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This is Retro Sports Radio. Visit RetroSeasons.com for more sports history.

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The Chicago Cubs faced the St. Louis Cardinals at Bush Stadium for a Tuesday night game on September 8th, 1998.

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The talk in baseball and certainly in this game was about one thing, home runs.

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Mark McGuire had just tied Roger Maris for the single season record with his 61st home run the day before.

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And he had his sights on breaking the record against the Cubs.

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Chicago had their own slugger chasing the same record. Sammy Sosa had 58 home runs.

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The two sluggers had been tied at 55 just two weeks earlier, but Sosa was slowing down when Big Mac went on a tear.

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Chicago was coached by Jim Riggleman and were having a good season in 1998, coming into this game with an 80-64 record, but 12 games behind the Houston Astros.

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St. Louis was coached by Tony LaRusso. They were a 500 team in 1998, but nobody cared.

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The stands were packed every day for batting practice and for the game, just to get a chance at St. McGuire swing the bat.

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This audio recording is from the St. Louis Radio broadcast featuring announcers Jack Buck and Mike Shannon.

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Roger Maris' single season mark of 61. Here to beat Traxel, their right-hander, against the Cardinal left-hander, Kitten Merker.

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We'll come back and give you the Southwestern Bell starting lineups in a minute.

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He knocks in so many runs, he's wearing my scoreboard out. He's got me replacing fuses, wiring switches.

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Well, this ballpark is full, and it has been full for quite some time.

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They came early, and it is with a festival attitude, to say the least.

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We wait for the men in blue to come out from the iron home plate. When they do, here are all the lineups they will accept.

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Leading it off for Jimmy Riggerman, Chicago Cubs, is Lance Johnson, the center fielder.

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Jose Hernandez will play short again, and he's in the two slot. Mark Grace at first. Sammy Saucer's their cleanup man. He's in right field.

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58 homerun. 140 runs battered in in a 3-13 effort. He has had an unbelievably great season.

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Against the Cardinal left-hander, he is 5 out of 18, including two homeruns. So Mark will have his hands full tonight.

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Allen Hill will play left to a bat fielder. The number six man is the third baseman, Gary Gaietti.

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Vicki Morton-Deney is at second base. And he has played 43 consecutive games without an error.

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Ten times in his career he has gone 30 or more games without an error. He is one of the best. He's having a fine season.

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Offensively with seven homers, 48 runs battered in in a 3-0-2 effort. Scott Service is their catcher. Steve Traxel on the mound.

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He is a 14-game winner. It's a single season high for him. He's 14 and 7. And he's 8 and 4 lifetime against the Cardinals, including a 1-0 record this season.

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Johnson, Hernandez, and Grace. Sosa, Hill, and Gaietti. Morton-Deney, Service, and Traxel for the Cardinals.

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Tony LaRusso has the line on the shields to lead it off. He's at second base.

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The number two man tonight is the third baseman, Fernando Tatis.

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So Tatis moved up to the two spot because of Jordan not in the lineup.

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He heard his Achilles yesterday running that ground ball out to first base and he's unable to play tonight. Tatis at third, that's second.

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Mark McGuire at first base, 61 home runs. And against the Chicago team, in 15 games in his career he has 10 home runs, including six of them this year.

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Ten home runs in 15 games against Chicago. And against Traxel, he is three out of ten with one home run.

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He's at first, that's third. Lankridge in center, Ganseth left fielder, field bat fifth.

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Mabry's at right. Luis Ardaz is the Cardinals shortstop.

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Gantt-Murka, the Cardinal left hander, with one line lost 11. And Eli Marrero will do the work behind the plate again. He continues to play very well.

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The shields to Tatis and McGuire, like for Gant and Mabry, Ardaz, Murka and Marrero, and the entire world watching this action here.

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History on its way. What a day we had yesterday when McGuire hit his 61st home run. I mean it was storybook just like the entire season.

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I don't know what can top it, but he continues to do that. He just keeps rolling along. And we will come back and have tonight's play-by-play for you in 90 seconds.

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Well as I told you, this crowd gathered early and they're settling in now.

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You need to settle in because McGuire said some more Minnesota runs that he's hit them in the first inning.

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Including number 61. I think he hit 50 in the first inning also.

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So we are set to go here.

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Everyone ready as Lance Johnson walks in and you can cut the electricity with a knife here.

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It is really something. They are all rubbed up.

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Well Jack, I don't know how you can top yesterday with number 61 but he continues to amaze at every phase of this 1990 season.

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I wonder what's up for us today.

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I wonder what he has in mind and of course all eyes are riveted on Sosa who made bad in this first inning and McGuire who will bat in the first inning.

