* TOP OF THE 1st, Dodgers 0, Angels 0
Hello again, everybody ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
and welcome to CALIFORNIA Angels baseball ... this is the national pastime on WAPBA
the voice of baseball in your home since 1951 ... we're coming to you from out here at the park
today the visiting LOS ANGELES Dodgers ... will test the Angels at home
this is the Championship Series! ... in this 7-game series ... two teams meet
devotion to duty brought them ... right now ... they're up ... 5 and... ... 2 ... at home
their record now ... 2 and... ... 1 ... the Angels take the field here in the first
get your score card ... defensively for CALIFORNIA ... Joe ADCOCK at first base
Bobby KNOOP at second ... Jim FREGOSI the shortstop ... Woodie HELD at third ... and the outfield
in left it's Willie SMITH ... in center Jimmy PIERSALL ... and over in right Jose CARDENAL
Bob RODGERS is behind the plate ... and on the mound for the Angels
the right-hander Dean CHANCE ... this is CHANCE's 2nd appearance in the series ... he has one win
Dean has worked nine full innings ... his series ERA at 0.00
he's working on 9 consecutive shutout innings ... he'll be facing Dodgers starter
left-hander Claude OSTEEN ... we'll tell you about him in the bottom half
this park favors the pitchers ... today ... wind's blowing in some
occasional gust in the hitter's face ... so settle in ... this is a championship game
Maury WILLS to lead it off for the Dodgers ... he'll bat from the left this time
So far in the series ... WILLS has managed 11 hits in 38 at bats ... 11 hits!!
he's been hitting like crazy ... hit by the pitch once ... 4 stolen bases in 5 attempts
WILLS in the box
CHANCE looking home
* M. WILLS facing D. CHANCE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CHANCE winds up ... hit on the fly to right ... way back ... but it's curving ... foul
looked like a homer when it left the bat ... strike one
So WILLS will get back in there
CHANCE looking in
* M. WILLS facing D. CHANCE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... WILLS drills a seed ... outside of third ... and just foul ... strike two
WILLS ready to take on CHANCE again
RODGERS sets up
* M. WILLS facing D. CHANCE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The two-strike pitch ... swung on ... grounded to HELD at third ... throws quickly
out!...by a step ... one down
One down ... next up Jim GILLIAM
At the plate in the series ... GILLIAM has managed 8 hits in 33 at bats ... he has 4 RBIs
he's walked 6 times
GILLIAM steadies his bat
CHANCE looking in at the target
* J. GILLIAM facing D. CHANCE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from CHANCE ... long fly to center ... Jimmy PIERSALL ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... two away
Willie DAVIS comes up to bat
In the series ... DAVIS is now 9 for 37 ... 9 hits!! ... he's been hitting like crazy ... 2 homers
4 RBIs ... sacrificed once ... he's stolen one base
DAVIS gets in there
CHANCE's ready to fire it in
* W. DAVIS facing D. CHANCE, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now he comes home with it ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... PIERSALL runs straight back
he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... he made that look easy
side retired
So the Dodgers go in order ... Dodgers nothing Angels coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Dodgers 0, Angels 0
The Dodgers take the field here in the first ... here's how it lines up defensively for the Dodgers
Wes PARKER at first base ... Jim LEFEBVRE at second ... Maury WILLS the shortstop
Jim GILLIAM at third ... the outfield consists of ... Lou JOHNSON in left field
Willie DAVIS in center field ... and Ron FAIRLY over in right
John ROSEBORO is behind the plate ... and on the mound for LOS ANGELES
the portsider Claude OSTEEN ... this is OSTEEN's 3rd appearance in the series ... he has one win
Claude has worked 17 innings ... his series ERA at 1.06 ... he comes at you
Jose CARDENAL to lead it off for the Angels
So far in the series ... CARDENAL is now 10 for 30 ... 10 hits!! ... he's been hitting like crazy
one homer ... he's walked once ... Jose has 6 thefts in 7 tries
Now OSTEEN ready
* J. CARDENAL facing C. OSTEEN, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... there's a bouncer to the left side ... right where WILLS is stationed
