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00:00:00Hello and welcome, thanks for joining us.
00:00:20The show presents the National League Division Series.
00:00:24It's the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the All-Stars.
00:00:30With Chris Singleton, I'm John Chomby.
00:00:36A big game two in store for us here today, Chris.
00:00:39Yeah, this might be the game to actually decide the series move.
00:00:42When it's five games, getting a 2-0 lead is a dominant position to be in.
00:00:47And I don't see this series getting to a fifth game if we have a repeat of game one's outcome in this one.
00:00:52Yeah, the Crows start circling for a team that falls into a two-game deficit, not where you want to be.
00:01:00And we'll be back for the first pitch right after this.
00:01:07So just about set now, showing the slab in today's game.
00:01:21Number 29.
00:01:23Well, the hammer is in effect and he sets it up so nicely because of the velocity on the fastball.
00:01:28We'll elevate that and then break you off when he's ahead in the count.
00:01:32What I love about him, you get into the later innings of the ball game and the velocity seems to go up.
00:01:37Okay, all set to go.
00:01:39And at the...
00:01:39Jackie Robinson.
00:01:46The pitch.
00:01:48Now a drag ball at third base side.
00:01:50And he grabs it in foul ground.
00:01:52And the righty deals.
00:02:05And strike two.
00:02:17And a pitch.
00:02:19Ball one there.
00:02:20And the righty hater deals.
00:02:35Just missed.
00:02:36He's trying to stay down in the zone, but the hitter just will not chase.
00:02:39Now back in a 2-2 count, he's going to have to go to something else to get him out.
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00:03:17Swag and a miss.
00:03:23The velocity blasted it right past him.
00:03:28Well, he should get some fist bumps when he gets back into the dugout
00:03:31because even though he strikes out, he saw a lot of pitches and he battled.
00:03:35And this is a long haul where you're trying to get that pitch count up
00:03:40as early as possible.
00:03:41So gave the guys behind him an opportunity to see what's working
00:03:45for this pitcher or not.
00:03:46But I tell you what, it's a nice job right there.
00:03:48And now Reggie Smith.
00:03:51That one's in there 0-1.
00:04:03And here it comes.
00:04:05Now 1-1.
00:04:16On the ground, right side.
00:04:20What a stop.
00:04:21Over to first.
00:04:23Nicely done for the out.
00:04:27Here's the Dodgers lineup now.
00:04:29Duke Snyder steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
00:04:46Out to short.
00:04:53Lloyd handles the chance.
00:04:55Sends it to first.
00:04:56Third out.
00:04:57That ends the frame.
00:04:59Nothing doing for the Dodgers here.
00:05:02Half inning complete.
00:05:03We've got no score.
00:05:04Bottom of the first.
00:05:15And towing the slab in this one.
00:05:17Number 54.
00:05:18Lots of punch outs.
00:05:19A real strikeout artist.
00:05:21Try to stay back for that power changeup.
00:05:25Speed differential between the fastball and the changeup is huge.
00:05:29Hitters, they have a hard time staying back.
00:05:31We go to the bottom of the first.
00:05:33Digging in.
00:05:34James Bell.
00:05:36The pitch.
00:05:41And ball one.
00:05:42Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:06:12The one one.
00:06:17And now one and two.
00:06:19All these guys were shut out in the previous game.
00:06:22And I'm really interested to see what did they talk about in that hitters meeting
00:06:25that's going to translate into the game and help them be able to get on the scoreboard.
00:06:42Next one is off the play.
00:06:48The count now, two and two.
00:06:50And that just misses.
00:07:03Really good take, especially with two strikes.
00:07:05Foul off again.
00:07:25And it remains three and two.
00:07:33And a pitch.
00:07:34The punch out there.
00:07:40And there's one away.
00:07:42Well, he should get some fist bumps when he gets back into the dugout.
00:07:45Because even though he strikes out, he saw a lot of pitches and he battled.
00:07:49And this is a long haul where you're trying to get that pitch count off as early as possible.
00:07:55So, gave the guys behind him an opportunity to see what's working for this pitcher or not.
00:07:59But I tell you what, it's a nice job right there.
00:08:02Now with the play, pops Lloyd.
00:08:05First pitch and he just misses.
00:08:22Foul ball there.
00:08:29Ground ball, left side.
00:08:38And base hit.
00:08:40Soul man aboard now with one away.
00:08:47And here's the rookie catcher, Josh Gibson.
00:08:56And that's in there for strike one.
00:08:59Lloyd leads off first with one away.
00:09:10Pickoff throw.
00:09:11And he's back in there.
00:09:19Kick, send deals.
00:09:21And now the count is even.
00:09:29And a pitch.
00:09:36And now two balls and a strike.
00:09:52The pitch.
00:09:54Runner on the goal.
00:09:55Pitch in for a strike.
00:09:57And that's a stolen base.
00:09:59Not even close.
00:10:00Well, a nice lead and a nice steal there to get into scoring position with the heart of the order of the plate.
00:10:05That might just lead them to pitching around these hitters a little more because of the open base.
00:10:10But it's early in this ballgame.
00:10:12Can't imagine it'll change the attack plan too much.
00:10:15Cut on and miss.
00:10:16Struck him out.
00:10:18Now two away.
00:10:19Well, I'm not sure what he was waiting on right there.
00:10:21He got the change up and still late on it.
00:10:24You rarely see that.
00:10:25It almost makes you think that he was trying to set the pitcher up.
00:10:29I mean, if you can't catch up to the off-speed stuff, there's no way you're going to touch a fastball.
00:10:34Here's a speed threat.
00:10:35Number four.
00:10:40First off ring.
00:10:41Misses the block.
00:10:42Well, the best way to shake off yesterday's struggles is to get on the board early.
00:10:46They've got a guy in scoring position.
00:10:48They've got to find a way here to get him in.
00:10:51Runner at second.
00:10:52Two down.
00:10:57And a pop-up.
00:10:58Right side.
00:10:58Foul territory.
00:11:02Drops into the glove.
00:11:03And the inning is over.
00:11:06Scoreless after one.
00:11:07Welcome back.
00:11:23Top of the second.
00:11:24Now it's the Dodger cleanup hitter.
00:11:26Sean Green.
00:11:27The right pick.
00:11:29Number 15.
00:11:30Sean Green.
00:11:32Now the right-hander ready to go.
00:11:39Still no score.
00:11:41And first off ring is fouled off.