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And now they're riveted on Lance Johnson leading off against Ken Parker first pitch swing.

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Ipoptol going to go out of play. It's like 1-7-13. We're underway on a nice cool evening.

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The weather has changed. It's 75 degrees. 75 degrees at game time.

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Johnson, Jose Hernandez and Mark Grace here in the opening inning.

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Another one from Merker. Lance Johnson took it over the low for a ball.

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Eli Moreiro behind the plate for the Cardinals and Fernando Tatis playing third and playing in the step in front of the base.

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Johnson hits it on the ground the first foul. Foul ball feeling by the first base coach.

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And a souvenir for a fan.

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One ball, two strikes.

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Merker trying to get the leadoff hitter, the lefty deliverers and a swing and a foul goes out of play.

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Johnson's only hitting.256 with eight stolen bases.

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He can run.

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And he's battling Merker.

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Here's the pitch. Swing and a fly ball high in the air to left center.

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Call for by Langford. He has it for the out of net.

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The way this game starts for Lance Johnson flying out to center field.

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Bringing to the plate Jose Hernandez.

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Hernandez the number two hitter.

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He's hit 21 home runs. This broadcast is authorized and the rights granted by the St. Louis Cardinals solely for the entertainment of our listening audience.

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Any publication or rebroadcast or the use of the description or account of this game without the express written consent of the Cardinals is prohibited.

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First foul hitter usually ball one high outside to Jose Hernandez.

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We're on the road after this game and we're in Cincinnati the next couple of evenings.

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I'm back home on Monday September 14th against Pittsburgh.

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Fifteen to the doubleheader a night doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

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Ball one now ball two to Hernandez.

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Merker delivers and it's ball three.

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A couple of very good hitters waiting to come up there next. Mark Grace and then Sammy Sosa.

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Merker answers to throw some strikes. Ball four is high. He walked it.

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One on one out for Mark Grace.

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The left handed hitting first baseman.

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The Cardinals have added to their roster today.

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Hope you heard JD Drew on the dugout show.

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And the Cardinals have added others to the roster that we'll tell you about this evening.

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Mark Grace is the batter.

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I think the P.A. and Arthur announced the batter is Sosa who's on deck at the moment.

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It's Grace rather than Sosa.

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One on one out. Everybody's nervous at the park tonight.

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Here's the pitch.

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Down low and away ball one.

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That's five in a row out of the strike zone thrown by Merker.

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Merker has struck out 65 and walked 50.

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Those aren't very good figures. Here's the pitch.

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Strike all. Down and in but in the strike zone.

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A wire holding against the runner.

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The runner, Jose Hernandez. These Cubs are tied with the Mets.

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In the wild card chase. Grace takes the ball in the dirt. It's a wild pitch.

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And the runner scoots on to second base.

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A walk in the wild pitch finds the runner on it. Second with one out.

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That almost assures the fact that Sosa will bat here in the opening inning.

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Has two balls in a strike to the hitter. Grace, this guy is a terrific hitter when he's ahead on the count.

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He's very selective.

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He's hit 14 home runs. He's batting 316. He took a strike.

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And the outside partner is 2 and 2.

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And the word again, that was a terrific pitch from Merker.

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To the left hander, better Mark Grace.

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Withered and in is on it's second and one out.

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Here comes another and it's, ooh, just a little outside.

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Probably hide home plate grown. There's Ripley, Steve Ripley who played umpire.

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Didn't give the call to Merker.

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On deck it's Sosa. Has to play this Mark Grace.

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Runner at second one out. 3-2 pitch coming.

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Swing up the middle it goes. A base hit becomes the lead.

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In the center field it goes.

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Grace makes it 1-0 Chicago.

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A walk, a wild pitch, and a base hit.

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Here comes Sosa.

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Not anytime you make a mistake in this game. It usually burns you in the cover.

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A little walk, a wild pitch.

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What can we tell you?

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And as Sosa comes to the plate, he gets another standing ovation from this crowd.

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This is really good something folks.

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I mean this has done more for America and the Dominican Republic and the world.

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What an example these two gentlemen are setting.

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They are setting some example in it.

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They're epitomized with the standing o right here.

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Folks all applauded. Sosa is up there with 58 home runs.

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He takes ball one.

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Five folks pop.

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As ball one goes high outside to Sosa.

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Comes already leading 1-0.

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Grace running the bases with one out.

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From the stretch, Merker delivers. Swing and a foul.

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He's got a big cut at that one.

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Merker has allowed.

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11 home runs this year and Sosa has hit 58 of them.

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And he leads the league and runs that in with 140.

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Merker ready with another of the pitch.