he takes his time with the peg ... and puts CARDENAL away easily ... for the first out
Here's PIERSALL to take his swings ... one out nobody on
In the series ... PIERSALL is now 6 for 14 ... he has 2 RBIs ... he's stolen one base
he's been on a run ... now hit safely in 3 consecutive games
OSTEEN will want to be cautious here ... Jimmy with extra base hits
in each of his last 3 games ... Jimmy has been on a lot in this series
John ROSEBORO ready to receive
* J. PIERSALL facing C. OSTEEN, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... cut on ... ground ball to GILLIAM ... he's up with it ... the throw across the diamond
out at first ... for out number two
Here comes Jim FREGOSI to take his cuts
At the plate in the series ... FREGOSI is now 7 for 25 ... Jim has one homer ... 8 ribbies
he's walked 3 times ... he's queued up 3 games with a hit
John ROSEBORO ready to receive
* J. FREGOSI facing C. OSTEEN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch ... he goes the other way ... it's roped hard to right ... FAIRLY's after it
and takes it on the bounce ... FREGOSI has to hold first ... he's on with a single
for Jim FREGOSI, his 8th hit of the series
Two down 1st inning ... one on ... right-handed batter Joe ADCOCK now walks out to bat
In the series ... ADCOCK is now 4 for 25 ... he has 3 RBIs ... he's walked 4 times
ROSEBORO crouched down now
* J. ADCOCK facing C. OSTEEN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
FREGOSI two full strides off first ... here's the delivery ... popped up
ROSEBORO tosses his mask away ... near the stands ... it goes into the crowd ... strike one
ADCOCK ready to take on OSTEEN again
OSTEEN comes set
* J. ADCOCK facing C. OSTEEN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now OSTEEN comes home with it ... bouncer to LEFEBVRE ... he flips to WILLS at second
and they get him ... that's three away
For the Angels ... no runs on one hit ... no errors ... one left ... Dodgers due to bat
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Dodgers 0, Angels 0
FAIRLY PARKER and LEFEBVRE due up for LOS ANGELES
To get it going Ron FAIRLY
At the plate in the series ... FAIRLY is now 13 for 32 ... 13 hits!!
he's been hitting like crazy ... he has 3 RBIs ... he's walked 3 times ... sacrificed once
everything's been clicking for Ron ... he's collected a hit in 5 straight games
for 3 games in a row ... he's had at least one extra base knock
CHANCE looking in at the target
* R. FAIRLY facing D. CHANCE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CHANCE comes home ... high pop foul ... that should make the stands ... chasing it is ADCOCK
but it's several rows back ... nice grab by a boy in a blue shirt ... that made his day
strike one
FAIRLY ready to take on CHANCE again
CHANCE prepared to work
* R. FAIRLY facing D. CHANCE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from CHANCE ... swung on ... a squibber in front of the plate ... CHANCE is in
picks it up ... spins...fires to first ... in time
Now coming up Wes PARKER
At the plate in the series ... PARKER has managed 6 hits in 30 at bats ... Wes has one homer
2 ribbies ... he's walked 3 times
Right-hander CHANCE ready
* W. PARKER facing D. CHANCE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering from CHANCE ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by KNOOP ... he throws in time
two away
Jim LEFEBVRE getting ready to go
At the plate in the series ... LEFEBVRE is now 9 for 31 ... 9 hits!!
he's been hitting like crazy ... Jim has one homer ... 4 ribbies ... he's walked twice
he's been rattling the walls ... now hit safely in 4 consecutive games
LEFEBVRE stands in
CHANCE looking in at the target
* J. LEFEBVRE facing D. CHANCE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... LEFEBVRE started to go around ... but he checked his swing in time
he takes a walk to first ... that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
Lou JOHNSON is the next hitter
In the series ... JOHNSON has managed 3 hits in 30 at bats ... he has 2 RBIs ... he's walked once
hit by the pitch once
CHANCE's ready to fire it in
* L. JOHNSON facing D. CHANCE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
LEFEBVRE takes his lead ... CHANCE brings it home ... ground ball ... HELD's up with it
fires to second ... and they get him ... Dodgers gone!
