Win: Michael King (2-1) Loss: Denny McLain (4-4)
Save: Harry MacMercedes (9)
Inning: 1 Chicago Michael King pitching. Dennis LaCoss singles to right field. Joe Altobelli grounds into a force play to the third baseman. Dennis LaCoss is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Niccolo Pirozzi grounds out to the shortstop. Joe Altobelli advances to second on the play. Jack Elliott singles to right field. Joe Altobelli scores. Mike Kleine singles to right field. Jack Elliott advances to third on the hit. Scott Smith grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 1 Cleveland Denny McLain pitching. Jack Branom singles to left field. Juail McPeets strikes out. Jodie Cook singles to left field. Jack Branom advances to third on the hit. Jim Hines walks. William MacAllen grounds out to the shortstop. Jack Branom scores. Jodie Cook advances to third on the play. Jim Hines advances to second on the play. Ralph Robertson singles to center field. Jodie Cook scores. Jim Hines scores. Bob Thomas flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Chicago Chris Kashiwada grounds out to the second baseman. George Kahler grounds out to the third baseman. Denny McLain strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Cleveland Greg Newlin singles to right field. Michael King lays a bunt down the first base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Jack Branom pops out to the shortstop. Juail McPeets singles to center field. Greg Newlin scores. Jodie Cook flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Chicago Dennis LaCoss strikes out. Joe Altobelli grounds out to the third baseman. Niccolo Pirozzi lines out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Cleveland Jim Hines grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). William MacAllen grounds out to the third baseman. Ralph Robertson flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Chicago Jack Elliott walks. Mike Kleine grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Scott Smith hits a home run. Chris Kashiwada singles to center field. George Kahler singles to right field. Chris Kashiwada advances to third on the hit. Denny McLain walks. Dennis LaCoss grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 3 Inning: 4 Cleveland Bob Thomas singles to right field. Bob Thomas steals second. Greg Newlin strikes out. Michael King flies out to the center fielder. Jack Branom strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Chicago Joe Altobelli walks. Niccolo Pirozzi doubles to left field. Joe Altobelli scores. Jack Elliott grounds out to the second baseman. Niccolo Pirozzi advances to third on the play. Mike Kleine singles to center field. Niccolo Pirozzi scores. Scott Smith grounds out to the pitcher. Mike Kleine advances to second on the play. Chris Kashiwada pops out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Cleveland Juail McPeets singles to right field. Juail McPeets steals second. Jodie Cook grounds out to the second baseman. Juail McPeets advances to third on the play. Jim Hines grounds out to the second baseman - great play by the second baseman to prevent a single! Juail McPeets scores. William MacAllen pops out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Chicago George Kahler strikes out. Denny McLain grounds out to the second baseman. Danny McAltobelli comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of the certain circumstances stamina rule for Starting Pitchers stats. Dennis LaCoss is hit by a pitch. Joe Altobelli grounds into a force play to the third baseman. Dennis LaCoss is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Cleveland Ralph Robertson strikes out. Bob Thomas flies out to the right fielder. Greg Newlin strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Chicago Niccolo Pirozzi hits an infield single to the shortstop. Niccolo Pirozzi steals second. Jack Elliott pops out to the shortstop. Mike Kleine flies out to the left fielder. Gene Salmon is pinch hitting for Scott Smith. Gene Salmon singles to center field. Ed Teachout is pinch running for Gene Salmon on 1st base. Chris Kashiwada grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 7 Cleveland Ed Paniagua enters the game as a defensive replacement for Ed Teachout at 3B. Cuddles Wilson is pinch hitting for Danny McAltobelli. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 7 inning. Cuddles Wilson flies out to the right fielder. Jack Branom flies out to the right fielder. Juail McPeets flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Chicago Derek McCullough pitching. George Kahler strikes out. Heath Latham is pinch hitting for Denny McLain. Pinch hitter brought in for the pitcher for Offensive reasons. Heath Latham flies out to the center fielder. Dennis LaCoss walks. Joe Altobelli pops out to the catcher. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Cleveland Paul Smith pitching. Jodie Cook strikes out. Jim Hines doubles to left field. William MacAllen grounds out to the shortstop - great play by the shortstop to prevent a single! Ralph Robertson singles to center field. Jim Hines scores. Bob Thomas strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Chicago Harry MacMercedes comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Niccolo Pirozzi strikes out. Jack Elliott grounds out to the shortstop. Mike Kleine singles to right field. Ed Paniagua strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Chicago total runners left on base: 11 Cleveland total runners left on base: 4
Chicago Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: D- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Bobby Akers did not respond to coaching in speed Jake Caffie did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_lefty Hank Heffner did not respond to coaching in range Scott Nettles improves in range
Cleveland Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Gary Chouinard did not respond to coaching in power_vs_righty Johnny Hargrove did not respond to coaching in velocity Moosy MacOnslow did not respond to coaching in control Jeff Clausen did not respond to coaching in speed Lessy McTyner did not respond to coaching in SS