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Sosa is swinging a miss.

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He failed to get that low pitch. One ball, two strikes.

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He had one hit yesterday. One hit out of five trips.

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And it was not a home run.

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So he's sitting on 58.

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Merker checks the runner, Grace.

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Merker pitches to Sosa.

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Up and in for a ball.

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He had a jackknife out of the way. Two balls, two strikes.

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The unnicketer now is Hill, Glen Allen Hill.

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Another right-handed batter.

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2-2 pitch.

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Coming to Sosa. Swing and a ground ball base hit to left.

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And the lead runner, Grace, stops at second.

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And the Cubs have a chance for a big inning.

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With a walk, a wild pitch, and two singles.

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Glen Allen Hill comes up a right-handed batter.

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He's hitting 3-48 for the Cubs.

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3-48, batting mark.

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Merker is the pitcher and the Cardinals are in first inning trouble.

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Two on, one out, and the runner already across the plate for the Cubs.

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Here's the pitch.

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Over with a little ball on.

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Mark Grace almost struck out, then single homer run.

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Sosa had a 2-2 count when he singled.

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Glen Allen Hill didn't really power the ball when he hits it.

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He has five homers. Here's ball two.

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And Merker is having first inning problems, which is not unusual.

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The Cubs are batting 3-11 against Kent Merker.

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Two on, one out. The Cardinals hope for a double play ball.

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The pitch to Hill, swing and a double play ball.

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And he is out of second only.

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And Lourdes boxed it up. He got it, couldn't get it out of the glove.

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He stumbled and darn near failed to get anybody out.

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So Hill reaches out to feel his choice.

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Grace goes to third.

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And Gary Gaietti comes up.

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Once again the Cardinals, this is an opportunity to get out.

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When you give a good team, and this is a very good team, Chicago,

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more than three outs in any, you will usually have to pay.

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The Cardinals are 14th in the league in defense.

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Third from the bottom.

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First and third, two out.

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Gaietti the hitter.

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Strike call for Merker, that was a dandy down and in.

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Inside corner Anthony to Gaietti.

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Adding 284 and he hit his 15th home run of the year yesterday.

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And Merker would be tickled to get out of this with only one run scoring.

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Gaietti wants more than that.

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Here's the pitch.

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Swing and a base hit to right.

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That makes it two to nothing.

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Gaietti makes it two to nothing with a ringing single in the right field.

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The third hit.

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Against Merker, the Cardinals lefty.

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That Gaietti knows how to hit.

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He knew what to expect from Merker, Mike.

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He knew that off-speed pitch was coming and he knew what to do with it.

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Well, he's been playing so well of late, he's now hitting nine straight games.

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And during the nine, he's right around the 500 mark.

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And in the 16 starts as a Cubs, he's hitting 400 with four home runs

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and 15 runs driven home.

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That's one to more indeed.

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Do you think that's a good pick up for the stretch drives?

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I think if they win, they'll be credited with making the difference, I'm sure.

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I hope they give him a full share.

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Orandini, the batter, he swings, flies it to the left.

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Gain is there and one hand to fill the out.

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The inning is over.

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But Chicago gets a couple.

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Two runs, three hits and a walk.

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And two men left.

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They scored two, they left two after one half inning.

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Two to nothing, Chicago.

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I remember when Patty learned to drive.

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And when she bought her first car.

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Well, the Cardinals have added six players to the Major League roster.

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Three pitchers and two outfielders from Memphis.

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Fourth pitcher from Arkansas.

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Outfielder Mark Little is also brought up from Memphis but not activated.

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And the I-Bars back in uniform.

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Rick Crouchure and Curtis King.

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Jose Jimenez is also here.

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Jimenez was 15-6 in pitcher of the year this year.

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Texas League pitcher of the year.

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I-Bar was a perfect 10-0 at Memphis.

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10-0 for I-Bar.

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How sure we know about.

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He collected eight saves and 33 appearances for the Cardinals.

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King has been here before.

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JD Drew is in uniform and he is active.

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He's the bonus player of this year.

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And Mark Little has joined the ball club but he is not on the active roster.

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Cardinals trail by two.

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it will be followed by Patisse and McGuire.

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And the Cubs lead two to nothing.

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Steve Traxell, their pitcher, a 14-game winner.

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He's one of their best pitchers.

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He's a right-hander and brings it home to the Shields.

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Shows a bunt, drags it past the pitcher.

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Two Morandini, the cross, save, they drag.

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A grand bunt by the Shields and a leadoff single.

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Despite the effort by Morandini, once he got past the pitcher it looked good didn't it Mike?

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when you can run like the Shields, it's automatic.

