| LEAGUE STANDINGS | ||||||
| STARS I | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak | Rdiff |
| 1929 Cubs | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Won 1 | 6 |
| 1931 Athletics | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Won 3 | 5 |
| 1912 Giants | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Won 1 | 3 |
| 1935 Crawfords | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Lost 1 | 0 |
| 1934 Cardinals | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 1 | Lost 2 | -8 |
| 1927 Yankees | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 2 | Won 1 | -9 |
| STARS II | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak | Rdiff |
| 1942 Cardinals | 3 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | Lost 1 | 9 |
| 1937 Giants | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 1 | Won 2 | 8 |
| 1944 Browns | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Won 1 | 0 |
| 1946 Red Sox | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Lost 1 | -3 |
| 1937 Yankees | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Lost 2 | -5 |
| 1940 Reds | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Lost 1 | -6 |
| STARS III | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak | Rdiff |
| 1971 Giants | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Lost 1 | 3 |
| 1969 Orioles | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 1 | Lost 1 | 2 |
| 1968 Tigers | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 1 | Won 2 | 0 |
| 1962 Dodgers | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Won 1 | -2 |
| 1971 Pirates | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Lost 3 | -7 |
| 1975 Reds | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Lost 3 | -8 |
| STARS IV | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak | Rdiff |
| 1998 Braves | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Won 3 | 8 |
| 1981 Expos | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Won 3 | 7 |
| 1999 Rangers | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Lost 1 | 2 |
| 1985 Blue Jays | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 1 | Lost 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Mariners | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 1 | Won 1 | -2 |
| 1993 Phillies | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Won 1 | -3 |
| STRIPES I | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak | Rdiff |
| 1914 Braves | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Lost 1 | 10 |
| 1906 Cubs | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Lost 1 | 1 |
| 1912 Red Sox | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Won 3 | -5 |
| 1904 Giants | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 1 | Lost 2 | 4 |
| 1925 Senators | 2 | 2 | 0.333 | 1 | Won 1 | -2 |
| 1917 White Sox | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Won 1 | -1 |
| STRIPES II | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak | Rdiff |
| 1960 Pirates | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0 | Lost 1 | 1 |
| 1969 Mets | 2 | 2 | 0.667 | 1 | Lost 1 | 2 |
| 1953 Yankees | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 1 | Won 2 | -4 |
| 1953 Dodgers | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Lost 3 | 5 |
| 1954 Indians | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Lost 3 | -1 |
| 1971 Athletics | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2 | Won 1 | -10 |
| STRIPES III | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak | Rdiff |
| 1984 Tigers | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | Won 4 | 22 |
| 1980 Royals | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 1 | Won 3 | 4 |
| 1977 Phillies | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 1 | Lost 1 | 2 |
| 1976 Dodgers | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 2 | Lost 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Orioles | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 3 | Won 1 | -14 |
| 1986 Mets | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 4 | Lost 4 | -11 |
| STRIPES IV | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak | Rdiff |
| 1998 Yankees | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | Won 4 | 11 |
| 1993 Giants | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 0.5 | Lost 1 | 14 |
| 1998 Padres | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 1.5 | Won 1 | -1 |
| 2002 Athletics | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2.5 | Won 1 | -2 |
| 2007 Red Sox | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 2.5 | Lost 3 | -4 |
| 1995 Indians | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 3.5 | Lost 4 | -22 |
Saturday, April 27, 2013
"Crazy 48's" Standings
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Games #4 / "Crazy 48's" Highlights
"Gunboat" Gumbert smacks 2 HR's & 6 RBI's
R H E
1937 Giants 12 13 0
1934 Cardinals 2 6 1 F
New York (2-2) / St. Louis (2-2)
WP- Gumbert (1-0)
LP- B.Walker (0-1)
The 1937 New York Giants won the last two games to finish in a 2-2 split with the 1934 St. Louis Cardinals, with a record setting performance by the Giants' starting pitcher Harry Gumbert, but not with his arm, but with his bat, as he tied the 2 HR's in a game & 6 RBI's in a single-game marks. The single-game RBI mark would later be broken by Darren Daulton during the day for the 93' Phillies. His nickname "Gunboat" is fitting, batting 3-for-5.
R H E
1946 Red Sox 4 8 3
1912 Giants 10 16 4 F
Boston (1-3) / New York (3-1)
WP- Ames (1-0)
LP- J.Dobson (0-1)
The Giants' Red Murray & Larry Doyle each had 3 hits; Murray fell a HR short of the cycle while driving in 3 runs, Doyle had 2 RBI.
R H E
1929 Cubs 7 12 1
1940 Reds 4 12 1 F
Chicago (3-1) / Cincinnati (1-3)
WP- Blake (1-0)
LP- J.Turner (0-1)
SV- Carlson (2)
INJ: Werber (CIN) - 5 Games
Rogers Hornsby & Hack Wilson each hit HR's for the Cubs, as starting pitcher Sheriff Blake allowed only 1 ER during six innings against the Reds.
R H E
1944 Browns 13 20 2
1935 Crawfords 3 6 1 F
St. Louis (1-3) / Pittsburgh (3-1)
WP- Jakucki (1-0)
LP- Kincannon (0-1)
The St. Louis Browns finally win their first game, as Chet Laabs & Milt Brynes each had 4 hits (with Brynes reaching base all 6 times up / 2 BB's).
R H E
1983 Orioles 2 5 2
1993 Giants 1 4 3 F
Baltimore (1-3) / San Francisco (3-1)
WP- Morogiello (1-0)
LP- Burba (0-1)
SV- Tp.Martinez (1)
Ken Singleton hits the go-ahead double in the top of the ninth, as Orioles get their first win of the season.
R H E
1976 Dodgers 0 4 0
1998 Padres 2 4 0 F
Los Angeles (2-2) / San Diego (2-2)
WP- Hitchcock (1-0)
LP- T.John (0-1)
SV- T.Hoffman (2)
Greg Vaughn's 2-run HR (his 3rd HR) in the bottom of the first was the difference of the ballgame, as Tony Gwynn gets his first hit of the season.
R H E
1985 Blue Jays 5 10 0
1968 Tigers 6 10 0 F / 11 Inn
Toronto (2-2) / Detroit (2-2)
WP- Hiller (1-2)
LP- Lamp (1-1)
No starting pitchers would end up with decisions from either team this series, and each game ended with the home team winning in a walk-off; both teams' runs totals would equal out evenly at zero by series' end as well. Dick McAuliffe added 2 more HR's (putting his total to 3 for the season) as Bill Freehan, also hit his third HR -- but the big HR would be the walk-off by Willie Horton at Tiger Stadium. John Hiller would get his third decision of the series (this time being a victory).
R H E
1971 Giants 1 5 0
1993 Phillies 12 15 1 F
San Francisco (3-1) / Philadelphia (1-3)
WP- D.Jackson (1-0) /CG (1)
LP- Bryant (0-1)
Danny Jackson gave the Phillies bullpen a much-needed rest with a 5-hit complete game performance against the San Francisco Giants, to get Philly it's first win of the season. Darren Daulton would break the single-game RBI mark with 7, including two HR's (one of them a first inning Grand Slam).
R H E
1969 Mets 6 9 1
1925 Senators 8 9 0 F
New York (2-2) / Washington (2-2)
WP- Ogden (1-0)
LP- Cardwell (0-1)
SV- Marberry (2)
Despite a 4-for-5 performance by the Mets' Cleon Jones (HR, 2B & 3 RBI), the Senators would take the lead during the bottom of the eighth with Nemo Leibold's pinch-hit triple, and hold down the win with Firpo Marberry's 2nd Save.
R H E
1953 Dodgers 4 7 1
1912 Red Sox 5 12 1 F
Brooklyn (1-3) / Boston (3-1)
WP- Pape (1-0)
LP- J.Hughes (0-1)
After an explosive start to the series for the Brooklyn Dodgers, they would fizzle out with three straight losses, this one ending on a pinch-hit walk-off double by the Red Sox' Jake Stahl. All four Dodgers runs came off solo HR's by George Shuba, Campanella, and two by Duke Snider. Gil Hodges is now hitless in 15 at-bats for the season.
R H E
1986 Mets 2 5 0
1998 Yankees 3 9 0 F
N.Y. Mets (0-4) / N.Y. Yankees (4-0)
WP- O.Hernandez (1-0)
LP- S.Fernandez (0-1)
SV- M.Rivera (2)
Derek Jeter goes 2-for-4, with an RBI double, as Chad Curtis gets his first two hits of the season being switched to the lead-off spot for this game -- as the Yankees stay undefeated. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez pitched seven solid innings of three-hit, one-run ball, including 7 strikeouts.
R H E
1999 Rangers 6 12 1
1962 Dodgers 14 16 1 F
Texas (3-1) / Los Angeles (1-3)
WP- J.Moeller (1-0)
LP- Fassero (0-1)
The Dodgers took it to Rangers' starting pitcher Jeff Fassero with 7 runs in the first inning, and they didn't look back as they win their first game of the season. Fassero, unfortunately had to stay in and eat up some innings due to the overworked Texas bullpen (during the first three games), he would allow 11 hits & 11 ER's, while walking 6 batters during 4 2/3 innings! Willie Davis & Tommy Davis of the Dodgers had four hits each.
R H E
1980 Royals 3 9 1
2007 Red Sox 2 9 0 F
Kansas City (3-1) / Boston (1-3)
WP- Pattin (1-0)
LP- J.Lopez (0-1)
SV- Quisenberry (2)
Darrell Porter goes 3-for-4 with all singles, his RBI single during the top of the eighth off of reliever Javier Lopez ended up being the deciding factor in this one. George Brett woke up from his slump with a 2-for-3 performance including a HR & 2 RBI. Curt Schilling for Boston got a no decision, striking out 6 & only allowing 2 ER's during six innings.
R H E
1984 Tigers 3 9 3
1995 Indians 1 4 0 F
Detroit (4-0) / Cleveland (0-4)
WP- Berenguer (1-0)
LP- Nagy (0-1)
SV- W.Hernandez (2)
The 1984 Detroit Tigers join the 1998 Yankees, as the only undefeated teams remaining out of the 24 opening series for the season. Kirk Gibson went 2-for-5 with a double, as Juan Berenguer allowed only 3 hits & 1 ER during seven innings. The Tigers are batting .369 with a 3.00 team ERA, as they swept the Indians by outscoring them by 22 runs.
R H E
2002 Athletics 6 11 0
1977 Phillies 2 9 1 F
Oakland (1-3) / Philadelphia (3-1)
WP- Lidle (1-0)
LP- Lerch (0-1)
Miguel Tejada hit his 2nd HR of the season, as he helped the Athletics get in the win column. The Phillies' Jerry Martin went 3-for-4, with 2 doubles during their loss.
R H E
1953 Yankees 4 9 0
1904 Giants 2 6 0 F
N.Y. Yankees (2-2) / N.Y. Giants (2-2)
WP- Sain (1-0)
LP- Wiltse (0-1)
SV- A.Reynolds (1)
Slumping Mickey Mantle had the deciding 2-run RBI single in the 8th, that helped the Yankees even up their opening series against the Giants.
