1960 World Series Game 7 Replay
* TOP OF THE 1st, Yankees 0, Pirates 0
Hello again, everybody ... I'm Ernie Harwell ... and welcome to New York Yankees baseball here on WAPBA you always have a front row seat ... today we're coming to you from Pittsburgh where the hometown Pirates will host on their own turf ... it's Game 7 of the 1960 World Series! the sounds of practice are stilled ... the mitts are oiled ... and another season ends with a
1-game series ... the Pirates take the field here in the first here's how it lines up defensively for the Pirates ... Rocky NELSON at first base
Bill MAZEROSKI at second ... Dick GROAT the shortstop ... Don HOAK at third across the outfield ... in left it's Bob SKINNER ... in center Bill VIRDON and over in right Roberto CLEMENTE ... Smoky BURGESS is behind the plate and starting for the Pirates ... Vern LAW who comes from the right side he'll be facing Yankees starter ... right-hander Bob TURLEY a guy who can walk will help you here ... it's a pitcher's park ... so settle in we're ready to start this game
To get it going for the Yankees here Bobby RICHARDSON
* B. RICHARDSON facing V. LAW, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... a skyscraper to deep left ... SKINNER races back ... he turns left and he stabs at the ball and has it ... one down
Okay ... we have Tony KUBEK coming up to hit
* T. KUBEK facing V. LAW, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it in ... grounded to the right side ... wide of first ... and it squirts by NELSON and on into right for a base hit ... and KUBEK has himself a single
One on ... left-handed hitter Roger MARIS ... gets set to bat against LAW
* R. MARIS facing V. LAW, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0 LAW rocks and fires ... cut on ... it's a high fly ... straightaway center
VIRDON has it measured ... and he makes the catch ... two gone ... KUBEK's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*) but the coach holds him at first
Two away 1st inning ... one on ... we have Mickey MANTLE to bat for the Yankees hitting from the left side here
* M. MANTLE facing V. LAW, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... ground ball to NELSON ... he charges it ... and he boots it! ... KUBEK's around second he'll make third ... and MANTLE's safe at first ... NELSON picks up an error he let the ball play him
We have Yogi BERRA to bat for the Yankees ... he bats from the left side two gone KUBEK on third...MANTLE on first
* Y. BERRA facing V. LAW, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
KUBEK into a little shuffle at third ... LAW deals ... high fly deep to right
CLEMENTE is on his horse ... that could be trouble ... it's gone! ... a three-run homer for BERRA
Yankees 3, Pirates 0
So BERRA hits a three-run shot ... clubbed in his very first at bat and the Yankees go ahead by three runs 3-0 ... here in the 1st
Bill SKOWRON is the next hitter
* B. SKOWRON facing V. LAW, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
LAW comes to him ... breaking ball ... grounded hard to HOAK ... it's off his glove but he recovers and throws quickly ... and he's out! ... and the side is retired
That'll do it for New York ... 3 runs on 2 hits ... the Pirates made an error ... they leave none so they make a big deposit in the bank ... Yankees 3 Pirates coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Yankees 3, Pirates 0
For the Yankees ... the Yankees take the field here in the first ... defensively for New York Bill SKOWRON at first base ... Bobby RICHARDSON at second ... Tony KUBEK the shortstop
Clete BOYER at third ... the outfield consists of ... Yogi BERRA in left field
Mickey MANTLE in center field ... and Roger MARIS over in right
Johnny BLANCHARD is behind the plate ... and on the mound for the Yankees the right-hander Bob TURLEY
Bill VIRDON will get it started for the Pirates ... left-side batter
* B. VIRDON facing B. TURLEY, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The delivery from TURLEY ... VIRDON started to go around ... but he checked his swing in time he takes a walk to first ... that was VIRDON's first walk of the season
Dick GROAT walks up ... the Pirates have ... nobody out VIRDON on first
* D. GROAT facing B. TURLEY, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
Firstbaseman SKOWRON's on the bag ... VIRDON with a substantial lead ... the pitch the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep ... MARIS drifts into the gap and takes it in ... one down ... VIRDON's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*) but they'll hold him there
Next up...Pittsburgh hitter Bob SKINNER
* B. SKINNER facing B. TURLEY, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... SKINNER doesn't offer ... and that's ball number four and Bob will get down to first ... and VIRDON moves to second that was SKINNER's first walk of the season