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I will say this, Morandini made it a lot closer than most would have.

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The leadoff man is on for Patisse.

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He had a home run here yesterday or two days ago.

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He has five for the year.

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Steve Traxell, the pitcher, the Cup pitcher, has allowed 19 home runs this season.

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That's not a very high total considering the number of innings he's worked to follow.

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Strike one on Patisse with the Shields running the bases

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and Cardinals trailing 2-0 here in the first inning of play.

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I require my floor a few people with what he does this evening or so some might.

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Comes leading 2-0 first inning.

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Traxell steps off the rubber, this fellow is a slow worker.

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Sarah Griffin organized the group.

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Traxell is ready, checks the Shields and the pitch.

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Missed low and away on the breaking ball.

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the Clure North Pom's and the Marquette Pom's.

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Out comes Alino, the Cardinals trail 2-0 in the opening inning.

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Alino takes his lead, Traxell steps off, that doesn't fill.

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Traxell is about the slowest worker in the game.

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Here's the pitch, sling and double play ball to third is foul, however, foul ball.

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And the runner goes back to first.

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With every Cardinal home run, I wonder if there'll be any tonight.

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We've got fun single by the Shields after the Cubs score two in their first.

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Traxell, the 6-4 right-hander, gets ready.

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One and two, the count on Tatisse.

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And they'll throw to first, and that was folks.

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And he's out, he picks them off.

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The Shields is picked off on that quick move by Traxell.

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He lured them into taking that lead.

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Cardinals argue about the call with the first-base umpire.

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Fonsino call them out.

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Mark Grace put a quick, quick tag on them, and Fonsino called them out.

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I don't think he's arguing about the tag at first.

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I think he's arguing about the move from the mom.

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That's what I think he's arguing about.

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That's exactly what he's arguing about.

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Yes, he is, because he was tagged out by Grace, right?

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Yeah, he was out. No doubt about that.

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He was arguing about the move by Traxell.

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That's what he was arguing about.

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You can argue if there isn't a bar.

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There is a bar, but you can't argue.

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Another neat rule we have.

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No fun at all anymore when you can't argue about balls and strikes.

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One move, one more.

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One and two to count to Tateesh.

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Strike three called on him.

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So Traxell suddenly is out of trouble.

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But he might get even more trouble now.

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He picked the man off first and snuck out Tateesh with a breaking ball.

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Here comes McGuire.

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You know, it strikes me that I hardly have to say anything.

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You could probably just listen to the crowd noise here and realize what's going on.

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Base is empty too.

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Formed McGuire with a 61 home run.

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Will this be the night when he hits one of the most monumental home runs in the history of baseball?

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Will it be here in the first inning?

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Will it be on this first pick from Traxell?

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Right hander gets the sign.

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Here it comes to McGuire.

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He took the ball all the way.

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You never saw so many flash bulbs at the ballpark in your life.

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Everybody wants a picture of the home run or of the swing.

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Here's the pitch coming to McGuire.

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He took it inside.

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Ball's due.

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Hundreds and hundreds of flash bulbs explode with each pitch.

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Outfielders deep to the left, shortstop is back into the outfield.

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McGuire hasn't swung the bat yet.

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Here's the pitch from Steve Traxell.

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McGuire took a ball, ball is free.

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Free and all.

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Like I say, I hardly have to tell you what's going on.

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You can tell by the crowd noise, right?

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It comes to leading 2-0.

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It's 2 out here in the inning.

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Scoreboard says 1 out, but there are 2 out.

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2 out here in the first inning.

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Free and all the time.

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And the crowd wants Traxell to go in near the ditch.

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Here it comes to McGuire.

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Swing and the ground ball is short.

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Healed by a shortstop.

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Hard end is out at first after one.

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Not in the first inning tonight.

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After one, it comes to lead it 2-0.

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KMOX St. Louis.

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Scott Service is the leadoff hitter.

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He follows the ball or underwears in the second inning.

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2-0 as the Cubs score 2 and left 2 in the first.

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And Service, the number 8 hitter, is up against Kenton Rucker.

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With a pitcher to follow up, pretty good hitter, Steve Traxell.

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Here's the pitch over for low ball one.

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Trouble started in the first for Rucker with a walk.

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They gave up 3 base hits, one of them coming after the Cardinals botched up a double play ball.

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1-1 the count.

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Swing and a fly ball to center.

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Hard hit, but Lankford is there.

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Back about 12 steps and makes the play for the putout.

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September 8th, back in 1989.

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Pedro Guerrero's 3-run homer.

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Left to the Cardinals to a win over the Cubs, he hit it off Mitch Williams.

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Guerrero finished the day with 4 for 4 and 5 RBIs.

