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Braves
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
July 30, 1947
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Braves, played on July 30, 1947 at Forbes Field.
Game Summary
| Date | July 30, 1947 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Boston Braves
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| Home Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | July 30, 1947 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Wed |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Boston Braves |
| Home Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Ed Wright |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Preacher Roe |
| Ballpark | Forbes Field |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 12,672 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 9 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Bill Stewart 1B: Butch Henline 2B: (none) 3B: George Magerkurth |
Boston Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Tommy Holmes | Right Fielder |
| Mike McCormick | Center Fielder |
| Danny Litwhiler | Left Fielder |
| Bob Elliott | Third Baseman |
| Frank McCormick | First Baseman |
| Connie Ryan | Second Baseman |
| Dick Culler | Shortstop |
| Hank Camelli | Catcher |
| Ed Wright | Pitcher |
| Billy Southworth | Manager |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Billy Cox | Shortstop |
| Jim Russell | Center Fielder |
| Frankie Gustine | Third Baseman |
| Ralph Kiner | Left Fielder |
| Elbie Fletcher | First Baseman |
| Wally Westlake | Right Fielder |
| Jimmy Bloodworth | Second Baseman |
| Clyde Kluttz | Catcher |
| Preacher Roe | Pitcher |
| Billy Herman | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
July 30, 1947
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Holmes vs. Roe
Holmes hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Roe
McCormick hits a fly ball into center field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Litwhiler vs. Roe
Litwhiler hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Elliott vs. Roe
Elliott takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McCormick vs. Roe
McCormick hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cox vs. Wright
Cox hits a popup towards third. Elliott settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Russell vs. Wright
Russell hits a fly ball into center field. McCormick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gustine vs. Wright
Gustine hits a ball on the ground towards short. Culler scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Roe
Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gustine fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Culler vs. Roe
Culler hits a popup towards first. Fletcher settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Camelli vs. Roe
Camelli hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wright vs. Roe
Wright hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kiner vs. Wright
Kiner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fletcher vs. Wright
Fletcher hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Kiner moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Westlake vs. Wright
Westlake hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wright fields it and throws to third for the out. Fletcher moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Bloodworth vs. Wright
Bloodworth hits a ball on the ground towards third. Elliott fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Holmes vs. Roe
Holmes hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McCormick vs. Roe
Roe fires to first and picks off Holmes. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Roe
McCormick hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Litwhiler vs. Roe
Litwhiler hits a fly ball into center field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Elliott vs. Roe
Elliott hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kluttz vs. Wright
Kluttz hits a ball on the ground towards short. Culler misplays the ball. That's an error on Culler. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Roe vs. Wright
Roe hits a popup towards the mound. Wright settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cox vs. Wright
There's a wild pitch. Kluttz moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cox vs. Wright
Cox hits a ball on the ground towards short. Culler misplays the ball. That's an error on Culler. Kluttz moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Russell vs. Wright
Russell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Kluttz scores. Cox moves to third. Russell moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Gustine vs. Wright
Gustine hits a ball on the ground towards short. Culler scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Kiner vs. Wright
Kiner hits a fly ball into center field. McCormick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Roe
McCormick hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ryan vs. Roe
Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gustine juggles the ball. That's an error on Gustine. McCormick moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Culler vs. Roe
Culler hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Kluttz picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Kluttz. McCormick scores. Ryan moves to third. Culler moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Camelli vs. Roe
Bill Salkeld now catching.
Camelli is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Wright vs. Roe
Wright hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Holmes vs. Roe
Holmes hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gustine juggles the ball. That's an error on Gustine. Ryan scores. Culler scores. Camelli moves to second. Two runs are unearned. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
McCormick vs. Roe
McCormick takes first base on ball four. Camelli moves to third. Holmes moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Litwhiler vs. Roe
Litwhiler strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Elliott vs. Roe
Elliott hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fletcher vs. Wright
Fletcher takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Westlake vs. Wright
Westlake hits a ball on the ground towards third. Elliott fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bloodworth vs. Wright
Bloodworth takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Salkeld vs. Wright
Salkeld hits a popup towards first. McCormick settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Roe
McCormick hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Roe
Ryan hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Culler vs. Roe
Culler hits a fly ball into center field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Camelli vs. Roe
Camelli hits a popup in front of the plate. Salkeld settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sullivan vs. Wright
Billy Sullivan pinch hits for Preacher Roe.
Sullivan hits a popup in front of the plate. Camelli settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cox vs. Wright
Cox hits a fly ball into center field. McCormick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Russell vs. Wright
Russell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ryan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wright vs. Strincevich
Nick Strincevich now pitching.
Wright hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Russell. Wright reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Holmes vs. Strincevich
Holmes hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Braves, 7 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Strincevich
McCormick hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Litwhiler vs. Singleton
Elmer Singleton now pitching.
