* TOP OF THE 1st, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* F. FAIN facing J. NUXHALL, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch ... wide of the mark ... and FAIN walks ... that extends the streak
now 9 games in a row on base
* R. ASHBURN facing J. NUXHALL, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... routine fly ball ... center field ... PIERSALL ... backs ... he squeezes it
that's out number one ... and FAIN gets back safely
* R. CAMPANELLA facing J. NUXHALL, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Throw to first ... picked clean ... quick move by Joe NUXHALL ... two gone
* R. CAMPANELLA facing J. NUXHALL, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... a laser off the bat of CAMPANELLA ... BANKS leaps for it
but it's over his head ... it goes into left field for a base hit
and CAMPANELLA is on with a single ... for Roy CAMPANELLA, his 12th hit of the series
* B. GOODMAN facing J. NUXHALL, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
NUXHALL with the pitch ... bouncer to FOX ... he flips to BANKS at second ... and they get him
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
* M. MINOSO facing J. HEARN, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
THOMPSON and CAMPANELLA converge near the line ... CAMPANELLA is calling off THOMPSON
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... one away
* V. POWER facing J. HEARN, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering from HEARN ... POWER bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but IRVIN flags it down on the first bounce ... and POWER decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... for Vic POWER, his 20th hit of the series
* G. CROWE facing J. HEARN, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now he throws to first ... and POWER's ... picked clean ... they had him leaning ... two down
* G. CROWE facing J. HEARN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HEARN into his motion ... delivers ... CROWE lashes one to right ... it falls
and CROWE's on with a single ... for George CROWE, his 5th hit of the series
* W. POST facing J. HEARN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... grounded to THOMPSON at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
* R. KINER facing J. NUXHALL, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the delivery ... KINER smashes one down the line ... SIEVERS grabs it near the bag
he wings the long throw to first ... and gets KINER by a stride ... one down
* H. THOMPSON facing J. NUXHALL, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... lofted deep to left field ... POST's chasing it ... he's at the warning track
and he hauls it in ... two away
* R. REPULSKI facing J. NUXHALL, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
NUXHALL winds and fires ... he popped him up ... this should do it ... BANKS drifting back
he's calling for it ... and he's got it ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
* E. BANKS facing J. HEARN, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... and it's lined to center field ... ASHBURN takes three steps to his right
and hauls it in ... one down
* R. SIEVERS facing J. HEARN, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... slow tapper toward second ... he could beat this out ... the quick snap from GOODMAN
and SIEVERS is out at first ... for the second out
* J. PIERSALL facing J. HEARN, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from HEARN ... an infield roller by PIERSALL ... shortstop McMILLAN charges
the flip to first ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
* M. IRVIN facing J. NUXHALL, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... spanked sharply to SIEVERS ... brutal bounce ... the quick throw across the diamond
got him! ... that's why they call it the hot corner ... for the first out
* R. McMILLAN facing J. NUXHALL, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... that's high and deep by McMILLAN ... PIERSALL is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... two down
* F. FAIN facing J. NUXHALL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... just missed ... ball one
* F. FAIN facing J. NUXHALL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now NUXHALL pitches ... FAIN really thumps this one ... it's curving toward the pole
POST looks up ... is it fair or foul? ... foul ball ... strike one
* F. FAIN facing J. NUXHALL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... over but low ... and FAIN takes first
* R. ASHBURN facing J. NUXHALL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch from NUXHALL ... high fly ball to center ... PIERSALL's racing to the track
this should do it ... and he takes it in ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Etouffee 0, Librarians 0
* N. FOX facing J. HEARN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... FOX clubs a high drive ... deep to right ... it could be
REPULSKI to the track ... wave good-bye ... it's gone! ... home run for Nellie FOX
Etouffee 0, Librarians 1
* S. LOLLAR facing J. HEARN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... it's off his elbow ... that's his 2nd time clobbered in the series