Two on ... we have Rocky NELSON coming up to hit ... he's their clean-up hitter
* R. NELSON facing B. TURLEY, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-3
TURLEY brings it ... swung on ... and it's a hard liner to RICHARDSON ... caught! and the runners hold
Two on ... the bottom of the first inning ... Roberto CLEMENTE is out to take his hacks and he hacks from the right
* R. CLEMENTE facing B. TURLEY, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-3
The runners take their lead ... TURLEY spins and fakes the pickoff to second
VIRDON takes a few steps back toward the bag ... TURLEY turns back to the plate
TURLEY's back on the rubber ... TURLEY with the pitch ... popped high to the right side
RICHARDSON drifts back ... the runners are moving ... he's under it ... and makes the catch
That'll do it for Pittsburgh ... no runs on no hits ... they leave 2 ... they waste a good chance the score still 3-0 ... Pirates trail
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Yankees 3, Pirates 0
LAW will now face the bottom of the Yankees lineup ... BLANCHARD BOYER and TURLEY coming up
Johnny BLANCHARD will lead off the 2nd ... left-handed hitter to face LAW
* J. BLANCHARD facing V. LAW, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
To the plate ... base hit right field ... and BLANCHARD's aboard with a single
Now at bat Clete BOYER
* C. BOYER facing V. LAW, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
The pitch comes in ... easy bouncer to MAZEROSKI ... he's up with it over to GROAT covering second ... in time ... they get the out ... no chance for a double play
BOYER reaches first on the play
Now at bat Bob TURLEY
* B. TURLEY facing V. LAW, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
Infield playing in a few paces ... the pitch ... TURLEY's called out on strikes ... two gone
One on ... it's now Bobby RICHARDSON to bat
* B. RICHARDSON facing V. LAW, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
Big hole on the right side ... BOYER not wandering too far ... here comes the pitch bounced sharply to the left side ... GROAT covers it ... flips it to MAZEROSKI and that's out number three The half for the Yankees ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1 ... the score still stands 3-0 Yankees as we head for the bottom of the second inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Yankees 3, Pirates 0
BURGESS HOAK and MAZEROSKI to bat next
Smoky BURGESS to lead it off for the Pirates ... he swings from the left side
* S. BURGESS facing B. TURLEY, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... healthy cut by BURGESS ... hit to dead center field ... MANTLE's right there ... waits and pulls it down ... one down
Don HOAK walking up to bat
* D. HOAK facing B. TURLEY, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
TURLEY comes to him ... cut on ... ground ball to BOYER ... he's up with it the throw across the diamond ... out at first ... and that's out number two
Here's Bill MAZEROSKI coming to the plate
* B. MAZEROSKI facing B. TURLEY, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The offering ... MAZEROSKI hits a ground-hugger toward second
RICHARDSON picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... that's three away
TURLEY sets them down in order ... the score still 3-0 ... Pirates trail
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Yankees 3, Pirates 0
The big hitters coming up against LAW ... 2-3-4 ... KUBEK MARIS and MANTLE
Tony KUBEK leading off the 3rd
* T. KUBEK facing V. LAW, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The delivery ... yanked toward second ... MAZEROSKI fields it ... he flips to first ... high throw but they get him ... one away
Roger MARIS coming up
* R. MARIS facing V. LAW, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... swung on ... hit in the air to right ... CLEMENTE drifts over ... and he's got it two gone
Two down 3rd inning ... MANTLE gets set to bat against LAW
* M. MANTLE facing V. LAW, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch comes in ... popped him up ... back of second ... GROAT waves off MAZEROSKI and gathers it in ... three away
So the Yankees go in order ... the score is still 3-0 New York as we go to the bottom of the third inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Yankees 3, Pirates 0
LAW VIRDON and GROAT due up for Pittsburgh
Here's Vern LAW to lead it off ... he swings from the right
* V. LAW facing B. TURLEY, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
TURLEY delivers ... LAW shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward BOYER ... he guns it to first and nails LAW by a step ... one away
For Pittsburgh ... bases clear one gone ... Bill VIRDON now walks out to bat ... he bats left-handed
