* TOP OF THE 1st, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* F. FAIN facing B. RUSH, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... it's a ground-hugger to short ... BANKS gloves it ... and easily throws out FAIN
one away
* R. ASHBURN facing B. RUSH, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from RUSH ... 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 Richie ASHBURN
for ASHBURN, his 2nd double of the series ... for Richie ASHBURN, his 13th hit of the series
* R. CAMPANELLA facing B. RUSH, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
RUSH working on ASHBURN to hold him close ... now the pitch ... lined hard over second
PIERSALL'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 ... safe easily
CAMPANELLA holds at first with a single
Etouffee 1, Librarians 0
* B. GOODMAN facing B. RUSH, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Now the pitch ... GOODMAN lifts a lazy pop fly ... SIEVERS drifts back into left
and brings it down
* H. THOMPSON facing B. RUSH, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Firstbaseman POWER's on the bag ... the pitch ... THOMPSON swings ... and its lifted to right
a routine chance for MINOSO ... he gloves it ... and the side is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Etouffee 1, Librarians 0
* T. WILLIAMS facing H. SCORE, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... WILLIAMS started to go around ... but he checked his swing in time
he takes a walk to first ... that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
* M. MINOSO facing H. SCORE, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
SCORE comes to the plate ... the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep
REPULSKI drifts into the gap ... and takes it in ... that's out number one
and WILLIAMS gets back safely ... as the throw comes in
* V. POWER facing H. SCORE, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
He brings it in ... and it gets by CAMPANELLA! ... WILLIAMS takes second
and they score that a wild pitch
* V. POWER facing H. SCORE, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
The pitch comes in ... POWER lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... SCORE fooled him badly
two gone
* W. POST facing H. SCORE, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... it's grounded into the hole ... goes by McMILLAN and into left
WILLIAMS's well around 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*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... POST holds at first with a single
Etouffee 1, Librarians 1
* E. BANKS facing H. SCORE, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
Here he comes ... grounded toward third ... THOMPSON knocks it down ... picks it up
throws over to first ... and it's by FAIN! ... POST races to third
and BANKS will make second easily ... score that a single
for Ernie BANKS, his 7th hit of the series ... THOMPSON picks up an error
* R. SIEVERS facing H. SCORE, B 1st, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 1-1
The runners take their lead ... now SCORE comes home with it ... off the end of the bat
FAIN moves for it ... and he spears it! ... he flips to SCORE covering ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Etouffee 1, Librarians 1
* D. RHODES facing B. RUSH, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The delivery from RUSH ... RHODES hits a pea ... past the diving POWER just inside the bag
it rolls up the line ... MINOSO plays it in the corner ... he plays it in quickly
and RHODES plays it into a double ... for RHODES, his 1st double of the series
for Dusty RHODES, his 2nd hit of the series
* R. REPULSKI facing B. RUSH, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... rip and a miss by REPULSKI ... and that's a strikeout ... one down
* G. BELL facing B. RUSH, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
RUSH spins and fires to second ... and it's in the dirt! ... scooped by BANKS ... the tag
he's back ... now RUSH's set again ... the pitch ... BELL slaps one to the right side
POWER moves for it ... and he spears it! ... he flips to RUSH covering ... out by a step
two away ... and RHODES moves to third
* R. McMILLAN facing B. RUSH, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... in the air to center ... PIERSALL has it in his sights ... and he tucks it away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Etouffee 1, Librarians 1
* J. PIERSALL facing H. SCORE, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The offering from SCORE ... OOOOF! ... PIERSALL flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... one down
* J. GILLIAM facing H. SCORE, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Now he comes home with it ... swung on and missed ... SCORE pulled the string
and GILLIAM was way out in front ... two away
* S. LOLLAR facing H. SCORE, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
SCORE to the wind ... swung on ... and missed ... strike one
* S. LOLLAR facing H. SCORE, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
He lets it go ... grounded to short ... this should do it ... the throw to first ... gets him
three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Etouffee 1, Librarians 1
* F. FAIN facing B. RUSH, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
And the pitch comes in ... FAIN sends it deep to right ... but it will stay in the park
he gave it a good ride ... but MINOSO gets to it ... one down
* R. ASHBURN facing B. RUSH, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The offering to ASHBURN ... bunted to the left side ... a little too hard ... SIEVERS has it
slings it to first ... and gets him ... ASHBURN thought he'd catch SIEVERS napping
for the second out
* R. CAMPANELLA facing B. RUSH, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
RUSH winds up ... CAMPANELLA got under it ... it's drifting near the stands past first
POWER is there ... he has it ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Etouffee 1, Librarians 1
* T. WILLIAMS facing H. SCORE, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
SCORE fires it in ... driven to the gap in right ... REPULSKI can't get there ... it falls in
WILLIAMS is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from BELL
a photo finish at second ... SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for WILLIAMS
for WILLIAMS, his 1st double of the series ... for Ted WILLIAMS, his 5th hit of the series
* M. MINOSO facing H. SCORE, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
He brings it in ... swing and a miss ... MINOSO goes down on strikes ... one down
* V. POWER facing H. SCORE, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
SCORE turns and fakes the throw to second ... WILLIAMS hits the dirt!