that extends the streak ... now 9 games in a row on base ... LOLLAR's in pain
but he seems to be OK ... and he trots down to first
And here comes Etouffee manager ... he's asking HEARN for the ball
coming in to pitch is Roy FACE ... the right-hander ... so HEARN is yanked early
he goes only two innings ... the game for HEARN ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits
a homer ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it ... for FACE
his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander FACE has worked eight ... he has a 7.88 ERA
his record ... one win ... no losses ... he'll be looking for the double play
* M. MINOSO facing R. FACE, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
To the plate ... lifted to center ... not too deep ... there's ASHBURN ... he's got it
that's out number one ... LOLLAR retreats quickly
* V. POWER facing R. FACE, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
LOLLAR is off with the pitch ... he brings it home ... swing and a miss
CAMPANELLA fires to second ... and they've got LOLLAR in a rundown ... and McMILLAN runs him down
he flips to FAIN ... and they get him ... nice play ... for the second out
* V. POWER facing R. FACE, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Now he comes home with it ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
THOMPSON and CAMPANELLA converge near the line ... CAMPANELLA is calling off THOMPSON
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... and that's out number three
* TOP OF THE 4th, Etouffee 0, Librarians 1
* R. CAMPANELLA facing J. NUXHALL, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
NUXHALL with the offering ... it's a shot to left center ... drops in front of PIERSALL
takes it in ... CAMPANELLA holds first with a single ... Roy with his 2nd hit in this game
for Roy CAMPANELLA, his 13th hit of the series
* B. GOODMAN facing J. NUXHALL, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... lofted to center ... PIERSALL's over ... he's under it ... he squeezes it ... one down
CAMPANELLA retreats quickly
* R. KINER facing J. NUXHALL, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
He delivers ... easy bouncer to FOX ... he's up with it ... over to BANKS covering second
in time ... they get the out ... no chance for a double play
Ralph KINER reaches on the fielder's choice
* H. THOMPSON facing J. NUXHALL, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
KINER hugging first ... the offering from NUXHALL ... THOMPSON started to swing ... did he hold up?
they check with the third base ump ... a base on balls for THOMPSON ... and KINER moves to second
* R. REPULSKI facing J. NUXHALL, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... NUXHALL rocks and fires ... REPULSKI launches a high drive
that's a long run for POST ... and for PIERSALL coming over ... it falls between them
KINER will score ... tie game ... THOMPSON's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving THOMPSON in ... BANKS will relay
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 ... safe easily ... Etouffee lead!
and REPULSKI holds with a double
Etouffee 2, Librarians 1
* M. IRVIN facing J. NUXHALL, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
Here he comes ... fastball ... high ... free pass to IRVIN ... and Monte takes first
setting up the force ... that was IRVIN's first walk of the series
* R. McMILLAN facing J. NUXHALL, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... swung on ... stroked solidly to left field
and it's in there for a hit ... the runners were off with the hit ... REPULSKI well around third
coming down the line ... he'll score ... IRVIN is heading for third ... here comes the throw
not in time! ... and McMILLAN holds at first ... single and an RBI
Etouffee 3, Librarians 1
And here comes Librarians manager ... he's asking NUXHALL for the ball
Johnny SCHMITZ will take the mound for Brooks Hatlen ... the left-hander
so NUXHALL is yanked early ... he goes only three and two thirds ... he yielded ... 3 runs
so far ... on 4 hits ... walked 4 ... he's responsible for the runners ... he can only lose it
for SCHMITZ ... his 4th appearance in the series
the lefty SCHMITZ has worked five and a third ... he has a 1.69 ERA ... his record ... one win
no losses ... he's looking for one out
* F. FAIN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-1
They're holding McMILLAN ... and McMILLAN takes off ... FAIN swings ... and he misses
McMILLAN's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
LOLLAR guns it down ... and he's tagged out ... for out number three
and they just sold the insurance policy ... well, manager , it's his call ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Etouffee 3, Librarians 1
* G. CROWE facing R. FACE, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... CAMPANELLA throws off his mask
it's playable ... and he covers it ... one down
* W. POST facing R. FACE, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch to POST ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying ... it's long gone!