R H E
1942 Cardinals 9 9 0
1927 Yankees 11 12 2 F
St. Louis (3-1) / New York (1-3)
WP- Pipgras (1-0)
LP- Lanier (0-1)
SV- M.Thomas (1)
The Yankees held on to a late surge from the Cardinals (who scored 4 runs in the 8th & another in the 9th) to win their first game of the season. The 1927 Yankees are considered by many to be the best team in MLB history, but haven't played up to that par as of yet -- their pitching staff has a horrid 8.08 team ERA.
R H E
1931 Athletics 7 14 1
1937 Yankees 6 10 1 F / 15 Inn
Philadelphia (3-1) / New York (1-3)
WP- Mahaffey (1-0)
LP- Chandler (0-1)
SV- Shores (1)
The Athletics surrendered a late 6-2 lead to the Yankees, who stormed back during the 7th inning. Tony Lazzeri tied the game in the bottom of the ninth with a solo HR off of Eddie Rommel. Al Simmons would smack in the stay ahead run in the top of the 15th with an RBI triple.
R H E
1954 Indians 4 4 0
1906 Cubs 2 9 0 F
Cleveland (1-3) / Chicago (3-1)
WP- Houtteman (1-0)
LP- Lundgren (1-1)
SV- Mossi (1)
Wally Westlake's two-run triple was the big hit of the night for the Indians, who finally win their first game. Art Houtteman gets the win in relief, with a fantastic 6 inning start by aging Bob Feller. Carl Lundgren would end up getting a win, loss & save during this series for the Cubs. Jimmy Slagle had three hits for the Cubs in a losing effort.
R H E
1995 Braves 2 2 1
1975 Reds 1 3 0 F
Atlanta (3-1) / Cincinnati (1-3)
WP- Smoltz (1-0)
LP- Gullett (0-1)
SV- Ligtenberg (1)
Walt Weiss keeps playing well for the Braves, with an RBI triple. The "Big Red Machine" is having mechanic issues with their lousy .176 team batting average. Tony Perez is batting .308, HR & 2 RBI for the season (leading the Reds in all three categories).
R H E
1914 Braves 7 9 0
1971 Athletics 11 17 0 F
Boston (3-1) / Oakland (1-3)
WP- Odom (1-0)
LP- Crutcher (0-1)
The Athletics woke up out of their slumber with a 7-run explosion during the first inning, smacking 4 HR's that inning alone. Reggie Jackson's first hit of the season was a solo shot (he would get 3 hits) and later in the inning, the fans were treated to back-to-back-to-back HR's by Dick Green, Curtis Blefary and starting pitcher Blue Moon Odom. Sal Bando would hit a 2-run HR later in the 4th inning (his 2nd HR of the season).
R H E
2001 Mariners 3 11 1
1969 Orioles 2 9 1 F / 11 Inn
Seattle (2-2) / Baltimore (2-2)
WP- R.Franklin (1-0)
LP- Hardin (0-1)
SV- Sasaki (2)
Ichiro Suzuki had four hits & a steal, as John Olerud had the go-ahead RBI single in the top of the eleventh to help the Mariners walk away with a series split. The Orioles' two runs came off of Frank Robinson's 2-run HR during the bottom of the third.
R H E
1960 Pirates 2 10 2
1917 White Sox 7 14 2 F
Pittsburgh (3-1) / Chicago (1-3)
WP- Danforth (1-0)
LP- Haddix (0-1)
Nemo Leibold who had a big triple for the 25' Senators today, was the hero for the 1917 White Sox as well -- with a 3-for-5 performance, 3B, 2B, steal & 2 RBI! The White Sox starting pitcher Dave Danforth kept the Pirates hitters at bay, with five innings of 1 ER ball, allowing six hits & 3 walks.
R H E
1981 Expos 7 12 0
1971 Pirates 5 15 2 F
Montreal (3-1) / Pittsburgh (1-3)
WP- Burris (1-0)
LP- Lu.Walker (0-1)
SV- Reardon (2)
A sloppy 13 hits allowed win for Ray Burris (Expos); as both teams scored 9 of their combined 12 runs in the first inning alone. Andre Dawson had his best game of the season, 3-for-5, HR & 3 RBI -- while the Pirates' Roberto Clemente has been on fire, going 4-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI, while batting .588 for the season (10-for-17)!
*** LEAGUE STANDINGS Tommorrow ***
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| Not a bad day for Harry "Gunboat" Gumbert. |
R H E
1937 Giants 12 13 0
1934 Cardinals 2 6 1 F
New York (2-2) / St. Louis (2-2)
WP- Gumbert (1-0)
LP- B.Walker (0-1)
The 1937 New York Giants won the last two games to finish in a 2-2 split with the 1934 St. Louis Cardinals, with a record setting performance by the Giants' starting pitcher Harry Gumbert, but not with his arm, but with his bat, as he tied the 2 HR's in a game & 6 RBI's in a single-game marks. The single-game RBI mark would later be broken by Darren Daulton during the day for the 93' Phillies. His nickname "Gunboat" is fitting, batting 3-for-5.
R H E
1946 Red Sox 4 8 3
1912 Giants 10 16 4 F
Boston (1-3) / New York (3-1)
WP- Ames (1-0)
LP- J.Dobson (0-1)
The Giants' Red Murray & Larry Doyle each had 3 hits; Murray fell a HR short of the cycle while driving in 3 runs, Doyle had 2 RBI.
R H E
1929 Cubs 7 12 1
1940 Reds 4 12 1 F
Chicago (3-1) / Cincinnati (1-3)
WP- Blake (1-0)
LP- J.Turner (0-1)
SV- Carlson (2)
INJ: Werber (CIN) - 5 Games
Rogers Hornsby & Hack Wilson each hit HR's for the Cubs, as starting pitcher Sheriff Blake allowed only 1 ER during six innings against the Reds.
R H E
1944 Browns 13 20 2
1935 Crawfords 3 6 1 F
St. Louis (1-3) / Pittsburgh (3-1)
WP- Jakucki (1-0)
LP- Kincannon (0-1)
The St. Louis Browns finally win their first game, as Chet Laabs & Milt Brynes each had 4 hits (with Brynes reaching base all 6 times up / 2 BB's).
R H E
1983 Orioles 2 5 2
1993 Giants 1 4 3 F
Baltimore (1-3) / San Francisco (3-1)
WP- Morogiello (1-0)
LP- Burba (0-1)
SV- Tp.Martinez (1)
Ken Singleton hits the go-ahead double in the top of the ninth, as Orioles get their first win of the season.
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| Greg Vaughn hits HR #3 of the season. |
1976 Dodgers 0 4 0
1998 Padres 2 4 0 F
Los Angeles (2-2) / San Diego (2-2)
WP- Hitchcock (1-0)
LP- T.John (0-1)
SV- T.Hoffman (2)
Greg Vaughn's 2-run HR (his 3rd HR) in the bottom of the first was the difference of the ballgame, as Tony Gwynn gets his first hit of the season.
R H E
1985 Blue Jays 5 10 0
1968 Tigers 6 10 0 F / 11 Inn
Toronto (2-2) / Detroit (2-2)
WP- Hiller (1-2)
LP- Lamp (1-1)
No starting pitchers would end up with decisions from either team this series, and each game ended with the home team winning in a walk-off; both teams' runs totals would equal out evenly at zero by series' end as well. Dick McAuliffe added 2 more HR's (putting his total to 3 for the season) as Bill Freehan, also hit his third HR -- but the big HR would be the walk-off by Willie Horton at Tiger Stadium. John Hiller would get his third decision of the series (this time being a victory).
R H E
1971 Giants 1 5 0
1993 Phillies 12 15 1 F
San Francisco (3-1) / Philadelphia (1-3)
WP- D.Jackson (1-0) /CG (1)
LP- Bryant (0-1)
Danny Jackson gave the Phillies bullpen a much-needed rest with a 5-hit complete game performance against the San Francisco Giants, to get Philly it's first win of the season. Darren Daulton would break the single-game RBI mark with 7, including two HR's (one of them a first inning Grand Slam).
R H E
1969 Mets 6 9 1
1925 Senators 8 9 0 F
New York (2-2) / Washington (2-2)
WP- Ogden (1-0)
LP- Cardwell (0-1)
SV- Marberry (2)
Despite a 4-for-5 performance by the Mets' Cleon Jones (HR, 2B & 3 RBI), the Senators would take the lead during the bottom of the eighth with Nemo Leibold's pinch-hit triple, and hold down the win with Firpo Marberry's 2nd Save.
R H E
1953 Dodgers 4 7 1
1912 Red Sox 5 12 1 F
Brooklyn (1-3) / Boston (3-1)
WP- Pape (1-0)
LP- J.Hughes (0-1)
After an explosive start to the series for the Brooklyn Dodgers, they would fizzle out with three straight losses, this one ending on a pinch-hit walk-off double by the Red Sox' Jake Stahl. All four Dodgers runs came off solo HR's by George Shuba, Campanella, and two by Duke Snider. Gil Hodges is now hitless in 15 at-bats for the season.
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| "El Duque" helps keep 98' Yanks perfect. |
R H E
1986 Mets 2 5 0
1998 Yankees 3 9 0 F
N.Y. Mets (0-4) / N.Y. Yankees (4-0)
WP- O.Hernandez (1-0)
LP- S.Fernandez (0-1)
SV- M.Rivera (2)
Derek Jeter goes 2-for-4, with an RBI double, as Chad Curtis gets his first two hits of the season being switched to the lead-off spot for this game -- as the Yankees stay undefeated. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez pitched seven solid innings of three-hit, one-run ball, including 7 strikeouts.
R H E
1999 Rangers 6 12 1
1962 Dodgers 14 16 1 F
Texas (3-1) / Los Angeles (1-3)
WP- J.Moeller (1-0)
LP- Fassero (0-1)
The Dodgers took it to Rangers' starting pitcher Jeff Fassero with 7 runs in the first inning, and they didn't look back as they win their first game of the season. Fassero, unfortunately had to stay in and eat up some innings due to the overworked Texas bullpen (during the first three games), he would allow 11 hits & 11 ER's, while walking 6 batters during 4 2/3 innings! Willie Davis & Tommy Davis of the Dodgers had four hits each.
R H E
1980 Royals 3 9 1
2007 Red Sox 2 9 0 F
Kansas City (3-1) / Boston (1-3)
WP- Pattin (1-0)
LP- J.Lopez (0-1)
SV- Quisenberry (2)
Darrell Porter goes 3-for-4 with all singles, his RBI single during the top of the eighth off of reliever Javier Lopez ended up being the deciding factor in this one. George Brett woke up from his slump with a 2-for-3 performance including a HR & 2 RBI. Curt Schilling for Boston got a no decision, striking out 6 & only allowing 2 ER's during six innings.