* B. VIRDON facing B. TURLEY, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... a towering fly ball to center ... MANTLE roams over ... plenty of room and hauls it in ... two down
Two down 3rd inning ... here's Dick GROAT
* D. GROAT facing B. TURLEY, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch comes in ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... that could be trouble
MANTLE's racing to the track ... he won't get it ... it one-hops the wall
GROAT hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*) and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for GROAT and that's the 1st base knock for the Pirates in this game
Bob SKINNER up to bat ... GROAT standing out at second two away * B. SKINNER facing B. TURLEY, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... ground ball to first ... SKOWRON covers it and touches the bag ... three down
For the Pirates ... no runs on one hit ... they had a chance but could not convert the score is still 3-0 New York ... as we go to the top of the fourth inning and that closes out the early innings of this game
* TOP OF THE 4th, Yankees 3, Pirates 0
For New York it'll be ... BERRA SKOWRON and BLANCHARD
Alright...... here's Yogi BERRA to start it off ... he swings from the left side
* Y. BERRA facing V. LAW, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
To the plate ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by MAZEROSKI ... he throws in time for the first out
One away bases empty ... for New York ... Bill SKOWRON to hit
* B. SKOWRON facing V. LAW, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
He wheels and deals ... yanked toward short ... GROAT dives ... and it's through single for SKOWRON
Now at bat Johnny BLANCHARD
* J. BLANCHARD facing V. LAW, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
LAW rocks and fires ... swung on ... popped up ... HOAK moves toward the line ... he's under it and he makes the catch
Clete BOYER up
* C. BOYER facing V. LAW, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
LAW kicks and delivers ... BOYER waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim that's three away
That'll do it for New York ... nothing across ... one left ... Pirates still with a 3-run deficit
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Yankees 3, Pirates 0
For Pittsburgh it'll be ... NELSON CLEMENTE and BURGESS Here's Rocky NELSON to start it off
* R. NELSON facing B. TURLEY, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder MANTLE parks under it ... he's got it and NELSON's gone ... one down
Roberto CLEMENTE is the next hitter
* R. CLEMENTE facing B. TURLEY, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
TURLEY into the wind ... grounded hard wide of third ... BOYER just reaches it ... over to first in time for the out ... two away
Now at bat Smoky BURGESS
* S. BURGESS facing B. TURLEY, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... popped up ... shallow center field ... MANTLE's coming on ... and he's got it that's three away
No runs no hits no errors ... and at the end of 4 ... after four it's still 3-0 Yankees
* TOP OF THE 5th, Yankees 3, Pirates 0
For New York it'll be ... TURLEY RICHARDSON and KUBEK
Bob TURLEY leading off the 5th
* B. TURLEY facing V. LAW, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... GROAT's over ... but he won't get it base hit for TURLEY
Bobby RICHARDSON getting ready to go
* B. RICHARDSON facing V. LAW, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
LAW into his motion ... delivers ... whacked it into right field ... CLEMENTE's got a long way to go still after it ... near the line ... he makes the catch ... notch one
TURLEY hurries back to first ... as the throw comes in
One away TURLEY on at first ... Tony KUBEK gets set to face LAW ... batting left
* T. KUBEK facing V. LAW, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0 The pitch to KUBEK ... pulled hard ... high fly deep to right ... CLEMENTE got a good jump he's at the warning track ... and brings it down ... two away ... TURLEY retreats quickly as the throw comes in
Roger MARIS is up next
* R. MARIS facing V. LAW, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
LAW comes to the plate ... chopper back to the mound ... LAW gloves it he flips to NELSON at first ... for the out
That'll do it for New York ... nothing across ... the score is still 3-0 New York as we go to the bottom of the fifth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Yankees 3, Pirates 0
The Pirates will send out the bottom of the lineup ... HOAK MAZEROSKI and LAW
Here's Don HOAK to lead it off ... bats from the right
* D. HOAK facing B. TURLEY, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Here's a pitch ... slow tapper toward second ... he could beat this out the quick snap from RICHARDSON ... and HOAK is out at first ... one away
Bill MAZEROSKI comes up to bat
