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Senators
@ Athletics
Connie Mack Stadium
September 20, 1953
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Washington Senators, played on September 20, 1953 at Connie Mack Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | September 20, 1953 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Washington Senators
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| Home Team |
Philadelphia Athletics
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | September 20, 1953 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sun |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Washington Senators |
| Home Team | Philadelphia Athletics |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Johnny Schmitz |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Bob Trice |
| Ballpark | Connie Mack Stadium |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 14 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Joe Paparella 1B: Bill McGowan 2B: Jim Honochick 3B: Jim Duffy |
Washington Senators Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Eddie Yost | Third Baseman |
| Pete Runnels | Shortstop |
| Mickey Vernon | First Baseman |
| Jackie Jensen | Right Fielder |
| Gil Coan | Left Fielder |
| Jim Busby | Center Fielder |
| Jerry Snyder | Second Baseman |
| Ed Fitz Gerald | Catcher |
| Johnny Schmitz | Pitcher |
| Bucky Harris | Manager |
Philadelphia Athletics Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Joe DeMaestri | Shortstop |
| Dave Philley | Right Fielder |
| Eddie Robinson | First Baseman |
| Gus Zernial | Left Fielder |
| Pete Suder | Third Baseman |
| Ed McGhee | Center Fielder |
| Tommy Giordano | Second Baseman |
| Joe Astroth | Catcher |
| Bob Trice | Pitcher |
| Jimmy Dykes | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Senators
@ Athletics
Connie Mack Stadium
September 20, 1953
Top 1
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Senators, 0 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Yost vs. Trice
Yost strikes out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Runnels vs. Trice
Runnels hits a fly ball into left field. Zernial settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Vernon vs. Trice
Vernon hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 0 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jensen vs. Trice
Jensen hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Philley who is chasing the ball. Jensen reaches third base with a triple. Vernon goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Coan vs. Trice
Coan hits a popup, foul, towards first. Robinson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Senators, 1 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DeMaestri vs. Schmitz
DeMaestri hits a fly ball into left field. Coan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Philley vs. Schmitz
Philley hits a popup towards short. Runnels settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Robinson vs. Schmitz
Robinson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Schmitz fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Senators, 1 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Busby vs. Trice
Busby hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Snyder vs. Trice
Snyder hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Busby moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Fitz Gerald vs. Trice
Fitz Gerald hits a ball on the ground towards first. Robinson fields it, throws to second for one, and back over to first, with Trice covering. It's a double play. Busby moves to third. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Schmitz vs. Trice
Schmitz strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Senators, 1 - Athletics, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Zernial vs. Schmitz
Zernial hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Suder vs. Schmitz
Suder hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McGhee vs. Schmitz
McGhee hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Suder moves to third. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Giordano vs. Schmitz
Giordano takes first base on ball four. McGhee moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Astroth vs. Schmitz
Astroth hits a ball on the ground towards third. Yost fields it, steps on third, and throws to first for the double play. Suder scores. Giordano moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Trice vs. Schmitz
Trice hits a fly ball into left field. Coan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Senators, 1 - Athletics, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Yost vs. Trice
Yost hits a fly ball into center field. McGhee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Runnels vs. Trice
Runnels hits a fly ball into center field. McGhee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Vernon vs. Trice
Vernon hits a popup towards third. Suder settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Senators, 1 - Athletics, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DeMaestri vs. Schmitz
DeMaestri hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Philley vs. Schmitz
Philley hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Busby. Philley reaches second base with a double. DeMaestri moves to third. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Robinson vs. Schmitz
Robinson hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Jensen. Robinson reaches second base with a double. DeMaestri scores. Philley scores. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Zernial vs. Lane
Jerry Lane now pitching.
