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1972 Eastern League Championship Sim

Indianapolis Racers (3) vs. Charlotte Monarchs (2)

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Game 6

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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen—what a day here at the ballpark on October 17, 1972. The atmosphere crackles with anticipation as the Indianapolis Racers take the field in Charlotte for Game 6 of the Eastern League Championship Sim. With the series poised on a knife’s edge—after Charlotte won games 1 and 2 at home and Indianapolis swept three home games—the stage is set for a dramatic showdown.

A Quiet Start in the First Inning
The action begins in the top of the first with the Racers up to bat against Charlotte’s Ace LHP Jon Matlack. Tito Fuentes steps into the box and, after a called strike and a foul ball, ultimately strikes out swinging. Tony Perez follows with a first-pitch fly out deep to center, and Billy Williams grounds out his first offering to end the frame without a hit. In the bottom of the first, the Monarchs answer under the arm of RHP Rick Wise. Jose Cruz works his pitch—drawing a ball, then a called strike and a foul—before flying out on a line drive. Bill Melton comes to the plate next and, after working his count, pops out on a fly ball. Richie Scheinblum’s ground out closes the inning, and the score remains 0–0.

Gaining Early Momentum in the Second Inning
The Racers break their silence in the top of the second. Dusty Baker’s at-bat produces a fly out, but Buddy Bell brings energy with a well-hit ground-ball single. Paul Schaal then smashes a grounder for a single that advances Bell to third ——and later, as Ellie Rodriguez works his plate apperance, Bell scores on a passed ball, advancing Schaal to second. Rodriguez strikes out swinging and Juan Beniquez’s subsequent ground out ends the frame, leaving Indianapolis with a 1–0 lead. In the bottom of the second, Charlotte’s offense is stifled as Orlando Cepeda grounds out, Duke Sims follows with another ground out, and Del Unser’s brief appearance yields no runs.

Pressure Builds Through the Third Inning
In the top of the third, the Racers continue their measured approach. Rick Wise leads off with a line-drive single, only to be sacrificed by a bunt from Tito Fuentes that advances him to second. Tony Perez then grounds out, and Billy Williams draws a walk, putting runners at first and second before Dusty Baker’s ground out is recorded. The top of the third ends with Indianapolis still holding a 1–0 edge. Down in the bottom half, Charlotte’s batters—Carmen Fanzone, Ed Crosby, and even Jon Matlack—fail to produce a hit, and the frame closes without a run.

Expanding the Lead in the Fourth Inning
Indianapolis builds further in the fourth. After Buddy Bell strikes out, Paul Schaal roars a flyball triple that energizes the Racers. Ellie Rodriguez follows with a single that drives Schaal home, pushing the lead to 2–0. A fielders’ choice on Juan Beniquez and a fly out by Rick Wise round out the top half. In the bottom of the fourth, the Monarchs finally spark some offense. Jose Cruz singles on a grounder, and Bill Melton works his way to a walk that advances Cruz. Richie Scheinblum reaches on a fielder’s choice, moving Cruz to third, and then a wild pitch during Orlando Cepeda’s appearance allows Cruz to score—trimming the deficit to 2–1. A subsequent ground out by Duke Sims ends the frame.

A Steady, If Modest, Fifth Inning
In the top of the fifth, the Racers keep their approach steady. Tito Fuentes gets on base with a ground-ball single, though Tony Perez later strikes out after a series of fouls and balls. Fuentes steals second—but Dusty Baker’s pop-up ends the threat. The top half of the fifth concludes with the score still at 2–1. In the bottom of the fifth, Charlotte’s offense sputters; Del Unser grounds out after a couple of balls, Carmen Fanzone reaches on an error, and Ed Crosby also benefits from a miscue, only to see Jon Matlack ground into a double play that ends the inning without further scoring.

A Defensive Duel in the Sixth Inning
In the top of the sixth, the Racers’ bats fell silent. Facing Charlotte’s LHP Jon Matlack, Buddy Bell stepped to the plate but was unable to string together a hit—he took a called strike, followed by two balls, before finally popping out on a fly ball. Paul Schaal followed with a steady approach, drawing two balls and a foul before grounding into a fly out. Ellie Rodriguez’s turn ended with a ground out, and the top of the inning closed without a run. In the bottom of the sixth, Charlotte’s offense was equally stifled; Jose Cruz flew out on a pitch, Bill Melton couldn’t catch a break and struck out, and Richie Scheinblum’s appearance ended with a ground out. The defensive efforts on both sides kept the score unchanged at 2–1 as the inning concluded.