* B. MAZEROSKI facing B. TURLEY, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
TURLEY into the wind ... swung on ... routine grounder to second ... RICHARDSON scoops it flips to first ... bad throw! ... his foot was off the bag ... and MAZEROSKI's safe at first
RICHARDSON picks up an error
Vern LAW comes up to bat
* V. LAW facing B. TURLEY, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
MAZEROSKI two full strides off first ... infield playing in a few paces ... now the delivery 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
* V. LAW facing B. TURLEY, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3 LAW is laying it down ... TURLEY deals ... bunted to the third base side
BOYER charges...barehands it ... and throws a strike to first for the out ... a sacrifice for LAW
MAZEROSKI advances to second
Bill VIRDON steps up to face TURLEY ... he swings from the left side ... he's the top of the order for Pittsburgh ... MAZEROSKI standing out at second two outs
* B. VIRDON facing B. TURLEY, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
MAZEROSKI at second takes a big lead ... the offering to VIRDON ... whacked to center field base hit ... MANTLE's racing over ... still running ... he fields it
MAZEROSKI's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*) they're waving MAZEROSKI in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*) and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... VIRDON holds at first with a single
Yankees 3, Pirates 1
So the single drives in one ... the Pirates are on the board ... nicking at that lead
Here's Dick GROAT coming to the plate
* D. GROAT facing B. TURLEY, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
The runner's going ... TURLEY fires it in ... it's a shot to left center
MANTLE's racing to the gap ... and he shags it down ... to retire the side
The line for the Pirates ... one run one hit one error ... they leave 1 ... they score but still trail by 2 ... the score now stands 3-1 Yankees
* TOP OF THE 6th, Yankees 3, Pirates 1
The Yankees will have ... MANTLE BERRA and SKOWRON here in the 6th
Mickey MANTLE to lead it off
* M. MANTLE facing V. LAW, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
LAW to the wind ... just missed ... ball one * M. MANTLE facing V. LAW, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch from LAW ... MANTLE hits it nine miles ... deep to right field even in this park, that may go! ... fair ball! ... and it's long gone! ... home run for MANTLE he has poked one out down the line
Yankees 4, Pirates 1
So MANTLE has his 1st homer of the season ... it's now a 4-1 ballgame
We have Yogi BERRA coming up to hit ... he bats left
* Y. BERRA facing V. LAW, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
LAW brings it to the plate ... popped foul behind first ... near the stands
NELSON moves under it ... takes a couple of steps to his left ... and makes the catch one down
Bill SKOWRON walking up to bat
* B. SKOWRON facing V. LAW, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch from LAW ... hot smash to MAZEROSKI ... takes it on one hop ... over to NELSON at first two away
Two down 6th inning ... here's Johnny BLANCHARD to hit for the Yankees
* J. BLANCHARD facing V. LAW, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
Now the delivery ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... VIRDON got a late start he's running back ... still after it ... and makes the catch in the webbing and the side is retired
The line for the Yankees ... one run one hit no errors ... they give TURLEY some extra room the score now stands 4-1 Yankees ... as we head for the bottom of the sixth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Yankees 4, Pirates 1
The Pirates now send up ... the heart of their order to face TURLEY ... SKINNER NELSON and CLEMENTE
Bob SKINNER to lead it off for the Pirates
* B. SKINNER facing B. TURLEY, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4 Here he comes ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable ... MANTLE moves under it and takes it in ... one away
Well ... we have NELSON to bat for the Pirates
* R. NELSON facing B. TURLEY, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
And the pitch ... high fly ball to deep center ... MANTLE's back on the track ... reaches up and brings it down ... two gone
Here's the right-handed hitter Roberto CLEMENTE to take his swings ... two down bases clear for Pittsburgh
* R. CLEMENTE facing B. TURLEY, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... cut on ... ground ball to BOYER ... he's up with it ... the throw across the diamond out at first ... three away
So the Pirates are retired in order ... we've played six ... Pirates still down by 3
* TOP OF THE 7th, Yankees 4, Pirates 1
BOYER TURLEY and RICHARDSON to bat next
To get it going Clete BOYER
