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MLB Box Scores, St. Louis Cardinals at San Francisco Giants, 10/15/2016

Game 2 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era AL Championship Series

The St. Louis Cardinals relied on the hitting of third baseman Terry Pendleton to get by the San Francisco Giants, 8-3, in Game 2 of the League Championship Series today. For the game, Pendleton was 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 singles, while scoring 2 times and driving in 2. The clubs are now tied, 1-1.

In the top of the second inning, first baseman Keith Hernandez came through big-time for the Cardinals. With St. Louis ahead 1-0, "Mex" belted a 3-run home run.

Bob "Hoot" Gibson whiffed 13 Giants in six innings. Four Redbird relievers held the Giants at bay to secure the victory.

Game 3 is set to be played on Monday, October 17th, 2016 at Busch Stadium. The scheduled starters for the game are Bill Hands for the Giants and Steve Carlton for the Cardinals.

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MLB Box Scores, Baltimore Orioles at Minnesota Twins, 10/16/2016

Game 2 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era AL Championship Series

With starter Dean Chance leading the charge, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins, 8-1, in Game 2 of the League Championship Series today. The right-hander threw 8 innings of 4-hit ball at Target Field to help Baltimore take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.

Chance, the Baltimore right-hander, went 8 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits. He collected 15 strikeouts.

Eddie Murray opened the scoring with a 2-run blast in the top of the first inning. Don Baylor dialed long distance in the fourth and seventh frames against Jim Kaat.

The next game is set to be played on Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The scheduled starters for the game are Denny Neagle for Minnesota and Jim Palmer for Baltimore.

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Game 3 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era NL Championship Series

MLB Box Scores, San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals, 10/17/2016

Bill Hands pitched a gem to help the San Francisco Giants escape with a tight 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a low-scoring League Championship Series contest today. The right-handed Hands threw 8 innings of shutout ball in the win, just enough for the Giants on a day when their offense dried up. San Francisco now leads the best-of-7 series 2-1.

San Francisco first baseman Will Clark helped the Giants go up, 1-0, in the top of the second inning. With the game tied, Clark hit a solo home run off St. Louis pitcher Steve Carlton.

"The old adage is true," said Hands. "Good pitching stops good hitting."

Game 4 is set to be played on Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 at Busch Stadium. Slated to start are Bob Knepper for San Francisco and John Denny for St. Louis.

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MLB Box Scores, Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles, 10/18/2016

Game 3 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era AL Championship Series

Already down in the League Championship Series, the Minnesota Twins put on their best show, beating the Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 3-0 today. Denny Neagle earned player of the game honors, as he threw 8 innings of shutout ball. Minnesota now trails Baltimore 2-1 in the best-of-7 affair.

Neagle, a native of The United States, was dealing all game. He kept Baltimore hitters off-balance, while giving the Twins 8 quality innings. Neagle threw 104 pitches, allowing 5 hits and striking out 11.

Tony Oliva plated all 3 runs for the Twins with a pair of doubles and a sacrifice fly against Jim Palmer. Palmer went the distance in a losing effort, striking out 12.

Game 4 is set to be played on Wednesday, October 19th, 2016 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The scheduled starters for the game are Bert Blyleven for Minnesota and Jake Arrieta for Baltimore.

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MLB Box Scores, San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals, 10/18/2016

Game 4 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era NL Championship Series

The St. Louis Cardinals got a strong game from starter John Denny, but it was some clutch hitting that ultimately delivered the win.

The Cardinals took the 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants in Game 4 of the League Championship Series in a 10th inning walk-off today. The win capped off a fine outing for the right-handed Denny, who was named player of the game. Denny threw 8 innings of 7-hit ball in the win, which brought the Cardinals into a 2-2 tie in the best-of-7 series.

The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the tenth inning, when St. Louis left fielder Wally Moon, facing Keith Foulke, had a run-scoring single. It gave the Cardinals the 2-1 win.