00:11:55That's ripped.
00:11:56And this one could be extra bases.
00:11:59Around first and hustling for second.
00:12:02And he's got a leadoff double.
00:12:04You've got to get on your horse and get to that thing and get it back in.
00:12:08Because he's going to come barrel around first.
00:12:10He's going to put pressure on you.
00:12:11If you bobble it or you don't get there in a hurry, he's going to make you look silly and end up on second base.
00:12:16Moved to second.
00:12:26And he's back safely.
00:12:38First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:12:40Hitter's got some good opposite field power.
00:12:42What I like about something being hit to the right side into the outfield is that the base runner at second has a very good read
00:12:49and can determine whether or not he can score on that base hit.
00:12:54The 1-0.
00:12:57Just missed.
00:12:582-0 count to a guy like this at the plate.
00:13:01You've got to throw a pitcher's pitch.
00:13:02Don't just try to get a strike.
00:13:04He could make you pay.
00:13:09Righty delivers.
00:13:10Swings through that.
00:13:26Second inning here.
00:13:27No score.
00:13:36Swing and a miss.
00:13:37That is strike two.
00:13:38Well, you've got to find a way to catch up to that pitch.
00:13:41Perhaps shorten the swing, eliminate the stride.
00:13:43That one came in hot.
00:13:45But right down the middle, you're saying to yourself, how did I miss that pitch?
00:13:48Got to make a quick adjustment.
00:14:01And he deals.
00:14:03And down on strikes he goes.
00:14:06And one out now.
00:14:07Gil Hodges steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
00:14:14Gil Hodges.
00:14:20First pitch and that's in for a strike.
00:14:22One out and a runner at second.
00:14:31The next pitch misses.
00:14:40One ball, one strike.
00:14:42Matthew Ross behind the plate.
00:14:44Pitcher's umpire.
00:14:45Yeah.
00:14:45Pitchers that work side to side effectively love being on the mound with Ross calling balls
00:14:50and strikes, boo.
00:14:51If you can command your stuff on the outer edges of the strike zone, he will reward you.
00:14:56Ball to strike.
00:14:57That's both in.
00:15:01Countless two middle ones.
00:15:06And a foul ball.
00:15:12Next offering way off the plate.
00:15:27Man, it's second.
00:15:41And a foul ball.
00:15:42He stays alive.
00:15:43Three-two.
00:15:55And a swing and a miss.
00:16:00Back-to-back strikeouts.
00:16:14So back-to-back strikeouts now.
00:16:16And they still haven't managed to do anything with the leadoff double.
00:16:20Yeah, but, I mean, you just don't want to get careless here.
00:16:23You've done a really good job to get two outs after that leadoff double, as you mentioned.
00:16:27And just got to execute your pitches.
00:16:29And it's a non-issue.
00:16:31And at the plate for the Dodgers, number 10.
00:16:37And the first pitch misses for ball one.
00:16:39Two outs.
00:16:52And that one fouled off.
00:16:54It's a 1-1.
00:17:16That's where you want it.
00:17:17It's a good miss.
00:17:18Two balls and a strike.
00:17:25Here it comes.
00:17:26And it fouled off.
00:17:31No score here in the second.
00:17:38Got him.
00:17:39Third out.
00:17:42So the Dodgers leave one.
00:17:44We'll go to the bottom in the second.
00:17:46No score.
00:17:48Back here at the ballpark, here's the rookie third baseman, William Johnson.
00:18:05Feels like it's less common today that you see a guy like this.
00:18:10The speed component, the contact component, but lack of power.
00:18:15That's in for a strike.
00:18:16I think baseball's starting to understand that those guys are valuable like they once were.
00:18:21They need them in this game today.
00:18:26Next pitch misses.
00:18:28And that is ball one.
00:18:30That's in there.
00:18:43One ball two.
00:18:45And a pitch.
00:18:54That one off the mark.
00:18:55And that's ball two.
00:19:00Right into the play.
00:19:05Got him.
00:19:06That's one out at the bottom of the second.
00:19:08Well, really nice job of finishing the hitter off right there.
00:19:11The left side command.
00:19:13Fastball.
00:19:13Firm to the outside corner.
00:19:15Tell you what.
00:19:16Very difficult to do anything with that pitch, even if you do swing.
00:19:23And now the first baseman, Buck Leonard.
00:19:25First pitch, just misses.
00:19:42Left-hand hitter waits.
00:19:47And now it's even up.
00:19:49On the ground.
00:20:00Reese.
00:20:00Over to pick it up.
00:20:02Sends it across the first.
00:20:04Two up, two down.
00:20:05Good sinker low in the zone right there and produced exactly what he was looking for.
00:20:09Ball on the ground.
00:20:10Nice ground out.
00:20:11That's a big hitter.
00:20:12Number 14.
00:20:15So digging in, number 14.
00:20:18Obviously a guy who makes good contact, hits for average.
00:20:21But one of the things in today's game, the value, and the fact that he hits both righties and lefties.
00:20:29And he swings and misses at the initial offering.
00:20:33They're so reliant on the matchups nowadays, Chris.
00:20:36And it's huge when you don't have to sit a guy or platoon him.
00:20:38When you can hit both sides in terms of pitcher's arms, you're a guy that it's hard to take out of the lineup.
00:20:45And I think it's very important today when everything is under the microscope.
00:21:02One, two down.
00:21:07Foul ball.
00:21:08Nothing, nothing here at the bottom of the second.
00:21:24Next pitch is outside.
00:21:29The 2-2.
00:21:30And a swing and a miss.
00:21:36And that's that.
00:21:37We'll move to the third with no score.
00:21:46And welcome back.
00:21:48Top half of the third inning.
00:21:49Here's the left fielder, Zach Wheat.
00:21:52He's a guy, Chris's highlights include some of the best throws from the outfield that you will ever see.
00:21:57Definitely one of the best arms of the sport.
00:22:01The right-hander back to work.
00:22:03That one in there across the letters.
00:22:06Yeah, the infielders and the catcher can never give up on a play because if this guy thinks he has a chance, he's going to throw it from the warning track if he has to.
00:22:13Next offering, he's in for a strike.
00:22:24Swing and a miss, and he got him.
00:22:27And there's one down.
00:22:28Well, there's a small sigh of relief right there.
00:22:30I mean, just to keep that speed off the base pass, it's not just the pitcher.
00:22:34It's other guys that have to think about it from your infielders, have to think about that runner potentially stealing, but also be in position to make a play.