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| Gibson leading the charge, batting .350 for Detroit. |
R H E
1984 Tigers 3 9 3
1995 Indians 1 4 0 F
Detroit (4-0) / Cleveland (0-4)
WP- Berenguer (1-0)
LP- Nagy (0-1)
SV- W.Hernandez (2)
The 1984 Detroit Tigers join the 1998 Yankees, as the only undefeated teams remaining out of the 24 opening series for the season. Kirk Gibson went 2-for-5 with a double, as Juan Berenguer allowed only 3 hits & 1 ER during seven innings. The Tigers are batting .369 with a 3.00 team ERA, as they swept the Indians by outscoring them by 22 runs.
R H E
2002 Athletics 6 11 0
1977 Phillies 2 9 1 F
Oakland (1-3) / Philadelphia (3-1)
WP- Lidle (1-0)
LP- Lerch (0-1)
Miguel Tejada hit his 2nd HR of the season, as he helped the Athletics get in the win column. The Phillies' Jerry Martin went 3-for-4, with 2 doubles during their loss.
R H E
1953 Yankees 4 9 0
1904 Giants 2 6 0 F
N.Y. Yankees (2-2) / N.Y. Giants (2-2)
WP- Sain (1-0)
LP- Wiltse (0-1)
SV- A.Reynolds (1)
Slumping Mickey Mantle had the deciding 2-run RBI single in the 8th, that helped the Yankees even up their opening series against the Giants.
R H E
1942 Cardinals 9 9 0
1927 Yankees 11 12 2 F
St. Louis (3-1) / New York (1-3)
WP- Pipgras (1-0)
LP- Lanier (0-1)
SV- M.Thomas (1)
The Yankees held on to a late surge from the Cardinals (who scored 4 runs in the 8th & another in the 9th) to win their first game of the season. The 1927 Yankees are considered by many to be the best team in MLB history, but haven't played up to that par as of yet -- their pitching staff has a horrid 8.08 team ERA.
R H E
1931 Athletics 7 14 1
1937 Yankees 6 10 1 F / 15 Inn
Philadelphia (3-1) / New York (1-3)
WP- Mahaffey (1-0)
LP- Chandler (0-1)
SV- Shores (1)
The Athletics surrendered a late 6-2 lead to the Yankees, who stormed back during the 7th inning. Tony Lazzeri tied the game in the bottom of the ninth with a solo HR off of Eddie Rommel. Al Simmons would smack in the stay ahead run in the top of the 15th with an RBI triple.
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| Westlake delivers big win for the Tribe. |
R H E
1954 Indians 4 4 0
1906 Cubs 2 9 0 F
Cleveland (1-3) / Chicago (3-1)
WP- Houtteman (1-0)
LP- Lundgren (1-1)
SV- Mossi (1)
Wally Westlake's two-run triple was the big hit of the night for the Indians, who finally win their first game. Art Houtteman gets the win in relief, with a fantastic 6 inning start by aging Bob Feller. Carl Lundgren would end up getting a win, loss & save during this series for the Cubs. Jimmy Slagle had three hits for the Cubs in a losing effort.
R H E
1995 Braves 2 2 1
1975 Reds 1 3 0 F
Atlanta (3-1) / Cincinnati (1-3)
WP- Smoltz (1-0)
LP- Gullett (0-1)
SV- Ligtenberg (1)
Walt Weiss keeps playing well for the Braves, with an RBI triple. The "Big Red Machine" is having mechanic issues with their lousy .176 team batting average. Tony Perez is batting .308, HR & 2 RBI for the season (leading the Reds in all three categories).
R H E
1914 Braves 7 9 0
1971 Athletics 11 17 0 F
Boston (3-1) / Oakland (1-3)
WP- Odom (1-0)
LP- Crutcher (0-1)
The Athletics woke up out of their slumber with a 7-run explosion during the first inning, smacking 4 HR's that inning alone. Reggie Jackson's first hit of the season was a solo shot (he would get 3 hits) and later in the inning, the fans were treated to back-to-back-to-back HR's by Dick Green, Curtis Blefary and starting pitcher Blue Moon Odom. Sal Bando would hit a 2-run HR later in the 4th inning (his 2nd HR of the season).
R H E
2001 Mariners 3 11 1
1969 Orioles 2 9 1 F / 11 Inn
Seattle (2-2) / Baltimore (2-2)
WP- R.Franklin (1-0)
LP- Hardin (0-1)
SV- Sasaki (2)
Ichiro Suzuki had four hits & a steal, as John Olerud had the go-ahead RBI single in the top of the eleventh to help the Mariners walk away with a series split. The Orioles' two runs came off of Frank Robinson's 2-run HR during the bottom of the third.
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| Big day for Nemo Leibold! |
R H E
1960 Pirates 2 10 2
1917 White Sox 7 14 2 F
Pittsburgh (3-1) / Chicago (1-3)
WP- Danforth (1-0)
LP- Haddix (0-1)
Nemo Leibold who had a big triple for the 25' Senators today, was the hero for the 1917 White Sox as well -- with a 3-for-5 performance, 3B, 2B, steal & 2 RBI! The White Sox starting pitcher Dave Danforth kept the Pirates hitters at bay, with five innings of 1 ER ball, allowing six hits & 3 walks.
R H E
1981 Expos 7 12 0
1971 Pirates 5 15 2 F
Montreal (3-1) / Pittsburgh (1-3)
WP- Burris (1-0)
LP- Lu.Walker (0-1)
SV- Reardon (2)
A sloppy 13 hits allowed win for Ray Burris (Expos); as both teams scored 9 of their combined 12 runs in the first inning alone. Andre Dawson had his best game of the season, 3-for-5, HR & 3 RBI -- while the Pirates' Roberto Clemente has been on fire, going 4-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI, while batting .588 for the season (10-for-17)!
*** LEAGUE STANDINGS Tommorrow ***
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
APBA Stories Straight to the Heart
I was on the APBA Baseball Group on Facebook, when one of the guys Scott posted a wonderful story of him & his cousin at a Dodgers/Cubs game in 1973, it triggered other wonderful stories that I felt had to be shared on this blog -- Documented for other APBA fans to carry on.
Below is Scott's story and others that have contributed via Facebook...
Below is Scott's story and others that have contributed via Facebook...
- "One of my favorite APBA stories. My cousin (big Cubs fan) and I (big Dodgers fan) were in Dodger Stadium watching a Cubs-Dodgers game in 1973. Early in the game Randy Hundley stole second prompting my cousin to laugh and say, "That's great -- next year Hundley could have a 10." I laughed too and a few seconds later the two guys sitting in the row behind us tapped us on the shoulder and said, "Hey, do you guys play APBA?"
- "Similar event happen to me...I join a new softball team and I was on the bench and a pop up to the catcher and I spoke out 65 and my teammate turned to me and said 35 and we both laughed and became great friends and formed a league together and we had 5 other friends we taught them the game and we played for 5 years ,sad to say Dan passed away in 97 RIP Dan Werner and we have not played the league anymore. Dan's favorite player was Joe Morgan in the game,so we put it in dan's pocket, its his forever..."
- "This is as close to that as I can come. I was a cook at my Dads restaurant and I had a 1972 card of Reggie Jackson's and was going to take it to the printer to make blank cards and a waitress saw it and told me her boyfriend played APBA and he came to the rest. the next day and were friends for 30 years. He even got me on his slow pitch softball team where I played for 18 years."
- "Back in 86 I was at Memorial Stadium watching the final game of the season between the O's and Tigers. After the game, as the Tigers were boarding their team bus, I handed Darrell Evans his APBA card to sign and he said "Oh wow, I have 1s at 11 and 66, how many home runs have I hit in your replay?" I couldn't believe, not only that he'd heard of the game, but he recognized the significance of the numbers!"
- "I had Lance Parrish & Dave Winfield both sign their APBA Cards in 1991 and neither one knew what they were!! LOL"
- "In Detroit during batting practice. Dave Parker playing for the Oakland A's and was off to a bad start of the season. I talked to him early in BP and said to him "Your killing my APBA teams chances next year". He looked directly at me and said "Your APBA team, what about my next years salary"... I was afraid. LOL"
- "I was on night watch when I was in the military, by myself. To pass the 12 hours of nothingness, I would sometimes bring some APBA cards with me and play a couple of games. Once, the supervisor came in (he had never done that before), and I figured he would be mad. But.......he turned out to be an APBA fan, and we sat there and compared stats and different seasons we played. After that, he showed up all the time and we would play a few games."
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Game #3 / "Crazy 48's" Highlights
Game #3's
Highlights around the league for Game #3's during the "Crazy 48's" League.
Posada hits Two HR's, as 98' Yankees remain Undefeated!
R H E
1986 Mets 6 12 2
1998 Yankees 11 10 0 F
Mets (0-3) / Yankees (3-0)
WP- Pettitte (1-0)
LP- Ojeda (0-1)
The Yankees got it started early with 4 runs during the bottom of the first, with a solo shot by Tino Martinez. Martinez would finish the day, 4-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI & BB, after entering the game with only 1 hit. Jorge Posada also had a big day with 2 HR's (giving him 3 for the season) & 4 RBI.
R H E
1954 Indians 2 5 2
1906 Cubs 3 10 0 F
Cleveland (0-3) / Chicago (3-0)
WP- Lundgren (1-0)
LP- Narleski (0-1)
The Cubs bats woke up during the last two innings and took it to Cleveland's reliever Ray Narleski, who blown the save & game; Cubs got 5 of their 10 hits during the last two innings, as Frank Schulte delivered a walk-off single to keep the Cubs undefeated. Mike Garcia pitched a strong 7 innings of 1 ER allowed for the losing Tribe.
R H E
1944 Browns 0 6 0
1935 Crawfords 2 5 0 F
St. Louis (0-3) / Pittsburgh (3-0)
WP- Ro.Davis (1-0)/ CG (1)/ SHO (1)
LP- Muncrief (0-1)
The Browns couldn't take advantage of a APBA D Starting Pitcher in Roosevelt Davis, who brought his A game (and would be a APBA Grade A by the end of the game) in a complete game 2-0 shutout, striking out six Browns, while allowing 6 hits. Josh Gibson hit his first Home Run of the season in the 2nd Inning.
R H E
1976 Dodgers 6 12 1
1998 Padres 3 7 0 F
Los Angeles (2-1) / San Diego (1-2)
WP- Hooton (1-0)
LP- J.Hamilton (0-1)
SV- Hough (2)
Davey Lopes set two league records against the Padres, becoming the first to steal 3 bases in a single game (Bert Campaneris would do so later in the day), while also scoring 4 runs; he also collected 3 hits. Greg Vaughn hit 2 HR's for the Padres in a losing cause. Burt Hooton was terrific for the Dodgers, allowing only 4 hits & 2 runs through seven innings.
R H E
1998 Braves 7 10 0
1975 Reds 4 9 0 F
Atlanta (2-1) / Cincinnati (1-2)
WP- Millwood (1-0)
LP- Darcy (0-1)
SV- Rocker (1)
The Braves' bullpen held the pitching together after Denny Neagle was ejected during the 2nd Inning for arguing a call with the home plate umpire, as Kevin Millwood pitched 3 strong innings of scoreless ball -- the Braves would almost surrender a 7-0 lead, as the Reds score 4 during the last 3 innings. Chipper Jones' Grand Slam in the 4th was the difference, falling a triple short for the cycle.