Zernial hits a popup towards first. Vernon settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Suder vs. Lane
Suder hits a ball on the ground towards third. Yost fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
McGhee vs. Lane
McGhee hits a line drive towards short. Runnels reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jensen vs. Trice
Jensen hits a ball on the ground towards short. DeMaestri scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Coan vs. Trice
Coan hits a fly ball into center field. McGhee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Busby vs. Trice
Busby hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Snyder vs. Trice
Snyder hits a ball on the ground towards short. DeMaestri fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Giordano vs. Lane
Giordano strikes out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Astroth vs. Lane
Astroth hits a ball on the ground towards third. Yost fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Trice vs. Lane
Trice hits a ball on the ground towards third. Yost fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fitz Gerald vs. Trice
Fitz Gerald hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Trice fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lane vs. Trice
Lane hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Philley. Lane reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Yost vs. Trice
Yost takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Runnels vs. Trice
Runnels takes first base on ball four. Lane moves to third. Yost moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 1 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Vernon vs. Trice
Vernon hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Philley. Vernon reaches second base with a double. Lane scores. Yost scores. Runnels goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Senators, 4 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Jensen vs. Trice
Jensen hits a ball on the ground towards third. Suder fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 4 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Coan vs. Trice
Coan hits a fly ball into left field. Zernial settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Senators, 4 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DeMaestri vs. Lane
DeMaestri hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Coan. DeMaestri reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Senators, 4 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Philley vs. Lane
Philley takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Senators, 4 - Athletics, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Robinson vs. Lane
Robinson hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play -
Senators, 4 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Zernial vs. Lane
Zernial hits a fly ball into left field. Coan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 4 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Suder vs. Lane
Suder hits a ball on the ground towards third. Yost fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 4 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McGhee vs. Lane
McGhee hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 4 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Giordano vs. Lane
Giordano hits a fly ball into center field. Busby settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Senators, 4 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Busby vs. Trice
Busby hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 4 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Snyder vs. Trice
Snyder hits a fly ball into left field. Zernial settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 4 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fitz Gerald vs. Trice
Fitz Gerald hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Senators, 6 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Vollmer vs. Trice
Clyde Vollmer pinch hits for Jerry Lane.
Vollmer hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Yost vs. Trice
Yost hits a fly ball into left field. Zernial settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Runnels vs. Trice
Runnels hits a fly ball into left field. Zernial settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Senators, 7 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Astroth vs. Masterson
Walt Masterson now pitching.
Astroth hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Coan. Astroth reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Valo vs. Masterson
Elmer Valo pinch hits for Bob Trice.
Valo hits a fly ball into center field. Busby settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
DeMaestri vs. Masterson
Masterson spins and fires to second and throws the ball away. That's an error on Masterson. Astroth moves to third. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
DeMaestri vs. Masterson
DeMaestri hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Astroth scores. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 8
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Philley vs. Masterson
Philley hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. DeMaestri moves to third. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 8
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Robinson vs. Masterson
Robinson strikes out. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 8
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Zernial vs. Masterson
Zernial hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is bouncing around. Busby is chasing the ball. Zernial rounds third and comes all way home with an inside-the-park three run home run. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 11
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Suder vs. Masterson
Suder hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Snyder misplays the ball. That's an error on Snyder. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 11
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McGhee vs. Masterson
McGhee is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 7
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Senators, 7 - Athletics, 11
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Vernon vs. Bishop
Charlie Bishop now pitching.
Vernon hits a fly ball into center field. McGhee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 11
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jensen vs. Bishop
Jensen hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 11
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Coan vs. Bishop
Coan hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Jensen moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 11
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Busby vs. Bishop
Busby takes first base on ball four. Jensen moves to third. Coan moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 11
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Thomas vs. Bishop
Kite Thomas pinch hits for Jerry Snyder.
Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Bishop fields it, throws to the plate for one, and over to first for the double play. Coan moves to third. Busby moves to second. View Play
Bottom 7
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Senators, 7 - Athletics, 11
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Giordano vs. Masterson
Mel Hoderlein now playing second base.
Giordano hits a ball on the ground towards third. Yost fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 11
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Astroth vs. Masterson
Astroth hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Giordano moves to third. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 11
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Bishop vs. Masterson
Bishop hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Giordano scores. Astroth moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 12
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
DeMaestri vs. Stone
Dean Stone now pitching.