The next game is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19th, 2016 at Busch Stadium. The scheduled starters for the game are Juan Marichal for San Francisco and Jerry Reuss for St. Louis.

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Game 4 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era AL Championship Series

When the games really matter, the Baltimore Orioles put on their best show, beating the Minnesota Twins by a final score of 8-7 today. Brooks Robinson earned player of the game honors, as he was 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 singles, while scoring 2 times and driving in 3. Baltimore now leads Minnesota 3-1 in the best-of-7 affair.

The clutch at-bat came in the bottom of the tenth inning, when Baltimore shortstop Cal Ripken Jr, facing Tom Johnson, had a run-scoring single. It gave the Orioles the 8-7 win.

The next game is scheduled for Thursday, October 20th, 2016 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Slated to start are Dave Goltz for the Twins and Mike Flanagan for the Orioles.

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MLB Box Scores, San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals, 10/19/2016

Game 5 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era NL Championship Series

Juan Marichal rose to the occasion at Busch Stadium today, earning player of the game honors after leading the Giants to a crucial 10-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.The "Dominican Dandy" threw 8 innings of 6-hit ball as the Giants won on the road to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 League Championship Series.

A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. In the top of the eighth, with San Francisco trailing 3-2, Robby Thompson was at the plate when San Francisco scored 2 on an error by third baseman Terry Pendleton. The miscue enabled the Giants to go in front, 4-3.

Felipe Alou contributed 3 hits including a ninth-inning blast off Todd Worrell.

Game 6 is set to be played on Friday, October 21st, 2016 at AT&T Park. The scheduled starters for the game are Bob Gibson for the Cardinals and Tim Lincecum for the Giants.

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MLB Box Scores, Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles, 10/20/2016

Game 5 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era AL Championship Series

The World Series hopes remain strong for the Baltimore Orioles.

The team tonight eliminated the Minnesota Twins with a 9-3 win, to capture the League Championship Series 4-1.

"We're rolling now," said Don Baylor, who was named series MVP. "The pitchers are pitching, hitters are hitting, look out. I expect us to pick our game up to another level in the World Series."

The standout offensive performance from Baylor included a .400 batting average, .429 on-base percentage, 3 home runs, 5 RBI and 7 runs scored.

Mike Flanagan recorded 13 strikeouts in 8.2 innings. Eddie Murray and Steve Finley contributed circuit clouts during a 7-run fourth inning to chase losing pitcher Dave Goltz.

The Baltimore Orioles don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the St. Louis Cardinals - San Francisco Giants series. San Francisco leads the series 3 games to 2. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.

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MLB Box Scores, St. Louis Cardinals at San Francisco Giants, 10/21/2016

Game 6 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era NL Championship Series

The San Francisco Giants out-dueled and outgunned the St. Louis Cardinals in the League Championship Series and are on to the next round.

San Francisco secured a 3-0 victory at AT&T Park and the took the series 4-2.

Will Clark was named series MVP for a strong offensive performance during the League Championship Series. He had a .400 average with a .423 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 5 runs.

"I was seeing the ball pretty well and glad to help my team out and get us to the World Series," he said.

Tim Lincecum dominated the Redbirds, posting 18 K's over 8 innings. Joe Nathan closed out the contest with a scoreless final frame.

The San Francisco Giants will play against the Baltimore Orioles in the next round. Baltimore won their series against the Minnesota Twins 4 games to 1. The World Series schedule will be announced after the League Championship Series finishes.

[MBarrett]

This should be moved to the Dynasty Reports thread. This isn't an Online League.

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Game 1 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era World Series

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When the games really matter, the Baltimore Orioles put on their best show, beating the San Francisco Giants by a final score of 2-1 today. Bill Hands earned player of the game honors, as he threw 8 innings of 5-hit ball. Baltimore now leads San Francisco 1-0 in the best-of-7 affair.