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On September 8th of 1989, Pedro Guerrero with a big hit.

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Traxell throws right, bats right, ball one.

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Here's a strike call.

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Paces empty behind Merkner.

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And Traxell takes ball two.

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Service fly it out to center to start this second.

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And the leadoff hitter, Lance Johnson, waits the bat next.

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Traxell took a look at it but took a strike.

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And the count is 2-2.

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Next pitch from the lefty, swing and a foul.

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This Traxell is big and strong and he takes a cut doesn't he Mike?

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He got 13 hits and 53 at bats for a very nice respectable 245 average

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with one homer running six runs better than him.

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I can remember when he pumped the one against us I believe.

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Here's a pitch and a swing and a high fly ball.

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Center field for Langford Andal.

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He drifts back and makes the play two outs.

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You can help yourself so many ways with your pitches.

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Other pitchers sometimes can't.

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Hitting, feeling, running.

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Over the course of a year, over the course of a career,

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you can pick up numerous victories because of those added abilities.

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This is MWI Merker pitching to Lance Johnson,

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a swing and a line drive at the left.

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Gant is there, almost slipped and let the ball get by him

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but he caught it for the outs.

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Johnson lined out the left, down in order go the Cubs.

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After an inning and a half, Chicago's on top 2-0.

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you just pick it up, call that number and you will be taken care of.

460
00:30:54,000 --> 00:31:00,000
Let's see if the Cardinals can catch the Cubs here in the second.

461
00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:03,000
Barely 2-0, they put a man on in the first.

462
00:31:03,000 --> 00:31:08,000
That man was picked off and so the number 4-8er Lankford is first up in the second inning.

463
00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:13,000
Traxel, the right-hander, delivers and it's a ball just outside.

464
00:31:13,000 --> 00:31:17,000
As steep Traxel is the Cardinals' opponent this evening.

465
00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:21,000
Had a losing record last year but a winning record this year.

466
00:31:21,000 --> 00:31:25,000
A year ago, 8-12 with the Cubs.

467
00:31:25,000 --> 00:31:27,000
Traxel's next pitch is fouled.

468
00:31:27,000 --> 00:31:31,000
PRACH, SCL, Steve Traxel is from California.

469
00:31:31,000 --> 00:31:39,000
From Oxnard, California, that's where our old friend Terry Pendleton grew up.

470
00:31:39,000 --> 00:31:42,000
Lankford, Gannon, Mabry against the Cubs' right-hander.

471
00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:48,000
And the Cubs trying to get out of here with a split.

472
00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:53,000
The Cardinals are 3-1 on this homestand and this is the finale.

473
00:31:53,000 --> 00:31:58,000
There's a strike call putting Lankford in the hole.

474
00:31:58,000 --> 00:32:02,000
Lankford with a 26-ohm run.

475
00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:07,000
He's like to reach the 100 mark in the RBIs and he has 91 of those.

476
00:32:07,000 --> 00:32:09,000
He's the leadoff hitter.

477
00:32:09,000 --> 00:32:13,000
Traxel has started off displaying good form here tonight.

478
00:32:13,000 --> 00:32:15,000
The last time he pitched here,

479
00:32:15,000 --> 00:32:18,000
the Cardinals got ahead of him very quickly, knocked him out very early.

480
00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:20,000
Now tonight he's ready.

481
00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:23,000
And the pitch, there's the ball.

482
00:32:23,000 --> 00:32:28,000
First time up, McGuire rounded out to short.

483
00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:31,000
Descending it will be Lankford, Gannon, Mabry.

484
00:32:31,000 --> 00:32:38,000
The bottom three are Ordaz, Merker, and Marrero.

485
00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:41,000
Next pitch, swing and a miss and a strikeout.

486
00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:45,000
That's the second K for Traxel and through a high, hard one,

487
00:32:45,000 --> 00:32:49,000
past the Cardinal outfielder and brings up Ron Gann.

488
00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:51,000
Two strikeouts for Traxel.

489
00:32:51,000 --> 00:32:56,000
Mike, this Traxel's on a much better track than he was the last time he started here.

490
00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:58,000
Well, usually when you get good pitchers,

491
00:32:58,000 --> 00:33:01,000
you either get them early or you're out of luck because once they settle in,

492
00:33:01,000 --> 00:33:03,000
they can really be something.

493
00:33:03,000 --> 00:33:07,000
Traxel, a 14-game winner, looks like he's really sharp tonight.

494
00:33:07,000 --> 00:33:10,000
We invite you to send us a fax up here in the booth

495
00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:12,000
with your questions or comments.

496
00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:15,000
Send it on our ICON fax machine.

