COOPERSTOWN TONIGHT
Tuesday, April 20
Red Sox Do It Again
For the second night in a row Jimmy Key just couldnt get it right and another classic Boston win was in the cards. Boston has been the story of much dramatics this season coming from behind to win time and time again including yesterday on a Carl Yazstzemski hit.
On this night the stage was similar as the Red Sox entered the ninth inning down a run. Ted Williams once again drew a key walk as teams continue to not want anypart of the slugger who is sitting with a .366 average. Up came Jim Rice with one out and the Hall of Famer came through. Jimmy Key challanged the right hander and Rice lofted one over the Green Monster and the Red Sox won in walk off fashion once again. Key needed to keep the ball down and threw a pitch in the lower half but Rice lifted it and made a good swing.
The Blue Jays wasted another strong performance from Fred McGriff who drove in three runs and has seven RBI in the last two games.
"We just believe we can get it done in the toughest moments" said Jim Rice the hero of the game, "Everyone refuses to be the last out and a confidence and belief beigins to show."
At Citizens Bank Park
NY Mets.................9
Philadelphia.............2
WP: Al Leiter (1-2)
LP: Robin Roberts (1-2)
HR: Darryl Strawberry (3)
A 14 hit attack of the Mets and Darryl Strawberry drives in five runs as they murder Robin Roberts and the Phillies. Cleon Jones also scored three runs.
Player of the game: Darryl Strawberry (3-5, 5 RBI, R, HR, 2B)
At Arlington Stadium
Detroit......................4
Texas.......................3
WP: Jack Morris (2-0)
LP: Kevin Brown (0-1)
HR: Al Kaline (1), Buddy Bell (2)
Bulldog Jack Morris pitches the distance and holds off a Texas comeback for the win keeping Detroit in first place. Kevin Brown in his first start pitched well but lost.
Player of the game: Budy Bell (3-4, HR, RBI, 2 R)
At Angels Stadium
Minnesota.............3
LA Angels..............1 (10 inn)
WP: Frank Viola (1-1)
LP: Andy Messersmith (1-2)
S: Rick Aguilera (2)
a nice pitched game by both sides opened up in the 10th when an error by David Eckstein opened up a two run inning for the Twins. Chuck Knoblauch went 3-3 in the win.
Player of the game: Frank Viola (9.1 IP, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K)
At All American Ballpark
Chicago Cubs.............2
Cincinnati..................1
WP: Carlos Zambrano (2-1)
LP: Mario Soto (1-1)
Carlos Zambrano continues to pitch above expectations and out does a very good Mario Soto. The Cubs have won 10 of 12 to start the season and are looking strong.
Player of the game: Carlos Zambrano (9 IP, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K)
At Fenway Park
Toronto..................5
Boston...................7
WP: Derek Lowe (1-0)
LP: Jimmy Key (0-2)
HR: Shawn Green (2), Fred McGriff (4), Mo Vaughn (1), Jim Rice (1)
The Red Sox do it again in walk off style for the second conecutive day. This time its Jim Rice with a walkoff two run home run over the Green Monster.
Player of the game: Fred McGriff (3-4, 3 RBI, 2 R, HR)
At Busch Stadium
Atlanta....................0
St. Louis..................8
WP: Chris Carpenter (3-0)
LP: Phil Niekro (1-2)
Chris Carpenter strikes out seven and pitches a shutout o continue his great season. Willie McGee had a key two run triple in the game.
Player of the game: Chris Carpenter (9 IP, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 K)
At Miller Park
Washington.............7
Milwaukee...............1
WP: Steve Rogers (2-1)
LP: Ben Sheets (0-1)
HR: Alphonso Soriano (1), Marquis Grissom (1), Ryan Braun (2)
Marquis Grissom with a three run shot off of Ben Sheets and Steve Rogers pitches well again to beat the hapless Brewers who have a team average of .235.
Player of the game: Steve Rogers (9 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K)
At Yankee Stadium
Seattle.................12
NY Yankees............3
WP: Mark Langston (2-1)
LP: Red Ruffing (1-2)
HR: Edgar Martinez 2 (4), Jay Buhner (3), Babe Ruth (4), Yogi Berra (2)
The Babe homers in his third straight game but the Yankees still are looking for pitching as Edgar Martinez drives in four with two homers.
Player of the game: Edgar Martinez (4-5, 4 RBI, 2 HR, 2 R)
At AT&T Park
Pittsburgh..............5
San Francisco.........6
WP: Tim Lincecum (1-2)
LP: Bob Friend (1-1)
HR: Willie Stargell (2), Ralph Kiner (3)
Willie Mays came through with a go aheaf triple in the 8th inning that Tim Lincecum made stand up, Alvin Dark also drove in three runs in the win. Willie Stargell had a three run homer.
Player of the game: Willie Stargell (1-4, 3 RBI, HR, R)
At Oakland Coliseum
Chicago White Sox...........1
Oakland.........................8
WP: Dave Stewart (2-1)
LP: Jack McDowell (1-2)
HR: Miguel Tejada (1). Reggie Jackson (3)
Reggie Jackson continues to be hot hitting .367 and hitting a home run. Dave Stewart had his best stuff as the A's had this game well in hand.
Player of the game: Dave Stewart (9 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K)