Etouffee 3, Librarians 2
* E. BANKS facing R. FACE, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... easy fly ball to IRVIN ... plenty of room ... he moves under it ... and brings it down
for out number two
* R. SIEVERS facing R. FACE, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
And now the pitch ... poked to left center ... it's playable ... IRVIN and ASHBURN converge
ASHBURN calls him off ... and he pulls it in ... he closed that gap in a hurry
that's three away
* TOP OF THE 5th, Etouffee 3, Librarians 2
* F. FAIN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
SCHMITZ comes to him ... high and inside ... ball one
* F. FAIN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch to FAIN ... sliced to SIEVERS ... room service bounce ... the long throw to first
and they get him ... one down
* R. ASHBURN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... driven to the gap in right ... MINOSO can't get there ... it falls in
ASHBURN is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from PIERSALL
he lays the tag on him ... SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for ASHBURN
for ASHBURN, his 4th double of the series ... for Richie ASHBURN, his 21st hit of the series
* R. CAMPANELLA facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
ASHBURN moves quietly toward third ... now SCHMITZ comes home with it ... swung on
it's lined up the middle ... and it's through ... around third ASHBURN
he ran right through the red light ... flying ... here comes the throw from PIERSALL
oh!...LOLLAR took a hard hit ... safe at home! ... and ASHBURN just outran the ball
the umpire is calling time ... LOLLAR's down ... 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... ... Librarians catcher LOLLAR ... injured for 4 days ... what?
oh, sorry, I didn't tell you what happened to the batter ... CAMPANELLA has to hold first
Etouffee 4, Librarians 2
LOLLAR is injured ... Jim HEGAN is now catching
* B. GOODMAN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... lifted to center ... not too deep ... there's PIERSALL ... he's got it ... two gone
CAMPANELLA hurries back to first
* R. KINER facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
Now he comes home with it ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump
and he didn't go around ... ball one
* R. KINER facing J. SCHMITZ, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
Here he comes ... swung on ... bounced up the middle ... BANKS's racing over ... and he's got it!
flips to FOX at second ... and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Etouffee 4, Librarians 2
* J. PIERSALL facing R. FACE, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
FACE comes to him ... long fly to center ... Richie ASHBURN ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... one away
* N. FOX facing R. FACE, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
FACE kicks and deals ... healthy cut by FOX ... he's out on strikes ... two down
* J. HEGAN facing R. FACE, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch comes in ... he goes down on strikes ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 6th, Etouffee 4, Librarians 2
* H. THOMPSON facing J. SCHMITZ, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
SCHMITZ brings it to the plate ... he pops it up ... POWER's backing up ... FOX's over
waves off POWER ... for the first out
* R. REPULSKI facing J. SCHMITZ, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
SCHMITZ into the wind ... fastball ... bounced up the middle ... FOX over ... and it's through
base hit for REPULSKI ... 2nd safety for REPULSKI
for Rip REPULSKI, his 17th hit of the series
* M. IRVIN facing J. SCHMITZ, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
There goes REPULSKI ... grounded to the right side ... nobody can get to it ... base hit
FOX had broken for second ... and the ball went right through the vacated spot
REPULSKI winds up perched on third ... and IRVIN is on with a single ... beautifully executed
for Monte IRVIN, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Librarians manager ... again ... he's asking SCHMITZ for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to George SUSCE
he'll try to shut down the right-handed McMILLAN
so SCHMITZ goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far
on 4 hits ... he's responsible for the runners ... for SUSCE ... his 5th appearance in the series
the right-hander SUSCE has worked ten and a third innings ... he has a 2.61 ERA ... 3 saves
he'll be looking for the double play
* R. McMILLAN facing G. SUSCE, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-2
Infield deep ... REPULSKI takes his lead at third ... SUSCE brings it ... ground ball to second
FOX to his left ... he has it ... goes to first ... and he gets him ... that's two!
