September 30, 1997
World Series Game 6 – Liberty (F) @ Liberty (C)
Al Goodman vs. Trent Gore
The game was a pitchers’ duel all the way, and when Trent Gore is involved in a pitchers’ duel, he usually wins. On this day, he gave up only 1 hit and 1 walk over 8 innings while striking out 11. Al Goodman was nearly as good, going 7 innings and giving up a run on 3 hits and 3 walks. In the 3rd inning, Danny Wilson led off with a double and leadoff hitter Jeff Thompson singled him home. Hal Phipps came in for the Giants in the 9th to close it out, and he made things interesting. Neil Blackwell started the inning with a single and went to 2nd on a sacrifice. After a flyout, Brent McCall got an infield hit, but Bill Wall struck out to end the game and the series.
Gore was the star of the game, but Jeff Thompson’s contributions were vital. He had 3 of the 4 hits by the Giants, along with the game’s only RBI. Gore got his 4th postseason win, which is the most all-time. Kyle Thompson and Mark Ullrich both have 3.
Liberty (C) wins 1-0
Liberty (C) wins series 4-2