That'll do it for LOS ANGELES ... nothing across ... there were no errors ... one left ... no score
the bottom of the second inning coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Dodgers 0, Angels 0
SMITH HELD and KNOOP due up for CALIFORNIA
Here's Willie SMITH to start it off ... he's a port-sider
At the plate in the series ... SMITH is now 6 for 22 ... Willie already has 3 round-trippers
5 RBIs ... he's walked twice ... he's stolen one base ... he's been hitting some gappers recently
he's collected a hit in 4 straight games ... he's gone deep 2 games in a row
The ball's been jumping off Willie 's bat ... he's gone deep 2 games in a row
OSTEEN will go to work on him
* W. SMITH facing C. OSTEEN, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from OSTEEN ... that's high and deep by SMITH ... DAVIS is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... he stayed with it beautifully
one down
Now coming to bat for the Angels Woodie HELD
At the plate in the series ... HELD is now 1 for 19 ... one homer ... he's walked 5 times
John ROSEBORO ready to receive
* W. HELD facing C. OSTEEN, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
To the plate ... HELD pops a little fly ... back of second ... LEFEBVRE and WILLS going out
DAVIS coming in ... coming in ... and DAVIS makes the catch in front of WILLS ... two away
Bobby KNOOP up there
So far in the series ... KNOOP is now 3 for 24 ... he has 2 RBIs ... he's walked once
Batter ready
Left-hander OSTEEN ready
* B. KNOOP facing C. OSTEEN, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
OSTEEN brings it home ... hit in the air to center ... DAVIS takes three steps to his right
taps the glove ... he has it ... three down
So the Angels go quietly ... no score in the game ... we go to the top of the third inning
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Dodgers 0, Angels 0
The Dodgers will have ... ROSEBORO OSTEEN and WILLS here in the 3rd
To get it going for the Dodgers here John ROSEBORO
At the plate in the series ... ROSEBORO is now 5 for 32
Batter set
CHANCE's ready to fire it in
* J. ROSEBORO facing D. CHANCE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CHANCE to the wind ... fastball ... right across the plate ... strike one
ROSEBORO stands in again
Now CHANCE ready
* J. ROSEBORO facing D. CHANCE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... PIERSALL roams over
he calls ... can o' corn ... one away
Alright... ... pitcher Claude OSTEEN up
In the series ... he's oh for 6
He stands in
CHANCE prepares to come home
* C. OSTEEN facing D. CHANCE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CHANCE winds up ... OSTEEN dribbles one down the first base line ... but CHANCE is able to reach it
shovels to ADCOCK hustling back ... and that's all for OSTEEN
Now coming up Maury WILLS
He stands in
Now CHANCE ready
* M. WILLS facing D. CHANCE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for CHANCE ... that's three away
CHANCE sets them down in order ... so it's still zip-zip after two and a half
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Dodgers 0, Angels 0
The Angels will have ... RODGERS CHANCE and CARDENAL here in the 3rd
Bob RODGERS to lead it off for the Angels ... the switchy goes to the third-base side of the plate
So far in the series ... RODGERS has managed 4 hits in 23 at bats
OSTEEN focuses in on the target
* B. RODGERS facing C. OSTEEN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
OSTEEN kicks and deals ... and RODGERS is caught looking ... one away
Now at bat Dean CHANCE
So far in the series ... he's oh for 3
Left-hander OSTEEN ready
* D. CHANCE facing C. OSTEEN, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from OSTEEN ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... CHANCE will argue this one
the ump could change his mind ... but he doesn't offer
a pair of strikeouts for OSTEEN here in the 3rd ... two gone
Here comes Jose CARDENAL to take his cuts
Left-hander OSTEEN ready
* J. CARDENAL facing C. OSTEEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... half swing ... oh! ... Jose went too far ... out on strikes ... that's three away
No runs no hits no errors ... and at the end of 3 ... still no score ... Dodgers coming up
* TOP OF THE 4th, Dodgers 0, Angels 0
The big hitters coming up against CHANCE ... 2-3-4 ... GILLIAM DAVIS and FAIRLY
Jim GILLIAM to lead it off for the Dodgers ... the switch-hitter will bat left-handed
Now CHANCE ready
* J. GILLIAM facing D. CHANCE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... GILLIAM draws a walk
