A. ROSEN facing J. WILSON, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-9
Here comes the pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by WILSON
* J. RIVERA facing J. WILSON, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-9
And the pitch comes in ... rapped back to the mound ... WILSON knocks it down ... picks it up
throws quickly ... out at first ... ROSEN moves to second on the play ... notch one
* H. KUENN facing J. WILSON, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-9
WILSON cranks it up ... KUENN skies it to left ... should be an easy play
POST drifts over for it ... and records the putout ... ROSEN's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the throw comes in
* E. TORGESON facing J. WILSON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-9
He lets it go ... low ... ball four ... TORGESON hustles down to first
* R. AVILA facing J. WILSON, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-9
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... it's hopped to the right side
POWER fields it on the big bounce ... and he steps on first for the out ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 8th, Librarians 9, Nautilus 2
* T. WILLIAMS facing R. NARLESKI, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-2
And now the pitch ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... one away
* M. MINOSO facing R. NARLESKI, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-2
Here comes the pitch ... slow tapper toward second ... he could beat this out
the quick snap from AVILA ... and MINOSO is out at first ... two away
* V. POWER facing R. NARLESKI, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-2
NARLESKI winds up ... swung on ... hot smash to AVILA ... just out of reach
and POWER's aboard with a single ... that's POWER's 2nd hit of the game
for Vic POWER, his 9th hit of the series
* W. POST facing R. NARLESKI, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-2
NARLESKI kicks and delivers ... toward the gap ... RIVERA's over ... cuts it off on the bounce
POWER's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... as the throw comes in
the Librarians put two singles back-to-back ... for Wally POST, his 6th hit of the series
* E. BANKS facing R. NARLESKI, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 9-2
The runners take their lead ... now NARLESKI comes home with it ... swung on
it's a high fly to shallow center ... MANTLE runs in on it ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Librarians 9, Nautilus 2
* M. MANTLE facing J. WILSON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-9
WILSON deals ... it's a shot down the line to right ... into the corner ... MINOSO is after it
still after it ... MANTLE is around second ... he's heading for third ... here comes the relay
safe!...the throw was just a little late ... sliding triple
Mickey with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Mickey MANTLE, his 6th hit of the series
and his 1st triple of the series
* A. KALINE facing J. WILSON, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-9
Infield deep ... and the pitch comes in ... big swing ... it's a dying quail to right
MINOSO gallops in ... FOX races back ... but it parachutes between them
a Texas League single for KALINE ... MANTLE scores easily ... and KALINE has the RBI
Librarians 9, Nautilus 3
* S. BURGESS facing J. WILSON, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-9
He brings it home ... soft blooper to right ... toward the gap ... and MINOSO
cuts it off on the bounce ... KALINE's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in ... the Nautilus put two singles back-to-back
2nd safety for BURGESS ... for Smoky BURGESS, his 4th hit of the series
* D. PHILLEY facing J. WILSON, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-9
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four
and PHILLEY coaxes a walk ... that fills the bases
* A. ROSEN facing J. WILSON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 3-9
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch is on the way
bounced up the middle ... shovels to BANKS ... got him ... back to first ... safe!
ROSEN beats it out ... and a run scores ... BURGESS moves to third
Librarians 9, Nautilus 4
Nautilus manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... is sending in a runner for ROSEN
it's Gene FREESE and he's trotting out to first base ... he's not blazing but he's quick
getting some legs out there
And here comes Librarians manager ... he's asking WILSON for the ball
so hands the ball to Johnny SCHMITZ ... the Librarians left-hander will face RIVERA
so WILSON gets his innings ... he pitched seven and a third ... the line on him ... 4 runs
so far ... on 7 hits ... a homer ... 4 walks ... he struck out 4
he's responsible for the runners ... he stands to win it
for SCHMITZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
* J. RIVERA facing J. SCHMITZ, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-9
FREESE bluffs going ... there goes FREESE ... he goes the other way ... lined over third ... foul!
strike one
* J. RIVERA facing J. SCHMITZ, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-9
Librarians playing for the double play ... SCHMITZ delivers ... it's a high bouncer to the left side
BANKS takes it in the hole ... his only chance is at first ... nips RIVERA by a stride
but the run scores ... and FREESE moves to second
Librarians 9, Nautilus 5
* H. KUENN facing J. SCHMITZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-9
FREESE moves another step away from second ... now SCHMITZ comes home with it
ground ball to SIEVERS ... he gloves it ... he'll go to first ... and gets him by a stride
Gene FREESE stays in ... he goes to third base for the Nautilus
* TOP OF THE 9th, Librarians 9, Nautilus 5
* R. SIEVERS facing R. NARLESKI, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-5
He wheels and deals ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... SIEVERS draws a walk
* J. PIERSALL facing R. NARLESKI, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-5
The offering to PIERSALL ... PIERSALL looks at strike three ... one away
* N. FOX facing R. NARLESKI, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-5
They're holding SIEVERS ... here's the pitch from NARLESKI ... swing and a miss ... and FOX is out
two gone
* S. LOLLAR facing R. NARLESKI, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-5
He lets one go ... high fly ball to deep center ... way back ... MANTLE's racing to the track
and he makes the running catch ... he slams into the wall! ... he's down ... it doesn't look good
he's coming off the field ... let's hope he'll return to action soon
and he gets a big hand from the crowd ... The report from the clubhouse...
the Nautilus center fielder MANTLE ... injured for 1 day
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Librarians 9, Nautilus 5
* E. TORGESON facing J. SCHMITZ, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-9
Now he comes home with it ... slow roller toward third ... SIEVERS has to rush his peg
and he gets his man ... one away!
* R. AVILA facing J. SCHMITZ, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-9
He cranks and fires ... swung on ... hot smash to FOX ... he dives ... he's got it
throws quickly ... in time ... two down!
Nautilus skipper walking down the bench
MANTLE is injured ... who are they going to get for him? ... will send Frank HOUSE out to hit
he grabs a bat ... and heads toward the plate ... MANTLE leaves this game with 2 hits
* F. HOUSE facing J. SCHMITZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-9
SCHMITZ comes to him ... ball four ... and SCHMITZ issues a free pass
that was HOUSE's first walk of the series
* A. KALINE facing J. SCHMITZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-9
The pitch ... KALINE bruises one ... heading for the gap in left center
but POST flags it down on the first bounce ... HOUSE's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach has his arms in the air ... they're holding HOUSE at second
as the throw comes in ... and Al is on with a single ... 2nd hit for KALINE in the game
for Al KALINE, his 2nd hit of the series
* S. BURGESS facing J. SCHMITZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 5-9
He brings it in ... way outside ... ball one
* S. BURGESS facing J. SCHMITZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 5-9
Here he comes ... swing and a miss ... BURGESS goes down on strikes
and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Librarians 9, Nautilus 5