Win: Mike Kester (6-8) Loss: J.R. Babitt (4-15)
Save: Bob Bartholomew (22)
Inning: 1 New York Mike Kester pitching. George Kane singles to center field. George Kane is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Dutch Quinn flies out to the left fielder. Ted Malay strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 1 Washington J.R. Babitt pitching. Gary Mantilla flies out to the right fielder. Mitch Sierra doubles to right field. Alejandro White hits a home run. Mitch Sierra scores. Kirt Walberg singles to left field. Andy Carroll pops out to the shortstop. Al Withem strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 New York Danny Granger flies out to the right fielder. Dale Adams flies out to the left fielder. Carlos Smith walks. Rennie Ballenger singles to right field. Carlos Smith advances to third on the hit. Buster Stember flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 2 Washington Rodney Stone flies out to the left fielder. David Overall doubles to center field. Mike Kester grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). David Overall advances to third on the play. Gary Mantilla grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 New York J.R. Babitt grounds out to the second baseman. George Kane singles to right field. George Kane steals second. David Overall throws the ball into center field for an error. Runners advance a base. Dutch Quinn grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted) - great play by the first baseman to prevent a single! George Kane scores. Ted Malay walks. Ted Malay steals second. Danny Granger strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Washington Mitch Sierra doubles to center field. Alejandro White walks. Kirt Walberg flies out to the left fielder. Andy Carroll strikes out. Al Withem flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 4 New York Dale Adams singles to right field. Carlos Smith grounds out to the third baseman. Dale Adams advances to second on the play. Rennie Ballenger grounds out to the second baseman. Dale Adams advances to third on the play. Buster Stember flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Washington Rodney Stone grounds out to the third baseman. David Overall walks. Mike Kester lays down a bunt. The pitcher fields the ball, David Overall forced out at second (SS covering 2nd). Gary Mantilla hits a home run. Mike Kester scores. Smead Robinson comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Mitch Sierra grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 New York Smead Robinson walks. George Kane grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. Dutch Quinn grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Washington Alejandro White hits a home run. Kirt Walberg grounds out to the shortstop. Andy Carroll strikes out. Al Withem flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 New York Ted Malay grounds out to the pitcher. Danny Granger strikes out. Dale Adams grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Washington Rodney Stone strikes out. David Overall strikes out. Mike Kester grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 New York Carlos Smith singles to right field. Brett Bradford comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of the certain circumstances stamina rule which states SP should be immediately pulled when tired and a runner is on at least 1st. Joe Gray is pinch hitting for Rennie Ballenger. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats. Joe Gray singles to center field. Buster Stember strikes out. Smead Robinson lays a bunt down the third base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. George Kane grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 7 Washington Gary Mantilla strikes out. Mitch Sierra grounds out to the third baseman. Alejandro White hits a home run. Kirt Walberg strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 New York Dutch Quinn doubles to left field. Ted Malay grounds out to the shortstop - great play by the shortstop to prevent a single! Dave Dellucci is pinch hitting for Danny Granger. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats. Dave Dellucci strikes out. Dale Adams hits a home run. Dutch Quinn scores. Rick Long comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Carlos Smith flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Washington Abner McClain comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Andy Carroll singles to left field. Al Withem grounds out to the shortstop. Andy Carroll advances to second on the play. Rodney Stone grounds out to the third baseman. David Overall grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 New York Alec Turk enters the game as a defensive replacement for Mitch Sierra at 3B. Luis Avila enters the game as a defensive replacement for Rodney Stone at 2B. Bob Bartholomew comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Joe Gray pops out to the third baseman. Buster Stember strikes out. Sloppy Poole is pinch hitting for Abner McClain. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Sloppy Poole flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 New York total runners left on base: 6 Washington total runners left on base: 5
Game Notes Rick Long is injured and is expected to be out 42 days.
New York Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Charley Benton did not respond to coaching in power_vs_righty Tom Flanagan did not respond to coaching in speed Ellie Cruz improves in control Roy Thomas improves in power_vs_righty
Washington Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Mike Waugh improves in speed Johnny Heim did not respond to coaching in range Gary Meinert improves in contact_vs_righty Graig Lucey did not respond to coaching in control Jimmy Urban improves in C