R H E
1984 Tigers 16 21 0
1995 Indians 8 10 0 F
Detroit (3-0) / Cleveland (0-3)
WP- Wilcox (1-0)
LP- K.Hill (0-1)
Ken Hill was all over the place for the Tribe, as the 84' Tigers scored 6 runs during the 2nd Inning, Lou Whitaker and Barbaro Garbey each collected 4 hits, as Whitaker had 4 RBI (Garbey had 3). Marty Castillo added salt to the wounds with a 3-run HR in the seventh off of Jim Poole. Albert Belle hit 2 HR's for the Indians, as Jim Thome added a 2-run HR. The Tigers are on a tear, outscoring the Indians 31-11 through the first three games!
R H E
1980 Royals 9 13 0
2007 Red Sox 4 8 0 F
Kansas City (2-1) / Boston (1-2)
WP- Splittorff (1-0)
LP- Wakefield (0-1)
The Royals jumped all over Tim Wakefield early, playing small ball at it's best, scoring 6 runs & 7 hits off of the knuckle-baller during the first 3 innings. The Royals would coast to victory, led by Frank White's 4 RBI from the 9th slot of the lineup. J.D. Drew hit a 2-run HR, while drawing 3 walks for Boston.
R H E
1931 Athletics 6 16 0
1937 Yankees 2 6 0 F
Philadelphia (2-1) / New York (1-2)
WP- Walberg (1-0)
LP- Hadley (0-1)
Rube Walberg kept the Yankees' sluggers contained for the most part, allowing only 3 hits & a run through 7 innings. Bill Dickey went 2-for-4, HR for the Yankees, as Jimmie Foxx scored three of the A's 6 runs.
R H E
2002 Athletics 6 4 0
1977 Phillies 7 11 1 F
Oakland (0-3) / Philadelphia (3-0)
WP- Ro.Reed (1-0)
LP- Harang (0-1)
SV- McGraw (1)
Larry Bowa comes up a triple short of the cycle, as he led the way with 3 RBI & 3 runs for the Phils. Richie Hebner added a 2-run HR. Bowa has 2 HR's for the season.
R H E
1953 Yankees 9 7 0
1904 Giants 7 10 0 F
N.Y. Yankees (1-2) / N.Y. Giants (2-1)
WP- A.Reynolds (1-0)
LP- Ames (0-1)
SV- Gorman (1)
Hank Bauer smacked 2 HR's in a 3-for-4 performance that also contributed 3 RBI & a double; Don Bollweg & Billy Martin also added HR's. Mike Donlin went 2-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI & steal in a losing effort for the Giants.
R H E
1985 Blue Jays 2 5 0
1968 Tigers 3 7 1 F
Toronto (2-1) / Detroit (1-2)
WP- P.Dobson (1-0)
LP- Henke (0-1)
The trend of relievers blowing games, continues during this series after John Hiller's back-to-back losses for Detroit in Game 1 & Game 2 -- This time it was the Jays' turn, as Tom Henke blown the save with a walk-off 2-run blast by Bill Freehan, leaving the fans in Tiger Stadium in excitement. Lloyd Moseby (TOR) set a league record of two triples in a single game.
R H E
1942 Cardinals 11 13 1
1927 Yankees 7 12 2 F
St. Louis (3-0) / New York (0-3)
WP- Gumbert (1-0)
LP- Shocker (0-1)
The Cardinals took the lead for good with Enos Slaughter's 3-run HR off of reliever Myles Thomas during the top of the 8th, in this back and forth offense-laden ballgame. The Cards' Marty Marion would set a league record 3 doubles in a single-game. The 1927 Yankees (considered by many as the greatest team ever) has had a tough first series, still seeking their first victory & a team ERA of 8.10; the Cardinals meanwhile are batting .305 as a team. Babe Ruth's HR streak of 5 games straight (counting the APBA Tournament of Champions) with a HR came to an end.
The 27', 37' & 53' Yankees are now a combined 2-7 through their first three games.
R H E
1953 Dodgers 5 11 0
1912 Red Sox 8 12 1 F
Brooklyn (1-2) / Boston (2-1)
WP- Bedient (1-0)
LP- Loes (0-1)
SV- Bushelman (1)
INJ- Furillo (BRK) - 4 games
Tris Speaker becomes the first player to collect five hits in a single-game, and also ties a handful of others to smack 2 HR's in a game as well; going a perfect 5-for-5, with 4 RBI's & a steal for Boston, winning their second straight after being slaughtered in Game 1. Carl Furillo suffered an injury in the 8th, while chasing the cycle (a double short), going 4-for-4, HR, 3B & 2 RBI.
R H E
1999 Rangers 16 17 1
1962 Dodgers 8 15 1 F
Texas (3-0) / Los Angeles (0-3)
WP- Burkett (1-0)
LP- Ortega (0-1)
After 3 games, the Texas Rangers stand alone on top of the Stars IV Division, which is a bit of a surprise. The team seems to keep rolling since it's Game 1 walk-off HR (by Lee Stevens), as the Rangers put up 16 runs -- Every player in the lineup except for Tom Goodwin got a hit, as Juan Gonzalez went 3-for-5, HR, 5 RBI & tying Davey Lopes' record 4 runs scored. Pudge Rodriguez also went 3-for-5, 2-run HR & SB, as Rafael Palmeiro hit his 3rd HR of the season. Johnny Roseboro smacked 2 HR's & 5 RBI in a 3-for-4 losing effort for the Dodgers.
R H E
1981 Expos 3 9 1
1971 Pirates 1 3 0 F
Montreal (2-1) / Pittsburgh (1-2)
WP- Sanderson (1-0)
LP- Bo.Johnson (0-1)
SV- Reardon (1)
Scott Sanderson was in complete control, pitching 6 solid innings of one-hit ball, allowing a run, while striking out 7 Pirates in the process. Larry Parrish went 3-for-3, 2B & RBI; while Tim Raines stole #5 & #6 in Game 3 of the series. Willie Stargell hit his first Home Run of the season for Pittsburgh.
R H E
1971 Giants 8 11 0
1993 Phillies 0 5 0 F
San Francisco (3-0) / Philadelphia (0-3)
WP- Cumberland (1-0)/ CG (1)/ SHO (1)
LP- Greene (0-1)
The Giants rolled in this one with a 2-for-3 performance by Ken Henderson, who smacked a solo HR, sac fly & steal; Dave Kingman added a 3-run HR in the 9th, as the Phillies' woes continues.
R H E
1960 Pirates 3 10 1
1917 White Sox 1 4 0 F
Pittsburgh (3-0) / Chicago (0-3)
WP- Mizell (1-0)
LP- L.Williams (0-1)
SV- Face (2)
Dick Groat started the game in the leadoff spot, and went 3-for-5, 2 runs scored. Don Hoak hits an insurance solo HR in the 8th, as Roy Face comes in for his 2nd Save. Swede Risberg was the unlikely offense for the White Sox, going 2-for-3, triple, RBI & steal.
R H E
2001 Mariners 1 6 3
1969 Orioles 3 4 0 F
Seattle (1-2) / Baltimore (2-1)
WP- J.Palmer (1-0)
LP- Sele (0-1)
SV- Watt (1)
The Mariners' top notch defense committed 3 errors, 2 that led to crucial runs, as the Orioles edge Mariners, 3-1; Jim Palmer pitched 6 innings of 1 ER ball, with 3 K's & no walks allowed, as shortstop Mark Belanger had 2 RBI singles.
R H E
1929 Cubs 4 8 0
1940 Reds 6 10 1 F
Chicago (2-1) / Cincinnati (1-2)
WP- Hutchings (1-0)
LP- Carlson (0-1)
The Cubs took a 4-2 lead at the top of the 5th with a 3-run HR by Riggs Stephenson, but the Reds kept fighting back, as they win with a pinch-hit 2-run walk-off Home Run by Jimmy Ripple, as the Reds win their first game of the season.
It was the first loss for any Cubs team in the "Crazy 48's", who have a combined 5-1 record after 3 games.
R H E
1914 Braves 11 12 1
1971 Athletics 6 7 1 F
Boston (3-0) / Oakland (0-3)
WP- L.Tyler
LP- Segui
The Athletics surrendered a 4-0 lead entering the top of the 6th, as the Boston Braves scored a league-record 9 runs in a single-inning -- the biggest hit being a RBI triple by Leslie Mann (no HR's). Oakland is hoping that their starting pitchers can give Oakland relievers a much-needed break for Game 4. Sal Bando & Rick Monday both hit 2-run HR's during their Game 3 loss.
R H E
1983 Orioles 2 9 0
1993 Giants 9 15 0 F
Baltimore (0-3) / San Francisco (3-0)
WP- Sanderson (1-0)
LP- Boddicker (0-1)
The Giants got things rolling quickly with 5 hits & 4 runs during the bottom of the first, Robby Thompson continues tearing the leather off the ball, hitting his 2nd HR of the season, while batting .500 with 4 RBI (1.083 slugging) during the first three games of the young season. Thompson, along with Will Clark & Willie McGee each collected 3 hits.
It was a big day in APBA for Scott Sanderson (who got a strong victory for 81' Montreal earlier), as he allowed only one run in five innings for the 1993 Giants.
R H E
1969 Mets 5 10 0
1925 Senators 1 4 0 F
New York (2-1) / Washington (1-2)
WP- Gentry (1-0)
LP- Ruether (0-1)
A close, scrappy game that got away from the Senators, as their bullpen allowed 4 hits & 4 walks during the last two innings, as the Mets took full advantage of it. In fact, the Senators allowed a total of 9 walks during the game. The Mets' Art Shamsky batted 2-for-3, BB & a sac fly RBI.
R H E
1937 Giants 11 22 0
1934 Cardinals 2 9 1 F
New York (1-2) / St. Louis (2-1)
WP- Schumacher (1-0)
LP- Carleton (0-1)
Record-setting performances by Joe McCarthy & the Giants, as McCarthy ties Tris Speaker's record of 5 hits in a single-game record, and the Giants go on to set a record for 22 hits in a single-game as well. The Giants' Lou Chiozza added four hits, 3 RBI's & 3 runs. Hal Schumacher pitched a good game for the Giants with seven innings, allowing only 2 runs, as the Giants win their first game.
R H E
1946 Red Sox 7 5 1
1912 Giants 1 7 0 F
Boston (1-2) / New York (2-1)
WP- M.Harris (1-0)
LP- Tesreau (0-1)
INJ- P.Higgins (BOS) - 25 Games
On a day, not short of drama around the league -- this game would end with just that; Boston earns it first win of the season, as Bobby Doerr hit a 3-run HR for Boston's first HR of the season. The Giants' starting pitcher Jeff Tesreau was sloppy, walking 5 in his five-inning loss. The game ended with the Giants' Heinie Groh trying to steal third with two outs, trailing 7-1 -- Groh was called out, but while mowing over third baseman Pinky Higgins in the process; Higgins remained on the ground and needed to be helped off the field, but not without the Red Sox' Manager Joe Cronin complaining that the Giants intentionally took out his third basemen, due to frustration. Besides the 4th game of this series, the only chance for these opposite division teams to play each other again this season will have to be the playoffs (if both happen to qualify by season's end).
