Top 1

• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adams vs. Yochim
  
  Adams hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Merson scoops it up and throws to first, with Yochim covering, for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ryan vs. Yochim
  
  Ryan takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Post vs. Yochim
  
  Post takes first base on ball four. Ryan moves to second. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Kluszewski vs. Yochim
  
  Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground towards third. Smith fields it, steps on third, and throws to first for the double play. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Wehmeier
  
  Smith takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Metkovich vs. Wehmeier
  
  Wehmeier fires over to first and throws the ball away. That's an error on Wehmeier. Smith moves to second. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Metkovich vs. Wehmeier
  
  Metkovich hits a fly ball into center field. Post settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bell vs. Wehmeier
  
  Bell strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Kiner vs. Wehmeier
  
  Kiner is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Thomas vs. Wehmeier
  
  Thomas hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Smith scores. Kiner moves to second. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Merson vs. Wehmeier
  
  Merson hits a ball on the ground towards short. McMillan fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adcock vs. Yochim
  
  Adcock hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Merson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Usher vs. Yochim
  
  Usher hits a line drive into left center field, beyond the reach of Thomas. Usher reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  McMillan vs. Yochim
  
  McMillan hits a fly ball into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Howell vs. Yochim
  
  Howell hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Bell who is chasing the ball. Howell reaches third base with a triple. Usher scores. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Wehmeier vs. Yochim
  
  Wehmeier takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Adams vs. Yochim
  
  Adams hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Howell scores. Wehmeier moves to second. View Play 
• Reds, 2 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Ryan vs. Yochim
  
  Ryan hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Bell who is chasing the ball. Ryan reaches third base with a triple. Wehmeier scores. Adams goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Post vs. Werle
  
  Bill Werle now pitching.
  
  Post hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cole scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McCullough vs. Wehmeier
  
  McCullough is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cole vs. Wehmeier
  
  Cole hits a fly ball into center field. Post settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Werle vs. Wehmeier
  
  Werle takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Smith vs. Wehmeier
  
  Smith hits a ball on the ground towards short. McMillan fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kluszewski vs. Werle
  
  Kluszewski hits a fly ball into right field. Bell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adcock vs. Werle
  
  Adcock hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Werle fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Usher vs. Werle
  
  Usher hits a fly ball, foul, into left field. Kiner settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metkovich vs. Wehmeier
  
  Metkovich hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bell vs. Wehmeier
  
  Bell hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Ryan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kiner vs. Wehmeier
  
  Kiner hits a ball on the ground towards short. McMillan fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Thomas vs. Wehmeier
  
  Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards third. Adams fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Kiner moves to second. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Merson vs. Wehmeier
  
  Merson hits a fly ball into center field. Post settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McMillan vs. Werle
  
  McMillan is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howell vs. Werle
  
  Howell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cole scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wehmeier vs. Werle
  
  Wehmeier hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. The ball bounces off Werle, and towards Merson, who fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McCullough vs. Wehmeier
  
  McCullough strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cole vs. Wehmeier
  
  Cole hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Usher. Cole reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Werle vs. Wehmeier
  
  Werle hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wehmeier fields it and throws to first for the out. Cole moves to third. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Smith vs. Wehmeier
  
  Smith takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Metkovich vs. Wehmeier
  
  Metkovich hits a ball on the ground towards first. Kluszewski scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Metkovich for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adams vs. Werle
  
  Adams takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ryan vs. Werle
  
  Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards first. Metkovich scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ryan for the out. Adams moves to second. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Post vs. Werle
  
  Post hits a popup, foul, towards third. Smith settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Kluszewski vs. Werle
  
  Kluszewski hits a fly ball into center field. Thomas settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bell vs. Wehmeier
  
  Bell hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Ryan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kiner vs. Wehmeier
  
  Kiner hits a fly ball into left field. Adcock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomas vs. Wehmeier
  
  Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards third. Adams fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Merson vs. Wehmeier
  
  Merson hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McCullough vs. Wehmeier
  
  McCullough hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Adcock. McCullough reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cole vs. Wehmeier
  
  Cole hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Ryan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adcock vs. Werle
  