In the bottom half, Charlotte’s batters are unable to capitalize. Jose Cruz flies out, Bill Melton strikes out after mixing fouls with a ball, and Richie Scheinblum grounds out, leaving the score at 2–1.

A Tense Battle in the Seventh and Eighth Innings
In the top of the seventh, the Racers step to the plate with LHP Jon Matlack on the mound. Juan Beniquez opens the inning with a called strike followed by a fly out to left on a line drive. Pinch-hitter Ed Kranepool then comes in and delivers a well-hit ground-ball single. Next, Tito Fuentes singles on a ground ball, advancing Kranepool to second. However, a subsequent baserunning attempt—when the runner on second tries for third—ends in a rundown and an out. Tony Perez follows with a plate appearance that concludes on a fielders’ choice, and the top of the seventh ends with the Racers recording two hits while leaving one runner on base.

Down in the bottom of the seventh, Charlotte’s offense struggles to get going. Under a pitching change bringing in Clay Carroll, Orlando Cepeda swings through twice—first registering two swinging strikes, then, after a ball, ultimately striking out. Duke Sims follows by drawing a called strike before flying out in the infield, and Del Unser’s turn ends with a swinging strike and a strikeout. The Monarchs fail to produce a hit in this frame.

In the top of the eighth, the Racers continue their measured approach. Billy Williams draws a walk after receiving three balls and a called strike. Dusty Baker’s at-bat is short-lived as he strikes out swinging after two fouls. Buddy Bell then singles on a ground ball, advancing Williams to second. Paul Schaal’s subsequent plate appearance results in a fielders’ choice that moves Williams to third, though Ellie Rodriguez grounds out to end the inning, leaving two runners on base.

The Monarchs finally muster some action in the bottom of the eighth. With Eric Soderholm now at third base, pinch-hitter Pat Kelly steps in and knocks a double—a line drive that finds the gap—putting him on base. Ed Crosby follows with a called strike, a ball, and then a fly out on a pop-up. Next, pinch-hitter Ed Goodson faces the mound but ultimately strikes out looking, and finally, Jose Cruz grounds out. Both halves of these innings leave the score unchanged at 2–1 in favor of Indianapolis.

A Clutch Rally in the Ninth Inning
With the tension mounting, the top of the ninth provides the turning point. Now under the guidance of LHP Tom Hilgendorf with Rich McKinney at second in the double switch, Juan Beniquez leads off with a line-drive single that moves him to second on a passed ball. Pinch-hitter Garry Maddox comes in but, despite a mix of balls and fouls, strikes out. Then Tito Fuentes singles on a ground ball, sending Beniquez to third. In a well-executed play at home, the runner from third scores on a throw from center field. Tony Perez follows with a line-drive single that brings another run home as he advances to second, and later, Dusty Baker’s line-drive single moves Perez to third—driving in yet another run. Buddy Bell’s subsequent reach on a fielders’ choice wraps up the top half as the inning produces three crucial insurance runs, bringing the score to 5–1 in favor of Indianapolis.

In the bottom of the ninth, with RHP Ray Bare now on the mound for Indianapolis, the Monarchs make one final effort. Bill Melton flies out, Richie Scheinblum grounds out, and Orlando Cepeda swings through for a strikeout, leaving Charlotte unable to respond.

A Championship Clinched on the Road
With that final out, the game unfolds to its dramatic conclusion. In a pivotal Game 6, the Indianapolis Racers secure the hard-fought win in Charlotte. After dropping the first two games on the road, sweeping their three home contests in Indy, and now capturing their first road victory in this series, the Racers win the best-of-seven series 4–2 and clinch the Eastern League pennant. Tonight, the Racers’ resilience and determination have sealed their championship, etching their names into Eastern League history as they celebrate a trip to the World Sim with Game 1 in Seattle.