Litwhiler strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Elliott vs. Singleton
Elliott hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Singleton
McCormick hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gustine vs. Wright
Nanny Fernandez now playing shortstop.
Gustine hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of McCormick. Gustine reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Kiner vs. Wright
Kiner hits a fly ball into left field. Litwhiler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Fletcher vs. Wright
Fletcher hits a fly ball into right field. Holmes settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Westlake vs. Wright
Westlake hits a ball on the ground towards third. Elliott fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ryan vs. Singleton
Ryan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fernandez vs. Singleton
Fernandez hits a fly ball into right field. Westlake settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Camelli vs. Singleton
Camelli hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Ryan moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wright vs. Singleton
Wright hits a popup towards first. Fletcher settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Holmes vs. Singleton
Holmes hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Bloodworth scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bloodworth vs. Wright
Bloodworth hits a fly ball into center field. McCormick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Salkeld vs. Wright
Salkeld hits a fly ball into right field. Holmes settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Singleton vs. Wright
Singleton hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cox vs. Wright
Cox hits a ball on the ground towards short. Fernandez fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Singleton
McCormick hits a fly ball into right field. Westlake settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Litwhiler vs. Singleton
Litwhiler hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Elliott vs. Singleton
Elliott hits a fly ball into right field. Westlake settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Russell vs. Wright
Russell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gustine vs. Wright
Gustine hits a fly ball into right field. Holmes settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Kiner vs. Wright
Kiner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Russell moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Fletcher vs. Wright
Fletcher hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Russell scores. Kiner moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Westlake vs. Wright
Westlake hits a line drive into center field. McCormick picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on McCormick. Kiner scores. Fletcher moves to third. Westlake moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Bloodworth vs. Wright
Bloodworth hits a ball on the ground towards third. Elliott fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Salkeld vs. Wright
Salkeld takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Greenberg vs. Wright
Hank Greenberg pinch hits for Elmer Singleton.
Greenberg hits a fly ball into right field. Holmes settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McCormick vs. Wolff
Roger Wolff now pitching.
McCormick hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Russell. McCormick reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ryan vs. Wolff
Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gustine fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Fernandez vs. Wolff
Fernandez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cox scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Camelli vs. Wolff
Camelli takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wright vs. Wolff
Wright strikes out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cox vs. Wright
Cox hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of McCormick. Cox reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Russell vs. Wright
Russell hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gustine vs. Karl
Andy Karl now pitching.
Gustine takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Kiner vs. Karl
Kiner hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Camelli fields it and throws to first for the out. Gustine moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Fletcher vs. Karl
Fletcher hits a fly ball into left field. Litwhiler settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 8 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Westlake vs. Karl
Westlake hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Karl fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 7/30/1947, game 2 -- Boston at Pittsburgh (D)
Boston AB R H RBI Pittsburgh AB R H RBI
Holmes T, rf 5 1 2 2 Cox B, ss 5 1 1 0
McCormick M, cf 4 1 2 1 Russell J, cf 5 2 3 3
Litwhiler D, lf 5 1 1 1 Gustine F, 3b 4 0 1 0
Elliott B, 3b 4 0 0 0 Kiner R, lf 5 1 2 0
McCormick F, 1b 5 1 2 0 Fletcher E, 1b 4 0 2 1
Ryan C, 2b 5 2 2 1 Westlake W, rf 5 0 1 1
Culler D, ss 3 1 1 1 Bloodworth J, 2b 3 0 0 0
Fernandez N, ss 2 0 0 0 Kluttz C, c 1 1 0 0
Camelli H, c 3 0 2 0 Salkeld B, c 2 0 0 0
Wright E, p 5 1 1 0 Roe P, p 1 0 0 0
Karl A, p 0 0 0 0 Sullivan B, ph 1 0 0 0
Strincevich N, p 0 0 0 0
Singleton E, p 1 0 1 0
Greenberg H, ph 1 0 0 0
Wolff R, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
41 8 13 6 38 5 11 5
Boston 100 313 000 -- 8
Pittsburgh 001 000 022 -- 5
Boston IP H R ER BB SO
Wright E (W)* 8.0 11 5 4 3 0
Karl A (S) 1.0 0 0 0 1 0
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Roe P (L) 5.0 7 5 2 3 1
Strincevich N+ 0.0 3 3 3 0 0
Singleton E 3.0 2 0 0 0 1
Wolff R 1.0 1 0 0 1 1
* Pitched to 2 batters in 9th
+ Pitched to 3 batters in 6th
E -- Culler D 2, Gustine F 2, Kluttz C, McCormick M
DP -- Boston 2
LOB -- Boston 10, Pittsburgh 10
2B -- Wright E, Gustine F, McCormick F, Cox B
HR -- Litwhiler D, Ryan C, Holmes T, McCormick M, Russell J
WP -- Wright E
T -- 2:09
A -- 12672
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