Win: Polly Madisson (14-7) Loss: John Grant (10-8)
Save: Henry Yowell (20)
Inning: 1 Florida John Grant pitching. Bobby Larkin singles to right field. Jessie Linke flies out to the center fielder. Mike Dorsett singles to right field. Bobby Larkin advances to third on the hit. George Palmer strikes out. Al Rhyne pops out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 1 Pittsburgh Polly Madisson pitching. Ray Gooch flies out to the left fielder. Ron Murray strikes out. Mike Durning flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Florida Chad Patterson grounds out to the second baseman. Ross Kienzle doubles to center field. Ross Kienzle is out trying to steal third. Jim Bridwell grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Pittsburgh Rufino Clarke hits a home run. Rodney Burgess grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Ike Guzman singles past the first baseman. Geno Stidham grounds into a force play to the second baseman - great play by the second baseman to prevent a single! Ike Guzman is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Roy Miller grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Florida Polly Madisson grounds out to the pitcher. Bobby Larkin strikes out. Jessie Linke flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Pittsburgh John Grant strikes out. Ray Gooch grounds out to the second baseman. Ron Murray hits a home run. Mike Durning grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Florida Mike Dorsett strikes out. George Palmer walks. Al Rhyne walks. Chad Patterson singles to left field. George Palmer scores. Ross Kienzle walks. Jim Bridwell strikes out. Polly Madisson flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 3 Inning: 4 Pittsburgh Rufino Clarke flies out to the center fielder. Rodney Burgess grounds out to the pitcher. Ike Guzman flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Florida Bobby Larkin walks. Jessie Linke flies out to the right fielder. Mike Dorsett singles to right field. Bobby Larkin advances to third on the hit. George Palmer walks. Al Rhyne grounds out to the second baseman. Bobby Larkin scores. Mike Dorsett advances to third on the play. George Palmer advances to second on the play. Chad Patterson strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 5 Pittsburgh Geno Stidham flies out to the right fielder. Roy Miller lines out to the shortstop. John Grant singles to center field. Ray Gooch pops out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Florida Ross Kienzle lines out to the pitcher. Jim Bridwell singles to left field. Polly Madisson lays a bunt down the third base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Bobby Larkin singles to center field. Jim Bridwell scores. Bill Bradley comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Jessie Linke strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Pittsburgh Ron Murray doubles to right field. Mike Durning strikes out. Rufino Clarke grounds out to the shortstop. Rodney Burgess strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Florida Mike Dorsett grounds out to the second baseman. George Palmer singles to right field. Al Rhyne strikes out. Chad Patterson grounds into a force play to the third baseman. George Palmer is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Pittsburgh Ike Guzman grounds out to the second baseman. Geno Stidham walks. Roy Miller grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Florida Ross Kienzle flies out to the center fielder. Jim Bridwell flies out to the right fielder. Polly Madisson grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Pittsburgh Lee Quintana is pinch hitting for Bill Bradley. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 5 inning. Lee Quintana flies out to the right fielder. Ray Gooch pops out to the first baseman. Ron Murray strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Florida March Smith pitching. Bobby Larkin singles to left field. Jessie Linke singles to center field. Bobby Larkin advances to third on the hit. Mike Dorsett hits a home run. Bobby Larkin scores. Jessie Linke scores. Lefty Jones comes in from the bullpen to pitch. George Palmer grounds out to the third baseman. Al Rhyne flies out to the center fielder. Chad Patterson grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Pittsburgh Mike Durning singles to center field. Rufino Clarke grounds into a force play to the first baseman. Mike Durning is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Rodney Burgess flies out to the left fielder. Ike Guzman hits an infield single to the pitcher. Henry Yowell comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Geno Stidham grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Florida total runners LOB: 9 Pittsburgh total runners LOB: 5
Game Notes Bill Bradley is injured and is expected to be out 17 days.
Florida Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B+ Improvements: Sergio Geary improves in contact_vs_righty Harry Romero did not respond to coaching in velocity Harry Romero did not respond to coaching in endurance Jamie Schmelz improves in velocity Chris Galan did not respond to coaching in control Too few players in the minors, Missed Improvement Chance. George Snyder did not respond to coaching in SS
Pittsburgh Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: B+ Improvements: Too few players in the minors, Missed Improvement Chance. Alan Haines did not respond to coaching in endurance Tito Riedling did not respond to coaching in velocity Tommy Settlemire did not respond to coaching in control Too few players in the minors, Missed Improvement Chance. Too few players in the minors, Missed Improvement Chance. Snapper Swingle did not respond to coaching in 3B