Indianapolis Racers
1972 Eastern League Champions

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ZapMast Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 448	MSB 1972 ELCS - Game 6 1972 Eastern League Championship Sim Indianapolis Racers (3) vs. Charlotte Monarchs (2) vs. Game 6 See it live or recorded on ... Good evening, ladies and gentlemen—what a day here at the ballpark on October 17, 1972. The atmosphere crackles with anticipation as the Indianapolis Racers take the field in Charlotte for Game 6 of the Eastern League Championship Sim. With the series poised on a knife’s edge—after Charlotte won games 1 and 2 at home and Indianapolis swept three home games—the stage is set for a dramatic showdown. A Quiet Start in the First Inning The action begins in the top of the first with the Racers up to bat against Charlotte’s Ace LHP Jon Matlack. Tito Fuentes steps into the box and, after a called strike and a foul ball, ultimately strikes out swinging. Tony Perez follows with a first-pitch fly out deep to center, and Billy Williams grounds out his first offering to end the frame without a hit. In the bottom of the first, the Monarchs answer under the arm of RHP Rick Wise. Jose Cruz works his pitch—drawing a ball, then a called strike and a foul—before flying out on a line drive. Bill Melton comes to the plate next and, after working his count, pops out on a fly ball. Richie Scheinblum’s ground out closes the inning, and the score remains 0–0. Gaining Early Momentum in the Second Inning The Racers break their silence in the top of the second. Dusty Baker’s at-bat produces a fly out, but Buddy Bell brings energy with a well-hit ground-ball single. Paul Schaal then smashes a grounder for a single that advances Bell to third ——and later, as Ellie Rodriguez works his plate apperance, Bell scores on a passed ball, advancing Schaal to second. Rodriguez strikes out swinging and Juan Beniquez’s subsequent ground out ends the frame, leaving Indianapolis with a 1–0 lead. In the bottom of the second, Charlotte’s offense is stifled as Orlando Cepeda grounds out, Duke Sims follows with another ground out, and Del Unser’s brief appearance yields no runs. Pressure Builds Through the Third Inning In the top of the third, the Racers continue their measured approach. Rick Wise leads off with a line-drive single, only to be sacrificed by a bunt from Tito Fuentes that advances him to second. Tony Perez then grounds out, and Billy Williams draws a walk, putting runners at first and second before Dusty Baker’s ground out is recorded. The top of the third ends with Indianapolis still holding a 1–0 edge. Down in the bottom half, Charlotte’s batters—Carmen Fanzone, Ed Crosby, and even Jon Matlack—fail to produce a hit, and the frame closes without a run. Expanding the Lead in the Fourth Inning Indianapolis builds further in the fourth. After Buddy Bell strikes out, Paul Schaal roars a flyball triple that energizes the Racers. Ellie Rodriguez follows with a single that drives Schaal home, pushing the lead to 2–0. A fielders’ choice on Juan Beniquez and a fly out by Rick Wise round out the top half. In the bottom of the fourth, the Monarchs finally spark some offense. Jose Cruz singles on a grounder, and Bill Melton works his way to a walk that advances Cruz. Richie Scheinblum reaches on a fielder’s choice, moving Cruz to third, and then a wild pitch during Orlando Cepeda’s appearance allows Cruz to score—trimming the deficit to 2–1. A subsequent ground out by Duke Sims ends the frame. A Steady, If Modest, Fifth Inning In the top of the fifth, the Racers keep their approach steady. Tito Fuentes gets on base with a ground-ball single, though Tony Perez later strikes out after a series of fouls and balls. Fuentes steals second—but Dusty Baker’s pop-up ends the threat. The top half of the fifth concludes with the score still at 2–1. In the bottom of the fifth, Charlotte’s offense sputters; Del Unser grounds out after a couple of balls, Carmen Fanzone reaches on an error, and Ed Crosby also benefits from a miscue, only to see Jon Matlack ground into a double play that ends the inning without further scoring. A Defensive Duel in the Sixth Inning In the top of the sixth, the Racers’ bats fell silent. Facing Charlotte’s LHP Jon Matlack, Buddy Bell stepped to the plate but was unable to string together a hit—he took a called strike, followed by two balls, before finally popping out on a fly ball. Paul Schaal followed with a steady approach, drawing two balls and a foul before grounding into a fly out. Ellie Rodriguez’s turn ended with a ground out, and the top of the inning closed without a run. In the bottom of the sixth, Charlotte’s offense was equally stifled; Jose Cruz flew out on a