The injury will cost them, with Higgins out for 25 games.
Highlights around the league for Game #3's during the "Crazy 48's" League.
Posada hits Two HR's, as 98' Yankees remain Undefeated!
R H E
1986 Mets 6 12 2
1998 Yankees 11 10 0 F
Mets (0-3) / Yankees (3-0)
WP- Pettitte (1-0)
LP- Ojeda (0-1)
The Yankees got it started early with 4 runs during the bottom of the first, with a solo shot by Tino Martinez. Martinez would finish the day, 4-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI & BB, after entering the game with only 1 hit. Jorge Posada also had a big day with 2 HR's (giving him 3 for the season) & 4 RBI.
R H E
1954 Indians 2 5 2
1906 Cubs 3 10 0 F
Cleveland (0-3) / Chicago (3-0)
WP- Lundgren (1-0)
LP- Narleski (0-1)
The Cubs bats woke up during the last two innings and took it to Cleveland's reliever Ray Narleski, who blown the save & game; Cubs got 5 of their 10 hits during the last two innings, as Frank Schulte delivered a walk-off single to keep the Cubs undefeated. Mike Garcia pitched a strong 7 innings of 1 ER allowed for the losing Tribe.
R H E
1944 Browns 0 6 0
1935 Crawfords 2 5 0 F
St. Louis (0-3) / Pittsburgh (3-0)
WP- Ro.Davis (1-0)/ CG (1)/ SHO (1)
LP- Muncrief (0-1)
The Browns couldn't take advantage of a APBA D Starting Pitcher in Roosevelt Davis, who brought his A game (and would be a APBA Grade A by the end of the game) in a complete game 2-0 shutout, striking out six Browns, while allowing 6 hits. Josh Gibson hit his first Home Run of the season in the 2nd Inning.
R H E
1976 Dodgers 6 12 1
1998 Padres 3 7 0 F
Los Angeles (2-1) / San Diego (1-2)
WP- Hooton (1-0)
LP- J.Hamilton (0-1)
SV- Hough (2)
Davey Lopes set two league records against the Padres, becoming the first to steal 3 bases in a single game (Bert Campaneris would do so later in the day), while also scoring 4 runs; he also collected 3 hits. Greg Vaughn hit 2 HR's for the Padres in a losing cause. Burt Hooton was terrific for the Dodgers, allowing only 4 hits & 2 runs through seven innings.
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| Lopes had a huge day for L.A., while swiping 3 bases. |
R H E
1998 Braves 7 10 0
1975 Reds 4 9 0 F
Atlanta (2-1) / Cincinnati (1-2)
WP- Millwood (1-0)
LP- Darcy (0-1)
SV- Rocker (1)
The Braves' bullpen held the pitching together after Denny Neagle was ejected during the 2nd Inning for arguing a call with the home plate umpire, as Kevin Millwood pitched 3 strong innings of scoreless ball -- the Braves would almost surrender a 7-0 lead, as the Reds score 4 during the last 3 innings. Chipper Jones' Grand Slam in the 4th was the difference, falling a triple short for the cycle.
R H E
1984 Tigers 16 21 0
1995 Indians 8 10 0 F
Detroit (3-0) / Cleveland (0-3)
WP- Wilcox (1-0)
LP- K.Hill (0-1)
Ken Hill was all over the place for the Tribe, as the 84' Tigers scored 6 runs during the 2nd Inning, Lou Whitaker and Barbaro Garbey each collected 4 hits, as Whitaker had 4 RBI (Garbey had 3). Marty Castillo added salt to the wounds with a 3-run HR in the seventh off of Jim Poole. Albert Belle hit 2 HR's for the Indians, as Jim Thome added a 2-run HR. The Tigers are on a tear, outscoring the Indians 31-11 through the first three games!
R H E
1980 Royals 9 13 0
2007 Red Sox 4 8 0 F
Kansas City (2-1) / Boston (1-2)
WP- Splittorff (1-0)
LP- Wakefield (0-1)
The Royals jumped all over Tim Wakefield early, playing small ball at it's best, scoring 6 runs & 7 hits off of the knuckle-baller during the first 3 innings. The Royals would coast to victory, led by Frank White's 4 RBI from the 9th slot of the lineup. J.D. Drew hit a 2-run HR, while drawing 3 walks for Boston.
R H E
1931 Athletics 6 16 0
1937 Yankees 2 6 0 F
Philadelphia (2-1) / New York (1-2)
WP- Walberg (1-0)
LP- Hadley (0-1)
Rube Walberg kept the Yankees' sluggers contained for the most part, allowing only 3 hits & a run through 7 innings. Bill Dickey went 2-for-4, HR for the Yankees, as Jimmie Foxx scored three of the A's 6 runs.
R H E
2002 Athletics 6 4 0
1977 Phillies 7 11 1 F
Oakland (0-3) / Philadelphia (3-0)
WP- Ro.Reed (1-0)
LP- Harang (0-1)
SV- McGraw (1)
Larry Bowa comes up a triple short of the cycle, as he led the way with 3 RBI & 3 runs for the Phils. Richie Hebner added a 2-run HR. Bowa has 2 HR's for the season.
R H E
1953 Yankees 9 7 0
1904 Giants 7 10 0 F
N.Y. Yankees (1-2) / N.Y. Giants (2-1)
WP- A.Reynolds (1-0)
LP- Ames (0-1)
SV- Gorman (1)
Hank Bauer smacked 2 HR's in a 3-for-4 performance that also contributed 3 RBI & a double; Don Bollweg & Billy Martin also added HR's. Mike Donlin went 2-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI & steal in a losing effort for the Giants.
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| Freehan delivers a walk-off HR against Jays. |
R H E
1985 Blue Jays 2 5 0
1968 Tigers 3 7 1 F
Toronto (2-1) / Detroit (1-2)
WP- P.Dobson (1-0)
LP- Henke (0-1)
The trend of relievers blowing games, continues during this series after John Hiller's back-to-back losses for Detroit in Game 1 & Game 2 -- This time it was the Jays' turn, as Tom Henke blown the save with a walk-off 2-run blast by Bill Freehan, leaving the fans in Tiger Stadium in excitement. Lloyd Moseby (TOR) set a league record of two triples in a single game.
R H E
1942 Cardinals 11 13 1
1927 Yankees 7 12 2 F
St. Louis (3-0) / New York (0-3)
WP- Gumbert (1-0)
LP- Shocker (0-1)
The Cardinals took the lead for good with Enos Slaughter's 3-run HR off of reliever Myles Thomas during the top of the 8th, in this back and forth offense-laden ballgame. The Cards' Marty Marion would set a league record 3 doubles in a single-game. The 1927 Yankees (considered by many as the greatest team ever) has had a tough first series, still seeking their first victory & a team ERA of 8.10; the Cardinals meanwhile are batting .305 as a team. Babe Ruth's HR streak of 5 games straight (counting the APBA Tournament of Champions) with a HR came to an end.
The 27', 37' & 53' Yankees are now a combined 2-7 through their first three games.
R H E
1953 Dodgers 5 11 0
1912 Red Sox 8 12 1 F
Brooklyn (1-2) / Boston (2-1)
WP- Bedient (1-0)
LP- Loes (0-1)
SV- Bushelman (1)
INJ- Furillo (BRK) - 4 games
Tris Speaker becomes the first player to collect five hits in a single-game, and also ties a handful of others to smack 2 HR's in a game as well; going a perfect 5-for-5, with 4 RBI's & a steal for Boston, winning their second straight after being slaughtered in Game 1. Carl Furillo suffered an injury in the 8th, while chasing the cycle (a double short), going 4-for-4, HR, 3B & 2 RBI.
R H E
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| Palmeiro & the Rangers keep rolling. |
1962 Dodgers 8 15 1 F
Texas (3-0) / Los Angeles (0-3)
WP- Burkett (1-0)
LP- Ortega (0-1)
After 3 games, the Texas Rangers stand alone on top of the Stars IV Division, which is a bit of a surprise. The team seems to keep rolling since it's Game 1 walk-off HR (by Lee Stevens), as the Rangers put up 16 runs -- Every player in the lineup except for Tom Goodwin got a hit, as Juan Gonzalez went 3-for-5, HR, 5 RBI & tying Davey Lopes' record 4 runs scored. Pudge Rodriguez also went 3-for-5, 2-run HR & SB, as Rafael Palmeiro hit his 3rd HR of the season. Johnny Roseboro smacked 2 HR's & 5 RBI in a 3-for-4 losing effort for the Dodgers.
R H E
1981 Expos 3 9 1
1971 Pirates 1 3 0 F
Montreal (2-1) / Pittsburgh (1-2)
WP- Sanderson (1-0)
LP- Bo.Johnson (0-1)
SV- Reardon (1)
Scott Sanderson was in complete control, pitching 6 solid innings of one-hit ball, allowing a run, while striking out 7 Pirates in the process. Larry Parrish went 3-for-3, 2B & RBI; while Tim Raines stole #5 & #6 in Game 3 of the series. Willie Stargell hit his first Home Run of the season for Pittsburgh.
R H E
1971 Giants 8 11 0
1993 Phillies 0 5 0 F
San Francisco (3-0) / Philadelphia (0-3)
WP- Cumberland (1-0)/ CG (1)/ SHO (1)
LP- Greene (0-1)
The Giants rolled in this one with a 2-for-3 performance by Ken Henderson, who smacked a solo HR, sac fly & steal; Dave Kingman added a 3-run HR in the 9th, as the Phillies' woes continues.
R H E
1960 Pirates 3 10 1
1917 White Sox 1 4 0 F
Pittsburgh (3-0) / Chicago (0-3)
WP- Mizell (1-0)
LP- L.Williams (0-1)
SV- Face (2)
Dick Groat started the game in the leadoff spot, and went 3-for-5, 2 runs scored. Don Hoak hits an insurance solo HR in the 8th, as Roy Face comes in for his 2nd Save. Swede Risberg was the unlikely offense for the White Sox, going 2-for-3, triple, RBI & steal.
R H E
2001 Mariners 1 6 3
1969 Orioles 3 4 0 F
Seattle (1-2) / Baltimore (2-1)
WP- J.Palmer (1-0)
LP- Sele (0-1)
SV- Watt (1)
The Mariners' top notch defense committed 3 errors, 2 that led to crucial runs, as the Orioles edge Mariners, 3-1; Jim Palmer pitched 6 innings of 1 ER ball, with 3 K's & no walks allowed, as shortstop Mark Belanger had 2 RBI singles.
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| Ripple delivers pinch-hit walk-off homer for Cincy. |
1929 Cubs 4 8 0
1940 Reds 6 10 1 F
Chicago (2-1) / Cincinnati (1-2)
WP- Hutchings (1-0)
LP- Carlson (0-1)
The Cubs took a 4-2 lead at the top of the 5th with a 3-run HR by Riggs Stephenson, but the Reds kept fighting back, as they win with a pinch-hit 2-run walk-off Home Run by Jimmy Ripple, as the Reds win their first game of the season.