DeMaestri bunts towards third. Yost fields it and throws to first for the out. Astroth moves to third. Bishop moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 12
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Philley vs. Stone
Philley hits a fly ball into left field. Coan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Astroth scores. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Robinson vs. Stone
Robinson strikes out. View Play
Top 8
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Senators, 7 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fitz Gerald vs. Bishop
Fitz Gerald hits a ball on the ground towards short. DeMaestri scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Barmes vs. Bishop
Bruce Barmes pinch hits for Dean Stone.
Barmes hits a ball on the ground towards short. DeMaestri scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Yost vs. Bishop
Yost hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Zernial. Yost reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Senators, 7 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Runnels vs. Bishop
Runnels hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Philley. Runnels reaches second base with a double. Yost scores. View Play -
Senators, 8 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Vernon vs. Bishop
Vernon hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Runnels moves to third. Vernon moves to second. View Play -
Senators, 8 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Jensen vs. Bishop
Jensen hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Runnels scores. Vernon moves to third. View Play -
Senators, 9 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Coan vs. Bishop
Coan strikes out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Senators, 9 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Zernial vs. Sima
Al Sima now pitching.
Zernial strikes out. View Play -
Senators, 9 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Suder vs. Sima
Suder hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Senators, 9 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McGhee vs. Sima
McGhee hits a ball on the ground towards third. Yost fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 9
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Senators, 9 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Busby vs. Martin
Morrie Martin now pitching.
Busby hits a popup, foul, towards first. Robinson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 9 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hoderlein vs. Martin
Hoderlein hits a fly ball into right field. Philley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Senators, 9 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fitz Gerald vs. Martin
Fitz Gerald hits a ball on the ground towards first. Robinson juggles the ball. That's an error on Robinson. View Play -
Senators, 9 - Athletics, 13
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Grasso vs. Martin
Mickey Grasso pinch hits for Al Sima.
Grasso hits a fly ball into center field. McGhee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 9/20/1953, game 1 -- Washington at Philadelphia (D)
Washington AB R H RBI Philadelphia AB R H RBI
Yost E, 3b 4 2 1 0 DeMaestri J, ss 4 3 3 1
Runnels P, ss 4 2 1 1 Philley D, rf 4 3 2 1
Vernon M, 1b 5 1 3 3 Robinson E, 1b 5 1 2 5
Jensen J, rf 5 0 3 2 Zernial G, lf 5 2 2 4
Coan G, lf 5 0 1 0 Suder P, 3b 5 1 2 0
Busby J, cf 4 1 3 0 McGhee E, cf 5 0 2 0
Snyder J, 2b 3 0 1 0 Giordano T, 2b 3 1 1 0
Thomas K, ph 1 0 0 0 Astroth J, c 4 2 2 0
Hoderlein M, 2b 1 0 0 0 Trice B, p 2 0 0 0
Fitz Gerald E, c 5 1 1 2 Valo E, ph 1 0 0 0
Schmitz J, p 1 0 0 0 Bishop C, p 1 0 1 1
Lane J, p 1 1 1 0 Martin M, p 0 0 0 0
Vollmer C, ph 1 1 1 1
Masterson W, p 0 0 0 0
Stone D, p 0 0 0 0
Barmes B, ph 1 0 0 0
Sima A, p 0 0 0 0
Grasso M, ph 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
42 9 16 9 39 13 17 12
Washington 100 033 020 -- 9
Philadelphia 022 034 20x -- 13
Washington IP H R ER BB SO
Schmitz J* 2.0 6 4 4 1 0
Lane J 3.0 3 3 3 1 1
Masterson W (L)+ 1.0 7 6 6 0 2
Stone D 1.0 0 0 0 0 1
Sima A 1.0 1 0 0 0 1
Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO
Trice B (W) 6.0 10 7 7 2 2
Bishop C 2.0 6 2 2 1 1
Martin M (S) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
* Pitched to 3 batters in 3rd
+ Pitched to 3 batters in 7th
E -- Masterson W, Snyder J, Robinson E
DP -- Washington 2, Philadelphia 2
LOB -- Washington 9, Philadelphia 5
2B -- Philley D, Robinson E, Lane J, Vernon M, DeMaestri J, Astroth J, Yost E, Runnels P
3B -- Jensen J
HR -- Zernial G 2, Robinson E, Fitz Gerald E, Vollmer C
SH -- DeMaestri J
T -- 2:14
A -- 0
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