* TOP OF THE 1st, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* F. FAIN facing B. LEMON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... FAIN doesn't offer ... and that's ball number four
and FAIN will get down to first
* R. ASHBURN facing B. LEMON, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right ... MINOSO will play it on the hop
FAIN's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... they're holding FAIN at second ... as the throw comes in
and ASHBURN has a single ... for Richie ASHBURN, his 10th hit of the series
* B. GOODMAN facing B. LEMON, T 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch is on the way ... swung on ... driven to left ... POST's running back
he's got a bead on it ... and makes the catch ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* R. KINER facing B. LEMON, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... and it's off his leg
the ball rolls away ... no play anywhere ... score that a single ... and the bases are loaded
for Ralph KINER, his 3rd hit of the series
* H. THOMPSON facing B. LEMON, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
Infield drawn in ... the runners take their lead ... LEMON with the offering
ground ball to second ... FOX has it ... bobbles it ... throws to the plate ... and he gets him!
just in time ... but the bases are still loaded
* R. REPULSKI facing B. LEMON, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
LEMON into his motion ... delivers ... easy bouncer to FOX ... he scoops it up
over to BANKS covering second ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
* T. WILLIAMS facing R. ROBERTS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now ROBERTS comes home with it ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by GOODMAN
he throws in time ... one away
* M. MINOSO facing R. ROBERTS, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ROBERTS now ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks ... that extends the streak
now 6 games in a row on base
* V. POWER facing R. ROBERTS, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
MINOSO bluffs going ... the pitch ... swung on ... grounded to THOMPSON at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... two down ... MINOSO moves to second on the play
* W. POST facing R. ROBERTS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ROBERTS working on MINOSO to hold him close ... ROBERTS with the pitch ... POST pops a little fly
back of second ... BELL coming on ... coming on ... and makes the catch in front of McMILLAN
that's three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
* G. BELL facing B. LEMON, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
LEMON fires it in ... it's hopped to the right side ... POWER fields it on the big bounce
he will flip to LEMON ... and BELL is retired
* R. McMILLAN facing B. LEMON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... base hit center field ... BRUTON's over ... scoops it up
and McMILLAN holds first with a single ... for Roy McMILLAN, his 3rd hit of the series
* H. LANDRITH facing B. LEMON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
To the plate ... LANDRITH hangs out a frozen rope ... left field ... POST charges in for it
but he'll have to short-hop it ... McMILLAN's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... and they hold McMILLAN up ... as the throw comes in
a pair of singles for NOLA ... for Hobie LANDRITH, his 1st hit of the series
* F. FAIN facing B. LEMON, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the offering ... over but low ... and FAIN takes first
and the sacks will be jammed ... Bob LEMON is visibly upset ... he's strolling around the mound
he's going to take his time
* R. ASHBURN facing B. LEMON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
Infield drawn in ... the runners take their lead ... LEMON fires it in ... half swing ... yes!
ASHBURN went too far ... out on strikes ... two gone ... and he leaves the bases loaded
a big strikeout with the bases loaded
* B. GOODMAN facing B. LEMON, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... GOODMAN hits a frozen rope ... straightaway centerfield ... BRUTON comes in a step
whoa! he misjudges it! ... he turns around and sprints back ... leaps ... and got it!
he recovered just in time
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
* E. BANKS facing R. ROBERTS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering from ROBERTS ... a towering fly ball to center ... BELL roams over ... plenty of room
and hauls it in ... one down
* R. SIEVERS facing R. ROBERTS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ROBERTS into the wind ... hit hard down the left field line ... ASHBURN's after it
he's at the warning track ... and makes the running catch ... and that's the second out
* B. BRUTON facing R. ROBERTS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... BRUTON hits it in the air to fairly deep right field ... REPULSKI is over
and so is the at bat for BRUTON ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
* R. KINER facing B. LEMON, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... and he walks him ... KINER mosies down to first
and that's already the 3rd walk issued by LEMON
* H. THOMPSON facing B. LEMON, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... THOMPSON shoots it toward short ... BANKS stops it on the first hop
flips it to FOX for one ... and on to first ... no, he's taken out by the runner ... no throw
but they get the lead runner
* R. REPULSKI facing B. LEMON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
LEMON brings it home ... REPULSKI smacks it ... straight down the line in left ... could it go?
