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adventureran · 08-12-2003, 09:42 AM

In an amazing pitching duel between the Cards Hank Aguirre and the A's John Tsitouris, Kansas City takes Game #1 of the 4Ever Baseball World Series 1-0.

Both pitchers surprisingly went the distance, especially since Aguirre was ptiching on only two days rest.

The winning run for the A's was scored in the bottom of the 7th inning by LF Chuck Essegian who led off the inning with a single and moved to third on CA Bob Oldis' 1-out single. SS Don Wert then hit a sac fly to left field and Essegian scored without a throw.

The Cardinal fans in attendance jumped to their feet in the top of the 8th as RF Earl Robinson led off with a base hit. But their enthusiasm quickly waned as Tsitouris retired the next 6 men he faced to secure the win.

The Cardinals had a chance to take the lead in the 3rd inning as Tsitouris lost command of the strike zone and walked the bases loaded with 2 outs. 1B Fred Whitfield, who doubled in his first at bat, hit a line shot that almost took off the head of SS Don Wert, but somehow he got his glove up and snagged the rocket to end the inning.

That would be the Cards' best scoring opportunity and the only time they would get a runner to third base. Whitfield hit a lead-off double in the 2nd, but three easy groundouts later, he was still there.

Kansas City had their own problems scoring, however, they were able to take advantage of their first scoring opportunity in the 7th and that was all Tsitouris needed.

The A's loaded the bases in the bottom of the 8th looking for some insurance on two singles and an error by Cardinal SS Tom Tresh. But with 2 outs, CA Bob Oldis struck out on a nasty curveball to end the threat.

Tsitouris picked up the win allowing only 5 hits and 3 walks while striking out 5.

Aguirre was the hard-luck loser also going the distance allowing 7 hits and only walking one, while picking up 9 K's.

Tonight's game features 17 game winner Hal Woodeshick (17-6, 2.80) for the Cardinals against KC's ace Joe Horlen (20-8, 3.64).

St. Louis wants to cross town with at least a split here. Fireworks start at 11:00 PM EST at 4Ever Baseball.

08-12-2003, 09:42 AM	#2
adventureran Major Leagues Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 447	Game 1 Goes to the A's In an amazing pitching duel between the Cards Hank Aguirre and the A's John Tsitouris, Kansas City takes Game #1 of the 4Ever Baseball World Series 1-0. Both pitchers surprisingly went the distance, especially since Aguirre was ptiching on only two days rest. The winning run for the A's was scored in the bottom of the 7th inning by LF Chuck Essegian who led off the inning with a single and moved to third on CA Bob Oldis' 1-out single. SS Don Wert then hit a sac fly to left field and Essegian scored without a throw. The Cardinal fans in attendance jumped to their feet in the top of the 8th as RF Earl Robinson led off with a base hit. But their enthusiasm quickly waned as Tsitouris retired the next 6 men he faced to secure the win. The Cardinals had a chance to take the lead in the 3rd inning as Tsitouris lost command of the strike zone and walked the bases loaded with 2 outs. 1B Fred Whitfield, who doubled in his first at bat, hit a line shot that almost took off the head of SS Don Wert, but somehow he got his glove up and snagged the rocket to end the inning. That would be the Cards' best scoring opportunity and the only time they would get a runner to third base. Whitfield hit a lead-off double in the 2nd, but three easy groundouts later, he was still there. Kansas City had their own problems scoring, however, they were able to take advantage of their first scoring opportunity in the 7th and that was all Tsitouris needed. The A's loaded the bases in the bottom of the 8th looking for some insurance on two singles and an error by Cardinal SS Tom Tresh. But with 2 outs, CA Bob Oldis struck out on a nasty curveball to end the threat. Tsitouris picked up the win allowing only 5 hits and 3 walks while striking out 5. Aguirre was the hard-luck loser also going the distance allowing 7 hits and only walking one, while picking up 9 K's. Tonight's game features 17 game winner Hal Woodeshick (17-6, 2.80) for the Cardinals against KC's ace Joe Horlen (20-8, 3.64). St. Louis wants to cross town with at least a split here. Fireworks start at 11:00 PM EST at 4Ever Baseball.