497
00:33:15,000 --> 00:33:17,000
There is a swing and a foul by Cant.

498
00:33:17,000 --> 00:33:19,000
A long one down in the left field.

499
00:33:19,000 --> 00:33:25,000
Here's the number for the ICON fax machine, 888-795-4566.

500
00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:34,000
888-795-IKON.

501
00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:40,000
Bases empty behind Steve Traxel.

502
00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:43,000
Out of the decuiter is Mabry, pitch coming.

503
00:33:43,000 --> 00:33:45,000
Gann took a strike on the outside corner.

504
00:33:45,000 --> 00:33:50,000
That's strike two.

505
00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:55,000
Manny Ibar, Rick Crouchure, and Curtis King have all been added to the ball club,

506
00:33:55,000 --> 00:34:01,000
along with Jose Jimenez.

507
00:34:01,000 --> 00:34:04,000
0-2 and Gann hits another foul.

508
00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:10,000
Jimenez was 15-6 at Arkansas and the Texas League Player of the Year.

509
00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:19,000
Ibar was 10-0 at Memphis with a 2.60 ERA and 3-6 with the Cardinals this year.

510
00:34:19,000 --> 00:34:22,000
Crouchure and King you know about.

511
00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:27,000
And J.D. Drew is in uniform tonight along with Mark Little.

512
00:34:27,000 --> 00:34:31,000
0-2 to Gann outside ball one.

513
00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:43,000
J.D. Drew is the Cardinals' number one selection, the fifth overall in the annual draft this year.

514
00:34:43,000 --> 00:34:49,000
Traxel had 2-0, brings home another pitch and Gann corks it foul into the left field again,

515
00:34:49,000 --> 00:34:51,000
keeping him up there 1-2.

516
00:34:51,000 --> 00:34:54,000
Jack, would you like to buy a ticket for one of the remaining games?

517
00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,000
Can I do that?

518
00:34:55,000 --> 00:34:56,000
No, you may not.

519
00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,000
No more tickets?

520
00:34:57,000 --> 00:34:58,000
No ticket?

521
00:34:58,000 --> 00:35:00,000
No ticket, no off-sheet, right?

522
00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:02,000
You got it.

523
00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:04,000
You got it.

524
00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:12,000
We had mentioned so many times, please, please buy them because we had a suspicion this might happen.

525
00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:15,000
No more tickets to be bought for the rest of the year.

526
00:35:15,000 --> 00:35:17,000
Here's a fly ball to the right.

527
00:35:17,000 --> 00:35:19,000
Should be handled by Sosa and it is 2-0.

528
00:35:19,000 --> 00:35:25,000
You know, Jack, and I think that that paid off because I think most of those tickets

529
00:35:25,000 --> 00:35:33,000
have gone to Cardinal fans and not for the folks trying to jump in and get in on this great history-making season.

530
00:35:33,000 --> 00:35:40,000
So I'm really happy about that, but our loyal Cardinal fans have bought all those tickets, most of them anyway.

531
00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:44,000
Another transaction today is Scarborough Green.

532
00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:48,000
The young Cardinal Outfielder was claimed off waivers by Texas today.

533
00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:51,000
The Cardinal lost Scarborough Green.

534
00:35:51,000 --> 00:35:54,000
Speedy Outfielder.

535
00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:56,000
Two out, nobody on for Mabry.

536
00:35:56,000 --> 00:36:00,000
Right-handed pitcher, left-handed batter, ball one.

537
00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:03,000
Ball two was low.

538
00:36:03,000 --> 00:36:05,000
Nice one-point.

539
00:36:05,000 --> 00:36:07,000
One-point.

540
00:36:07,000 --> 00:36:08,000
Three, one-point.

541
00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:12,000
We're in the second and the Cubs lead it two to nothing.

542
00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:14,000
Here's the pitch.

543
00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:18,000
Second of foul goes out of play.

544
00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:22,000
In the Chicago first, Sosa got a hit, a single to left.

545
00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:26,000
In the Cardinal first, McGuire grounded out too short.

546
00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:33,000
Two balls and a strike with two outs.

547
00:36:33,000 --> 00:36:36,000
And another pitch to John Mabry is coming.

548
00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:38,000
Swing and a foul.

549
00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:42,000
Ford Contour now comes with.9% APR for 48 months.

550
00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:51,000
As for qualified buyers or $1,000 cashback, Contour, a great car, a great deal, only at your quality Ford dealers.

551
00:36:51,000 --> 00:36:58,000
Here's the pitch from Trexel.

552
00:36:58,000 --> 00:37:01,000
Swing and a long one to Mabry back at the center field fence.

