Win: John Marshall (16-8) Loss: Al Sisk (13-9)
Save: Archi Drill (5)
Inning: 1 Atlanta John Marshall pitching. Ralph Carroll grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Polly Zahniser singles to right field. Denny Grant strikes out. Toshio Hirano doubles to right field. Polly Zahniser uses his aggressiveness and scores. Larry Ray grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted) - great play by the first baseman to prevent a single! Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 New York Al Sisk pitching. Charley Benitez flies out to the left fielder. Noe Rodgers flies out to the center fielder. Mike Balaz flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Atlanta Jack Vasbinder flies out to the right fielder. Jack Ferrell singles to left field. Tom Johnson grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 New York John Washburn strikes out. Paul Fernandez grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Roy McGilberry grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Atlanta Al Sisk strikes out. Ralph Carroll singles past the second baseman. Polly Zahniser grounds out to the second baseman. Ralph Carroll advances to second on the play. Denny Grant flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 New York Willard Minshall walks. Lukah singles to right field. Willard Minshall advances to third on the hit. John Marshall strikes out. Charley Benitez grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Atlanta Toshio Hirano strikes out. Larry Ray doubles to left field. Jack Vasbinder flies out to the left fielder. Jack Ferrell flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 New York Noe Rodgers strikes out. Mike Balaz walks. John Washburn walks. Paul Fernandez grounds out to the second baseman. Mike Balaz advances to third on the play. John Washburn advances to second on the play. Roy McGilberry walks. Willard Minshall walks. Mike Balaz scores. Lukah singles to center field. John Washburn scores. Roy McGilberry scores. John Marshall strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 5 Atlanta Tom Johnson doubles to left field. Al Sisk lays a bunt down the first base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Ralph Carroll strikes out. Polly Zahniser strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 New York Charley Benitez grounds out to the second baseman. Noe Rodgers grounds out to the pitcher. Mike Balaz singles to left field. John Washburn grounds into a force play to the second baseman. Mike Balaz is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Atlanta Denny Grant strikes out. Toshio Hirano strikes out. Larry Ray singles to left field. Jack Vasbinder singles to left field. Larry Ray advances to third on the hit. Jack Ferrell flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 6 New York Paul Fernandez grounds out to the shortstop. Roy McGilberry strikes out. Willard Minshall pops out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Atlanta Tom Johnson flies out to the center fielder. Al Sisk grounds out to the third baseman. Ralph Carroll doubles to center field. Polly Zahniser grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 New York Lukah grounds out to the second baseman. Carlos Wagner is pinch hitting for John Marshall. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because he is tired. Carlos Wagner strikes out. Charley Benitez strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Atlanta Archi Drill pitching. Ray Riley enters the game as a defensive replacement for Willard Minshall at 2B. Denny Grant flies out to the left fielder. Toshio Hirano flies out to the center fielder. Larry Ray grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted) - great play by the first baseman to prevent a single! Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 New York Noe Rodgers grounds out to the second baseman. Mike Balaz walks. John Washburn grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Mike Balaz is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Tim Lade comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of the certain circumstances stamina rule for Starting Pitchers stats. John Washburn steals second. Paul Fernandez doubles to right field. John Washburn scores. Roy McGilberry flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Atlanta Jack Vasbinder strikes out. Willie Narron is pinch hitting for Jack Ferrell. Willie Narron grounds out to the shortstop. Tom Johnson grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Atlanta total runners left on base: 7 New York total runners left on base: 5
Game Notes Toshio Hirano is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
Atlanta Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: Toyokazu Onishi did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_lefty Toyokazu Onishi did not respond to coaching in power_vs_righty Si Hahn did not respond to coaching in velocity Israel Stewart did not respond to coaching in endurance John Barber did not respond to coaching in SS
New York Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: Randy Laydon did not respond to coaching in velocity Todd Brant improves in contact_vs_righty George Doljack improves in contact_vs_lefty Frank Mazzilli did not respond to coaching in velocity George Doljack improves in 2B