  Adcock takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Usher vs. Werle
  
  Usher hits a ball on the ground towards third. Smith fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McMillan vs. Werle
  
  McMillan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Smith fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Werle vs. Wehmeier
  
  Werle strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Wehmeier
  
  Smith hits a ball on the ground towards third. Adams fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metkovich vs. Wehmeier
  
  Metkovich 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 7

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howell vs. Werle
  
  Howell hits a ball on the ground towards third. Smith fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wehmeier vs. Werle
  
  Wehmeier hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Werle fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Adams vs. Werle
  
  Adams takes first base on ball four. Wehmeier moves to second. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Ryan vs. Werle
  
  Ryan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Smith fields it, steps on third, and throws to first for the double play. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bell vs. Wehmeier
  
  Bell hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Post who is chasing the ball. Bell reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Kiner vs. Wehmeier
  
  Kiner hits a fly ball into right field. Usher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Thomas vs. Wehmeier
  
  Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wehmeier fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Merson vs. Wehmeier
  
  Merson strikes out. View Play 

Top 8

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Post vs. Werle
  
  Post hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kluszewski vs. Werle
  
  Kluszewski hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Werle fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Adcock vs. Werle
  
  There goes Kluszewski. The throw from McCullough and he is out, Merson applying the tag. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adcock vs. Werle
  
  Adcock hits a fly ball into center field. Thomas settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McCullough vs. Wehmeier
  
  McCullough hits a ball on the ground towards short. McMillan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garagiola vs. Wehmeier
  
  Joe Garagiola pinch hits for Dick Cole.
  
  Garagiola hits a fly ball into center field. Post settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howerton vs. Wehmeier
  
  Bill Howerton pinch hits for Bill Werle.
  
  Howerton hits a fly ball into center field. Post settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Usher vs. Wilks
  
  Pete Castiglione now playing shortstop. Ted Wilks now pitching.
  
  Usher hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wilks fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McMillan vs. Wilks
  
  McMillan is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howell vs. Wilks
  
  Howell hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. McCullough settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Wehmeier
  
  Lloyd Merriman now playing left field.
  
  Smith 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 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metkovich vs. Wehmeier
  
  Metkovich hits a fly ball into left field. Merriman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 4 - Pirates, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bell vs. Wehmeier
  
  Bell hits a popup towards third. Adams settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 9/28/1951 -- Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (N)

  Cincinnati         AB  R  H RBI    Pittsburgh         AB  R  H RBI
Adams B, 3b           2  1  1  1   Smith D, 3b           3  1  0  0   
Ryan C, 2b            3  0  1  2   Metkovich G, 1b       5  0  1  0   
Post W, cf            3  0  1  0   Bell G, rf            5  0  1  0   
Kluszewski T, 1b      4  0  0  0   Kiner R, lf           3  0  0  0   
Adcock J, lf          3  0  0  0   Thomas F, cf          4  1  3  1   
Merriman L, lf        0  0  0  0   Merson J, 2b          4  1  1  2   
Usher B, rf           4  1  1  0   McCullough C, c       4  0  1  0   
McMillan R, ss        4  0  0  0   Cole D, ss            3  0  1  0   
Howell D, c           4  1  1  1   Garagiola J, ph       1  0  0  0   
Wehmeier H, p         2  1  1  0   Castiglione P, ss     0  0  0  0   
                                   Yochim L, p           0  0  0  0   
                                   Werle B, p            2  0  0  0   
                                   Howerton B, ph        1  0  0  0   
                                   Wilks T, p            0  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     29  4  6  4                        35  3  8  3

Cincinnati       040 000 000 --  4
Pittsburgh       100 020 000 --  3

  Cincinnati           IP  H  R ER BB SO
Wehmeier H (W)        9.0  8  3  3  4  5

  Pittsburgh           IP  H  R ER BB SO
Yochim L (L)          1.2  4  4  4  3  0
Werle B               6.1  2  0  0  3  1
Wilks T               1.0  0  0  0  0  1

E -- Wehmeier H
DP -- Pittsburgh 3
LOB -- Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 9
2B -- Usher B, Cole D, McCullough C
3B -- Howell D, Ryan C, Bell G
HR -- Merson J
CS -- Kluszewski T
T -- 2:25
A -- 4250

    

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