One on ... Willie DAVIS now walks out to bat ... he bats left-handed
Good speed at first
He stands in
Dean CHANCE staring in ... ready to work
* W. DAVIS facing D. CHANCE, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
CHANCE now ... rapped back to the mound ... CHANCE knocks it down ... picks it up ... throws quickly
high throw! ... ADCOCK chases it down ... GILLIAM goes on to third ... DAVIS has to hold first
that'll be an error on CHANCE
No one out 4th inning ... two on ... we have Ron FAIRLY to bat for the Dodgers
he bats from the left side
Ron has driven in 3 in the series ... not an easy guy to whiff
CHANCE...foot on the rubber ... checks the runners
* R. FAIRLY facing D. CHANCE, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... now he comes home with it
FAIRLY hits a frozen rope ... straightaway center ... PIERSALL backs up a couple of steps
and he reaches up and grabs it for the putout ... GILLIAM's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
they're waving GILLIAM in ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... safe easily ... FAIRLY picks up a sac fly and an RBI
DAVIS retreats and holds first
Dodgers 1, Angels 0
And the Dodgers break the tie and now lead 1-0 ... here in the 4th
FAIRLY has now knocked in 4 runs in this series
Okay ... Wes PARKER up ... for LOS ANGELES one down one on
The batter stands in
CHANCE now set
* W. PARKER facing D. CHANCE, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Here comes the pitch ... PARKER waves at it ... strike! ... DAVIS is trying for the steal
the peg ... the slide ... the tag ... out at second! ... and they just sold the insurance policy
that might have been a broken play ... we didn't catch the sign up here ... two down
PARKER stands in again
RODGERS set
* W. PARKER facing D. CHANCE, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... PARKER lunges at it ... three down
That'll do it for LOS ANGELES ... a run on no hits ... the Angels made an error
they break the deadlock ... the score now stands 1-0 Dodgers
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
OSTEEN will now face the Angels artillery ... PIERSALL FREGOSI and ADCOCK
Jimmy PIERSALL will get it started for the Angels ... he's a right-handed batter
Claude OSTEEN staring in ... ready to work
* J. PIERSALL facing C. OSTEEN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here comes the pitch ... lofted deep to left field ... JOHNSON's chasing it
he's at the warning track ... and he hauls it in ... one away
Next batter...Jim FREGOSI
Catcher ready
* J. FREGOSI facing C. OSTEEN, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now OSTEEN pitches ... it's deep to center ... way back ... DAVIS's racing to the track
against the wall ... and he makes the catch ... two down
Joe ADCOCK is up next
OSTEEN looking home
* J. ADCOCK facing C. OSTEEN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now the pitch ... breaking ball ... grounded hard to GILLIAM ... it's off his glove
but he recovers ... throws quickly to first ... and he's safe! ... PARKER doesn't like that call
and the ump's taking some heat ... GILLIAM picks up an error
One on ... Willie SMITH to hit
SMITH relaxes himself at the plate
Left-hander OSTEEN ready
* W. SMITH facing C. OSTEEN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
ADCOCK takes his lead ... OSTEEN fires it in ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back
JOHNSON ... makes the catch at the track ... and the side is retired
For the Angels ... no runs on no hits ... the Dodgers fumbled once ... they leave one
after four Dodgers up by 1
* TOP OF THE 5th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
LEFEBVRE JOHNSON and ROSEBORO due up for LOS ANGELES
Here's Jim LEFEBVRE to lead it off ... he'll bat from the left this time
He's hitting well in the series at .290 ... 9 safeties
Pitcher CHANCE set to go
* J. LEFEBVRE facing D. CHANCE, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch from CHANCE ... checked swing ... and a roller back to the mound ... CHANCE is up with it
takes his time ... and tosses it to ADCOCK for the putout
Lou JOHNSON to hit for the Dodgers ... bats right ... one away none on ... for LOS ANGELES
Not a hitting series for Lou ... at the plate his fire has been out ... he has one walk
JOHNSON steadies his bat
CHANCE focuses in on the target
* L. JOHNSON facing D. CHANCE, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
CHANCE into the wind ... jammed him ... and it hits him!