but the run scores ... and IRVIN moves to second
Etouffee 5, Librarians 2
* F. FAIN facing G. SUSCE, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... grounded to short ... and it hits the runner ... he's out of there ... three down
and they give FAIN the hit
Is bringing in Leo KIELY to face MINOSO ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
FACE pitched three innings in relief ... the game for FACE ... one earned run ... on one hit
a homer ... he struck out 2 ... for KIELY ... his 4th appearance in the series
the lefty KIELY has worked four and two thirds ... he has a lofty 9.64 ERA ... one save
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Etouffee 5, Librarians 2
* M. MINOSO facing L. KIELY, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The offering from KIELY ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... ASHBURN got a late start
he's running back ... still after it ... and makes the catch in the webbing ... one down
* V. POWER facing L. KIELY, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... there's a long fly ball ... deep to right ... it's got a chance
REPULSKI races to the wall ... leaps ... and wins! ... that's grand theft homer!
POWER kicks the dirt near second ... he was robbed ... two gone
* G. CROWE facing L. KIELY, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The offering ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... three down
* TOP OF THE 7th, Etouffee 5, Librarians 2
* R. ASHBURN facing G. SUSCE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
SUSCE winds and fires ... and it's pulled hard to right ... base hit
and ASHBURN holds with a single ... 2nd safety for ASHBURN ... 10th hit for the Etouffee
for Richie ASHBURN, his 22nd hit of the series
* R. CAMPANELLA facing G. SUSCE, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... say good-bye
home run for CAMPANELLA ... and two runs score
Etouffee 7, Librarians 2
* B. GOODMAN facing G. SUSCE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
The pitch ... it's skied ... FOX's backing up ... takes a couple of steps to his left
he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... one away
* R. KINER facing G. SUSCE, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
The pitch ... that's high and deep by KINER ... PIERSALL is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... he stayed with it beautifully
two away
* H. THOMPSON facing G. SUSCE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
And now the pitch ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg ... BANKS charges over
bang-bang play at first ... THOMPSON is out! ... a little shin-burner
George SUSCE shakes it off ... he'll be alright ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Etouffee 7, Librarians 2
* W. POST facing L. KIELY, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
KIELY brings it to the plate ... base hit right field ... and POST's aboard with a single
Wally with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Wally POST, his 16th hit of the series
* E. BANKS facing L. KIELY, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
POST is off with the pitch ... it's a pitchout! ... BANKS with a desperation swing
and he makes contact! ... it's a bleeder to the right side ... and it's through
GOODMAN had broken for second ... and he hit it right through the hole
POST will go on over to third ... and Ernie BANKS is on with a control single
a textbook hit-and-run ... for Ernie BANKS, his 14th hit of the series
* R. SIEVERS facing L. KIELY, B 7th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 2-7
BANKS well off first ... they start the runner ... KIELY deals ... lined hard over first
base hit ... REPULSKI racing over ... he'll take it on the bounce ... POST scores
BANKS's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving him to third
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and SIEVERS holds with a single
Etouffee 7, Librarians 3
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 ... KIELY will keep an eye on him
* J. PIERSALL facing L. KIELY, B 7th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-7
They're holding ROBINSON ... but he's well off the bag ... they start the runner ... he delivers
lined shot to right ... REPULSKI racing in ... he's got it! ... he fires to first ... bang! bang!
double play! ... and a run scores
Etouffee 7, Librarians 4
* N. FOX facing L. KIELY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
KIELY comes to the plate ... chopper back to the mound ... KIELY up with it ... flips to first
for the out
Jackie ROBINSON will stay in the game ... he goes to third base for the Librarians
* TOP OF THE 8th, Etouffee 7, Librarians 4
* R. REPULSKI facing G. SUSCE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
The pitch ... swung on ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... it's playable ... MINOSO's there
he's got a bead on it ... and he hauls it in ... one away
Etouffee manager looking at his scoresheet
He'll make a change ... and they're yanking Monte IRVIN ... will call on Gus BELL
to face the righty SUSCE ... he waves that bat like a wand ... heads out
* G. BELL facing G. SUSCE, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
The pitch ... breaking ball ... swung on ... driven to left ... POST's running back
he's got a bead on it ... and makes the catch ... two down!
