Top 1

• Pirates, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rojek vs. Blackwell
  
  Rojek hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Blackwell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gustine vs. Blackwell
  
  Gustine hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Pirates, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kiner vs. Blackwell
  
  Kiner is hit by the pitch. Gustine moves to second. View Play 
• Pirates, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Walker vs. Blackwell
  
  Walker takes first base on ball four. Gustine moves to third. Kiner moves to second. View Play 
• Pirates, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Westlake vs. Blackwell
  
  Westlake strikes out. View Play 
• Pirates, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Stevens vs. Blackwell
  
  Stevens hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Gustine scores. Kiner scores. Walker moves to second. View Play 
• Pirates, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Murtaugh vs. Blackwell
  
  Murtaugh takes first base on ball four. Walker moves to third. Stevens moves to second. View Play 
• Pirates, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Kluttz vs. Blackwell
  
  Kluttz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Stallcup scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Pirates, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Baumholtz vs. Higbe
  
  Baumholtz hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Higbe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wyrostek vs. Higbe
  
  Wyrostek hits a ball on the ground towards first. Stevens scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Wyrostek for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hatton vs. Higbe
  
  Hatton hits a popup towards first. Stevens settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Pirates, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Higbe vs. Blackwell
  
  Higbe hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wyrostek. Higbe reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Pirates, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Rojek vs. Blackwell
  
  Rojek hits a fly ball into right field. Baumholtz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 2 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Gustine vs. Blackwell
  
  Gustine hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Higbe scores. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kiner vs. Blackwell
  
  Kiner hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Blackwell fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sauer vs. Higbe
  
  Sauer strikes out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kluszewski vs. Higbe
  
  Kluszewski hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Westlake who is chasing the ball. Kluszewski reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Lamanno vs. Higbe
  
  Lamanno hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rojek fields it and throws to home to get Kluszewski. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Adams vs. Higbe
  
  Adams hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gustine fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Walker vs. Blackwell
  
  Walker strikes out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Westlake vs. Blackwell
  
  Westlake hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Blackwell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stevens vs. Blackwell
  
  Stevens hits a popup towards third. Hatton settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stallcup vs. Higbe
  
  Stallcup hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rojek scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Blackwell vs. Higbe
  
  Blackwell hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Higbe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Baumholtz vs. Higbe
  
  Baumholtz hits a fly ball into center field. Westlake settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murtaugh vs. Blackwell
  
  Murtaugh hits a fly ball into left field. Sauer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kluttz vs. Blackwell
  
  Kluttz hits a popup towards short. Stallcup settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Higbe vs. Blackwell
  
  Higbe strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wyrostek vs. Higbe
  
  Wyrostek hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hatton vs. Higbe
  
  Hatton hits a fly ball into center field. Westlake settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sauer vs. Higbe
  
  Sauer hits a popup in front of the plate. Kluttz settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kluszewski vs. Higbe
  
  Kluszewski hits a fly ball into right field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rojek vs. Blackwell
  
  Rojek strikes out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gustine vs. Blackwell
  
  Gustine strikes out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kiner vs. Blackwell
  
  Kiner hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Blackwell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lamanno vs. Higbe
  
  Lamanno hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Higbe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adams vs. Higbe
  
  Adams hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gustine fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stallcup vs. Higbe
  
  Stallcup hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Westlake. Stallcup reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Blackwell vs. Higbe
  
  Blackwell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Murtaugh scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Walker vs. Blackwell
  
  Walker hits a fly ball into center field. Wyrostek settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Westlake vs. Blackwell
  
  Westlake hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Stevens vs. Blackwell
  
  There goes Westlake. The throw from Lamanno and he is out, Stallcup applying the tag. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stevens vs. Blackwell
  
  Stevens hits a popup towards short. Stallcup settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Baumholtz vs. Higbe
  
  Baumholtz hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Westlake. Baumholtz reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Wyrostek vs. Higbe
  
  The ball gets by Kluttz for a passed ball. Baumholtz moves to third. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Wyrostek vs. Higbe
  
  Wyrostek hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rojek scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Hatton vs. Higbe
  
  Hatton takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Sauer vs. Higbe
  
  Sauer hits a fly ball into center field. Westlake settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Baumholtz scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kluszewski vs. Higbe
  
  Kluszewski hits a popup towards short. Rojek settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murtaugh vs. Blackwell
  