he'll have to brush off a bit ... SCORE's back on the rubber ... the pitch ... breaking ball
called strike three ... a pair of strikeouts for SCORE here in the 3rd ... two down!
for SCORE, that's already his 5th strikeout of the game
* W. POST facing H. SCORE, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
The delivery ... a shot toward the hole ... goes by McMILLAN and into left
ASHBURN's racing in for it ... WILLIAMS's well around 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*)
POST's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... and there's a play at second
the throw ... and POST's ... out easily
Etouffee 1, Librarians 2
* TOP OF THE 4th, Etouffee 1, Librarians 2
* B. GOODMAN facing B. RUSH, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch comes in ... just missed ... ball one
* B. GOODMAN facing B. RUSH, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... high fly ball to deep center ... PIERSALL's back on the track ... reaches up
and brings it down ... one down
* H. THOMPSON facing B. RUSH, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... fastball ... it's a nubber to the left of the mound ... BANKS charges
picks up the ball barehanded ... and he gets him ... and that's the second out
* D. RHODES facing B. RUSH, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
RUSH brings it ... a towering fly ball to right ... plenty of room ... MINOSO moves under it
and makes the catch ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Etouffee 1, Librarians 2
* E. BANKS facing H. SCORE, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Now he comes home with it ... swing and a miss ... BANKS goes down on strikes ... one away
6 K's for SCORE
* R. SIEVERS facing H. SCORE, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
He delivers ... breaking ball ... called strike three
a pair of strikeouts for SCORE here in the 4th ... two down ... for SCORE strikeout number 7
* J. PIERSALL facing H. SCORE, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
SCORE comes home ... checked swing ... strike three ... side retired
for SCORE, that's already his 8th strikeout of the game
* TOP OF THE 5th, Etouffee 1, Librarians 2
* R. REPULSKI facing B. RUSH, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
RUSH into his motion ... delivers ... a little roller to the right side ... GILLIAM pounces on it
the quick toss to POWER ... and he nails REPULSKI by a step ... one down
* G. BELL facing B. RUSH, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... that could be trouble ... deep to center ... it's got the height ... and the distance
see ya later! ... a homer for BELL ... Gus has tied it up
Etouffee 2, Librarians 2
* R. McMILLAN facing B. RUSH, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
RUSH winds up ... McMILLAN jacks one to deep left ... POST retreats ... still going back
to the track ... to the wall ... and puts it away
that came within a few feet of being back-to-back homers ... two down
* F. FAIN facing B. RUSH, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now the delivery ... base hit center field ... PIERSALL's over ... scoops it up
and FAIN holds first with a single ... for Ferris FAIN, his 3rd hit of the series
* R. ASHBURN facing B. RUSH, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
RUSH with the offering ... swung on ... grounded to SIEVERS at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 2
* J. GILLIAM facing H. SCORE, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here's a pitch ... checked swing ... he went around ... one down ... for SCORE strikeout number 9
* S. LOLLAR facing H. SCORE, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here's a pitch ... blooped to second ... just out of reach ... LOLLAR rounds first and holds
he's on with a single ... the go ahead run has reached
for Sherm LOLLAR, his 6th hit of the series
* T. WILLIAMS facing H. SCORE, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... upstairs ... and WILLIAMS isn't tempted ... ball number four ... and he takes his base
and LOLLAR moves to second
* M. MINOSO facing H. SCORE, B 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... ripped hard to straightaway center ... BELL racing in
he dives for it ... and it bounces off his chest ... he keeps it in front of him
LOLLAR is around third ... WILLIAMS is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving LOLLAR in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
WILLIAMS's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... and WILLIAMS moves to third
MINOSO is on with a single
Etouffee 2, Librarians 3
* V. POWER facing H. SCORE, B 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-2
MINOSO's off and running ... lined shot to right ... REPULSKI racing in ... he's got it!
