OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post

glenn · 09-13-2006, 08:14 PM

Blyleven pitches Chicago past Boston in decisive game 7

Chicago Storm 6
Boston Pilgrims 2

Chicago Storm starter Bert Blyleven brought his A game to the ballpark, pitching 8 2/3 innings, allowing 7 hits while striking out 8 to pick up his second win of the postseason. Dave LaRoche recorded the last out to pick up his second save. Gustavus Gwynn pitched a decent game, allowing 2 earned runs, 3 total, over 5 innings, but ran out of steam with a high pitch count, and took the loss. Boston again turned to Bill Singer, who pitched in 6 of the 7 games. Singer allowed 3 runs in 3 1/3 innings. For the series, Singer was 1-2 with 1 save, with a 7.15 ERA 11 innings. Leo Durocher’s reliance on Singer demonstrated his lack of faith in Boston’s bullpen.

Ultan Hazzard’s ninth inning double drove in the 4th run of the game for Chicago, and quieted the Boston crowd. With runners on second and third, Boston failed to bring its infield in, and another run scored on Larry Hisle’s groundout to the second baseman. A single by George Foster put the Storm up 6-2, and set off a mass exodus from FenwayPark.

Boston owner Ted Williams was seen leaving Fenway visibly upset, and refused comment on whether Manager Leo Durocher would return next year.

Chicago advances to play the well rested Detroit Mustangs, who swept their series. The series will begin in Detroit, after an off day tomorrow.

Player of the Game: Bert Blyleven

Chicago wins the the series 4-3

09-13-2006, 08:14 PM	#80 (permalink)
glenn Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 407 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	October 12th- Round 1 Game 7 Blyleven pitches Chicago past Boston in decisive game 7 Chicago Storm 6 Boston Pilgrims 2 Chicago Storm starter Bert Blyleven brought his A game to the ballpark, pitching 8 2/3 innings, allowing 7 hits while striking out 8 to pick up his second win of the postseason. Dave LaRoche recorded the last out to pick up his second save. Gustavus Gwynn pitched a decent game, allowing 2 earned runs, 3 total, over 5 innings, but ran out of steam with a high pitch count, and took the loss. Boston again turned to Bill Singer, who pitched in 6 of the 7 games. Singer allowed 3 runs in 3 1/3 innings. For the series, Singer was 1-2 with 1 save, with a 7.15 ERA 11 innings. Leo Durocher’s reliance on Singer demonstrated his lack of faith in Boston’s bullpen. Ultan Hazzard’s ninth inning double drove in the 4th run of the game for Chicago, and quieted the Boston crowd. With runners on second and third, Boston failed to bring its infield in, and another run scored on Larry Hisle’s groundout to the second baseman. A single by George Foster put the Storm up 6-2, and set off a mass exodus from FenwayPark. Boston owner Ted Williams was seen leaving Fenway visibly upset, and refused comment on whether Manager Leo Durocher would return next year. Chicago advances to play the well rested Detroit Mustangs, who swept their series. The series will begin in Detroit, after an off day tomorrow. Player of the Game: Bert Blyleven Chicago wins the the series 4-3