  Murtaugh hits a popup towards third. Hatton settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kluttz vs. Blackwell
  
  Kluttz hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hatton fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Higbe vs. Blackwell
  
  Higbe hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Rojek vs. Blackwell
  
  Rojek hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Higbe moves to second. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Gustine vs. Blackwell
  
  Gustine hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Blackwell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lamanno vs. Higbe
  
  Lamanno hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rojek scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adams vs. Higbe
  
  Adams takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Stallcup vs. Higbe
  
  Stallcup hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Westlake. Stallcup reaches second base with a double. Adams moves to third. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Galan vs. Lombardi
  
  Augie Galan pinch hits for Ewell Blackwell. Vic Lombardi now pitching.
  
  Galan hits a fly ball towards center field. Westlake fields the ball and throws to home. Kluttz drops the ball. That's an out and an error on Kluttz. Adams scores. Stallcup moves to third. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Baumholtz vs. Lombardi
  
  Baumholtz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stallcup scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Wyrostek vs. Lombardi
  
  Wyrostek hits a popup towards short. Rojek settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kiner vs. Gumbert
  
  Harry Gumbert now pitching.
  
  Kiner hits a popup towards third. Hatton settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Walker vs. Gumbert
  
  Walker hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Westlake vs. Gumbert
  
  Westlake hits a fly ball into left field. Sauer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Stevens vs. Gumbert
  
  Stevens hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Adams scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hatton vs. Lombardi
  
  Hatton hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Sauer vs. Lombardi
  
  Sauer hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kluszewski vs. Lombardi
  
  Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Rojek misplays the ball. That's an error on Rojek. Hatton moves to second. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Lamanno vs. Lombardi
  
  Lamanno hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Adams vs. Lombardi
  
  Adams hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Westlake. Adams reaches second base with a double. Hatton scores. Kluszewski moves to third. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Stallcup vs. Lombardi
  
  Stallcup takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Gumbert vs. Lombardi
  
  Gumbert hits a fly ball into center field. Westlake settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murtaugh vs. Gumbert
  
  Murtaugh hits a popup towards short. Stallcup settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kluttz vs. Gumbert
  
  Kluttz hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hatton fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Pirates, 3 - Reds, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  West vs. Gumbert
  
  Max West pinch hits for Vic Lombardi.
  
  West hits a fly ball into center field. Wyrostek settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 4/23/1948 -- Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (D)

  Pittsburgh         AB  R  H RBI    Cincinnati         AB  R  H RBI
Rojek S, ss           4  0  1  0   Baumholtz F, rf       4  1  2  1   
Gustine F, 3b         4  1  2  1   Wyrostek J, cf        4  1  1  1   
Kiner R, lf           3  1  0  0   Hatton G, 3b          3  1  1  0   
Walker D, rf          3  0  1  0   Sauer H, lf           4  0  0  1   
Westlake W, cf        4  0  1  0   Kluszewski T, 1b      4  0  1  0   
Stevens E, 1b         4  0  1  2   Lamanno R, c          4  0  0  0   
Murtaugh D, 2b        3  0  0  0   Adams B, 2b           3  1  1  1   
Kluttz C, c           4  0  0  0   Stallcup V, ss        3  1  2  0   
Higbe K, p            3  1  2  0   Blackwell E, p        2  0  0  0   
Lombardi V, p         0  0  0  0   Galan A, ph           1  0  0  1   
West M, ph            1  0  0  0   Gumbert H, p          1  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     33  3  8  3                        33  5  8  5

Pittsburgh       210 000 000 --  3
Cincinnati       000 101 21x --  5

  Pittsburgh           IP  H  R ER BB SO
Higbe K (L)           6.1  5  4  2  2  1
Lombardi V            1.2  3  1  0  1  0

  Cincinnati           IP  H  R ER BB SO
Blackwell E (W)       7.0  7  3  3  2  5
Gumbert H (S)         2.0  1  0  0  0  0

E -- Kluttz C, Rojek S
DP -- Cincinnati 1
LOB -- Pittsburgh 6, Cincinnati 7
2B -- Higbe K, Stallcup V 2, Baumholtz F, Adams B
3B -- Kluszewski T
HR -- Wyrostek J
CS -- Westlake W
HBP -- by Blackwell E (Kiner R)
PB -- Kluttz C
T -- 2:14
A -- 5355

    

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