00:22:42As an outfielder, you're thinking about a base hit to the outfield.
00:22:45I got to get to it quickly to try to keep this guy from taking an extra base.
00:22:48So I think everyone just a little more relaxed that he didn't reach base.
00:22:52At the play, Pee-Wee Reese.
00:22:56And there are two outs.
00:23:01Now batter, the second baseman, Jackie Robinson.
00:23:07So two down now, and here is Jackie Robinson.
00:23:18In there for strike one.
00:23:20Oh, and an 0-0 count, not every strike is a good strike for a hitter.
00:23:25I like the play discipline there.
00:23:28That hits the dirt, and it's a ball to strike.
00:23:37The pitch.
00:23:39Swings through that one for strike two.
00:23:42Man, he was really tardy on that fastball.
00:23:45Great job of setting him up by throwing the curveball.
00:23:48Add some velocity to it on the next pitch.
00:23:50Can't catch up.
00:23:52And a 1-2.
00:23:55In the air, right side.
00:23:57Irvin, under this one.
00:23:59He's got it.
00:24:00And that is the third out of the inning.
00:24:03Dodgers down in order.
00:24:05And we are still scoreless.
00:24:06Welcome back.
00:24:15And now the rookie second baseman, number 21.
00:24:21The second baseman, number 21.
00:24:26The wind of the pitch.
00:24:27That one misses.
00:24:32And it's 1-0.
00:24:37The wind of the pitch.
00:24:42Way high.
00:24:48Here comes the pitch.
00:24:49And a foul ball.
00:24:55Makes the count two and a one.
00:25:08Good eye in that spot.
00:25:09Good eye in that spot.
00:25:09Yeah, there's ball four.
00:25:27Pretty easy walk right there.
00:25:28Last pitch wasn't even much to think about.
00:25:32Here's the veteran outfielder, Monte Irvin.
00:25:34Out towards right center field.
00:25:45Snyder makes the grab.
00:25:46And there's one down.
00:25:47Oh, he throws it away.
00:25:53The left fielder, number one.
00:25:59Now the left fielder, James Bell.
00:26:01Went down on strikes his first time through.
00:26:04He's kind of an outlier, especially when guys are consciously sacrificing contact to deliver power.
00:26:12First offering misses badly for ball one.
00:26:15Yeah, his swing is so good.
00:26:17It's in the zone a long time.
00:26:19He gets the barrel to it a lot, and that produces more base hits.
00:26:23Fall-off foul.
00:26:25Foul.
00:26:25Foul.
00:26:25Foul.
00:26:25Foul.
00:26:25Foul.
00:26:34Line drive.
00:26:38And that gets down for a base hit.
00:26:41They get it in quickly.
00:26:42So first and second now, one out.
00:26:45Just a nice job coming through in a pretty high-leverage spot right there.
00:26:49Just a cookie down the middle.
00:26:50I mean, those are the ones you dream about.
00:26:52The ones in the cage you're just hoping you get in the ball game.
00:26:55Right down the middle, not a whole lot of velocity.
00:26:57Right on top of it.
00:26:58Runner in scoring position now, and a good opportunity to push across the first run of the ball game.
00:27:02Lloyd in the box now.
00:27:04Takes strike one.
00:27:11Number 21.
00:27:12The lead runner at second.
00:27:14Number one at first.
00:27:16One gone.
00:27:18And it's found away.
00:27:20At the belt and fires.
00:27:32And that's downstairs and outside.
00:27:34Left-hand batter waits.
00:27:51Stays alive.
00:27:57One out.
00:27:58Runners at first and second.
00:27:59And a sling and a miss.
00:28:05Two away.
00:28:06You usually are going to see that inside fastball a little longer coming in from the opposite side.
00:28:11But that pitch really got in on him right there.
00:28:14I mean, that's a well-thrown pitch.
00:28:15Tough to do anything with that in terms of getting the hands through and the sweet spot of the bat to the baseball.
00:28:23So first and second with two outs.
00:28:25And here is Josh Gibson.
00:28:27First offering, and it just misses.
00:28:39Two outs.
00:28:41Couple of base runners at first and second.
00:28:42Two outs.
00:28:57Here's a one-to-one.
00:28:59And he flips a breaking ball in there.
00:29:02Or a change-up.
00:29:03Either one.
00:29:04Something off speed.
00:29:06Good arm action on it.
00:29:07Whatever it was.
00:29:10Right-hander kicks deals.
00:29:13Swing and a miss.
00:29:14And that is that.
00:29:15Well, this guy competes hard.
00:29:22We see the emotion there.
00:29:23I love it.
00:29:24Great job of getting out of the jam.
00:29:26Back here at the ballpark.
00:29:40Out of the fourth.
00:29:41Now the number two hitter.
00:29:43Reggie Smith.
00:29:44It's good speed at the top of the order here.
00:29:48You want to get it on.
00:29:49See if you can get a stolen base.
00:29:50Maybe get around the bases and pick up a run.
00:29:54There's a strike.
00:29:54There's a strike.
00:29:54Here's the 0-2.
00:30:21That one missed.
00:30:22Two strikes.
00:30:24Just off the outside part of the plate.
00:30:41And a pitch.
00:30:43Swing and a miss.
00:30:45Struck him out.
00:30:46And now one away.
00:30:47He came out of his mechanics there.
00:30:49Typically, he likes to shoot the ball the other way.
00:30:51But that time, a little anxious.
00:30:54Here's the center fielder, Duke Snyder.
00:31:07In there, and it's 0-1.
00:31:14Oh, he's looking great so far.
00:31:17It helps with over 80% of your first pitches or strikes.
00:31:20He might be able to go the distance if he keeps this up.
00:31:22It's 1-0.
00:31:31Whoa!
00:31:32There's a highные and excited for more night fire.
00:31:32Snyder swings and crushes one deep to right field.
00:31:36That one back there.
00:31:37Pulls it in on the warning track.
00:31:40Sean Green steps to the plate for the Dodgers, and what a two-way player, not just offensively,
00:31:55but as good a defensive outfielder as there is in the game.
00:32:05Swings through that one, 0-1.
00:32:07In the on-deck circle, you really want to use that opportunity to see some pitches and time up the fastball.
00:32:13Last thing you want to do is miss a good, hittable fastball early in the count.
00:32:19And he'll 1.
00:32:23Oh, this guy is so comfortable hitting with two strikes, even a good pitch early in the at-bat.