* C. BOYER facing V. LAW, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
And the pitch comes in ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by GROAT ... thrown on to first it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... NELSON digs it out ... one down
Bob TURLEY getting ready to go
* B. TURLEY facing V. LAW, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
LAW winds up ... OOOOF! ... TURLEY flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball he heads back to the bench ... two away
Now at bat Bobby RICHARDSON
* B. RICHARDSON facing V. LAW, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch is on the way ... fastball ... right across the plate ... strike one
* B. RICHARDSON facing V. LAW, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1 The pitch ... way outside ... ball one
* B. RICHARDSON facing V. LAW, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
Here's the pitch ... hit hard down the left field line ... SKINNER's after it he's at the warning track ... and makes the running catch ... three away
So the Yankees go in order ... the score still 4-1 ... Pirates trail okay, all you Yankees fans listening at home ... on your feet take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Yankees 4, Pirates 1
The Pirates will have ... BURGESS HOAK and MAZEROSKI here in the 7th
Here's Smoky BURGESS to lead it off
* S. BURGESS facing B. TURLEY, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
Now he comes home with it ... half swing by BURGESS ... the pitch was low ... did he hold up? ... no
BURGESS will grab some pine ... one away
Now coming up Don HOAK
* D. HOAK facing B. TURLEY, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
TURLEY winds up ... base hit center field ... MANTLE's over ... scoops it up and HOAK holds first with a single
Bill MAZEROSKI up
* B. MAZEROSKI facing B. TURLEY, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
HOAK going with the pitch ... bounced toward first ... SKOWRON's up with it ... no play at second he flips to TURLEY covering ... two gone
For Pittsburgh ... two gone runner on second ... next up pitcher Vern LAW
Pirates skipper Danny Murtaugh walking down the bench
You can mark pitcher Vern LAW out for the Pirates ... Murtaugh not letting him bat ... who is it?
Dick SCHOFIELD will bat for him ... switch-hitter ... he grabs a bat ... strides toward the box so LAW goes seven ... his line ... 4 runs ... 1 earned ... on 6 hits ... 2 homers he stands to lose it unless the Pirates ... can make up the 3-run deficit
Dick SCHOFIELD bat in hand ... SCHOFIELD a fierce hitter
* D. SCHOFIELD facing B. TURLEY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
HOAK stretches his lead off second ... and the pitch comes in ... SCHOFIELD tops the ball it bounces to the left side ... and through ... HOAK's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*) they're waving HOAK in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*) and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... SCHOFIELD holds at first with a single
Yankees 4, Pirates 2
So SCHOFIELD with a ribbie-single ... and the Pirates get one back ... nicking at that lead
For Pittsburgh ... two away runner on first ... the bottom of the seventh inning
VIRDON now walks out to bat ... Bill is their lead-off man
* B. VIRDON facing B. TURLEY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
Here's the pitch from TURLEY ... and it hit him! ... the umpire is calling time the trainer's out ... Bill VIRDON ... he's on his feet ... it doesn't look good but he'll stay in the game ... he walks slowly down to first ... the tying run is on
Two on ... GROAT now walks out to bat
* D. GROAT facing B. TURLEY, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-4
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... GROAT smacks a rocket to right field and MARIS spears it ... he's holding it up and waving it ... for all to admire
That'll do it for Pittsburgh ... a run on 2 hits ... 2 men left on base they had good chances for more ... but still trail by 2 ... the score now stands 4-2 Yankees as we head for the top of the eighth inning
* TOP OF THE 8th, Yankees 4, Pirates 2
Pittsburgh will now face the New York strength ... KUBEK MARIS and MANTLE Roy FACE is coming on to pitch for the Pirates ... for FACE this is his first appearance he's a right-handed pitcher
Tony KUBEK will lead off the 8th ... left-handed hitter to face FACE
* T. KUBEK facing R. FACE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
He wheels and deals ... swung on ... hit in the air to right ... CLEMENTE drifts over and he's got it ... one away
One down 8th inning ... next to bat for New York is Roger MARIS
* R. MARIS facing R. FACE, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The offering from FACE ... cut on ... hit in the air to right ... CLEMENTE drifts over taps the glove ... and MARIS's gone ... two gone