it could ... and it does! ... just inside the left field foul pole ... a two-run dinger
Etouffee 2, Librarians 0
* G. BELL facing B. LEMON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
LEMON comes to him ... right by him ... strike three ... two away
* R. McMILLAN facing B. LEMON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by FOX ... he throws in time
and the side is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Etouffee 2, Librarians 0
* N. FOX facing R. ROBERTS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
ROBERTS brings it home ... cut on ... ground ball to THOMPSON ... he's up with it
the throw across the diamond ... out at first ... one away
* S. LOLLAR facing R. ROBERTS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
ROBERTS brings it ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
ROBERTS was trying to be a little too fine ... that was LOLLAR's first walk of the series
* T. WILLIAMS facing R. ROBERTS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Now he comes home with it ... WILLIAMS squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt
THOMPSON charges it ... picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... two down
LOLLAR moves to second on the play
* M. MINOSO facing R. ROBERTS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
The offering from ROBERTS ... a towering fly ball to right ... over REPULSKI's head
bounces at the base of the wall ... LOLLAR scores ... MINOSO's heading for third
here comes the throw ... and he's ... SAFE!...under the tag ... triple and an RBI
Etouffee 2, Librarians 1
* V. POWER facing R. ROBERTS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-2
MINOSO at third with his arms out, crouched ... the pitch ... there's called third strike
right down the pike ... and MINOSO is stranded ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 1
* H. LANDRITH facing B. LEMON, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch to LANDRITH ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... LANDRITH goes down swinging
one away
* F. FAIN facing B. LEMON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... base hit center field ... BRUTON's over ... scoops it up
and FAIN holds first with a single ... for Ferris FAIN, his 2nd hit of the series
* R. ASHBURN facing B. LEMON, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... LEMON knocks it down ... picks it up ... throws quickly
out at first ... FAIN moves to second on the play ... that's out number two
And here comes Librarians manager ... he's asking LEMON for the ball
so hands the ball to Johnny SCHMITZ ... the Librarians left-hander will face GOODMAN
so LEMON is yanked early ... he goes only three and two thirds ... the line on him ... 2 runs
so far ... on 6 hits ... a homer ... walked 3 ... he fans 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
he can only lose it ... for SCHMITZ ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty SCHMITZ has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he's looking for one out
* B. GOODMAN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
SCHMITZ comes to the plate ... it's lifted high to shallow left ... BANKS's drifting back
and he's got it ... Etouffee gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 1
* W. POST facing R. ROBERTS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
ROBERTS brings it home ... POST raps it to the right side ... GOODMAN ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and POST is retired ... one down
* E. BANKS facing R. ROBERTS, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Here comes the pitch ... swung on ... hit to dead center field ... BELL's right there ... waits
and pulls it down ... two down
* R. SIEVERS facing R. ROBERTS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch comes in ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first
and SIEVERS's retired
* TOP OF THE 5th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 1
* R. KINER facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Now SCHMITZ comes home with it ... strike three ... he's out of there ... one away
* H. THOMPSON facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
SCHMITZ now ... breaking ball ... swung on ... driven to left ... POST's running back
he's got a bead on it ... and makes the catch ... for the second out
* R. REPULSKI facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... base hit center field ... BRUTON's over ... scoops it up
and REPULSKI holds first with a single ... 2nd safety for REPULSKI
for Rip REPULSKI, his 8th hit of the series
* G. BELL facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
They start the runner ... it's a shot to left center ... POST's racing to the gap ... he's under it
and he pulls it in ... and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 1
* B. BRUTON facing R. ROBERTS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
ROBERTS delivers ... base hit right field ... REPULSKI takes it on one bounce
and BRUTON's on with a single ... the tying run is on
for Bill BRUTON, his 2nd hit of the series
* N. FOX facing R. ROBERTS, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
They're holding BRUTON ... but he's well off the bag ... throw over to first
BRUTON back standing ... ROBERTS gets the ball back ... now he's set again
now he throws to first ... and BRUTON gets back ... not his best move
ROBERTS gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... ROBERTS comes to the plate
FOX squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt ... THOMPSON charges it
picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... one away
BRUTON moves to second on the play
* S. LOLLAR facing R. ROBERTS, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
BRUTON moves another step away from second ... the delivery from ROBERTS
upstairs with a fast one ... LOLLAR doesn't offer ... and ROBERTS gets the call
he's out on strikes ... two down
* T. WILLIAMS facing R. ROBERTS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
LANDRITH sets up ... and they're putting WILLIAMS on ... intentional walk ... setting up the force
will let ROBERTS ... take his chances with Minnie MINOSO
* M. MINOSO facing R. ROBERTS, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
ROBERTS with the pitch ... it's hopped to the right side ... FAIN fields it on the big bounce
and he steps on first for the out ... three down!