00:32:28If he's not ready to pull the trigger, he's not worried if he gets to an 0-2 count.
00:32:37Next offering upstairs.
00:32:41Pretty standard high 0-2 fastball right there.
00:32:44If you're smart, you'll look for something down in the zone, but not too far.
00:32:48You don't want to chase that breaking ball in the dirt.
00:32:50And the righty-deals.
00:32:57And that one fouled off.
00:33:10The pitch.
00:33:23Off the mark there.
00:33:25Three and two now.
00:33:26Kicks and fires.
00:33:40Come back to the mound.
00:33:43Tosses to first, and the inning is over.
00:33:46Dodgers go down quietly, and we're still knotted at 0.
00:33:50Bottom of the fourth.
00:34:01Digging in, it's the speedy outfielder, number four.
00:34:04Great speed and great power.
00:34:07A great athlete, quite simply.
00:34:10And the right-hander back to work.
00:34:15That catches the zone for a strike.
00:34:17That's strike one.
00:34:18When you have a real athletic player
00:34:21and who's able to do the baseball mechanical things really well,
00:34:25look out, because the sky's the limit on that potential.
00:34:37Next pitch misses way outside.
00:34:39That's right.
00:34:48Yeah, the right-hander deals.
00:34:53That one fouled off, two and two.
00:35:03But why to kick the pitch?
00:35:04It's a lead-off walk, and that's the go-ahead run.
00:35:25I don't think he really wanted to pitch to him right there anyhow.
00:35:28Now, here is William Johnson.
00:35:40Here comes the pitch.
00:35:41Here goes the runner from first.
00:35:43It's a pitch-out.
00:35:44Throw to second.
00:35:45One down.
00:36:03Base is empty.
00:36:07Out in front, and foul to the left side.
00:36:10The pitch.
00:36:22And a swing and a miss.
00:36:28And a pitch.
00:36:29And that one almost got him.
00:36:35Straighten him up a little bit.
00:36:42And now two and two.
00:36:47Rolled over to third.
00:36:50Gets it to first.
00:36:52Play is made.
00:36:52Two out.
00:36:53Well, he's doing a nice job of keeping the ball out of the air.
00:36:56Let's the defense work behind him with another ground ball.
00:36:59Good execution.
00:37:01And here's the first baseman.
00:37:05Buck Leonard.
00:37:19In the air.
00:37:20Out towards left center.
00:37:24Wee.
00:37:24Racing over to make the catch.
00:37:26Through four.
00:37:27Still tied.
00:37:28Zip, zip.
00:37:39We go to the top of the fifth.
00:37:41And at the plate for the Dodgers.
00:37:42Roy Pampanella.
00:37:44This guy, one of the best defensive catchers going.
00:37:47You talk about framing.
00:37:49The ability to block, catch, and throw.
00:37:51So, he is at the top of the game.
00:37:57And a pitch.
00:37:59Lifted in the air.
00:38:00Right center field.
00:38:03Irvin makes the grab.
00:38:05One pitch and one out.
00:38:06And now the first baseman, Gil Hodges.
00:38:180 for 1.
00:38:19He struck out swinging last time.
00:38:21Well, on the mound, very efficient.
00:38:25Able to produce an outcome, it seems like, within the third or fourth pitch of just about every at-bat.
00:38:30Has some trouble with it.
00:38:35But plenty of time to recover.
00:38:37And that's the second out.
00:38:40Now back.
00:38:41Number 10.
00:38:42Two outs.
00:38:47Base is empty.
00:38:48Now the third baseman.
00:38:49Number 10.
00:38:51Sing, you talk about a guy that has all the skills.
00:38:54The range is really good, but the arm just stands out.
00:38:57And he makes all the plays.
00:38:59Here's a high chopper.
00:39:00The throw to first.
00:39:03And talk about efficient.
00:39:05Three outs on three pitches, and the inning is done.
00:39:08Nothing doing for the Dodgers here.
00:39:11Still no score.
00:39:22Leading off for the all-time.
00:39:25The designated hitter.
00:39:27Number 14.
00:39:30God, not television, according to his purpose, not somebody else's vision.
00:39:35And here it comes.
00:39:45And first offering is fouled off.
00:40:00Fouled off.
00:40:01He was late.
00:40:10Deal two.
00:40:15That's the third.
00:40:18Zips it to first.
00:40:20And the leadoff man sat down, and they're half of the fifth.
00:40:23Now it's the second baseman.
00:40:33Number 21.
00:40:34He swings and fouls one off.
00:40:58Deal one.
00:40:59And that one clips the corner.
00:41:21The one, two.
00:41:26And now two and two.
00:41:28Out to short.
00:41:39Reese picks it up.
00:41:41Whips it across.
00:41:43All in for the fifth inning.
00:41:44Moving along.
00:41:45Two quick outs.
00:41:47The right fielder, number 20.
00:41:49Monty Irvin.
00:41:53Monty Irvin.
00:41:54The next to hit.
00:41:55He's 0 for 1.
00:41:56Chris, baseball today, so many strikeouts, and they are available to pitchers.
00:42:02But this is a guy that puts the bat on the ball and is kind of different from the players
00:42:06that we see day in, day out.
00:42:10Pitch misses inside, and that's ball one.
00:42:16And the 1-0.
00:42:17Boog, he never moved because he never had time to.
00:42:26But that kind of velocity, you'd prefer that pitcher work away.
00:42:31Kicks and deals.
00:42:35Bounce to third, and that chance handle fires across the diamond.
00:42:40And that is the inning.
00:42:42Sixth inning coming up.
00:42:43Still nothing on the scoreboard.
00:42:56And welcome back.
00:42:57Here's a speed threat.
00:42:58Zach Wheat.
00:43:00Singy, you've got to appreciate a guy who's this good defensively.
00:43:03I mean, watching him track balls in the outfield, it is beautiful.
00:43:10And he deals.
00:43:12And that one off the outside edge.
00:43:14He's so solid.
00:43:16Calms the heart rate of the pitcher and the manager when the ball goes up in the air.
00:43:20You just automatically assume that it's an out every time it's hit in the air.
00:43:24The next offering misses.
00:43:25And it's 2-0.
00:43:26Righty delivers.
00:43:32That one drifts inside.
00:43:34There's one guy that I can think about, Boog, who started as a third baseman, Alex Gordon,
00:43:39and then became an elite perennial gold glover out in left field for the Kansas City Royals.