* R. McMILLAN facing G. SUSCE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
The delivery from SUSCE ... swung on ... fly ball right field ... MINOSO moves under it
backpedals ... and takes it in ... three down
Gus BELL ... he goes to left field for the Etouffee
Librarians manager looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... Jim GILLIAM will now hit for HEGAN ... switch-hitter
he grabs a bat ... strolls to the box
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Etouffee 7, Librarians 4
* J. GILLIAM facing L. KIELY, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
KIELY into his motion ... delivers ... GILLIAM bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but BELL flags it down on the first bounce ... and GILLIAM decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... for Jim GILLIAM, his 4th hit of the series
And here comes Etouffee manager ... again ... he's asking KIELY for the ball
he'll bring in Etouffee right-hander Bob J. MILLER ... KIELY pitched two innings in relief
the line on him ... 2 runs ... 1 earned ... on 4 hits ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runner ... for MILLER ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander MILLER has worked seven and a third ... he has a 2.45 ERA ... his record
one win ... one loss ... he'll be trying to keep GILLIAM on first ... it's his game to save
* M. MINOSO facing B. MILLER, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
GILLIAM two full strides off first ... a toss over to first ... and GILLIAM steps back to the bag
now MILLER is back on the rubber ... the pitch from MILLER ... looped to left ... toward the gap
if it stays up he'll get it ... and BELL ... cuts it off on the bounce ... GILLIAM rounds second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach has his arms in the air ... GILLIAM stops at second
as the throw comes in ... a pair of singles for Brooks Hatlen
for Minnie MINOSO, his 21st hit of the series
* V. POWER facing B. MILLER, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-7
The runners take their lead ... now MILLER pitches ... popped foul behind third ... McMILLAN's over
waves off THOMPSON ... and brings it in ... and the runners hold
* G. CROWE facing B. MILLER, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-7
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... low and away ... ball one
* G. CROWE facing B. MILLER, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... MILLER has it ... looks to second ... no play
fires to first ... in time for the out ... and the runners move up
* W. POST facing B. MILLER, B 8th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 4-7
The runners take their lead ... MILLER delivers ... big swing ... it's hit deep to ASHBURN
it's over his head ... it's long gone! ... a three-run homer for POST
POST will circle the bases ... and he's sure taking his time ... he's greeted at home plate
congratulations all around ... MILLER grabs the rosin bag
and flings it to the ground in disgust
Etouffee 7, Librarians 7
* E. BANKS facing B. MILLER, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... a soft liner into left center ... base hit for BANKS ... BELL jogs over to cut it off
BANKS is around first and he's not stopping ... he's in to second ahead of the throw
that's a hustle double for BANKS ... he caught BELL napping that time
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position ... 2nd hit for BANKS in the game
11th hit for the Librarians ... for BANKS, his 4th double of the series
for Ernie BANKS, his 15th hit of the series
* J. ROBINSON facing B. MILLER, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 7-7
BANKS moves quietly toward third ... the pitch to ROBINSON ... misses the strike zone
ROBINSON ambles to first ... that was ROBINSON's first walk of the series
* J. PIERSALL facing B. MILLER, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
The delivery from MILLER ... well hit fly ball ... left center ... BELL and ASHBURN converge
BELL calls him off ... and makes the catch
The wheels are still turning ... for the Librarians ... now has Red WILSON catching
GILLIAM is out of the game
* TOP OF THE 9th, Etouffee 7, Librarians 7
* F. FAIN facing G. SUSCE, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
Now the pitch ... FAIN bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but POST flags it down on the first bounce ... and FAIN decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... the go ahead run has reached
Ferris with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Ferris FAIN, his 6th hit of the series
* R. ASHBURN facing G. SUSCE, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
Space on the right ... the pitch ... smoked to right ... back on the ball goes MINOSO
can he run it down? ... yes, he can ... and does ... one down ... and FAIN returns to first
as the throw comes in
And here comes Librarians manager ... he's asking SUSCE for the ball
he's calling for Hoyt WILHELM ... the right-hander ... so SUSCE goes three innings in relief
he yielded ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 4 hits ... a homer ... he's responsible for the runner
for WILHELM ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander WILHELM has worked six innings ... he has a 1.50 ERA ... no record yet
he'll be looking for the double play
* R. CAMPANELLA facing H. WILHELM, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
Firstbaseman POWER right on the bag ... here's the delivery ... right down the middle
strike three! ... two away!