* TOP OF THE 6th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 1
* R. McMILLAN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
SCHMITZ comes to the plate ... spanked sharply to SIEVERS ... brutal bounce
the quick throw across the diamond ... got him! ... that's why they call it the hot corner
one away!
* H. LANDRITH facing J. SCHMITZ, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
SCHMITZ deals ... base hit right field ... and LANDRITH will hold at first
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single ... Hobie with his 2nd hit in this game
for Hobie LANDRITH, his 2nd hit of the series
* F. FAIN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
He lets it go ... swung on ... it's a nubber to the left of the mound ... SCHMITZ scoops it up
fires to second ... and he gets him ... and FAIN is on on the fielder's choice ... two away
* R. ASHBURN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
The pitch to ASHBURN ... ASHBURN waves at it ... strike! ... FAIN is trying for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from LOLLAR ... tags him ... and they get him ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 1
* V. POWER facing R. ROBERTS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Here comes the pitch ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit
ASHBURN gets it back in ... and POWER's on at first ... the tying run is on
for Vic POWER, his 12th hit of the series
* W. POST facing R. ROBERTS, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Firstbaseman FAIN's on the bag ... POWER with a substantial lead ... here's the pitch from ROBERTS
POST is caught looking ... that must have shaved the corner
POST is glaring back and questioning the ump ... but he'll sit ... one away!
* E. BANKS facing R. ROBERTS, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
They're holding POWER ... but he's well off the bag ... ROBERTS kicks and deals ... ROBERTS fans him
two away
* R. SIEVERS facing R. ROBERTS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Quick move to the plate ... swung on ... grounded to THOMPSON at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 1
* R. ASHBURN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... ASHBURN lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... MINOSO races over
but he won't get it ... ASHBURN's going for two ... and there will be a play at second
the tag ... safe!...on a very close play ... double for ASHBURN
2nd hit for ASHBURN in the game ... for ASHBURN, his 1st double of the series
for Richie ASHBURN, his 11th hit of the series
* B. GOODMAN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
ASHBURN at second takes a big lead ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch
lined hard over second ... BRUTON's racing over ... he cuts it off deep in the gap
ASHBURN's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving ASHBURN 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 ... in standing
GOODMAN holds at first with a single
Etouffee 3, Librarians 1
* R. KINER facing J. SCHMITZ, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... grounded to first ... POWER fires to BANKS for one ... and back to first
to complete the double play
And here comes Librarians manager ... again ... he's asking SCHMITZ for the ball
is bringing in Tom GORMAN to face THOMPSON ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
SCHMITZ pitched three innings in relief ... the game for SCHMITZ ... one earned run ... on 4 hits
one strikeout ... for GORMAN ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander GORMAN has worked three innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he's looking for one out
* H. THOMPSON facing T. GORMAN, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
GORMAN brings it ... he goes the other way ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap
BRUTON runs in on it ... BANKS's backing up ... it drops in
and THOMPSON's on at first with a base hit ... for Hank THOMPSON, his 6th hit of the series
* R. REPULSKI facing T. GORMAN, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
He brings it home ... REPULSKI pounds it on the ground ... FOX stops it on one hop
shovels to BANKS for the force ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Etouffee 3, Librarians 1
* B. BRUTON facing R. ROBERTS, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He comes home ... swung on ... big K ... and BRUTON's retired ... one down
* N. FOX facing R. ROBERTS, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases ... BELL's chasing it down
but there's nothing he can do ... FOX cruises in to second
for FOX, his 1st double of the series ... for Nellie FOX, his 3rd hit of the series
* S. LOLLAR facing R. ROBERTS, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
ROBERTS looks back at FOX on second ... here's a pitch ... popped high to the left side
THOMPSON drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... two down
and FOX holds at second