553
00:37:01,000 --> 00:37:03,000
Might leave the park.

554
00:37:03,000 --> 00:37:08,000
It is caught by Johnson up against the fence for the final hour.

555
00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:11,000
Johnson made it look easy once he got back there.

556
00:37:11,000 --> 00:37:13,000
He went right at the fence.

557
00:37:13,000 --> 00:37:16,000
After two, the Cubs lead it two to nothing.

558
00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:30,000
Back to work though as Mr. Mooker, and here in the third inning, he'll work two.

559
00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:35,000
The harder their lineup, the better it will be.

560
00:37:35,000 --> 00:37:38,000
Two, three, and four minutes.

561
00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:41,000
And that's Grace and Sosa.

562
00:37:41,000 --> 00:37:56,000
Cubs score two in the first. They lead it two to nothing as we play here in the third.

563
00:37:56,000 --> 00:38:03,000
Merker gave all three of those hits in both runs in the first inning.

564
00:38:03,000 --> 00:38:07,000
Cardinals have one hit.

565
00:38:07,000 --> 00:38:08,000
And it's two to nothing.

566
00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:11,000
First one by Merker to the right-hander hitting Jose Hernandez.

567
00:38:11,000 --> 00:38:14,000
Little low ball one.

568
00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:17,000
Twenty-one home runs and 69 RBIs.

569
00:38:17,000 --> 00:38:19,000
A great year for Hernandez.

570
00:38:19,000 --> 00:38:21,000
They didn't expect all of this from him.

571
00:38:21,000 --> 00:38:27,000
He pops it up on the infield. Who wants it? Big Mac.

572
00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:32,000
It almost never came down, but finally it does, and that's the first out.

573
00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:34,000
Here's Grace.

574
00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:36,000
Mark, an RBI single.

575
00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:39,000
Then he scored in the first inning.

576
00:38:39,000 --> 00:38:43,000
He now has 75 RBIs.

577
00:38:43,000 --> 00:38:46,000
Then he's put together another fine season.

578
00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:49,000
He is a very sound, everyday player.

579
00:38:49,000 --> 00:38:53,000
Sosa on deck.

580
00:38:53,000 --> 00:39:00,000
Well, the promotion shirts off your backs, Cardinals had yesterday for MDA and Cardinals' care.

581
00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:05,000
They netted $145,000 yesterday.

582
00:39:05,000 --> 00:39:09,000
That is a 65% increase from last season.

583
00:39:09,000 --> 00:39:13,000
A two-year total of $233,000.

584
00:39:13,000 --> 00:39:20,000
See, right call to Grace. Isn't that great?

585
00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:26,000
Once again, the Cardinals continue to donate to so many different charities.

586
00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:28,000
Line drive, base hit to left.

587
00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:34,000
They keep throwing that ball out over the plate for Grace, and he just keeps playing tacky-tack.

588
00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:36,000
He knows what to do with it, doesn't he?

589
00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:39,000
Yeah, you've got to pitch him inside, make him pull the ball.

590
00:39:39,000 --> 00:39:46,000
I bet you he gets the majority of his base hits off the middle and to left field.

591
00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:48,000
I'm sure he does.

592
00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:57,000
Here comes Sosa, single his first time.

593
00:39:57,000 --> 00:40:03,000
This fella, in 91 games, his last 91 has 49 home runs.

594
00:40:03,000 --> 00:40:06,000
Sitting on 58 for the year, he takes it.

595
00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:09,000
Just do right call.

596
00:40:09,000 --> 00:40:15,000
Sosa has hit two home runs against Mercer in his career.

597
00:40:15,000 --> 00:40:17,000
Came in five out of 18.

598
00:40:17,000 --> 00:40:21,000
They're deep, straightaway, infield, looks to the double play ball, and there it is.

599
00:40:21,000 --> 00:40:25,000
Two-third out at second and out at first.

600
00:40:25,000 --> 00:40:28,000
Five, four, three, and the inning is over.

601
00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:30,000
Good double play.

602
00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:33,000
Batiste to Sios McGuire.

603
00:40:33,000 --> 00:40:39,000
Bottom of the third, complete to nothing.

604
00:40:39,000 --> 00:40:41,000
Back to the mound goes Tracks.

605
00:40:41,000 --> 00:40:45,000
Oh boy, he's been tough tonight.

606
00:40:45,000 --> 00:40:52,000
Nice note here over our facts from Alan Oliver in Glasgow, Scotland.

607
00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:55,000
He's listening in tonight on the Internet.

608
00:40:55,000 --> 00:40:59,000
And a big hello to...

609
00:40:59,000 --> 00:41:01,000
...Barnie Emerson.