It was the first loss for any Cubs team in the "Crazy 48's", who have a combined 5-1 record after 3 games.
R H E
1914 Braves 11 12 1
1971 Athletics 6 7 1 F
Boston (3-0) / Oakland (0-3)
WP- L.Tyler
LP- Segui
The Athletics surrendered a 4-0 lead entering the top of the 6th, as the Boston Braves scored a league-record 9 runs in a single-inning -- the biggest hit being a RBI triple by Leslie Mann (no HR's). Oakland is hoping that their starting pitchers can give Oakland relievers a much-needed break for Game 4. Sal Bando & Rick Monday both hit 2-run HR's during their Game 3 loss.
R H E
1983 Orioles 2 9 0
1993 Giants 9 15 0 F
Baltimore (0-3) / San Francisco (3-0)
WP- Sanderson (1-0)
LP- Boddicker (0-1)
The Giants got things rolling quickly with 5 hits & 4 runs during the bottom of the first, Robby Thompson continues tearing the leather off the ball, hitting his 2nd HR of the season, while batting .500 with 4 RBI (1.083 slugging) during the first three games of the young season. Thompson, along with Will Clark & Willie McGee each collected 3 hits.
It was a big day in APBA for Scott Sanderson (who got a strong victory for 81' Montreal earlier), as he allowed only one run in five innings for the 1993 Giants.
R H E
1969 Mets 5 10 0
1925 Senators 1 4 0 F
New York (2-1) / Washington (1-2)
WP- Gentry (1-0)
LP- Ruether (0-1)
A close, scrappy game that got away from the Senators, as their bullpen allowed 4 hits & 4 walks during the last two innings, as the Mets took full advantage of it. In fact, the Senators allowed a total of 9 walks during the game. The Mets' Art Shamsky batted 2-for-3, BB & a sac fly RBI.
R H E
1937 Giants 11 22 0
1934 Cardinals 2 9 1 F
New York (1-2) / St. Louis (2-1)
WP- Schumacher (1-0)
LP- Carleton (0-1)
Record-setting performances by Joe McCarthy & the Giants, as McCarthy ties Tris Speaker's record of 5 hits in a single-game record, and the Giants go on to set a record for 22 hits in a single-game as well. The Giants' Lou Chiozza added four hits, 3 RBI's & 3 runs. Hal Schumacher pitched a good game for the Giants with seven innings, allowing only 2 runs, as the Giants win their first game.
R H E
1946 Red Sox 7 5 1
1912 Giants 1 7 0 F
Boston (1-2) / New York (2-1)
WP- M.Harris (1-0)
LP- Tesreau (0-1)
INJ- P.Higgins (BOS) - 25 Games
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| Boston will have to do without Higgins for awhile. |
The injury will cost them, with Higgins out for 25 games.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Bostonia
So not to keep the post going with a sad note, I wanted to kind of continue my Boston trend towards a positive note at least. I decided to switch my profile pic & cover photo to that of Boston, a nod, a shout-out to Boston, that we are all with them during these troubling times. It also got me thinking about the time that I owned a Boston Red Sox cap.
For those that don't know me, I have been born and raised in Michigan -- and I love my Tigers, and I also happen to be an Atlanta Braves fan as well. I have, of course, owned ball-caps of these two franchises, but I have owned caps from other franchises as well.
First off with the Boston cap, I owned it maybe just prior to 2004's title season until about 2006 when I met the wife, I wore it because to me, it represented the "working man", a man getting by, making ends meet -- I thought of all the New Englanders, that year after year bled for the Boston Red Sox, despite year after year of dramatic disappointment by the team, I felt the working man's pulse; and that is why I wore a Boston cap. The wife loved how it looked on my head, and that also my last name also started with the letter "B" -- I got the hat with another hat for a 2 for $25 dollor deal, so I also got myself a Washington Nationals hat at the time. My wife would learn plenty of baseball from me in time, not having an ounce of baseball in her blood before me; she would learn about Fenway & the Red Sox, the curse, and she loves how Fenway looks, and she has always loved the idea of visiting Boston long before meeting me -- so she eventually got herself a Boston Red Sox hat as well.
I have probably 5 different Tiger hats at the moment, but below is a list of the ball-caps in my entire life I have owned, some are a bit surprising looking back:
- Baltimore Orioles - Bought it visiting my cousins in Maryland at the Baltimore Mall.
- Boston Red Sox
- Chicago White Sox - Shortly after they switched to black again with the classic Sox logo on their hats, never I would have imagined that I would really grow to hate these guys.
- Cleveland Indians - The team was starting to thrive with young talent in the early 90's, loved "Major League" the Movie, and always liked their uniforms.
- Detroit Tigers
- Atlanta Braves
- Florida Marlins
- Washington Nationals
- Los Angeles Dodgers - The Dodgers cap I owned was a darker blue, with a red trim around the white "LA" on the caps, got it at Dodgers Stadium with my best friend who loves his Dodgers -- it was a really nice hat, I believe I wore it out/got ruined -- one of my favorite hats.
- San Diego Padres - Probably the dullest hat I've ever owned, let me note that my favorite player was Tony Gwynn. One day I hope to own a Gwynn jersey, but which of the many horrible uniforms should I choose from?
I also like to note that my brother & I owned those hard plastic helmets of the old 80's Blue Jays and red Cardinals caps.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Remainder of Game #2's ("Crazy 48's")
More action around the league for Game #2
R H E
1969 Orioles 6 6 1
2001 Mariners 3 4 0 F
Baltimore (1-1) / Seattle (1-1)
WP- McNally (1-0)
LP- Moyer (0-1)
SV- Reichert (1)
The Mariners' Jamie Moyer was on cruise control through 4 1/3 innings, until he had a hard time finding the plate with three walks & 3 doubles, including a 3-run double by Boog Powell that capped off a 6-run eruption during the top of the 5th -- the inning would be the difference. Bret Boone & Dan Wilson for the Mariners each homered.
R H E
1927 Yankees 3 7 1
1942 Cardinals 9 11 0 F
N.Y. Yankees (0-2) / Cardinals (2-0)
WP- Beazley (1-0)
LP- Pennock (0-1)
Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig hit back-to-back HR's to tie the game during the top of the 6th, but the Yankees' pitching couldn't shut down the Cards' bats, that scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 6th & 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th. Terry Moore keeps truckin going 3-for-3, HR, 2 RBI's, while drawing a walk & scoring three times; as Stan "The Man" added a 3-run blast.
For Ruth, anytime I have played the 27' Yankees (the tournament + the 2 regular games), he has now hit a HR in each of his 5 games! He's targeting Ken Griffey, Jr.'s consecutive games streak of 8 games with at least a HR.
R H E
1917 White Sox 1 3 0
1960 Pirates 2 2 0 F
Chicago (0-2) / Pittsburgh (2-0)
WP- V.Law (1-0)
LP- Faber (0-1)
SV- Face (2)
Despite his 6 walks, Red Faber looked like he wanted to be the second pitcher of the day to throw a no-no, during the bottom of the 7th with 2 outs & Smokey Burgess on first, the Pirates elected to pinch-hit for Vern Law with Dick Schofield, who would lace a RBI double into the gap, which also ended up being the difference in the ballgame.
R H E
1940 Reds 1 6 1
1929 Cubs 4 7 0 F
Cincinnati (0-2) / Chicago (2-0)
WP- G.Bush (1-0)
LP- Derringer (0-1)
SV- Carlson (1)
INJURIES: Ival Goodman (40' CIN) - 3 Games.
Roger Hornsby & Hack Wilson was the core of their offense, with 5 hits combined of the Cubs' 7 hits. Hornsby's double in the bottom of the 8th, led to Hack Wilson's RBI triple. Wilson would score off of Rigg Stephenson's sac fly. The Reds' Bill Werber would contribute in a losing cause, 2-for-4 with a triple & run.
R H E
1912 Giants 6 9 2
1946 Red Sox 4 9 1 F
N.Y. Giants (2-0) / Boston (0-2)
WP- Wiltse (1-0)
LP- Klinger (0-1)
Tex Hughson pitched a solid game of 6 innings, 0 ER/1 Run, 3 hits allowed while striking out 4 Giants -- but it still wasn't enough; the Red Sox relievers gave up a 4-1 lead entering the top of the 8th. Hooks Wiltse helped his relief cause with a 2-run double in the 9th off Bob Klinger.
R H E
1904 Giants 2 6 1
1953 Yankees 1 3 0 F
N.Y. Giants (2-0) / N.Y. Yankees (0-2)
WP- McGinnity (1-0)/ CG (1)
LP- Raschi (0-1)
John McGraws' two Giant teams (04' & 12') are now combined (4-0) in this early season, as Joe McGinnity, despite his 5 walks issued, shut down Yankees bats, allowing only 3 hits. Mickey Mantle had two of those three hits (2 doubles) while smacking in the Yankees' only run. Giants' #8 hitter Frank Bowerman had a RBI single, making him 3-for-5 (.600) for the season; Bowerman in real-life batted .232 in 289 at-bats during 1904.
R H E
1977 Phillies 4 9 1
2002 Athletics 3 6 1 F
Philadelphia (2-0) / Oakland (0-2)
WP- L.Christenson (1-0)
LP- T.Hudson (0-1)
SV- Garber (1)
INJURIES: Garry Maddox (77' PHI) - 5 games.
The Phillies hang on, despite walking 8 Athletics hitters as a staff -- including a messy 8th Inning alone by Gene Garber of 4 walks (one intentional to Eric Chavez). Bad news for Phillies' fans as Garry Maddox is injured sliding into second base.
R H E
1995 Indians 0 2 1
1984 Tigers 10 17 0 F
Cleveland (0-2) / Detroit (2-0)
WP- Petry (1-0)
LP- De.Martinez (0-1)
Denny Martinez was all over the place as the Tigers' hitters were rolling on all cylinders! Kirk Gibson went 3-for-5 with a RBI triple & SB & DH-Darrell Evans was 3-for-3 with a double, RBI & run. Mark Clark (a APBA Grade D-Z) has been scoreless through 6 innings of relief now for the Indians through 2 games.
R H E
1975 Reds 0 2 1
1998 Braves 5 3 2 F
Cincinnati (1-1) / Atlanta (1-1)
WP- Glavine (1-0)/ CG(1)/ SHO (1)
LP- Norman (0-1)
Tom Glavine was all dialed in as the "Big Red Machine" was dealing with mechanic issues, pitching a 2-hit shutout with 6 K's & 5 walks. Andres Galarraga supplied breathing room with a Grand Slam in the bottom of the 3rd off of Fred Norman, it was Galarraga's 2nd HR of the season; Javy Lopez had a solo shot.