* B. GOODMAN facing H. WILHELM, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
Throw to first ... safe! ... he dives back in ... good move! ... he almost had him
and Vic POWER does not like the call! ... he's arguing with the ump
and he's thrown out of the game!
Minnie MINOSO is moving ... he'll be playing third for Brooks Hatlen
POWER was tossed ... Bill BRUTON is in center field for Brooks Hatlen
Jackie ROBINSON remains in the game ... he goes to first base for the Librarians
Jim PIERSALL will stay in the game ... he'll be playing right field for Brooks Hatlen
And here comes Librarians manager ... he's asking WILHELM for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Morrie MARTIN
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting GOODMAN ... so WILHELM goes only one third of an inning
one strikeout ... he leaves with a runner on ... for MARTIN ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty MARTIN has worked one inning ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet
he's looking for one out
* B. GOODMAN facing M. MARTIN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
Firstbaseman ROBINSON holding the runner on ... he lets one go ... rapped back to the mound
MARTIN knocks it down ... picks it up ... throws quickly ... out at first
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Etouffee 7, Librarians 7
* N. FOX facing B. MILLER, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
Now MILLER comes home with it ... hot smash to third ... THOMPSON gets his glove on it
now the long throw ... FAIN scoops it on one hop ... and FOX is retired
nice play on both sides of the infield ... one down
* R. WILSON facing B. MILLER, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
He delivers ... grounded hard to short ... McMILLAN fields it ... over to FAIN at first
in plenty of time ... for the second out
* M. MINOSO facing B. MILLER, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... MINOSO doesn't offer ... and MILLER gets the call
he's out on strikes ... that's the third out!
* TOP OF THE 10th, Etouffee 7, Librarians 7
* R. KINER facing M. MARTIN, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
MARTIN comes to him ... banged to left center ... POST's running to the gap ... BRUTON's racing over
POST calls him off ... and makes the catch ... one away
* H. THOMPSON facing M. MARTIN, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
Here he comes ... outside ... ball four ... and MARTIN issues a free pass
* R. REPULSKI facing M. MARTIN, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
MARTIN into his motion ... delivers ... jammed him ... it's pushed toward second ... FOX charges
fields it ... the quick toss to ROBINSON ... and he's gone ... two away
THOMPSON now at second
* G. BELL facing M. MARTIN, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 7-7
And the pitch comes in ... high fly ball to center ... BRUTON drifts under it ... moves in
and makes the catch ... three down!
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Etouffee 7, Librarians 7
* B. BRUTON facing B. MILLER, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... hit hard to McMILLAN ... he takes the high hop ... throws quickly to first
and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... and there's one away
* G. CROWE facing B. MILLER, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
Now he comes home with it ... swung on ... lined to short ... he won't get it
and CROWE is on at first ... the game-winner is now at first ... 2nd hit for CROWE in the game
for George CROWE, his 6th hit of the series
* W. POST facing B. MILLER, B 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
Firstbaseman FAIN holding the runner on ... the pitch from MILLER ... swung on
grounded to THOMPSON at third ... great play! ... the long throw to first ... got him
two down! ... CROWE moves to second on the play
* E. BANKS facing B. MILLER, B 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 7-7
Bob J. MILLER staring in ... ready to work ... and they're putting BANKS on ... intentional walk
they elect to face the .286 hitter ... rather than BANKS at .300
although ROBINSON has been showing great power ... they already had the platoon advantage
Librarians manager looking at his scoresheet
The Librarians have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Bob LEMON
to run for CROWE ... LEMON takes his place at second base ... that makes him the DH for now
he's fast ... getting some legs out there
* J. ROBINSON facing B. MILLER, B 10th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
MILLER fires it in ... ground ball to THOMPSON ... he's up with it ... guns it to first ... in time
* TOP OF THE 11st, Etouffee 7, Librarians 7
* R. McMILLAN facing M. MARTIN, T 11st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch comes in ... pulled sharply to MINOSO ... room service bounce ... the long throw to first
and they get him ... that's one!