00:43:45But he's a guy, when you watch him play, you would imagine that that's all he ever played in his life, was the outfield.
00:43:51Balls it in, and there's one away.
00:43:53Balls it in, and there's one away.
00:43:55Now that's what it's hoped for.
00:43:57Peewee.
00:43:59Reeves.
00:44:00Peewee, Reeves.
00:44:02Yeah, some guys just have instincts, right?
00:44:06I mean, that's the way it goes.
00:44:07We talk about Larry Walker, the Hall of Famer, and his instinct on the bases,
00:44:11despite the fact that he didn't play a ton of baseball as a kid.
00:44:21Righty to the play.
00:44:23Swing and a miss, and he was fooled.
00:44:25Remember Mark Kotze, he was a real good defensive outfielder.
00:44:28Good instincts, not great speed.
00:44:42Now a screamer into the outfield.
00:44:44Nice grab on the run.
00:44:46And there's two away.
00:44:47Now that it's the second baseman, Jackie Robinson.
00:44:53Jackie Robinson steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
00:44:58Yeah, and I figured you would get Kotze into this because you had a free dinner at his house the other night.
00:45:03That is true.
00:45:04That one's in there all-in-one.
00:45:20Chew down, nobody on.
00:45:22And that one pulled foul.
00:45:24And that one pulled foul.
00:45:24The pitch.
00:45:48on the ground to the left nice grab throw to first it's there and that's a great play
00:45:55well that's cat-like reflexes over there at the hot corner
00:46:00nice job of making that play and ending the inning
00:46:02welcome back bottom of the inning and now here's the speed threat outfielder james bell
00:46:13now the right-hander ready to go still no score try to punt his way on and foul
00:46:25ball deal one
00:46:33that one fouled off
00:46:43the wind of the pitch
00:46:48and a swing and a miss and that's the first out really love the pitch sequence
00:46:54right there I'm telling you what pitcher and catcher on the same page right now
00:46:59and now here is pops lloyd
00:47:11and he swings and misses and it's nothing you want
00:47:19the pitch
00:47:31bounced up the middle whips it to first on the run and had a couple of quick outs
00:47:41first of all that's just a nice job to even get to that ball and then even more impressive was the
00:47:49throw off balance had to try to in the air get his shoulders turned and make a strong throw
00:47:55does show off the strength of the arm we're usually used to seeing that kind of arm strength from the
00:47:59shortstop now josh gibson
00:48:04first off brain misses the block
00:48:08the pitch
00:48:17the pitch
00:48:18and that's him for a strike
00:48:23not sure if he could be in more of a groove looks really relaxed he's retired seven straight
00:48:29this guy's feeling it right now
00:48:31can't get there and now maybe extra bases around first heading for two
00:48:38and he's in with a stand-up double
00:48:42love how he let that ball travel trusted his hands nice job of going the other way
00:48:49and stepping in is the speedy number four
00:49:00intentional walk here with two out they set up a force at any base to end the inning
00:49:07how big a deal is that walk i don't think it's a big deal because if you pitch to the previous
00:49:14hitter with the power he has you can hit home run i think it was a calculated walk
00:49:19we'll see how it pays off here
00:49:20william johnson stands in with two away as he takes a ball
00:49:32check swing now look down to first no swing just held it back there
00:49:47number three over at second number four at first two out of the inning
00:49:52next one misses and that's ball three
00:49:56here comes a pitch
00:50:08and a four pitch walk
00:50:10four pitches that's an easy walk man he could have walked me right there
00:50:14last one wasn't even close so two down and here's the first baseman buck leonard and there's
00:50:23no doubt that they'll feed off the energy from this crowd right i mean yeah i'd say
00:50:27the intensity level has gone up a few notches for sure
00:50:30and that's in there for strike one these home fans they are making a lot of noise putting pressure on that pitcher out there
00:50:40no one way out front for strike two yeah i'm surprised we didn't see a visit from the pitching coach here just to remind him focus on the hitter don't worry about anything else
00:50:56got him huge strike out there
00:51:02new inning getting started and now here's the dodgers designated hitter reggie smith
00:51:20the right hander back to work swing and that ball smashed on a line and that one gets down fair ball takes the turn he's digging for second not stopping he's going for three
00:51:28and he's gotta lead off triple
00:51:44didn't take long to get a result for that at bat that's a good sound coming off the bat man as he connected out front
00:51:52lifted into the outfield, that's one of those swings where you just don't even feel the ball
00:51:57hit the barrel. That's a pure stroke. Now a good opportunity to potentially jump ahead in this game
00:52:02here in the later innings. Go ahead, run on base, and at the plate for the Dodgers, Duke Snyder.
00:52:09That hits the dirt, ball one.
00:52:18Well, here's a good opportunity in this inning to get on the scoreboard after that leadoff hit.
00:52:22And hardly order coming up right behind them. This is where they need to get going.
00:52:27Next offering misses, Dow 2-0.
00:52:47And a pitch.
00:52:48And downstairs. Appears they're working around him with the base open, saying he...
00:52:53Well, you know, these 2-0 counts, Boo, they're just not what they used to be, and we sound like old guys when I say that.
00:52:59But, ultimately, this is a strategic game, and you expect to see this type of approach by the pitcher in this situation.
00:53:06Let's see if he gives them anything to hit here.
00:53:08And ball four to a board.
00:53:11His ability to draw walks has been something that's been part of his career since day one.
00:53:17And next will be the cleanup hitter, Sean Green.
00:53:21If you don't get ahead in the count, you can forget about having any success against him.
00:53:30First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:53:32At the belt and fires.
00:53:46Just missed.
00:53:48Good spot for the hitter.
00:53:49Definitely has the advantage in this count with runners on.
00:53:52Look for him to be aggressive on this next pitch.
00:53:54Line drive.
00:54:08Can't get their base hit.
00:54:10One run is in.
00:54:12Coming around third is Duke.
00:54:14The relay, not in time.
00:54:16He's safe at the plate.
00:54:18It's 2-0.
00:54:19These guys today are so great with handling velocity.
00:54:22They're seeing high speeds.
00:54:24Day after day.
00:54:25And a nice job of turning that one around.
00:54:34Roy Campanella steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
00:54:43And the first pitch misses for ball one.
00:54:45No outs.
00:54:55Runner on second.
00:55:01Next offering is in for a strike.
00:55:04Bullpen activity starting up now.