he fires to first ... double play ... and they get out of the inning
* TOP OF THE 6th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 3
* R. CAMPANELLA facing B. RUSH, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... base hit center field ... PIERSALL's over ... scoops it up
and CAMPANELLA holds first with a single ... the tying run is on
that's CAMPANELLA's 2nd hit of the game ... for Roy CAMPANELLA, his 5th hit of the series
* B. GOODMAN facing B. RUSH, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
They're holding CAMPANELLA ... CAMPANELLA about two feet from first ... the pitch ... hit deep
PIERSALL takes three steps to his right ... backs ... he squeezes it ... one away
CAMPANELLA retreats quickly
* H. THOMPSON facing B. RUSH, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... banged to right ... and it drops ... MINOSO takes it on the hop
CAMPANELLA's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... and they hold CAMPANELLA up ... as the throw comes in
and THOMPSON is on with a single ... the tying run is now at second base
for Hank THOMPSON, his 7th hit of the series
* D. RHODES facing B. RUSH, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-3
The offering from RUSH ... well hit fly ball ... left center ... POST and PIERSALL converge
POST calls him off ... 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. REPULSKI facing B. RUSH, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-3
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... REPULSKI smacks a rocket to right field
and MINOSO spears it ... he's holding it up and waving it ... for all to admire
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 3
* W. POST facing H. SCORE, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
Now the pitch ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... BELL's there
and he pulls it in ... one down
* E. BANKS facing H. SCORE, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
And the pitch comes in ... routine fly ball to right ... REPULSKI's there ... he waits on it
lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... two away
* R. SIEVERS facing H. SCORE, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
To the plate ... hit to straightaway center field ... plenty of room ... BELL moves under it
and takes it in ... three down
* TOP OF THE 7th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 3
* G. BELL facing B. RUSH, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
RUSH comes home ... grounded to the right side ... POWER knocks it down ... he's up with it
he flips to RUSH covering ... for the out
* R. McMILLAN facing B. RUSH, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
RUSH comes to him ... batted hard on the ground toward right ... diving stop by GILLIAM! ... throws
and he makes the play to first ... for out number two
* F. FAIN facing B. RUSH, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... right down the middle ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 3
* J. PIERSALL facing H. SCORE, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch is on the way ... PIERSALL dribbles one to the left of the mound ... SCORE can't reach it
McMILLAN charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... or tried to
the ball travels about three feet ... and PIERSALL is on at first
that should be an error on McMILLAN ... and it is...E6 ... 2 errors now for NOLA
And here comes Etouffee manager ... he's asking SCORE for the ball
he's calling for Paul LaPALME ... so SCORE goes six innings ... the line on him ... 3 runs
so far ... on 6 hits ... walked 2 ... he fans 9 ... he's responsible for the runner
he can only lose it ... for LaPALME ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the lefty LaPALME has worked three and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he'll be trying to keep PIERSALL on first
* J. GILLIAM facing P. LaPALME, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
The runner's going ... looped toward short ... and he's got it ... over to first ... double play!
