Top 1

• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ashburn vs. Purkey
  
  Ashburn hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Robinson who is chasing the ball. Ashburn reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Kanehl vs. Purkey
  
  Kanehl hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Purkey has Ashburn trapped. There's the throw to Edwards and over to Kasko, who tags Ashburn for the out. Kanehl moves to third. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Neal vs. Purkey
  
  Neal strikes out. Edwards drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Neal out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Thomas vs. Purkey
  
  Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cardenas scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kasko vs. Hook
  
  Kasko takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Blasingame vs. Hook
  
  There's a wild pitch. Kasko moves to second. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Blasingame vs. Hook
  
  Blasingame hits a fly ball into right field. Ashburn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Lynch vs. Hook
  
  Lynch takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Robinson vs. Hook
  
  Robinson hits a fly ball into left field. Thomas settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Coleman vs. Hook
  
  The ball gets by Cannizzaro for a passed ball. Kasko moves to third. Lynch moves to second. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Coleman vs. Hook
  
  Coleman strikes out. View Play 

Top 2

• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Throneberry vs. Purkey
  
  Throneberry hits a ball on the ground towards first. Coleman scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Throneberry for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mantilla vs. Purkey
  
  Mantilla hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hickman vs. Purkey
  
  There goes Mantilla. The throw from Edwards and he is safe. Mantilla steals second. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Hickman vs. Purkey
  
  Hickman is hit by the pitch. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Cannizzaro vs. Purkey
  
  Cannizzaro hits a fly ball into right field. Robinson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Hook vs. Purkey
  
  Hook is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Edwards vs. Hook
  
  Edwards hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pinson vs. Hook
  
  Pinson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Kanehl fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cardenas vs. Hook
  
  Cardenas hits a fly ball into right field. Ashburn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Purkey vs. Hook
  
  Purkey hits a popup towards first. Throneberry settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ashburn vs. Purkey
  
  Ashburn hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kanehl vs. Purkey
  
  Kanehl hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cardenas scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Neal vs. Purkey
  
  Neal hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Purkey fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kasko vs. Hook
  
  Kasko hits a line drive into left field. Thomas settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Blasingame vs. Hook
  
  Blasingame hits a fly ball into right field. Ashburn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lynch vs. Hook
  
  Lynch hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Kanehl settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomas vs. Purkey
  
  Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards third. Kasko fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Throneberry vs. Purkey
  
  Throneberry hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mantilla vs. Purkey
  
  Mantilla hits a fly ball into right field. Robinson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hickman vs. Purkey
  
  Hickman hits a fly ball into left field. Lynch settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Robinson vs. Hook
  
  Robinson hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Coleman vs. Hook
  
  Coleman hits a fly ball into center field. Hickman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Edwards vs. Hook
  
  Edwards takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pinson vs. Hook
  
  Pinson hits a fly ball into right field. Ashburn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cardenas vs. Hook
  
  Cardenas strikes out. View Play 

Top 5

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cannizzaro vs. Purkey
  
  Cannizzaro hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hook vs. Purkey
  
  Hook bunts towards the mound. Purkey fields it and throws to first for the out. Cannizzaro moves to second. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Ashburn vs. Purkey
  
  Ashburn is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Kanehl vs. Purkey
  
  Kanehl hits a fly ball into center field. Pinson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Purkey vs. Hook
  
  Gene Woodling now playing right field.
  
  Purkey strikes out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kasko vs. Hook
  
  Kasko hits a fly ball into right field. Woodling settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Blasingame vs. Hook
  
  Blasingame hits a fly ball into right field. Woodling settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Neal vs. Purkey
  
  Neal hits a popup, foul, towards first. Coleman settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomas vs. Purkey
  
  Thomas hits a ball on the ground towards third. Kasko fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Throneberry vs. Purkey
  
  Throneberry hits a ball on the ground towards first. Coleman fields the ball and throws to Purkey covering. Safe. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Mantilla vs. Purkey
  
  Mantilla hits a fly ball into right field. Robinson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lynch vs. Hook
  