Two down 8th inning ... it's now Mickey MANTLE to bat the switch-hitter will be a lefty against FACE ... he's their clean-up hitter
* M. MANTLE facing R. FACE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
FACE brings it to the plate ... grounded hard to HOAK ... backhand stab ... and it's by him base hit ... SKINNER's in ... he'll hold Mickey MANTLE to a single that's MANTLE's 2nd hit of the game
Two outs 8th inning ... one on ... here's Yogi BERRA
* Y. BERRA facing R. FACE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
Space on the right ... MANTLE leading off ... to the plate ... easy bouncer to MAZEROSKI he's up with it ... over to GROAT covering second ... in time ... that's three away
That'll do it for New York ... no runs on one hit ... there were no errors ... one left they cannot add to their lead ... after seven and a half it's still 4-2 Yankees
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Yankees 4, Pirates 2
New York will now face ... the heart of the Pirates lineup ... SKINNER NELSON and CLEMENTE coming up
Bob SKINNER to lead it off for the Pirates ... he bats left-handed
* B. SKINNER facing B. TURLEY, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4 TURLEY to the wind ... there's a looping liner to left ... BERRA will have to hurry charging hard ... and he makes the shoestring catch! ... one down
Next to bat for Pittsburgh is Rocky NELSON ... he's their clean-up hitter
* R. NELSON facing B. TURLEY, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
TURLEY into the wind ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit
BERRA gets it back in ... and NELSON's on at first
Here's the situation ... the Pirates have ... one out NELSON on first ... Roberto CLEMENTE walks up he bats right
Pirates skipper Danny Murtaugh walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... Danny Murtaugh is sending in a runner for NELSON it's Joe CHRISTOPHER and he's trotting out to first base ... he's a speedster
Pirates skipper Murtaugh wants that run
Well, here we go ... Roberto CLEMENTE is stepping up to hit against TURLEY he's a right-handed batter ... one out CHRISTOPHER down at first
* R. CLEMENTE facing B. TURLEY, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
Firstbaseman SKOWRON perched right in front of the bag ... and the pitch
CLEMENTE hacks at a ball out of the strike zone ... he manages to tap it toward RICHARDSON hit too slowly for the double play ... slings it to first ... and he nails CLEMENTE by a step two down! ... CHRISTOPHER moves up
Here we go ... the next Pirates batter is Smoky BURGESS ... he's a left-handed batter two down CHRISTOPHER on second ... for Pittsburgh
And here comes Yankees manager Casey Stengel ... he's asking TURLEY for the ball
Stengel is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Bobby SHANTZ takes the mound to face BURGESS so TURLEY gets his innings ... he pitched seven and two thirds ... the line on him ... 2 runs
1 earned ... on 5 hits ... walked 2 ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner he will win it if they hold the 2-run lead ... for SHANTZ this is his first appearance he's a southpaw ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save
Okay, the action's on ... BURGESS is out to take his hacks ... for Pittsburgh two outs CHRISTOPHER on second
Pirates skipper Danny Murtaugh walking down the bench
Smoky BURGESS will leave the game ... who's coming on? ... Murtaugh is entrusting this situation to the righty Hal W. SMITH ... he shoulders the bat ... he'll take his time getting to the box
Hal W. SMITH comes up to bat ... he gets his share of hits
* H. SMITH facing B. SHANTZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
CHRISTOPHER at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... poked to right ... not deep
MARIS's back ... he's under it ... and he makes the catch
That'll do it for Pittsburgh ... nothing across ... one left they had a chance but could not convert ... Pirates still with a 2-run deficit
* TOP OF THE 9th, Yankees 4, Pirates 2
For New York here in the 9th ... SKOWRON BLANCHARD and BOYER
Bob FRIEND is coming on to pitch for the Pirates ... he'll bat fourth so FACE goes only one inning ... the game for FACE ... one hit for FRIEND this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
Hal W. SMITH ... he is now catching for Pittsburgh
Danny Murtaugh making another defensive change ... Danny makes his move
Dick STUART is now playing first ... FACE is out
Bill SKOWRON will lead off the 9th ... he's a right-handed batter
* B. SKOWRON facing B. FRIEND, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch comes in ... hot smash to third ... HOAK gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
STUART scoops it on one hop ... and SKOWRON is retired ... nice play on both sides of the infield that's one!