Ron Hansen made it 2-1 in favor of Baltimore when he delivered a pinch-hit solo home run. It came with no one out in the top of the tenth off Giants' closer Joe Nathan. Gregg Olson tallied 5 strikeouts in 2 innings of relief work to pick up the victory for the O's.

"This game tested our mettle," said Hansen.

Game 2 is scheduled for Monday, October 24th, 2016 at AT&T Park. Slated to start are Jim Palmer for Baltimore and Bob Knepper for San Francisco.

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MLB Box Scores, Baltimore Orioles at San Francisco Giants, 10/24/2016

Game 2 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era World Series

Despite a great performance by San Francisco starter Bob Knepper, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Giants by the score of 7-6 at AT&T Park today. Knepper threw 7 innings of 6-hit ball to earn player of the game honors. Baltimore now leads the World Series 2-0.

It could have been a different outcome for Baltimore, had it not been for Doug DeCinces and Boog Powell. DeCinces delivered a pinch-hit 2-run double and Powell followed with a 2-run single in the top of the eighth inning to put Baltimore up, 7-4.

Game 3 is set to be played on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Slated to start are Juan Marichal for San Francisco and Jake Arrieta for Baltimore.

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MLB Box Scores, San Francisco Giants at Baltimore Orioles, 10/26/2016

Game 3 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era World Series

The Baltimore Orioles faced a challenging opponent in San Francisco Giants right-hander Juan Marichal, but did just enough to squeak out a 2-1 win in Game 3 of the World Series today. Baltimore now leads 3-0 in the best-of-7 series. The Orioles won despite the Giants getting an excellent start from starter Marichal, who allowed 1 earned run at scattered 5 hits over 8 innings.

Baltimore took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning. With no one out, third baseman Brooks Robinson hit a solo home run that set the crowd abuzz.

"We played a good game and came out on top," said Robinson.

Jake Arrieta allowed 1 run over 7 1/3 innings for the O's.

The next game is scheduled for Thursday, October 27th, 2016 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The scheduled starters for the game are Tim Lincecum for the Giants and Mike Flanagan for the Orioles.

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MLB Box Scores, San Francisco Giants at Baltimore Orioles, 10/27/2016

Game 4 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era World Series

The San Francisco Giants have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Baltimore Orioles, winning 5-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards today. Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum was named player of the game after he threw 8 innings of 6-hit ball. The win cuts the deficit facing the Giants to 3-1 in the best-of-7 World Series.

It could have been a different outcome for San Francisco, had it not been for Bobby Bonds, the three-time Great Glove Award winner . Bonds contributed a 3-run home run in the top of the second inning to put San Francisco up, 5-0.

Bonds called the win the result of "everyone being in sync."

Game 5 is scheduled for Friday, October 28th, 2016 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Slated to start are Bill Hands for the Giants and Dean Chance for the Orioles.

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MLB Box Scores, San Francisco Giants at Baltimore Orioles, 10/28/2016

Game 5 of Hardball Retrospective Expansion Era World Series

Leading 7-6 entering the ninth inning, San Francisco called on Keith Foulke to close out the contest and force a return to their home park. Al Bumbry singled with one out. After Steve Finley hit into a fielder's choice, Cal Ripken Jr. kept the Orioles alive with a single to right field, with Finley advancing to third and Ripken to second on an error by RF Bobby Bonds.

Foulke proceeded to work carefully to the next batter, Ron Hansen. On a full count with the winning run on second base, Hansen slammed Foulke's next delivery into orbit. The 400-foot blast cleared the left field wall, sending the Orioles to victory with a walk-off wallop!

The Orioles left little doubt who was the better team. Celebrating a banner year, "team" was the word of the day in the victorious clubhouse after the game.

"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said O's third-sacker Brooks Robinson. "When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."

A jovial mood filled the air as Baltimore celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" would be in order.

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[kcroyalgm]

Why is this in on-line leagues? It's your league only. Move it to the proper thread.