00:55:06Smith, the rookie right-hander, is getting loose.
00:55:09Runner leads away at second.
00:55:32And a foul ball.
00:55:33He stays alive.
00:55:34And the righty deals.
00:55:47Pitch misses.
00:55:49It's 2-2.
00:55:49It's 2-2.
00:55:56Kicks and fires.
00:55:57Stays alive.
00:55:59Stays alive.
00:56:10Man at second.
00:56:12Swing and a miss.
00:56:13Struck him out.
00:56:15And one gone.
00:56:16Oh, that's a curveball that I'm sure he wants back at the plate.
00:56:19Two strikes.
00:56:20The sort of pitch you're hoping for.
00:56:21A bit of a mistake.
00:56:23And I'd say in a very hittable location.
00:56:25But clearly the break was enough to get him to swing through it.
00:56:29Hill Hodgins.
00:56:30Steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
00:56:31First pitch.
00:56:36Just misses.
00:56:52And the right-hander deals.
00:56:55Swing and a ball lifted.
00:56:57Left field.
00:57:00Bell makes the catch.
00:57:01That's out number two.
00:57:11Here's the third baseman.
00:57:12Number 10.
00:57:14Sigi, he's got a history of coming through in the big spots.
00:57:17I know I like to talk about I'm not sure whether clutch actually exists.
00:57:21But you look at the numbers.
00:57:22And this guy always seems to deliver in those spots.
00:57:26Squirts away a little bit.
00:57:28But no advance.
00:57:29That's ball one.
00:57:31Man on second.
00:57:35Two down.
00:57:36Two balls.
00:57:37No strikes to count.
00:57:38Well, I think it's the ability to assess the situation.
00:57:41Understanding what the pitcher has, what he's trying to get people out on.
00:57:44And then being able to use the entire field.
00:57:48Next pitch is outside.
00:57:49Two outs and one in scoring position.
00:57:59Two outs and one in scoring position.
00:57:59There's a strike, three and one in scoring position.
00:58:06There's a strike, three and one in scoring position.
00:58:08If you're a guy that can only hit to one field, then you're really not going to be able to come through and clutch situations because pitchers are going to adjust.
00:58:14But because he's able to use the entire field, that's why he's so successful in these situations.
00:58:20And a foul ball.
00:58:29Right hander kicks deals.
00:58:42Got him.
00:58:44And that is that.
00:58:47But they'll pick up a couple runs here.
00:58:49Both coming on this two-run double.
00:58:51And it's 2-0.
00:58:52Ready to go for the last half of the inning.
00:59:04And the battered out.
00:59:06Well, these fans definitely want to get involved in the game.
00:59:10All it's going to take is to get the leadoff man or even a base runner on.
00:59:15And there's the strike.
00:59:22Ground ball right side.
00:59:39The flip to the pitcher covering.
00:59:41Pitcher gets to the bag for the out.
00:59:44Now that it.
00:59:45Number 21.
00:59:46So up next, number 21.
01:00:03In there for strike one.
01:00:06Some guys are just more confident if they can track that first pitch out of the hand of the pitcher.
01:00:09They don't care if they fall behind on one.
01:00:16The next offering misses.
01:00:21And the count is one and one.
01:00:25The wind of the pitch.
01:00:30And a foul ball.
01:00:31Swing and a miss.
01:00:48And he's down on strikes.
01:00:50Two gone.
01:00:51Came inside with that two-strike fastball nicely.
01:00:54And just bunched him up on the inside part of the plate.
01:00:56Couldn't get around on it and catch it out front.
01:00:59Many times if you do, it's a foul ball.
01:01:01And, you know, a lot of pitchers, they really don't like working inside with two strikes
01:01:04because they do not want to hit that batter.
01:01:07And when they've got him up against the ropes, got to figure out a way to put him away.
01:01:11Did a nice job right there.
01:01:12The other way.
01:01:14Makes the grab.
01:01:15And that's the inning.
01:01:16Welcome back.
01:01:30And a new arm on the mound to start the eighth.
01:01:33Smith.
01:01:33It's his job to keep his team in the game.
01:01:36Back here at the ballpark.
01:01:46Digging in, it's the speedy outfielder, Zach Wheat.
01:01:49We talk about guys with good speed, and definitely he has it.
01:01:54But pushing the offensive side for just a second, Chris, it's the defensive side that I think the speed factors in the most.
01:02:01Well, he gets to balls that get by most people at that position.
01:02:12Just really impressive because there are certain times the ball comes off the bat,
01:02:16automatically that team that hit it thinks that they've got a base hit,
01:02:19or they may have extra bases, and he just takes it away.
01:02:24But you won.
01:02:25Swing and a miss as he chases that one darting out of the zone.
01:02:38The 2-2.
01:02:42That's down and in.
01:02:44And what makes him even quicker is the fact that he's so dialed in on the pitch as it's moving through the hitting zone.
01:02:49He can see how that hitter's lined up, what he's trying to do, and where that pitch is going to end up,
01:02:54which gives him that really quick first step, and that's why he makes so many great plays.
01:02:59Paws it in, and there's one away.
01:03:02The bat.
01:03:03Number one.
01:03:04Shortstop.
01:03:05He-wee.
01:03:07Three.
01:03:07He-wee.
01:03:08Reese.
01:03:09Steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
01:03:11He's turned into one of the best shortstops in the game.
01:03:19Bounce to the left side.
01:03:20Zips it across.
01:03:23Two up, two down here in the top of the eighth.
01:03:26Now battered.
01:03:28The second baseman.
01:03:29Jackie Robinson.
01:03:32So the batting order turns over.
01:03:35Now here is Jackie Robinson.
01:03:36First pitch, and he just misses.
01:03:48Meanwhile, activity in the bullpen.
01:03:50John Donaldson up and loosening in the pen.
01:04:00And a pitch.
01:04:01Popped up.
01:04:07That one gets down for a hit, and that extends the inning.
01:04:12Anything but pretty right there, but he'll take it every time.
01:04:16He probably would have been able to drive that pitch on the outside if he let it just get a little deeper
01:04:20and look to hit it to the opposite field.
01:04:23But he made it work out.
01:04:24And now they've got some speed on first, so we'll see if they try to get him into motion.
01:04:27And now Reggie Smith, first off ring, misses the mark.
01:04:44Left-hand batter waits.
01:04:47That's off the mark.
01:04:48Yeah, that's ball two.