pitch, Bill Melton couldn’t catch a break and struck out, and Richie Scheinblum’s appearance ended with a ground out. The defensive efforts on both sides kept the score unchanged at 2–1 as the inning concluded. In the bottom half, Charlotte’s batters are unable to capitalize. Jose Cruz flies out, Bill Melton strikes out after mixing fouls with a ball, and Richie Scheinblum grounds out, leaving the score at 2–1. A Tense Battle in the Seventh and Eighth Innings In the top of the seventh, the Racers step to the plate with LHP Jon Matlack on the mound. Juan Beniquez opens the inning with a called strike followed by a fly out to left on a line drive. Pinch-hitter Ed Kranepool then comes in and delivers a well-hit ground-ball single. Next, Tito Fuentes singles on a ground ball, advancing Kranepool to second. However, a subsequent baserunning attempt—when the runner on second tries for third—ends in a rundown and an out. Tony Perez follows with a plate appearance that concludes on a fielders’ choice, and the top of the seventh ends with the Racers recording two hits while leaving one runner on base. Down in the bottom of the seventh, Charlotte’s offense struggles to get going. Under a pitching change bringing in Clay Carroll, Orlando Cepeda swings through twice—first registering two swinging strikes, then, after a ball, ultimately striking out. Duke Sims follows by drawing a called strike before flying out in the infield, and Del Unser’s turn ends with a swinging strike and a strikeout. The Monarchs fail to produce a hit in this frame. In the top of the eighth, the Racers continue their measured approach. Billy Williams draws a walk after receiving three balls and a called strike. Dusty Baker’s at-bat is short-lived as he strikes out swinging after two fouls. Buddy Bell then singles on a ground ball, advancing Williams to second. Paul Schaal’s subsequent plate appearance results in a fielders’ choice that moves Williams to third, though Ellie Rodriguez grounds out to end the inning, leaving two runners on base. The Monarchs finally muster some action in the bottom of the eighth. With Eric Soderholm now at third base, pinch-hitter Pat Kelly steps in and knocks a double—a line drive that finds the gap—putting him on base. Ed Crosby follows with a called strike, a ball, and then a fly out on a pop-up. Next, pinch-hitter Ed Goodson faces the mound but ultimately strikes out looking, and finally, Jose Cruz grounds out. Both halves of these innings leave the score unchanged at 2–1 in favor of Indianapolis. A Clutch Rally in the Ninth Inning With the tension mounting, the top of the ninth provides the turning point. Now under the guidance of LHP Tom Hilgendorf with Rich McKinney at second in the double switch, Juan Beniquez leads off with a line-drive single that moves him to second on a passed ball. Pinch-hitter Garry Maddox comes in but, despite a mix of balls and fouls, strikes out. Then Tito Fuentes singles on a ground ball, sending Beniquez to third. In a well-executed play at home, the runner from third scores on a throw from center field. Tony Perez follows with a line-drive single that brings another run home as he advances to second, and later, Dusty Baker’s line-drive single moves Perez to third—driving in yet another run. Buddy Bell’s subsequent reach on a fielders’ choice wraps up the top half as the inning produces three crucial insurance runs, bringing the score to 5–1 in favor of Indianapolis. In the bottom of the ninth, with RHP Ray Bare now on the mound for Indianapolis, the Monarchs make one final effort. Bill Melton flies out, Richie Scheinblum grounds out, and Orlando Cepeda swings through for a strikeout, leaving Charlotte unable to respond. A Championship Clinched on the Road With that final out, the game unfolds to its dramatic conclusion. In a pivotal Game 6, the Indianapolis Racers secure the hard-fought win in Charlotte. After dropping the first two games on the road, sweeping their three home contests in Indy, and now capturing their first road victory in this series, the Racers win the best-of-seven series 4–2 and clinch the Eastern League pennant. Tonight, the Racers’ resilience and determination have sealed their championship, etching their names into Eastern League history as they celebrate a trip to the World Sim with Game 1 in Seattle. Indianapolis Racers 1972 Eastern League Champions ⚾Play the NimBLe way! ================================================== ================================================== ================================ MSB on StatsPlus \| MSB on OOTP \| MSB Quick Start \| MSB Stat of the day \| Sim Baseball Vision \| MSB Real Time Sim \| Action Baseball League \| The ABL Attached Images Last edited by ZapMast; 02-13-2025 at 07:15 AM.