that's his 2nd time clobbered in the series ... JOHNSON's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
One gone JOHNSON on first ... for LOS ANGELES ... John ROSEBORO now walks out to bat
he bats left-handed
Not a hitting series for John ... at the plate his fire has been out ... he has not walked
JOHNSON will take a big lead ... he has the speed
CHANCE prepared to work
* J. ROSEBORO facing D. CHANCE, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
He cranks and fires ... swung on ... grounded to HELD at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... two down ... JOHNSON moves to second on the play
Two gone 5th inning ... one on ... pitcher Claude OSTEEN to hit
So far in the series ... nothing in 7 trips ... JOHNSON has the wheels at second
Batter set
Right-hander CHANCE ready
* C. OSTEEN facing D. CHANCE, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
JOHNSON now with an aggressive lead ... CHANCE fires it in ... there's a low liner to left
it's a long run in for SMITH ... and he's got it on the run ... that's three away
For the Dodgers ... no runs no hits no errors ... they leave 1
so the Dodgers fail to capitalize on the runner ... we've played four and a half
Angels still down by 1
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
For CALIFORNIA here in the 5th ... HELD KNOOP and RODGERS
Here's Woodie HELD to lead it off
OSTEEN will go to work on him
* W. HELD facing C. OSTEEN, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now the delivery ... lined to right ... coming on is FAIRLY ... he's there ... and he pulls it in
one away
Bobby KNOOP getting ready to go
Left-hander OSTEEN ready
* B. KNOOP facing C. OSTEEN, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering from OSTEEN ... grounded to short ... WILLS's there ... the throw to first ... gets him
for out number two
Bob RODGERS is up next
Bob made an out in his first at bat ... RODGERS is slugging .208 in the series
he has only one extra base hit
Catcher ready
* B. RODGERS facing C. OSTEEN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... a skyscraper to deep left ... JOHNSON races back ... he turns left
and he stabs at the ball and has it ... for the final out
The Dodgers retire the side in order ... we've played five ... Angels still down by 1
* TOP OF THE 6th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
The Angels will face the top of the order here in the 6th ... WILLS GILLIAM and DAVIS
if you are superstitious turn down the volume now
the no-hitter is still alive for Dean CHANCE
Here's Maury WILLS to lead it off
He's hitting well in the series at .275 ... 11 safeties
Pitcher CHANCE set to go
* M. WILLS facing D. CHANCE, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Now the delivery ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for WILLS
that was WILLS's first walk of the series
We have Jim GILLIAM coming up to hit ... the Dodgers have ... no outs WILLS on first
A slow series for GILLIAM ... he's batting .235 with only 8 hits ... Jim has collected 7 free passes
WILLS is jockeying for a big lead off first
Right-hander CHANCE goes to the set position
* J. GILLIAM facing D. CHANCE, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
CHANCE rocks and fires ... GILLIAM swings ... strike! ... WILLS is off to the races
RODGERS fires it down ... the slide ... the tag ... he's safe!
that's his 5th steal of the series
GILLIAM ready to take on CHANCE again
CHANCE is on the slab ... Bob RODGERS ready to receive
* J. GILLIAM facing D. CHANCE, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
WILLS stretching his lead ... CHANCE deals ... swung on and missed ... CHANCE pulled the string
and GILLIAM was way out front ... made him look bad ... that's one!
LOS ANGELES now sends Willie DAVIS to bat ... hitting from the left side
one away runner on second
DAVIS is oh for two ... WILLS at second can fly
Batter ready
CHANCE...foot on the rubber ... CHANCE set
* W. DAVIS facing D. CHANCE, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
WILLS moves quietly toward third ... to the plate ... slow chopper toward FREGOSI ... he charges it
surrounds it ... juggles it ... he'll go to first ... for the second out
and WILLS moves to third
Alright... ... two outs WILLS on at third ... here's Ron FAIRLY
He's batting a red-hot .394 for the series ... with 13 hits
RODGERS crouched down now
* R. FAIRLY facing D. CHANCE, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Checks third ... and the pitch comes in ... lofted down the line to left ... SMITH's racing over
into foul territory ... and he takes it in ... to retire the side
For the Dodgers ... nothing across ... no errors ... they leave one
so the Dodgers fail to capitalize on the runner ... the score still 1-0 ... Dodgers leading
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
CHANCE CARDENAL and PIERSALL to bat next