01:04:50Chris, with that distraction and the speedy guy at first, he's hit a favorable hitter's count.
01:04:55Well, if nothing else, I mean, this is a great spot for a hitter to be in.
01:05:04Check on the runner.
01:05:05Robinson dives back in safely.
01:05:11Robinson off of first with two away.
01:05:18Yeah, the 2-1 hammered, but foul.
01:05:20Swigs through that one.
01:05:33It's a strikeout.
01:05:35That's a third out.
01:05:36One left for L.A.
01:05:38As they're unable to add to their 2-0 lead.
01:05:40Bottom of the eighth.
01:05:50And here is James Bell.
01:05:53Chris, his skill set straight out of the mid-80s.
01:05:56Good contact, not much power.
01:05:58And he can run.
01:05:59He always uses the wheels to his advantage.
01:06:01His biggest challenge in this day and age is to not get caught up in trying to hit home runs
01:06:07because so many people are the pitch.
01:06:10And he's going to hit the pitch.
01:06:40And he handles it himself for the out.
01:06:44The batter, number two.
01:06:46Shortstop, Pops.
01:06:49Cool.
01:06:51Stepping in, Pops, Lloyd.
01:06:54You talk about elite defensive players, especially in the middle of the diamond.
01:06:57And this guy is at the top of the list.
01:07:05And he swings and misses at the initial offering.
01:07:09And you played behind guys.
01:07:10They love having your speed out there defensively.
01:07:13One of the things that we talk about is how much pitchers enjoy having those elite defenders behind them.
01:07:18And that one wrapped foul.
01:07:21And that one wrapped foul.
01:07:31Next pitch is outside.
01:07:33Pug, and the one thing about that is speed never goes in a slump.
01:07:37And defense shouldn't either.
01:07:39Hitting-wise, you can struggle.
01:07:41You can lose your mechanics.
01:07:42But the thing that you can do consistently every single game is play great defense if you're talented in that way.
01:07:48And this is what this guy does.
01:07:52A one-two.
01:07:57Up the middle.
01:07:59And it finds its way through for a hit.
01:08:01So they get a man aboard with a one-out single.
01:08:05Well, he found himself behind in the count right there, but he didn't give in.
01:08:08Really nice job staying up the middle with his approach.
01:08:11He didn't try to do too much with the pitch.
01:08:13Just shot it through the infield.
01:08:14And you can feel this crowd waking up a bit here as the guys are starting to make some noise with their bats.
01:08:20One down.
01:08:22Josh Gibson getting ready to hit.
01:08:25Next pitch downstairs.
01:08:27Okay, that's ball one.
01:08:42Next pitch is outside.
01:08:43Looking to get something going.
01:08:45This is the guy you want at the plate.
01:08:47He's been great for this team.
01:08:48He is a professional hitter.
01:08:58And a pitch.
01:09:00That one missed.
01:09:01Now three and oh.
01:09:02Now this guy's definitely looking for a big swing of the bat right here.
01:09:06Try to close that gap.
01:09:07But, you know, at the very least, if you could find a way to manufacture that run from first, it feels like it's really important to getting back into this ballgame.
01:09:15Next pitch in for a strike.
01:09:16Three and one.
01:09:18Clearly taking all the way there in that 3-0 count.
01:09:20It was a cookie right down the middle.
01:09:22And here it comes.
01:09:29Here's the pitch.
01:09:29Run around the goal.
01:09:31Well, it might be time to dig into that bullpen.
01:09:34He's looking a little fatigued to me.
01:09:35So here's the cleanup hitter.
01:09:40Number four.
01:09:41This is what stat nerds like myself might call a high leverage situation.
01:09:46Yeah, but not sure what the numbers say.
01:09:48But clearly, an advantage could change the course of this game dramatically.
01:09:52Swings through that one.
01:09:540-1.
01:09:55This guy absolutely flies.
01:09:57The defense wants to turn two.
01:09:59But they've got to get a ball they can do it with.
01:10:01Make sure you get the first out before you try to rush and get two and end up with nothing.
01:10:13Runners at first and second with one gone.
01:10:20Next offering is downstairs.
01:10:22It's a big opportunity right here, but I love the way he's slowing the game down.
01:10:26He's shrinking his zone, making sure he gets the pitch that he wants to hit.
01:10:30The count two and one.
01:10:33Hard hit, right side.
01:10:35And that should be extra bases.
01:10:37Lloyd headed for the plate.
01:10:39The run scores.
01:10:40Here comes a second.
01:10:41Green fires it in.
01:10:43And they hold the runner a third.
01:10:45Potential tie run 90 feet away now.
01:10:48Well, there you go.
01:10:49The RBI machine.
01:10:51Another clutch run scoring it back.
01:10:54Yeah, he's been so good in these situations.
01:10:57Call it clutch if you want.
01:10:58But his resume speaks for itself.
01:11:00And here comes the Dodgers manager to the mound.
01:11:03Pitching change coming.
01:11:04Number 54 gives way.
01:11:06We'll be back in a minute with a new arm on the mound.
01:11:08Kenley on here.
01:11:17And he's getting thrown into the fire with a pair of runners in scoring position.
01:11:21Number 54.
01:11:23Kenley.
01:11:24Kenley.
01:11:26I'm gonna keep going.
01:11:28Kenley.
01:11:30I'm gonna keep going.
01:11:30So two in scoring position with one out.
01:11:34Here's a speed threat.
01:11:35William Johnson.
01:11:37William Johnson.
01:11:42First pitch doesn't find the zone.
01:11:44Right aided reliever.
01:12:02That one missing inside.
01:12:04And you gotta wonder with first base open.
01:12:06One out.
01:12:07Is he gonna get a pitch to hit?
01:12:08Go.
01:12:17Righty to the play.
01:12:19Now three and oh.
01:12:21So definitely a little wild right out of the gate.
01:12:24Well, it could be a little tough coming from the bullpen mound to this mound.
01:12:26But you've got to find a way to get ahead in the count quickly.
01:12:29He has it.
01:12:29And we'll see how this at-bat turns out.
01:12:36And he deals.
01:12:37There's a strike.
01:12:47One out.
01:12:48The go-ahead run is at second.
01:12:55Good plate appearance there.
01:12:57Able to take the walk.
01:12:58Well, that sets up a really big at-bat in this game.
01:13:01These are the moments when everyone in the stadium gets really locked in.
01:13:06So bases loaded with one away.
