Inning: 1 Boston Julio Wilson pitching. John Brown grounds out to the third baseman. Ced Arlich strikes out. Jimmy Malloy grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 1 Minnesota Mark Hunter pitching. Karl Fields grounds out to the second baseman - great play by the second baseman to prevent a single! Carl Hernandez walks. Jamie Zahniser singles past the shortstop. Bill DeMiller grounds into a force play to the pitcher. Jamie Zahniser is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Tommy Hosley pops out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 2 Boston Phil Justice grounds out to the third baseman. Dave Underwood grounds out to the third baseman. Benny Black grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Minnesota Mike Harris singles to right field. John Harris grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Shinichi Kashibuchi singles to center field. Julio Wilson strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Boston John Meine grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Mickey Abreu strikes out. Mark Hunter strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Minnesota Karl Fields grounds out to the second baseman. Carl Hernandez walks. Jamie Zahniser reached on a fielding error by Benny Black. Bill DeMiller flies out to the left fielder. Tommy Hosley doubles to center field. Carl Hernandez scores. Jamie Zahniser uses his aggressiveness and scores. Mike Harris grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Boston John Brown singles to left field. Ced Arlich grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Jimmy Malloy flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Minnesota John Harris flies out to the left fielder. Shinichi Kashibuchi strikes out. Julio Wilson flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Boston Phil Justice grounds out to the second baseman. Dave Underwood flies out to the left fielder. Benny Black pops out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Minnesota Karl Fields strikes out. Carl Hernandez is hit by a pitch. Jamie Zahniser strikes out. Bill DeMiller doubles to right field. Carl Hernandez uses his aggressiveness and scores. Tommy Hosley walks. Mike Harris grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Tommy Hosley is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 6 Boston John Meine strikes out. Mickey Abreu grounds out to the shortstop. Mark Hunter flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Minnesota John Harris flies out to the left fielder. Shinichi Kashibuchi walks. Julio Wilson lays a bunt down the third base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Karl Fields flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Boston John Brown walks. Ced Arlich strikes out. John Brown steals second. Jimmy Malloy singles to center field. John Brown scores. Phil Justice singles to center field. Dave Underwood walks. Benny Black pops out to the catcher. John Meine strikes out. Runners left on base: 3 Inning: 7 Minnesota Carl Hernandez singles to right field. Jamie Zahniser singles to center field. Carl Hernandez advances to third on the hit. Bill DeMiller flies out to the right fielder. Tommy Hosley singles to right field. Carl Hernandez scores. Mike Harris hits an infield single to the shortstop. John Shirey comes in from the bullpen to pitch. John Harris singles to left field. Jamie Zahniser scores. Tommy Hosley scores. Mike Harris advances to third on the hit. Shinichi Kashibuchi hits a home run. Mike Harris scores. John Harris scores. Julio Wilson strikes out. Karl Fields flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Boston Mickey Abreu walks. Max Tremie is pinch hitting for John Shirey. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 7 inning. Max Tremie grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. John Brown grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Minnesota Kris Giles pitching. Carl Hernandez strikes out. George Fowlkes is pinch hitting for Jamie Zahniser. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats. George Fowlkes flies out to the center fielder. Bill DeMiller grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Boston Guillermo LaRocca is pinch hitting for Ced Arlich. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats. Guillermo LaRocca pops out to the third baseman. Jimmy Malloy strikes out. Phil Justice doubles to right field. Steve Kopf is pinch hitting for Dave Underwood. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats. Steve Kopf strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Boston total runners left on base: 4 Minnesota total runners left on base: 7
Game Notes John Shirey is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
Boston Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Denny Johnson improves in velocity Adam Shannon did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_lefty Don Groom improves in speed Adrian Blank improves in range Jack Motton did not respond to coaching in power_vs_lefty John Brack did not respond to coaching in velocity
Minnesota Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: Bob Murphy did not respond to coaching in velocity Bert Dunham did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_lefty Dan Ragland improves in arm Chick Lee improves in control Joe Abrego improves in speed Chick Lee improves in control