Pitcher Dean CHANCE to lead it off
He stands in
OSTEEN gets set to work on him
* D. CHANCE facing C. OSTEEN, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
OSTEEN brings it ... a little tapper up the line ... PARKER charges ... scoops it
and tags CHANCE ... for the first out
Jose CARDENAL bat in hand
CARDENAL relaxes himself at the plate
Pitcher OSTEEN eyeing CARDENAL ... now he's ready
* J. CARDENAL facing C. OSTEEN, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... hit deep ... it's going ... but it won't make it ... JOHNSON hauls it in ... two away
Jimmy PIERSALL comes out to face OSTEEN ... bats right
Jimmy is oh for two ... PIERSALL is slugging a very strong .750 in this series
he has 4 extra base hits in his 16 plate appearances
PIERSALL takes his stance
Left-hander OSTEEN goes to the set position
* J. PIERSALL facing C. OSTEEN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now OSTEEN pitches ... PIERSALL bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but JOHNSON flags it down on the first bounce ... and PIERSALL decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... for Jimmy PIERSALL, his 7th hit of the series
PIERSALL on first two down ... here's FREGOSI to take his swings
Jim has a hit in two trips
OSTEEN will go to work on him
* J. FREGOSI facing C. OSTEEN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
OSTEEN comes to the plate ... swung on ... it's a high fly to center ... DAVIS roams over
plenty of room ... this should do it ... he's got it ... three down
The line for the Angels ... no runs one hit ... they leave 1
the score still stands 1-0 Angels down ... as we head for the top of the seventh inning
* TOP OF THE 7th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
For LOS ANGELES here in the 7th ... PARKER LEFEBVRE and JOHNSON
Dean CHANCE still working on the no-hitter
Wes PARKER to lead it off for the Dodgers
Not a hitting series for Wes ... at the plate his fire has been out ... he has 3 walks
Batter set
Pitcher CHANCE eyeing PARKER ... now he's ready
* W. PARKER facing D. CHANCE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
CHANCE into the wind ... popped up to the right side ... ADCOCK looking up ... waiting
puts it away! ... and there's one away
Now coming to bat for the Dodgers Jim LEFEBVRE
He's hitting well in the series at .281 ... 9 safeties
LEFEBVRE relaxes himself at the plate
CHANCE focuses in on the target
* J. LEFEBVRE facing D. CHANCE, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch comes in ... LEFEBVRE skies it to center ... should be routine
PIERSALL roams over for it ... and records the putout ... two away
Now coming up Lou JOHNSON
On the day ... he's oh for 1 ... he was stung once
JOHNSON now ready
Right-hander CHANCE ready
* L. JOHNSON facing D. CHANCE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
CHANCE comes home ... hot smash to third ... HELD gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
ADCOCK scoops it on one hop ... and JOHNSON is retired ... nice play on both sides of the infield
three down
The Angels retire the side in order ... the score is still 1-0 LOS ANGELES
as we go to the bottom of the seventh inning ... okay, all you Dodgers fans listening at home
on your feet ... take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
ADCOCK SMITH and HELD to bat next
Leading off Joe ADCOCK
Joe waits
Pitcher OSTEEN set to go
* J. ADCOCK facing C. OSTEEN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
OSTEEN comes to the plate ... swung on ... hit in the air to right ... FAIRLY drifts over
and he's got it ... one away
Willie SMITH is now up
Left-hander OSTEEN goes to the set position
* W. SMITH facing C. OSTEEN, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... two down
Next up...CALIFORNIA hitter Woodie HELD
HELD oh for two ... HELD is slugging .190 in the series
HELD gets in there
OSTEEN's ready to fire it in
* W. HELD facing C. OSTEEN, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
OSTEEN brings it to the plate ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Woodie takes his base on the walk ... and that puts the tying run on at first
and that's the 1st walk issued by OSTEEN
HELD on first two down ... next to bat for CALIFORNIA is Bobby KNOOP
Bobby oh for two
ROSEBORO sets up
* B. KNOOP facing C. OSTEEN, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman PARKER holding the runner on ... he brings it in ... he swings ... but he held up
no, he went too far ... Bobby is down on strikes ... that's three away
That'll do it for CALIFORNIA ... no runs on no hits ... one left ... we've played seven
Angels down 1-0
* TOP OF THE 8th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
For LOS ANGELES it'll be ... ROSEBORO OSTEEN and WILLS
Dean CHANCE has pitched an absolutely brilliant game ... he's still working on...well, you know
John ROSEBORO to lead it off for the Dodgers ... batting left
