Inning: 1 Pittsburgh Doug Messenger pitching. Bob Little pops out to the second baseman. George Meyer singles past the third baseman. Rich Minchey flies out to the center fielder. Don Jordan strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 San Diego Ernie Belinsky pitching. Buster Mack strikes out. Bob Andrews lines out to the pitcher. Bob Cey flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Pittsburgh Johnny Thompson singles to right field. Johnny Thompson is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). John Reder strikes out. Mike Carroll walks. Danny Froelich strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 San Diego Darrell Burris lines out to the second baseman. Bud Worden strikes out. Dennis Thobe strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Pittsburgh Ernie Belinsky singles to left field. Bob Little reached on a 2-base throwing error by Buster Mack. The defense is playing the infield in. George Meyer grounds out to the pitcher. The defense is playing the infield in. Rich Minchey singles to right field. Ernie Belinsky scores. Bob Little scores. Don Jordan strikes out. Johnny Thompson grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Rich Minchey is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 San Diego Bill King triples. Jesse Kubiak strikes out. Doug Messenger grounds out to the second baseman. Bill King scores. Buster Mack strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Pittsburgh John Reder grounds out to the shortstop - great play by the shortstop to prevent a single! Mike Carroll doubles to left field. Danny Froelich flies out to the left fielder. Ernie Belinsky grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 San Diego Bob Andrews grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted) - great play by the first baseman to prevent a single! Bob Cey doubles to left field. Darrell Burris grounds out to the second baseman. Bob Cey advances to third on the play. Bud Worden walks. Dennis Thobe strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 5 Pittsburgh Bob Little strikes out. George Meyer strikes out. Rich Minchey reached on a fielding error by Dennis Thobe. Don Jordan grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 San Diego Bill King grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Jesse Kubiak singles to center field. Doug Messenger lays down a bunt. The catcher fields the ball, Jesse Kubiak forced out at second (SS covering 2nd). Buster Mack flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Pittsburgh Johnny Thompson flies out to the center fielder. John Reder reached on a 2-base throwing error by Buster Mack. Mike Carroll strikes out. Danny Froelich singles to center field. Ernie Belinsky grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 6 San Diego Bob Andrews strikes out. Bob Cey flies out to the center fielder. Darrell Burris walks. Bud Worden flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Pittsburgh Bob Little pops out to the shortstop. George Meyer grounds out to the shortstop. Rich Minchey strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 San Diego Dennis Thobe strikes out. Don Blank is pinch hitting for Bill King. Don Blank walks. Jesse Kubiak singles to right field. Don Blank advances to third on the hit. The defense is playing the corners in. Dave Bruyette 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 2nd. Alexei Rivera is pinch hitting for Doug Messenger. Pinch hitter brought in for the pitcher for Offensive reasons. Alexei Rivera strikes out. Buster Mack flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 8 Pittsburgh Brian Herrmann pitching. Billy Gregg enters the game as a defensive replacement for Don Blank at C. Don Jordan hits a home run. Johnny Thompson pops out to the second baseman. John Reder grounds out to the shortstop. Mike Carroll singles to center field. Danny Froelich grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Mike Carroll is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 San Diego Bob Andrews hits an infield single to the pitcher. Bob Cey strikes out. Darrell Burris flies out to the center fielder. Bud Worden walks. Dennis Thobe strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 9 Pittsburgh Tink Hansen comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Dave Bruyette lines out to the second baseman. Bob Little doubles to left field. George Meyer flies out to the left fielder. Rich Minchey flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 San Diego Billy Gregg flies out to the right fielder. Jesse Kubiak walks. Ray Niles is pinch hitting for Tink Hansen. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Ray Niles strikes out. Buster Mack grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 1 Pittsburgh total runners LOB: 9 San Diego total runners LOB: 9
Pittsburgh Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B+ Improvements: Andy Fischer did not respond to coaching in power_vs_lefty Danny Romano improves in velocity Andy Fischer did not respond to coaching in power_vs_righty Ken Wolfe improves in contact_vs_lefty
San Diego Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: C- Improvements: Al Levsen improves in control Fred Powers did not respond to coaching in control Jason Newell did not respond to coaching in control Bill Collins did not respond to coaching in velocity Harry Atkins did not respond to coaching in C