Win: Steve Spriggs (6-7) Loss: Cornell Woolrich (2-6)
Inning: 1 Minnesota Steve Spriggs pitching. Richard Stark reached on a fielding error by Mike Limmer. Gussie Laxton strikes out. Barney Piechota strikes out. Richard Stark is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 1 Chicago Cornell Woolrich pitching. Ed Fries reached on a fielding error by Jason Purdy. Mike Limmer doubles to right field. Ed Fries uses his aggressiveness and scores. Jerry Miller flies out to the left fielder. Dana Francona singles to right field. Mike Limmer scores. Dana Francona is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Steve Cheney strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Minnesota Ed Fidrych walks. Jason Purdy singles to left field. Ed Fidrych advances to third on the hit. Carl Percival grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. Ed Fidrych scores. Tom Colborn flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Chicago Del Dalesandro strikes out. Fritz Kucab singles past the first baseman. Ed Ramos flies out to the center fielder. Steve Spriggs strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Minnesota Sam Johnson flies out to the center fielder. Cornell Woolrich strikes out. Richard Stark flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Chicago Ed Fries singles to center field. Mike Limmer strikes out. Jerry Miller hits a home run. Ed Fries scores. Bobby Owens comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Dana Francona walks. Steve Cheney grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Dana Francona advances to second on the play. Del Dalesandro doubles to center field. Dana Francona scores. Fritz Kucab grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Minnesota Gussie Laxton flies out to the center fielder. Barney Piechota walks. Ed Fidrych grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Barney Piechota is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Jason Purdy grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Ed Fidrych is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Chicago Ed Ramos flies out to the right fielder. Steve Spriggs grounds out to the second baseman. Ed Fries strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Minnesota Carl Percival singles to right field. Tom Colborn walks. Sam Johnson flies out to the left fielder. Bobby Owens lays a bunt down the first base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Richard Stark flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 5 Chicago Mike Limmer flies out to the center fielder. Jerry Miller doubles to left field. Dana Francona grounds out to the pitcher. Steve Cheney reached on a fielding error by Carl Percival. Del Dalesandro doubles past the center fielder. Jerry Miller scores. Steve Cheney uses his aggressiveness and scores. Fritz Kucab singles to left field. Del Dalesandro scores. Wilbert Allen comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Ed Ramos flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Minnesota Gussie Laxton grounds out to the second baseman. Barney Piechota pops out to the first baseman. Ed Fidrych strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Chicago Steve Spriggs reached on a fielding error by Carl Percival. Ed Fries doubles to center field. Steve Spriggs uses his aggressiveness and scores. Mike Limmer walks. Jerry Miller grounds out to the second baseman. Ed Fries advances to third on the play. Mike Limmer advances to second on the play. Dana Francona lines out to the first baseman. Steve Cheney doubles to left field. Ed Fries scores. Mike Limmer scores. Del Dalesandro grounds out to the shortstop - great play by the shortstop to prevent a single! Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Minnesota Jason Purdy pops out to the catcher. Carl Percival strikes out. Tom Colborn walks. Sam Johnson singles to center field. Tom Colborn advances to third on the hit. Wilbert Allen singles to right field. Tom Colborn scores. Sam Johnson advances to third on the hit. Richard Stark grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 7 Chicago Fritz Kucab singles to left field. Fritz Kucab is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Ed Ramos flies out to the center fielder. Steve Spriggs flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Minnesota Gussie Laxton grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Barney Piechota singles to left field. Ed Fidrych singles to right field. Barney Piechota is thrown out trying to advance to third by the right fielder. Jason Purdy strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Chicago Ray Hacker is pinch hitting for Ed Fries. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats. Ray Hacker walks. Ray Hacker is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Mike Limmer strikes out. Jerry Miller lines out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Minnesota Carl Percival walks. Tom Colborn singles to center field. Carl Percival advances to third on the hit. Sam Johnson strikes out. Paul Baird is pinch hitting for Wilbert Allen. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Paul Baird grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. Runners left on base: 1 Minnesota total runners left on base: 7 Chicago total runners left on base: 4
Batting:2B - Ed Fries (9), Mike Limmer (11), Jerry Miller (8), Steve Cheney (3), Del Dalesandro 2 (8).HR - Jerry Miller (13). Baserunning: CS - Ray Hacker (4), Dana Francona (2), Fritz Kucab (1). Fielding: E - Mike Limmer.
Minnesota Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: C+ Improvements: George McCann did not respond to coaching in control Doug Hoelskoetter did not respond to coaching in velocity Greg Smith did not respond to coaching in velocity Dolly Mattis did not respond to coaching in arm
Chicago Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Bill Delahanty did not respond to coaching in control Too few players in the minors, Missed Improvement Chance. Ed Hostetler improves in arm Cupid Valentin did not respond to coaching in speed