R H E
1998 Padres 4 8 2
1976 Dodgers 3 8 1 F
San Diego (1-1) / Los Angeles (1-1)
WP- An.Ashby (1-0)
LP- Rau (0-1)
SV- T.Hoffman (1)
The Dodgers' Doug Rau was cruising through seven innings (in fact both pitchers were scoreless through seven) until running into problems in the 8th, beginning with a walk to Ruben Rivera, followed up by a single from lead-off man Quilvio Veras & Lopes bobbling a sure-out grounder from Tony Gwynn. Rick Rhoden, who the Dodgers are using in the bullpen due to lack of innings, couldn't stop the problems arising as Greg Vaughn's sac fly & Wally Joyner's 2-run single put the Padres in front, 3-0. Ron Cey's 2-run HR in the 8th & Lee Lacy's solo in the bottom of the ninth couldn't put the Dodgers on top. Veras (SD) went 3-for-5, 2B & ribbie.
R H E
1906 Cubs 3 5 1
1954 Indians 2 7 2 F
Chicago (2-0) / Cleveland (0-2)
WP- J.Taylor (1-0)
LP- E.Wynn (0-1)
SV- Lundgren (1)
It's good to be Kling! The Cubs' catcher Johnny Kling was responsible for all 3 RBI's in the Cubs 3-2 victory in Cleveland. The 29' Cubs & 06' Cubs are now combined 4-0, as the Tribe (54' & 95') early on, are a combined 0-4! Bobby Avila went 2-for-4 for the Indians, with a 2B, steal, RBI & run.
R H E
1935 Crawfords 8 15 0
1944 Browns 2 3 0 F
Pittsburgh (2-0) / St. Louis (0-2)
WP- Matlock (1-0)
LP- N.Potter (0-1)
Popeye Harris continued poking the ball into the outfield with 3 more hits, he is now 7-for-10 (6 singles), 2B, RBI & 3 runs during the first two contests in St.Louis, can he continue the ride as the teams charter the buses back to Pittsburgh? We'll have to see.
Judy Johnson added 3 hits & Oscar Charleston added 3 RBI, as the Crawfords supplied offense from numerous players throughout the lineup. The Browns' only bright blip came from a 2-run HR by their only notable "star", shortstop Vern Stephens.
R H E
1937 Yankees 2 2 0
1931 Athletics 4 7 1 F
N.Y. Yankees (1-1) / Philadelphia (1-1)
WP- Earnshaw (1-0)
LP- Chandler (0-1)
SV- Rommell (1)
Both of the Yankees' hits came in the 4th, and even though this game didn't go into the possible no-hit realm, it's fair to point out all the 2-hit & 1-hit games that have already taken place during the first two games of the "Crazy 48's" Season -- including Bill Jame's (of the 14' Braves) no-no against the 1971 Athletics. The 1944 Browns alone will probably get no-hit a few times before this thing is done in a few years. Then again, maybe not, you never know the way the dice are going to roll.
Anyways, back to the highlights, Red Ruffing also pitched a great game, allowing only 5 hits & a run through 7 innings, he also had 5 K's & a walk. Spud Chandler blown the save & ended up with the loss, with Jimmie Foxx's 2-run triple in the bottom of the 8th. Eddie Rommell came in for the save for the Athletics.
R H E
1969 Orioles 6 6 1
2001 Mariners 3 4 0 F
Baltimore (1-1) / Seattle (1-1)
WP- McNally (1-0)
LP- Moyer (0-1)
SV- Reichert (1)
The Mariners' Jamie Moyer was on cruise control through 4 1/3 innings, until he had a hard time finding the plate with three walks & 3 doubles, including a 3-run double by Boog Powell that capped off a 6-run eruption during the top of the 5th -- the inning would be the difference. Bret Boone & Dan Wilson for the Mariners each homered.
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| Moore is having a great start for 42' Cards. |
R H E
1927 Yankees 3 7 1
1942 Cardinals 9 11 0 F
N.Y. Yankees (0-2) / Cardinals (2-0)
WP- Beazley (1-0)
LP- Pennock (0-1)
Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig hit back-to-back HR's to tie the game during the top of the 6th, but the Yankees' pitching couldn't shut down the Cards' bats, that scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 6th & 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th. Terry Moore keeps truckin going 3-for-3, HR, 2 RBI's, while drawing a walk & scoring three times; as Stan "The Man" added a 3-run blast.
For Ruth, anytime I have played the 27' Yankees (the tournament + the 2 regular games), he has now hit a HR in each of his 5 games! He's targeting Ken Griffey, Jr.'s consecutive games streak of 8 games with at least a HR.
R H E
1917 White Sox 1 3 0
1960 Pirates 2 2 0 F
Chicago (0-2) / Pittsburgh (2-0)
WP- V.Law (1-0)
LP- Faber (0-1)
SV- Face (2)
Despite his 6 walks, Red Faber looked like he wanted to be the second pitcher of the day to throw a no-no, during the bottom of the 7th with 2 outs & Smokey Burgess on first, the Pirates elected to pinch-hit for Vern Law with Dick Schofield, who would lace a RBI double into the gap, which also ended up being the difference in the ballgame.
R H E
1940 Reds 1 6 1
1929 Cubs 4 7 0 F
Cincinnati (0-2) / Chicago (2-0)
WP- G.Bush (1-0)
LP- Derringer (0-1)
SV- Carlson (1)
INJURIES: Ival Goodman (40' CIN) - 3 Games.
Roger Hornsby & Hack Wilson was the core of their offense, with 5 hits combined of the Cubs' 7 hits. Hornsby's double in the bottom of the 8th, led to Hack Wilson's RBI triple. Wilson would score off of Rigg Stephenson's sac fly. The Reds' Bill Werber would contribute in a losing cause, 2-for-4 with a triple & run.
R H E
1912 Giants 6 9 2
1946 Red Sox 4 9 1 F
N.Y. Giants (2-0) / Boston (0-2)
WP- Wiltse (1-0)
LP- Klinger (0-1)
Tex Hughson pitched a solid game of 6 innings, 0 ER/1 Run, 3 hits allowed while striking out 4 Giants -- but it still wasn't enough; the Red Sox relievers gave up a 4-1 lead entering the top of the 8th. Hooks Wiltse helped his relief cause with a 2-run double in the 9th off Bob Klinger.
R H E
1904 Giants 2 6 1
1953 Yankees 1 3 0 F
N.Y. Giants (2-0) / N.Y. Yankees (0-2)
WP- McGinnity (1-0)/ CG (1)
LP- Raschi (0-1)
John McGraws' two Giant teams (04' & 12') are now combined (4-0) in this early season, as Joe McGinnity, despite his 5 walks issued, shut down Yankees bats, allowing only 3 hits. Mickey Mantle had two of those three hits (2 doubles) while smacking in the Yankees' only run. Giants' #8 hitter Frank Bowerman had a RBI single, making him 3-for-5 (.600) for the season; Bowerman in real-life batted .232 in 289 at-bats during 1904.
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| The Phillies will have to do without Maddox for awhile. |
R H E
1977 Phillies 4 9 1
2002 Athletics 3 6 1 F
Philadelphia (2-0) / Oakland (0-2)
WP- L.Christenson (1-0)
LP- T.Hudson (0-1)
SV- Garber (1)
INJURIES: Garry Maddox (77' PHI) - 5 games.
The Phillies hang on, despite walking 8 Athletics hitters as a staff -- including a messy 8th Inning alone by Gene Garber of 4 walks (one intentional to Eric Chavez). Bad news for Phillies' fans as Garry Maddox is injured sliding into second base.
R H E
1995 Indians 0 2 1
1984 Tigers 10 17 0 F
Cleveland (0-2) / Detroit (2-0)
WP- Petry (1-0)
LP- De.Martinez (0-1)
Denny Martinez was all over the place as the Tigers' hitters were rolling on all cylinders! Kirk Gibson went 3-for-5 with a RBI triple & SB & DH-Darrell Evans was 3-for-3 with a double, RBI & run. Mark Clark (a APBA Grade D-Z) has been scoreless through 6 innings of relief now for the Indians through 2 games.
R H E
1975 Reds 0 2 1
1998 Braves 5 3 2 F
Cincinnati (1-1) / Atlanta (1-1)
WP- Glavine (1-0)/ CG(1)/ SHO (1)
LP- Norman (0-1)
Tom Glavine was all dialed in as the "Big Red Machine" was dealing with mechanic issues, pitching a 2-hit shutout with 6 K's & 5 walks. Andres Galarraga supplied breathing room with a Grand Slam in the bottom of the 3rd off of Fred Norman, it was Galarraga's 2nd HR of the season; Javy Lopez had a solo shot.
R H E
1998 Padres 4 8 2
1976 Dodgers 3 8 1 F
San Diego (1-1) / Los Angeles (1-1)
WP- An.Ashby (1-0)
LP- Rau (0-1)
SV- T.Hoffman (1)
The Dodgers' Doug Rau was cruising through seven innings (in fact both pitchers were scoreless through seven) until running into problems in the 8th, beginning with a walk to Ruben Rivera, followed up by a single from lead-off man Quilvio Veras & Lopes bobbling a sure-out grounder from Tony Gwynn. Rick Rhoden, who the Dodgers are using in the bullpen due to lack of innings, couldn't stop the problems arising as Greg Vaughn's sac fly & Wally Joyner's 2-run single put the Padres in front, 3-0. Ron Cey's 2-run HR in the 8th & Lee Lacy's solo in the bottom of the ninth couldn't put the Dodgers on top. Veras (SD) went 3-for-5, 2B & ribbie.
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| Kling leads 06' Cubs to victory. |
R H E
1906 Cubs 3 5 1
1954 Indians 2 7 2 F
Chicago (2-0) / Cleveland (0-2)
WP- J.Taylor (1-0)
LP- E.Wynn (0-1)
SV- Lundgren (1)
It's good to be Kling! The Cubs' catcher Johnny Kling was responsible for all 3 RBI's in the Cubs 3-2 victory in Cleveland. The 29' Cubs & 06' Cubs are now combined 4-0, as the Tribe (54' & 95') early on, are a combined 0-4! Bobby Avila went 2-for-4 for the Indians, with a 2B, steal, RBI & run.
R H E
1935 Crawfords 8 15 0
1944 Browns 2 3 0 F
Pittsburgh (2-0) / St. Louis (0-2)
WP- Matlock (1-0)
LP- N.Potter (0-1)
Popeye Harris continued poking the ball into the outfield with 3 more hits, he is now 7-for-10 (6 singles), 2B, RBI & 3 runs during the first two contests in St.Louis, can he continue the ride as the teams charter the buses back to Pittsburgh? We'll have to see.
Judy Johnson added 3 hits & Oscar Charleston added 3 RBI, as the Crawfords supplied offense from numerous players throughout the lineup. The Browns' only bright blip came from a 2-run HR by their only notable "star", shortstop Vern Stephens.
R H E
1937 Yankees 2 2 0
1931 Athletics 4 7 1 F
N.Y. Yankees (1-1) / Philadelphia (1-1)
WP- Earnshaw (1-0)
LP- Chandler (0-1)
SV- Rommell (1)
Both of the Yankees' hits came in the 4th, and even though this game didn't go into the possible no-hit realm, it's fair to point out all the 2-hit & 1-hit games that have already taken place during the first two games of the "Crazy 48's" Season -- including Bill Jame's (of the 14' Braves) no-no against the 1971 Athletics. The 1944 Browns alone will probably get no-hit a few times before this thing is done in a few years. Then again, maybe not, you never know the way the dice are going to roll.