The next Yankees batter is BLANCHARD ... one away * J. BLANCHARD facing B. FRIEND, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
He brings it in ... ground ball to STUART ... right between his legs! ... he chases it down and BLANCHARD will hold at first ... STUART picks up an error and that's the 2nd error for the Pirates
Right-handed batter Clete BOYER ... steps up to face FRIEND ... for New York one gone BLANCHARD down at first
* C. BOYER facing B. FRIEND, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... lifted to right field ... CLEMENTE doesn't have far to go ... he's under it and puts it away ... two away ... BLANCHARD retreats quickly ... as the throw comes in
Bobby SHANTZ up ... Bobby taking his first at bat of the season
* B. SHANTZ facing B. FRIEND, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... SHANTZ jacks one to deep left ... SKINNER retreats ... his back against the fence and puts it away ... three down!
That'll do it for New York ... nothing across ... one misadventure for the Pirates ... one left they cannot add to their lead ... Pirates still with a 2-run deficit
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Yankees 4, Pirates 2
The Pirates will send out the bottom of the lineup ... HOAK MAZEROSKI and STUART
Don HOAK will get it started for the Pirates ... bats right
* D. HOAK facing B. SHANTZ, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable ... MANTLE moves under it and takes it in ... one away!
Now MAZEROSKI to face SHANTZ ... the Pirates with only two outs left
* B. MAZEROSKI facing B. SHANTZ, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
He brings it in ... hit in the air to center ... MANTLE takes three steps to his right taps the glove ... he has it ... two away!
Dick STUART up there ... STUART...a fair hitter * D. STUART facing B. SHANTZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
SHANTZ with the pitch ... STUART got under it ... it's drifting near the stands past first
SKOWRON is there ... he has it ... and that does it
So the Yankees have won the ball game ... spurred on by the disciplined leadership of Casey Stengel
New York shuts down the Pirates bats with a 5-hitter! ... they only had 7 themselves here's the line ... for the Yankees ... 4 runs on 7 hits ... one miscue ... they leave 5 for the Pirates ... 2 runs on 5 hits ... 2 errors ... and they leave 7
TURLEY gets the win...his 1st ... LAW takes the loss...his 1st ... SHANTZ gets his 1st save this was a one-game series ... the Yankees move on from here ... overall they now stand at one and oh ... for the Pirates ... overall ... oh and one that's it for this time until next time ... this is WAPBA and Ernie Harwell saying so long from Pittsburgh ... final score: ... New York Yankees 4 ... Pittsburgh Pirates 2
FINAL SCORE : Yankees 4, Pirates 2
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB DP
New York Yankees 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 7 1 5 0
Pittsburgh Pirates 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 5 2 7 0
New York Yankees
NAME AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB SO BB IBB HBP SH SF SB CS GDP PO A E DP PB
B. RICHARDSON, 2b 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 0
T. KUBEK, ss 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R. MARIS, rf 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
M. MANTLE, cf 4 2 2 1 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0
Y. BERRA, lf 4 1 1 3 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
B. SKOWRON, 1b 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 0 0
J. BLANCHARD, c 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
C. BOYER, 3b 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0
B. TURLEY, p 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B. SHANTZ, p 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 36 4 7 4 0 0 2 13 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NAME G SC IP H R ER 2B 3B HR BF SO BB IBB HB SH SF WP BK IR
B. TURLEY, W 62 7.2 5 2 1 1 0 0 32 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
B. SHANTZ, SOP S 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 9.0 5 2 1 1 0 0 36 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 27 9 1 0 0
Pittsburgh Pirates
NAME AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR TB SO BB IBB HBP SH SF SB CS GDP PO A E DP PB
B. VIRDON, cf 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
D. GROAT, ss 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0
B. SKINNER, lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
R. NELSON, 1b 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 0
J. CHRISTOPHER, pr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B. FRIEND, p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R. CLEMENTE, rf 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0
S. BURGESS, c 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
H. SMITH, ph-c 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D. HOAK, 3b 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0
B. MAZEROSKI, 2b 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0
V. LAW, p 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
D. SCHOFIELD, ph 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R. FACE, p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D. STUART, 1b 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Totals 32 2 5 2 1 0 0 6 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
NAME G SC IP H R ER 2B 3B HR BF SO BB IBB HB SH SF WP BK IR
V. LAW, L 58 7.0 6 4 1 0 0 2 28 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
R. FACE 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B. FRIEND 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 9.0 7 4 1 0 0 2 36 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 10 2 0 0
GAME DATA
Day Game played on Tuesday, May 12,2015
Regulation Game, Time: 13:44m
Wind Strength = NONE
Wind Direction = NONE
BallPark Rating = -17