Win: Ralph Kennedy (1-0) Loss: Cal Davidson (0-4)
Save: Dick Elliott (1)
Inning: 1 Washington Red Brohamer pitching. J.C. Usher hits an infield single to the shortstop. Esmith Pineda grounds into a force play to the third baseman - great play by the third baseman to prevent a double! J.C. Usher is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Frank Lopez grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Esmith Pineda advances to second on the play. John Silverio grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 Baltimore Greg Coleman pitching. Les Sagmoen singles to center field. Les Sagmoen steals second. Jackie Baker grounds out to the second baseman. Les Sagmoen advances to third on the play. Zach Marrero flies out to the right fielder. Runner on third tags, Les Sagmoen scores. Herschel Cordero grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Washington Bruce Ortiz strikes out. Rebel Bartirome walks. George Leiper flies out to the left fielder. Bob Leiper walks. Greg Coleman flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 2 Baltimore Marty Blanco grounds out to the second baseman. Ken Pavlas pops out to the second baseman. Frankie Grich grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Washington J.C. Usher grounds out to the shortstop. Esmith Pineda doubles to left field. Frank Lopez grounds out to the second baseman. Esmith Pineda advances to third on the play. John Silverio singles past the second baseman. Esmith Pineda scores. John Silverio is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Baltimore Dick Stottlemyre strikes out. Red Brohamer strikes out. Les Sagmoen grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Washington Bruce Ortiz singles to right field. Bruce Ortiz is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Rebel Bartirome singles to center field. George Leiper singles to left field. Rebel Bartirome advances to third on the hit. Bob Leiper flies out to the left fielder. Runner on third tags, Rebel Bartirome scores. Greg Coleman strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Baltimore Jackie Baker flies out to the left fielder. Zach Marrero walks. Zach Marrero steals second. Herschel Cordero grounds out to the second baseman. Zach Marrero advances to third on the play. Marty Blanco strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Washington J.C. Usher flies out to the right fielder. Esmith Pineda singles to right field. Frank Lopez grounds out to the second baseman. Esmith Pineda advances to second on the play. John Silverio strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Baltimore Ken Pavlas hits a home run. Frankie Grich singles to right field. Dick Stottlemyre flies out to the left fielder. Red Brohamer lays a bunt down the first base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Les Sagmoen doubles to right field. Frankie Grich scores. Jackie Baker singles to center field. Les Sagmoen scores. Ralph Kennedy comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Zach Marrero strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Washington Bruce Ortiz grounds out to the second baseman. Rebel Bartirome pops out to the second baseman. George Leiper grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Baltimore Herschel Cordero flies out to the left fielder. Marty Blanco grounds out to the shortstop. Ken Pavlas grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Washington Bob Leiper strikes out. Ralph Kennedy strikes out. J.C. Usher grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Baltimore Frankie Grich strikes out. Dick Stottlemyre flies out to the right fielder. Red Brohamer lines out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Washington Esmith Pineda strikes out. Frank Lopez singles to center field. John Silverio hits an infield single to the pitcher. Greg Gochnauer comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of the stamina rule which states SP should be immediately pulled when tired. Frank Bonetti is pinch running for John Silverio on 1st base. Bruce Ortiz strikes out. Rebel Bartirome singles to right field. Frank Lopez scores. Frank Bonetti advances to third on the hit. George Leiper grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 8 Baltimore Barney Remlinger enters the game as a defensive replacement for Frank Bonetti at RF. Les Sagmoen strikes out. Jackie Baker grounds out to the third baseman. Zach Marrero singles to right field. Herschel Cordero pops out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Washington Cal Davidson comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Bob Gonzalez is pinch hitting for Bob Leiper. Bob Gonzalez singles to left field. Tucker Niehaus is pinch hitting for Ralph Kennedy. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Tucker Niehaus grounds out to the pitcher. Bob Gonzalez advances to second on the play. J.C. Usher grounds out to the third baseman. Esmith Pineda hits a home run. Bob Gonzalez scores. Don Wrona comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Frank Lopez walks. Barney Remlinger grounds into a force play to the third baseman. Frank Lopez is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Baltimore Daniel Silva pitching. Max Vaughan enters the game as a defensive replacement for Bob Gonzalez at C. Marty Blanco grounds out to the third baseman. Ken Pavlas walks. Frankie Grich walks. Dick Elliott comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Dick Stottlemyre strikes out. Daryl Solters is pinch hitting for Don Wrona. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Daryl Solters grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Washington total runners LOB: 8 Baltimore total runners LOB: 5
Game Notes Cal Davidson is injured and is expected to be out 17 days.
Washington Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: Sergio Splittorff did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_righty Ken Brashear improves in contact_vs_righty Domingo Shannon improves in arm Domingo Shannon did not respond to coaching in C
Baltimore Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: Ralph Lowery did not respond to coaching in speed Roy Byrne improves in speed Brad Cree improves in range