* T. WILLIAMS facing R. ROBERTS, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
Right-hander ROBERTS ready ... and they're putting WILLIAMS on ... intentional walk
and that puts the tying run on at first ... will let ROBERTS
take his chances with Minnie MINOSO
* M. MINOSO facing R. ROBERTS, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
The runners take their lead ... the pitch from ROBERTS ... skied high to the left side
McMILLAN's drifting back ... he's under it ... this should do it ... and he makes the catch
* TOP OF THE 8th, Etouffee 3, Librarians 1
* G. BELL facing T. GORMAN, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
He lets it go ... GORMAN misses ... ball four ... BELL will go to first
* R. McMILLAN facing T. GORMAN, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Now GORMAN comes home with it ... strike three ... McMILLAN swung right through it ... one away
* H. LANDRITH facing T. GORMAN, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Big hole on the right side ... BELL not wandering too far ... he lets one go ... swung on
lined to short ... he leaps ... caught! ... and BELL returns to first
* F. FAIN facing T. GORMAN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
GORMAN with the pitch ... swung on ... popped up ... SIEVERS moves toward the line ... he's under it
and he makes the catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Etouffee 3, Librarians 1
* V. POWER facing R. ROBERTS, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
ROBERTS kicks and deals ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... LANDRITH making the call
and the catch ... one away
* W. POST facing R. ROBERTS, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
Here comes the pitch ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by GOODMAN ... he throws in time
for the second out
* E. BANKS facing R. ROBERTS, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
ROBERTS brings it home ... there's a looping liner to left ... ASHBURN will have to hurry
charging hard ... and he makes the shoestring catch! ... three down
* TOP OF THE 9th, Etouffee 3, Librarians 1
* R. ASHBURN facing T. GORMAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
GORMAN comes home ... he goes the other way ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap
BRUTON runs in on it ... BANKS's backing up ... it drops in
and ASHBURN's on at first with a base hit ... Richie with his 3rd hit in this game
for Richie ASHBURN, his 12th hit of the series
* B. GOODMAN facing T. GORMAN, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Here's the pitch from GORMAN ... GOODMAN squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt
SIEVERS charges it ... picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... one away
ASHBURN moves to second on the play
* R. KINER facing T. GORMAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
GORMAN looks back at ASHBURN on second ... the delivery from GORMAN ... grounded hard to short
BANKS fields it ... over to POWER at first ... for out number two ... ASHBURN holds
* H. THOMPSON facing T. GORMAN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
ASHBURN moves quietly toward third ... the pitch ... swung on ... foul tip
held by LOLLAR...strikeout ... three down
Coming in to play third base for the Etouffee is Ray BOONE ... THOMPSON leaves the game
Makes a switch at second base ... Wayne TERWILLIGER comes into the game replacing GOODMAN
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Etouffee 3, Librarians 1
* R. SIEVERS facing R. ROBERTS, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
ROBERTS into his motion ... delivers ... wide of the mark ... and SIEVERS walks
and that's the 5th walk issued by ROBERTS
Librarians manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Jackie ROBINSON ... to run for SIEVERS
ROBINSON takes his place at first base ... he has good speed
Librarians skipper wants that run
* B. BRUTON facing R. ROBERTS, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Firstbaseman FAIN ready for a throw from ROBERTS ... the pitch ... one-hopper back to the mound
ROBERTS up with it ... throws to first ... in time for the out
ROBINSON moves to second on the play ... that's one down
* N. FOX facing R. ROBERTS, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
ROBINSON stretching his lead ... the pitch ... popped high to the left side ... BOONE drifts back
back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... for out number two
and ROBINSON holds at second
Librarians manager looking at his scoresheet
And Sherm LOLLAR is stepping out of the box ... manager is sending in a pinch hitter ... who is it?
oh, it's Jim GILLIAM ... he'll face the right-hander ... he grabs a bat
strides toward the box
* J. GILLIAM facing R. ROBERTS, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
ROBERTS working on ROBINSON to hold him close ... here he comes ... he pops it up
FAIN's backing up ... TERWILLIGER's over ... waves off FAIN
and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Etouffee 3, Librarians 1