Anyways, back to the highlights, Red Ruffing also pitched a great game, allowing only 5 hits & a run through 7 innings, he also had 5 K's & a walk. Spud Chandler blown the save & ended up with the loss, with Jimmie Foxx's 2-run triple in the bottom of the 8th. Eddie Rommell came in for the save for the Athletics.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
APBA Tournament Update (Ruth & Aaron Brackets)
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| The Polo Grounds in New York. |
I have done some series recaps, they can be seen on the APBA Tournament page of the blog, eventually I will do more recaps in that style (but they take so much time!). so here is how everything is looking so far.
For those that don't know, I started awhile back on a tournament of 64 teams (NCAA style), best-of-five series until The Final Four, which will be the best-of-seven! I did my best at doing the brackets and figuring out with formula's and taking input from critics in the baseball world on who the top teams and seeds would be.
So here is how everything is looking so far...
RUTH BRACKET
#1 1927 New York Yankees (A)
#16 1944 St. Louis Browns (A)
The Yankees dominated in a 3-0 sweep, it got only hairy for one inning for the Yanks -- Babe Ruth smacked a HR in each game.
The 27' Yankees will play the winner of the...
#8 1999 Arizona Diamond Backs (N)
#9 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers (N)
have yet to play
#5 1986 New York Mets (N)
#12 1967 St. Louis Cardinals (N)
have yet to play
In which the winner of the Mets & Cardinals will play...
#4 1904 New York Giants (N)
#13 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers (N)
The 1904 Giants were up 2-0 in the series with a commanding lead 6-0 lead in Game 3, until the Dodgers scored 8 runs in the bottom of the 4th & won the game 10-6. The Dodgers would win Game 4 with a walk-off Home Run by Frank Howard in the 10th inning & would hold on at the Polo Grounds during a 14-inning Game 5 at the Polo Grounds.
#3 1969 Baltimore Orioles (A)
#14 2008 Tampa Bay Rays (A)
have yet to play
In which the winner of the Orioles & Rays will play...
#6 1942 St. Louis Cardinals (N)
#11 1927 Pittsburgh Pirates (N)
have yet to play
#7 1977 New York Yankees (A)
#10 1982 Milwaukee Brewers (A)
have yet to play
In which the winner of the Yankees & Brewers will play...
#2 1975 Cincinnati Reds (N)
#15 1937 New York Giants (N)
The Cincinnati Reds actually found themselves on the ropes during Game 3 of this series, with the series tied 1-1, the Giants led 3-1 in the top of the 8th until Tony Perez tied it with a 2-run HR & Cesar Geronimo hit a solo HR to put the Reds ahead 4-3. The Giants would score twice in bottom of the 8th, and had the Reds to their final out in the 9th -- Reds trailing 5-4, with 2 outs, the Giants' Coffman walks Tony Perez, and George Foster hits a 2-run HR to take a 6-5 lead. George Foster's dice roll was a 22-0 (second column, roll again), 33-1 (Home Run). Game 4, Don Gullett pitched a Perfect Game into the 7th, allowed a walk, and his no-hitter & shutout was broken up in the 8th -- Reds win convincingly 9-1! Carl Hubbell for the Giants, had a rough series (2 losses) with 8 ER's allowed in 11.1 innings.
The winner of the RUTH Bracket will play the winner of the AARON bracket in the Final Four, which will be a best-of-seven series.
AARON BRACKET
#1 1912 New York Giants (N)
#16 1971 San Francisco Giants (N)
The 1912 Giants defeated the 71' Giants, 3-1 during their series. The 71' Giants only won Game 2, and that was a 12-inning battle in which Tito Fuentes set a tournament record, 6 hits in a single game! Games 3 & 4 were decided pretty easy with 8-3 & 8-2 victories. Christy Mathewson was lights out, 2 wins, 11 K's with only 8 hits & 3 ER's allowed in 17 innings.
The 1912 Giants will eventually play the winner in the...
#8 1985 St.Louis Cardinals (N)
#9 2002 Anaheim Angels (A)
have yet to play
#5 1920 Cleveland Indians (A)
#12 1940 Cincinnati Reds (N)
have yet to play
The winner of the "Battle of Ohio" Indians & Reds series, will play the winner of the...
#4 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers (N)
#13 1983 Baltimore Orioles (A)
have yet to play
#3 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates (N)
#14 2002 Oakland Athletics (A)
have yet to play
The winner of the "A Century of Baseball Between Us" series (Pirates & A's) would play the winner of...
#6 1929 Chicago Cubs (N)
#11 1968 Detroit Tigers (A)
The Chicago Cubs won the series 3-1, Tigers won Game 1 convincingly with a 8-1 victory, and were up 4-2 entering the bottom of the 8th in Chicago, when the bullpen had a meltdown in which the Cubs scored 7 runs -- which would be the deciding factor in the series.
#7 1957 Milwaukee Braves (N)
#10 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates (N)\
have yet to play
The winner of the Braves & Pirates will play the winner of...
#2 1906 Chicago Cubs (N)
#15 1915 Philadelphia Phillies (N)
have yet to play
Monday, April 8, 2013
NO-HITTER for James & other Game #2's
BRAVES' JAMES PITCHES NO-NO AGAINST A's!
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| "Seattle Bill" no-hits Oakland! |
"Seattle Bill" James of the 1914 Boston Braves becomes the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the Stars & Stripes ("Crazy 48's") League, against the 1971 Oakland Athletics. James also struck out 9 batters, while walking two & plunking Mike Epstein with a pitch.
The Braves would score three runs in the bottom of the fifth, 2 of those runs came on a triple by Rabbit Maranville. Hank Gowdy put the game away with a 2-run HR in the bottom of the sixth, making it 6-0.
R H E
1971 Athletics 0 0 0
1914 Braves 6 8 0 F
Boston (2-0) / Oakland (0-2)
WP- B.James (1-0)/ CG (1)/ SHO (1)
LP- C.Hunter (0-1)
The rest of the league -- Crazy 48's League / Game # 2
R H E
2007 Red Sox 1 4 0
1980 Royals 3 7 0 F
Boston (1-1) / Kansas City (1-1)
WP- Gura (1-0)
LP- Matsuzaka (0-1)
SV- Quisenberry (1)
George Brett set the tone with his 2-run HR in the first, Hal McRae went 3-for-3, 2B & RBI.
R H E
1993 Phillies 2 6 1
1971 Giants 7 11 2 F
Philadelphia (0-2) / San Francisco (2-0)
WP- Marichal (1-0)
LP- Mulholland (0-1)
The Giants after their dramatic win in Game 1, continued where they left off with Willie Mays hitting a 3-run HR in the first inning. Ken Henderson went 2-for-3, 3B, RBI & 2 BB's for the Giants. The Phils' Eisenreich had 3 hits in their losing cause.
R H E
1925 Senators 5 7 0
1969 Mets 4 9 1 F
Washington (1-1) / New York (1-1)
WP- W.Johnson (1-0)
LP- Koosman (0-1)
SV- Marberry (1)
It was looking like deja vu with Ken Boswell, once again leading the charge for the Mets in the fourth inning, scoring 3 runs off of "The Big Train", but the Senators would bounce back and take the lead in the top of the 6th, with Goose Goslin hitting his first HR of the young season. Washington's Firpo Marberry comes in for a two-inning save.
R H E
1998 Yankees 3 4 2
1986 Mets 2 5 2 F / 13 Innings
N.Y. Yankees (2-0) / N.Y. Mets (0-2)
WP- G.Lloyd (1-0)
LP- R.McDowell (0-1)
SV- M.Rivera (1)
The game was knotted up 1-1 after 4 innings, and would stay gridlocked through 8 more innings -- until Derek Jeter's 2-run HR in the top of the 13th. The game stayed interesting with Howard Johnson's lead-off HR off of Mariano Rivera in the bottom half, but Mariano would settle down & close it out.
Both David Wells (NYY) & Ron Darling had solid starts, Wells 5 K's, 1 ER through 7 IP & Darling 6 K's, 1 ER through 6.2 IP.
R H E
1934 Cardinals 6 14 0
1937 Giants 3 6 0 F
St. Louis (2-0) / New York (0-2)
WP- D.Vance (1-0)
LP- Coffman (0-1)
SV- Haines (1)
Frankie Frisch adds 3 more hits (a total of 6 now) as the Cardinals keep adding their hit totals as well, with 27 now in the first two games. Whitehead (of the Giants) hit a 2-run HR.
R H E
1962 Dodgers 2 5 1
1999 Rangers 3 5 0 F
Los Angeles (0-2) / Texas (2-0)
WP- Sele (1-0)
LP- Roebuck (0-1)
SV- Wettleland (1)
Rafael Palmeiro hits his 2nd HR of the season, as Frank Howard hit a 2-run HR for the Dodgers. Aaron Sele was strong through 7 innings for the Rangers, striking out 7, allowing only 5 hits & 2 runs.
R H E
1971 Pirates 3 6 1
1981 Expos 11 10 2 F
Pittsburgh (1-1) / Montreal (1-1)
WP- Gullickson (1-0)
LP- D.Ellis (0-1)
John Milner who came in off the bench in Game 1 & hit a HR, has hit his 2nd HR of the season in Game #2 for Montreal. Tim Raines got SB #3 & #4 already, as Rodney Scott went 1-for-2, Sac Fly, 2 BB's, 2 RBI's & a steal in this one. Roberto Clemente added a 2-run HR (now has 4 RBI & 5 hits for the season).
R H E
1968 Tigers 7 10 2
1985 Blue Jays 8 12 0 F / 10 Innings
Detroit (0-2) / Toronto (2-0)
WP- Acker (1-0)
LP- Hiller (0-2)
No matter how much closer the Tigers got the Jays would inch forward a little bit more, until the top of the ninth, Dick McAuliffe scored on Al Kaline's ground out to finally tie the game in the top of the ninth, with Henke blowing the save like Hiller did the game before. Speaking of Hiller, Hiller came in the bottom of the 10th, this time with the game tied, and the Jays deliver another walk-off winner in the 10th! This time with a RBI single by Cliff Johnson!
R H E
1993 Giants 3 9 0
1983 Orioles 0 3 1 F
San Francisco (2-0) / Baltimore (0-2)
WP- Burkett (1-0)/ CG (1)/ SHO (1)
LP- S.Davis (0-1)
Burkett was pitching a no-hitter into the 5th inning when Rick Dempsey broke it up with a one-out double. Robby Thompson hits his first HR of the season for the Giants.
R H E
1912 Red Sox 4 4 1
1953 Dodgers 0 1 2 F
Red Sox (1-1) / Brooklyn (1-1)
WP- B.O'Brien (1-0)/ CG (1)/ SHO (1)
LP- R.Meyer (0-1)
Both sides was relatively quiet, Harry Hooper went 2-for-5 with SB & run, as Jake Stahl also added two singles. The Dodgers only manufactured one hit, after their 17-run, 16-hit explosion on Opening Day.
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