  Lynch hits a ball on the ground towards first. Throneberry scoops it up and throws to first, with Hook covering, for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Robinson vs. Hook
  
  Robinson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Coleman vs. Hook
  
  Coleman hits a fly ball into center field. Hickman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Edwards vs. Hook
  
  Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Kanehl scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hickman vs. Purkey
  
  Hickman hits a fly ball into center field. Pinson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cannizzaro vs. Purkey
  
  Cannizzaro strikes out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hook vs. Purkey
  
  Hook hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Woodling vs. Purkey
  
  Woodling hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Hook moves to second. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Kanehl vs. Purkey
  
  Kanehl hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Blasingame settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pinson vs. Hook
  
  Pinson hits a fly ball into center field. Hickman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cardenas vs. Hook
  
  Cardenas hits a ball on the ground towards short. Neal scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Purkey vs. Hook
  
  Purkey hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Cannizzaro settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Neal vs. Purkey
  
  Neal hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cardenas scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Thomas vs. Purkey
  
  Thomas hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Lynch. Thomas reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Throneberry vs. Purkey
  
  Throneberry hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Mantilla vs. Purkey
  
  Mantilla hits a ball on the ground towards third. Kasko fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kasko vs. Hook
  
  Kasko hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Kanehl settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Blasingame vs. Hook
  
  Blasingame hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Lynch vs. Hook
  
  There goes Blasingame. The throw from Cannizzaro and he is out, Kanehl applying the tag. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lynch vs. Hook
  
  Lynch hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Kanehl settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hickman vs. Purkey
  
  Hickman hits a popup, foul, towards first. Coleman settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cannizzaro vs. Purkey
  
  Cannizzaro hits a ball on the ground towards short. Cardenas scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hook vs. Purkey
  
  Hook takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Woodling vs. Purkey
  
  Woodling hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Blasingame scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Robinson vs. Hook
  
  Joe Christopher now playing right field.
  
  Robinson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Coleman vs. Hook
  
  Coleman bunts towards the mound. Hook fields it and throws to first for the out. Robinson moves to second. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Edwards vs. Hook
  
  Edwards hits a fly ball into right field. Christopher settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Pinson vs. Hook
  
  Pinson is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Reds, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Cardenas vs. Hook
  
  Cardenas hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Robinson scores. Pinson moves to second. View Play 

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         Game of 8/11/1962 -- New York at Cincinnati (N)

  New York           AB  R  H RBI    Cincinnati         AB  R  H RBI
Ashburn R, rf         3  0  1  0   Kasko E, 3b           3  0  0  0   
Woodling G, rf        2  0  1  0   Blasingame D, 2b      4  0  1  0   
Christopher J, rf     0  0  0  0   Lynch J, lf           3  0  0  0   
Kanehl R, 2b          4  0  0  0   Robinson F, rf        3  2  2  1   
Neal C, ss            4  0  0  0   Coleman G, 1b         3  0  0  0   
Thomas F, lf          4  0  1  0   Edwards J, c          3  0  1  0   
Throneberry M, 1b     4  1  2  1   Pinson V, cf          3  0  0  0   
Mantilla F, 3b        4  0  1  0   Cardenas L, ss        4  0  1  1   
Hickman J, cf         3  0  0  0   Purkey B, p           3  0  0  0   
Cannizzaro C, c       4  0  1  0                                      
Hook J, p             2  0  1  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     34  1  8  1                        29  2  5  2

New York         000 100 000 --  1
Cincinnati       000 100 001 --  2
  2 outs when winning run was scored.

  New York             IP  H  R ER BB SO
Hook J (L)            8.2  5  2  2  5  3

  Cincinnati           IP  H  R ER BB SO
Purkey B (W)          9.0  8  1  1  1  4

LOB -- New York 9, Cincinnati 7
2B -- Thomas F
3B -- Ashburn R
HR -- Throneberry M, Robinson F
SB -- Mantilla F
CS -- Blasingame D
SH -- Hook J, Coleman G
HBP -- by Purkey B (Hickman J)
WP -- Hook J
PB -- Cannizzaro C
T -- 2:32
A -- 14903

    

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