Win: Jim Johnson (1-0) Loss: Ernie Byrnes (0-1)
Save: Paul Dewey (12)
Inning: 1 Washington Ty Brooks pitching. Mike Howard flies out to the right fielder. Ed Fries pops out to the first baseman. Ed Phillips singles to center field. Dana Francona flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 Minnesota Porfi Hobbs pitching. George Schwall hits a home run. Ed MacGamwell lines out to the third baseman. Leo Niehaus doubles to center field. Tim Grimsley singles to right field. Leo Niehaus is thrown out at the plate by the right fielder. Jason Purdy strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Washington Del Dalesandro singles to center field. Mark Perez lines out to the third baseman. Billy Grilli doubles to right field. Del Dalesandro uses his aggressiveness and scores. Paul Curd grounds out to the second baseman. Billy Grilli advances to third on the play. Porfi Hobbs grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Minnesota Richard Stark singles to right field. Richard Stark is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Barney Piechota lines out to the first baseman. Juice Brantley strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Washington Mike Howard walks. Mike Howard is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Ed Fries walks. Ed Phillips doubles to left field. Ed Fries uses his aggressiveness and scores. Ernie Byrnes comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Dana Francona hits a home run. Ed Phillips scores. Del Dalesandro walks. Mark Perez grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Minnesota Ernie Byrnes singles to right field. George Schwall strikes out. Ed MacGamwell hits a home run. Ernie Byrnes scores. Leo Niehaus singles to right field. Tim Grimsley grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Washington Billy Grilli pops out to the catcher. Paul Curd singles to right field. Porfi Hobbs lays a bunt down the third base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Mike Howard grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Minnesota Jason Purdy grounds out to the second baseman. Richard Stark singles to left field. Barney Piechota walks. Juice Brantley flies out to the center fielder. Ernie Byrnes singles to center field. Richard Stark scores. Jim Johnson comes in from the bullpen to pitch. George Schwall grounds into a force play to the third baseman. Barney Piechota is out at third base. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 5 Washington Ed Fries flies out to the left fielder. Ed Phillips hits a home run. Junji Narita comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Dana Francona grounds out to the second baseman. Del Dalesandro grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Minnesota Ed MacGamwell flies out to the right fielder. Leo Niehaus singles to left field. Tim Grimsley flies out to the center fielder. Jason Purdy grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Washington Mark Perez strikes out. Billy Grilli doubles to center field. Paul Curd singles in front of the center fielder. Billy Grilli scores. Jim Johnson lays a bunt down the first base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Mike Howard grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Minnesota Richard Stark flies out to the center fielder. Barney Piechota flies out to the left fielder. Juice Brantley singles to left field. Junji Narita grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Juice Brantley is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Washington Ed Fries singles to left field. Ed Phillips flies out to the right fielder. Dana Francona singles to center field. Ed Fries advances to third on the hit. Ozzie Miller comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Dana Francona steals second. Del Dalesandro grounds out to the pitcher. Mark Perez strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 7 Minnesota George Schwall strikes out. Ed MacGamwell hits a home run. Leo Niehaus doubles to center field. Tim Grimsley singles to center field. Leo Niehaus is thrown out at the plate by the center fielder. Jason Purdy strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Washington Billy Grilli flies out to the right fielder. Paul Curd singles to center field. Merritt Gautreau is pinch hitting for Jim Johnson. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because he is tired. Merritt Gautreau strikes out. Mike Howard strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Minnesota Jim Tannehill pitching. Richard Stark lines out to the third baseman. Barney Piechota flies out to the left fielder. Juice Brantley grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Washington Ed Fries grounds out to the catcher. Ed Phillips singles to left field. Dana Francona pops out to the first baseman. Del Dalesandro walks. Mark Perez grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 9 Minnesota Paul Dewey comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Mike Wood is pinch hitting for Ozzie Miller. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Mike Wood strikes out. George Schwall flies out to the right fielder. Ed MacGamwell flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Washington total runners LOB: 9 Minnesota total runners LOB: 6
Batting:2B - Ed Phillips (7), Billy Grilli 2 (5).HR - Ed Phillips (4), Dana Francona (6).GIDP - Mark Perez. Baserunning: SB - Dana Francona (13).CS - Mike Howard (6).
Washington Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: Javy Smith did not respond to coaching in control Bob Midkiff improves in power_vs_righty Doc Mitchell did not respond to coaching in control Javy Smith improves in control Bob Midkiff did not respond to coaching in 2B
Minnesota Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: D+ Improvements: Walt St.Claire did not respond to coaching in arm Sam Johnson improves in power_vs_righty Mark Cummings did not respond to coaching in velocity Bobby Owens improves in velocity