* S. LOLLAR facing P. LaPALME, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
He cranks and fires ... on the hands ... LOLLAR flicks it to right ... GOODMAN might have a play
racing back for it ... but it falls in ... just out of reach
and LOLLAR is aboard with a single ... Sherm with his 2nd hit in this game
for Sherm LOLLAR, his 7th hit of the series
Librarians skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for LOLLAR at first base
Bob LEMON is headed out there now ... he's fast ... LaPALME will keep an eye on him
* T. WILLIAMS facing P. LaPALME, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
The delivery ... fly ball ... long ball ... BELL posts himself under it ... this should do it
he's got it ... Librarians go down
Another defensive change by ... makes a switch at catcher
Jim HEGAN comes into the game replacing LEMON
He's calling for George SUSCE ... so RUSH gets his innings ... he pitched seven
the game for RUSH ... 2 runs ... on 7 hits ... a homer ... he fans 2 ... he stands to win it
for SUSCE ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander SUSCE has worked five and a third ... he has a 1.69 ERA ... 2 saves
it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 8th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 3
* R. ASHBURN facing G. SUSCE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The delivery from SUSCE ... swung on ... lined at POWER ... caught! ... what a sizzler!
one down!
* R. CAMPANELLA facing G. SUSCE, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch comes in ... it's lofted to shallow center ... PIERSALL runs in on it ... still coming
and he makes the catch ... two down
* B. GOODMAN facing G. SUSCE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch comes in ... he pops him up ... back of second ... GILLIAM settles under it ... he has it
Etouffee gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 3
* M. MINOSO facing P. LaPALME, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch from LaPALME ... that's high and deep by MINOSO ... BELL is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in ... MINOSO is headed for second
he's in to second ahead of the throw ... Minnie with his 2nd hit in this game
for MINOSO, his 3rd double of the series ... for Minnie MINOSO, his 12th hit of the series
* V. POWER facing P. LaPALME, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
MINOSO extending his lead ... he doubled to lead it off ... and now the pitch ... on the ground
GOODMAN gloves it ... no play at third ... and he flips to first ... in time ... one away!
MINOSO moves up
* W. POST facing P. LaPALME, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-2
The Etouffee are looking for the play at the plate ... MINOSO at third with his arms out, crouched
now the delivery ... it's grounded into the hole ... past THOMPSON ... MINOSO scores easily
and POST holds at first
Etouffee 2, Librarians 4
* E. BANKS facing P. LaPALME, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
And the pitch comes in ... the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep
REPULSKI drifts into the gap ... and takes it in ... that's the second out
POST gets back to first ... as the throw comes in
* R. SIEVERS facing P. LaPALME, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
Now he throws to first ... and POST's ... safe! ... he dives back in ... LaPALME gets the ball back
now he's set again ... the pitch from LaPALME ... popped high to the right side
FAIN's backing up ... he's under it ... he stabs out ... and he makes the catch ... three down
that was a tough play
Coming in to play second base for the Librarians is Nellie FOX ... GILLIAM leaves the game
* TOP OF THE 9th, Etouffee 2, Librarians 4
* H. THOMPSON facing G. SUSCE, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch comes in ... THOMPSON swings ... and its lifted to right ... a routine chance for MINOSO
and that's all for THOMPSON ... one down!
* D. RHODES facing G. SUSCE, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch comes in ... RHODES smacks it ... it's toward the gap in right center
it's in there for a hit ... MINOSO hustles over for it ... and RHODES holds at first
2nd safety for RHODES ... for Dusty RHODES, his 3rd hit of the series
* R. REPULSKI facing G. SUSCE, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
The pitch from SUSCE ... lifted to center ... not too deep ... there's PIERSALL ... he squeezes it
that's out number two ... RHODES hurries back to first
* G. BELL facing G. SUSCE, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
SUSCE rocks and fires ... easy bouncer to FOX ... he's up with it ... over to BANKS covering second
in time ... and that's it
FINAL SCORE : Etouffee 2, Librarians 4