John is hitless in two at bats
CHANCE sets up on the rubber again
* J. ROSEBORO facing D. CHANCE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
And now the pitch ... easy bouncer to KNOOP ... he stops it ... flips to first ... in time
one down
Next up pitcher Claude OSTEEN
In the series ... he's oh for 8
OSTEEN stands in
Dean CHANCE climbs the mound ... Maury WILLS is trying to get loose in the on-deck circle
* C. OSTEEN facing D. CHANCE, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
CHANCE deals ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two gone
Two outs 8th inning ... the next Dodgers batter is Maury WILLS
the switch-hitter will go to the first-base side of the box
WILLS has a walk in three times up ... he's stolen a base
He stands in
CHANCE...foot on the rubber ... catcher RODGERS sets his target
* M. WILLS facing D. CHANCE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first
and WILLS's retired
For the Dodgers ... three up three down ... we've played seven and a half ... Angels still down by 1
and they'll try to get it back coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
For CALIFORNIA here in the 8th ... RODGERS CHANCE and CARDENAL
Here's Bob RODGERS to start it off
RODGERS is hitless in two at bats ... RODGERS is slugging .200 in the series
he has only one extra base hit
OSTEEN toes the rubber
Angels manager Duke Robinson looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... for those of you scoring at home
RODGERS will leave the game for the Angels ... Albie PEARSON will bat in his place ... bats left
he wrenches a piece of ash from the bushes ... heads out
Albie PEARSON up there ... in the series ... PEARSON has managed 3 hits in 17 at bats
he's walked once ... he's stolen one base
OSTEEN is on the slab ... CHANCE still has his jacket on ... the CALIFORNIA crowd
exhorting PEARSON ... pitcher OSTEEN set to go
* A. PEARSON facing C. OSTEEN, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
OSTEEN now ... upstairs ... and PEARSON isn't tempted ... ball number four ... and he takes his base
and OSTEEN has walked the tying run ... and that's only the 2nd walk issued by OSTEEN
Dean CHANCE is scheduled to hit ... we'll have to wait to see if he bats for himself
And the fans are giving him a hand ... very unlikely to bunt here
OSTEEN...foot on the rubber ... left-hander OSTEEN ready
Angels skipper Duke Robinson walking down the bench
Robinson is taking pitcher CHANCE out of the game ... who is it? ... Vic POWER will bat for him
bats right ... he grabs a bat ... he'll take his time getting to the box
so CHANCE gets his innings ... he pitched eight ... he leaves with ... one earned run
on no hits ... he stands to lose it unless the Angels ... can make up the 1-run deficit
Vic POWER comes up to bat ... at the plate in the series ... POWER is now 1 for 2
Watch for the bunt here
OSTEEN...foot on the rubber ... he shakes off the sign ... again he shakes it off
now he has one he likes ... Jose CARDENAL waits on deck ... the CALIFORNIA crowd
urging on POWER ... pitcher OSTEEN eyeing POWER ... now he's ready
* V. POWER facing C. OSTEEN, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman PARKER holding the runner on ... he cranks and fires ... swung on
grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first
for out number one ... PEARSON moves up ... no chance for the lead runner
So ... it's now Jose CARDENAL to bat ... he's their lead-off hitter ... for CALIFORNIA
one out PEARSON on at second
CARDENAL is oh for three ... lightning down at second ... score him and that ties it up at 1
CARDENAL pulls at his sleeve ... OSTEEN inspects the ball ... trying to find some magic
so what do you do now, sports fans ... if you're YOU from LOS ANGELES? ... Jose at the plate
works his back foot ... sets his hands ... now ready
OSTEEN sets up on the rubber again ... ever the fans ... urging on CARDENAL
pitcher appears relaxed ... checks PEARSON at second
* J. CARDENAL facing C. OSTEEN, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
PEARSON at second takes a big lead ... pitcher steps off ... now OSTEEN's set again
the pitch to CARDENAL ... it's blooped to short ... WILLS reaches to his right
and hauls it in ... two down!
So ... here's the right-handed hitter Jimmy PIERSALL to take his swings
for CALIFORNIA two outs one on
They really do not want to waste this run ... Jimmy one for three
PIERSALL tucks in his shirt ... OSTEEN works the ball with his hand ... PIERSALL at the plate
sets his cap ... bat cocked ... leans in
Claude OSTEEN climbs the mound ... lefty against righty ... glances back at the runner
* J. PIERSALL facing C. OSTEEN, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
PEARSON now with an aggressive lead ... to the plate ... it's blooped to short
WILLS's backing up quickly ... stabs high to his right ... and he hauls it in ... three away!