01:13:09And now the first baseman, Buck Leonard.
01:13:12Known for his late-inning heroics.
01:13:13In there, and it's all-in-one.
01:13:25Don't be surprised to ball on the ground to the corners if they come home with the baseball instead of going to first base.
01:13:32And a pitch.
01:13:40Now one out to right.
01:13:42Way back there.
01:13:45He can't get there.
01:13:47That should be extra bases.
01:13:49One runs in.
01:13:51Robinson with a relay throw.
01:13:53But it's offline.
01:13:54It's 3-2.
01:13:59Comes through to drive in a pair and give them the lead.
01:14:02Put a pretty good jolt into that one.
01:14:04Great swing.
01:14:04Nice balance and weight transfer.
01:14:06And he got it to drop in out there in the deep part of the field.
01:14:09And now the D.H., number 14.
01:14:18The bat.
01:14:19Number 14.
01:14:24Calling for the intentional walk.
01:14:26And that loads up the bases.
01:14:28And the forced play is now in order.
01:14:31These fans don't like to see that because they showed up to watch him swing the bat.
01:14:35But this team does not want to let him beat him.
01:14:37Pitching change here.
01:14:39Burley Grimes.
01:14:41And his job is to collect quick outs and keep his team with a striking distance.
01:14:46Not the easiest thing.
01:14:48When you're talking about a guy that's, you know, perhaps he's going to be in the rotation.
01:14:52Or maybe a long relief guy to not start an inning.
01:14:55To come into an inning with pressure on it and try to get yourself comfortable.
01:15:06Number 21.
01:15:07The next to hit takes ball one.
01:15:09Well, this is a critical spot for both the pitcher and the hitter.
01:15:12You can learn a lot about a guy by how he handles these pressure situations.
01:15:17Number eight.
01:15:18The runner at third.
01:15:19Number five.
01:15:20At second.
01:15:21Number 14.
01:15:22Over at first.
01:15:23So, going away.
01:15:24Next pitch misses.
01:15:26And the count is 2-0.
01:15:28Kicks and deals.
01:15:44That one pushed foul.
01:15:47The pitch.
01:15:59Swing and a miss as he was out front that time.
01:16:04Base is loaded.
01:16:09One away.
01:16:16Slice down the right side.
01:16:17That one the other way.
01:16:33Base hit.
01:16:34One run is in.
01:16:35And they hold the runner at third.
01:16:40Bases remain loaded here.
01:16:42Still only one gone.
01:16:44Gotta love the resiliency he's shown in that at bat.
01:16:47Battling with two strikes.
01:16:48Anytime you rip a line drive the other way, you feel really good about what you did at the plate.
01:16:53You trusted your hands.
01:16:55You let the ball travel.
01:16:56And you took the barrel straight to it.
01:16:58That's great work right there.
01:16:59Ballad base is loaded.
01:17:00Big opportunity for them to break this game open.
01:17:03And the batter now.
01:17:04Monte Irvin.
01:17:21Righty delivers.
01:17:24In the dirt.
01:17:28Well done behind the dish.
01:17:39Next one misses.
01:17:40Now one and two.
01:17:42Oh, he's so good about trying to drive the ball to the opposite field gap in these situations.
01:17:46If he takes that approach, he could bust this game wide open.
01:17:51Still only one out here in the inning.
01:17:58Swing and a bouncer.
01:18:02Over to Jackie.
01:18:03They get one.
01:18:04Double play.
01:18:05And that'll do it for the inning.
01:18:07Nine men come to the plate.
01:18:09Four scores.
01:18:10Ninth inning coming up.
01:18:11The All-Stars with the advantage on the scoreboard.
01:18:14Four to two.
01:18:15Back now.
01:18:23And on the mound, the closer, Rube Foster.
01:18:27Not many pitchers have it, but he'll break out a screwball from time to time.
01:18:31And welcome back.
01:18:39And now, Duke Snyder.
01:18:42Well, he's always a threat.
01:18:43Even if this guy is 0 for 3 for the night with three strikeouts, he can come up that fourth time and do damage because he's that good.
01:18:51The pitch.
01:18:54And there's the strike.
01:18:56Not sure if he was expecting for the pitcher to come right at him, but he got a nice cookie there and just watched it the entire way.
01:19:05The wind of the pitch.
01:19:08Tapped at the plate, but it's a foul ball.
01:19:10Next offering is in the dirt.
01:19:30The pitch.
01:19:33And that's outside.
01:19:40Two-two down.
01:19:43And a swing and a miss.
01:19:44Down on strikes.
01:19:46One gone here.
01:19:47But that kind of velocity and elevated fastball, even if it's still in the strike zone, can be tough for hitters to get on top of.
01:20:01Sean Green steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
01:20:07And the first pitch misses for ball one.
01:20:10Down the line, towards the corner.
01:20:28Irvin puts it away.
01:20:29Out.
01:20:30Number two.
01:20:36Roy Campanella steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
01:20:40He is at the top of the game in terms of defense at the catching spot.
01:20:46It's so impressive because these guys have to do so much study in preparation for their pitchers, for opposing hitters.
01:20:52And really, their number one job is to guide that staff through a ball game.
01:20:57And so, when you also can turn it up offensively and be a force there, that is a win-win every manager's dream.
01:21:06And so, when you also can turn it up offensively and be a force there, that is a win-win every day.
01:21:11And a swing and a miss there.
01:21:13And a swing and a miss there.
01:21:21And a swing and a miss there.
01:21:26And a swing and a miss.
01:21:34And that is the ball game.
01:21:35Two outs.
01:21:44And a swing and a miss.
01:21:48And that is the ball game.
01:21:50This is what you call taking care of business.
01:21:53When you've got home field advantage and you win the first two games of the series, that's what you come to the ballpark to do.
01:21:59They've worked hard to get to this point.
01:22:01Now they're in the driver's seat.
01:22:03We'll see how they do once this series continues.
01:22:05But so far, they've set the tone.
01:22:07Here's one final look at the line score from this one, Chris.
01:22:16It was a close two-run game.
01:22:19And a couple of key moments just really made the difference.
01:22:22Not much separates these two teams.
01:22:24And your final 4-2.
01:22:27For Chris Singleton and our entire crew, I'm John Chompey saying so long.
01:22:37I'm John Chompey saying so long.
01:23:07I'm John Chompey saying so long.
01:23:37No errors.
01:23:38They left 9-hundreds on day.
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