* F. FAIN facing M. MARTIN, T 11st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The offering ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
* R. ASHBURN facing M. MARTIN, T 11st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... on the hands ... popped up ... MINOSO's waving off the others ... he's under it
he puts it away
* R. CAMPANELLA facing M. MARTIN, T 11st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
He wheels and deals ... big swing ... but he got under it ... center fielder BRUTON ... drifts back
this should do it ... and he takes it in ... Etouffee gone!
Tom STURDIVANT will take the mound for NOLA ... the right-hander
MILLER pitched three innings in relief ... his line ... 2 runs ... on 4 hits ... a homer
walked 2 ... one strikeout ... for STURDIVANT ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander STURDIVANT has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 11st, Etouffee 7, Librarians 7
* J. PIERSALL facing T. STURDIVANT, B 11st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
STURDIVANT into the wind ... grounded hard wide of third ... THOMPSON just reaches it
over to first ... in time for the out ... and there's one away
* N. FOX facing T. STURDIVANT, B 11st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
STURDIVANT winds up ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for FOX
and STURDIVANT has walked the winning run
* R. WILSON facing T. STURDIVANT, B 11st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
Space on the right ... FOX leading off ... the pitch ... he squares ... fouled away
again he squares to bunt ... the pitch ... bunted fair off the plate
no, the ump says it's off his foot ... strike two
* R. WILSON facing T. STURDIVANT, B 11st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
Firstbaseman FAIN's on the bag ... FOX with a substantial lead ... and they've got FOX off first
STURDIVANT fires ... he's back standing ... now STURDIVANT is back on the rubber
the two-strike pitch ... swung on ... grounded to THOMPSON at third ... great play!
the long throw to first ... got him ... two away! ... FOX moves to second on the play
* M. MINOSO facing T. STURDIVANT, B 11st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 7-7
Catcher CAMPANELLA sets his target ... and they're putting MINOSO on ... free pass to Minnie
they elect to face the .214 hitter ... rather than MINOSO at .412
they take away extra base hits ... they lose the platoon advantage
* B. BRUTON facing T. STURDIVANT, B 11st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
The runners take their lead ... STURDIVANT with the offering ... popped foul behind first
GOODMAN's over ... he's under it ... and hauls it in
* TOP OF THE 12nd, Etouffee 7, Librarians 7
* B. GOODMAN facing M. MARTIN, T 12nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... it's a ground-hugger to short ... BANKS gloves it ... and easily throws out GOODMAN
one down
* R. KINER facing M. MARTIN, T 12nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The offering from MARTIN ... driven to right ... it's playable ... PIERSALL moves under it
and hauls it in ... two away
And here comes Librarians manager ... again ... he's asking MARTIN for the ball
in from the bullpen is Al ABER ... the left-hander ... so MARTIN goes three innings in relief
he yielded ... no runs or hits ... 2 walks ... for ABER ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the lefty ABER has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a lofty 40.50 ERA ... his record
one loss ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to win
* H. THOMPSON facing A. ABER, T 12nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The offering ... he goes the other way ... stroked solidly to left field ... POST's right there
and hauls it in ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 12nd, Etouffee 7, Librarians 7
* B. LEMON facing T. STURDIVANT, B 12nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
STURDIVANT deals ... he goes down on strikes ... one down
* W. POST facing T. STURDIVANT, B 12nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
STURDIVANT kicks and deals ... a blast to right ... way back ... it's all over ... it's gone!
he just went with the pitch
Etouffee 7, Librarians 8
FINAL SCORE : Etouffee 7, Librarians 8