The line for the Angels ... no runs no hits no errors ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... the score still stands 1-0 Angels down
as we head for the top of the ninth inning
* TOP OF THE 9th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
And here comes the artillery for LOS ANGELES ... GILLIAM DAVIS and FAIRLY
Dick KELLEY is coming on in relief for CALIFORNIA ... for KELLEY
his 4th appearance in the series ... the lefty KELLEY has worked two innings
he has a 4.50 ERA
Another defensive change by Duke Robinson ... for the Angels
Robinson now has Merritt RANEW catching ... PEARSON is out of the game
Here's Jim GILLIAM to lead it off
A slow series for GILLIAM ... he's batting .229 with only 8 hits ... he has 7 walks
GILLIAM one free ticket in three trips ... and he scored a run
KELLEY is finished with his warmup pitches ... the umpire is brushing off the plate
we're ready to go ... Jim steps up
Catcher ready
* J. GILLIAM facing D. KELLEY, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the delivery ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... SMITH drifts over
he's under it ... lowers the glove ... and he covers it ... one down
Willie DAVIS is out to take his hacks ... he hits from the left
DAVIS is slugging .450 in the series ... he has 5 extra base hits in his 41 plate appearances
Willie oh for three
KELLEY's ready to fire it in
* W. DAVIS facing D. KELLEY, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He brings it home ... slow bounder to the right side ... ADCOCK to his right ... scoops it
flips to KELLEY ... just in time
Okay ... two down ... here's Ron FAIRLY to hit for the Dodgers ... batting left
he's their clean-up hitter
In this game ... he's oh for 2 ... has a ribbie
FAIRLY in the box
KELLEY poised
* R. FAIRLY facing D. KELLEY, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the pitch ... batted hard on the ground toward right ... diving stop by KNOOP! ... throws
and he makes the play to first ... for the third out
KELLEY sets them down in order ... after eight and one half it's still 1-0 Dodgers
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Dodgers 1, Angels 0
LOS ANGELES will now face ... the heart of the Angels lineup ... FREGOSI ADCOCK and SMITH coming up
Here's Jim FREGOSI to start it off ... he swings from the right
He's hitting well in the series at .286 ... 8 safeties ... FREGOSI one for three
OSTEEN positions his mitt ... the batter stands in ... he steps out of the box ... adjusts
now he's back in ... sets his cap ... bends his shoulders ... now ready
OSTEEN sets up on the rubber again ... turns the ball slowly, slowly behind his back
Joe ADCOCK waves a weighted bat on deck ... the CALIFORNIA crowd ... urging on FREGOSI
pitcher unperturbed ... left-hander OSTEEN ready
* J. FREGOSI facing C. OSTEEN, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... FREGOSI strokes it sharply toward short ... WILLS into the hole
plants himself for the long throw ... guns it hard to PARKER ... got him! ... for out number one
The Angels with only two outs left ... here's Joe ADCOCK
ADCOCK oh for three ... ADCOCK is slugging .179 in the series
OSTEEN toes the rubber ... turns the ball slowly, slowly behind his back ... lefty against righty
Claude OSTEEN staring in ... ready to work
* J. ADCOCK facing C. OSTEEN, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now the pitch ... and he fans him ... ADCOCK's gone ... two down
Left-sider Willie SMITH will bat next for CALIFORNIA ... two outs
He needs to get on base ... in this series Willie is slugging at a brisk .600 ... SMITH oh for three
The batter stands in ... leans in
OSTEEN toes the rubber ... Woodie HELD waves a weighted bat on deck ... the CALIFORNIA crowd
exhorting SMITH ... pitcher apparently unaffected ... OSTEEN will go to work on him
* W. SMITH facing C. OSTEEN, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... right by him ... and that's the last out of the game
And the Dodgers take it! ... Game 10 goes to the Dodgers!!
spurred on by the disciplined leadership of YOU ... our expectancy is denied
a big series game! ... Claude OSTEEN has the shutout ... a complete game
and a beautiful 2-hitter ... that's his 1st shutout ... of the series ... here's the line
for the Dodgers ... a run on no hits ... one miscue ... they leave 3 ... for the Angels
no runs on 2 hits ... one miscue ... and they leave 5 ... OSTEEN gets the win...his 2nd
his record now 2 and 0 ... CHANCE takes the loss...his 1st ... his record now 1 and 1
in this 14-game series ... they now stand at ... LOS ANGELES with ... 6 wins ... CALIFORNIA ... 4
bye for now, everybody ... this is WAPBA and Ernie Harwell ... saying so long from CALIFORNIA
Dodgers take this one from the Angels ... 1-0
FINAL SCORE : Dodgers 1, Angels 0