610
00:41:01,000 --> 00:41:03,000
He's in Frankfurt, Germany.

611
00:41:03,000 --> 00:41:06,000
Ramstein Air Base.

612
00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:09,000
He's from St. Louis.

613
00:41:09,000 --> 00:41:13,000
All of his brothers, everyone listening here in St. Louis.

614
00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:17,000
And Barnie Emerson, tuning in in Frankfurt, Germany.

615
00:41:17,000 --> 00:41:18,000
He's watching.

616
00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:21,000
He sets his alarms for 2 a.m.

617
00:41:21,000 --> 00:41:23,000
All right, Barnie.

618
00:41:23,000 --> 00:41:25,000
We'll see if we can get it for you here tonight.

619
00:41:25,000 --> 00:41:28,000
I think you are looking forward, aren't you?

620
00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:30,000
RD wanted to go on.

621
00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:32,000
First one to Ardaz is high ball.

622
00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:34,000
One and one underway in the third for the Cardinals.

623
00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:40,000
Ardaz, a 157 average, no homers, five rebbies.

624
00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:47,000
There straight away, infield, outfield.

625
00:41:47,000 --> 00:41:50,000
Right-handed hitter, looks at it low.

626
00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:52,000
Tracks always face the minimum.

627
00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,000
Shields single to start the game.

628
00:41:53,000 --> 00:41:54,000
He was picked off.

629
00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:57,000
Since then, he's retired everywhere.

630
00:41:57,000 --> 00:42:01,000
So he has no perfect game tonight.

631
00:42:01,000 --> 00:42:04,000
The 2-0, Luis Ardaz takes the swing.

632
00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:06,000
Inside corner.

633
00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:08,000
This is a big game for Chicago.

634
00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:10,000
Everyone's a big game for Chicago from here on out.

635
00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:14,000
They're tied with the Mets for the Wild Card.

636
00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:16,000
80 and 64 are the records.

637
00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:22,000
And just two back of the Giants, 78 and 66.

638
00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:26,000
Mike, have you been visiting with the Marris family here in St. Louis?

639
00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:29,000
Let them alone, Jack.

640
00:42:29,000 --> 00:42:31,000
Let them enjoy themselves.

641
00:42:31,000 --> 00:42:34,000
They were at the restaurant last night and had a nice meal alone.

642
00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:37,000
Outside is ball three, three and one.

643
00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:41,000
And I'm happy to report that Marris is feeling a lot better.

644
00:42:41,000 --> 00:42:45,000
I thought she was out and dining last night with the family.

645
00:42:45,000 --> 00:42:51,000
And as we gave tonight, a very gracious family, a very classy family, stylish family.

646
00:42:51,000 --> 00:42:54,000
Three-one, pop-file back here.

647
00:42:54,000 --> 00:43:08,000
Long look.

648
00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:14,000
Traxler gets his thing.

649
00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:17,000
And here she comes.

650
00:43:17,000 --> 00:43:20,000
Luis pops it up. It's on the infield. Who wants it?

651
00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:27,000
The baseman, Mondini, is there and six in a row retired by Traxler.

652
00:43:27,000 --> 00:43:29,000
He is on to say the least.

653
00:43:29,000 --> 00:43:32,000
There were 39 lucky winners presented with jerseys last night.

654
00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:36,000
Players and coaches on the field immediately following the game.

655
00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:39,000
Take those jerseys under, wear something.

656
00:43:39,000 --> 00:43:44,000
Worn when McGuire hit his 61st home run.

657
00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:46,000
The jersey worn by Mark.

658
00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:47,000
He wore two, naturally.

659
00:43:47,000 --> 00:43:51,000
They took the one off when he hit that home run in the first inning.

660
00:43:51,000 --> 00:44:06,000
But the one he wore the remainder of the game was won by a lucky lady.

661
00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:08,000
And of course they had a special patch on the sleeve.

662
00:44:08,000 --> 00:44:10,000
Here is a buttertip.

663
00:44:10,000 --> 00:44:12,000
Strike two, he missed it.

664
00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:14,000
Mercer's on too.

665
00:44:14,000 --> 00:44:19,000
It was a great promotion yesterday.

666
00:44:19,000 --> 00:44:28,000
50,530 fans in a day purchased over 166,000 chances from 500 volunteers

667
00:44:28,000 --> 00:44:31,000
around here stationed around Bush City.

668
00:44:31,000 --> 00:44:34,000
That is great.

669
00:44:34,000 --> 00:44:38,000
And I was not one of the winners.

670
00:44:38,000 --> 00:44:41,000
But, I'm going to go for a great cause.

671
00:44:41,000 --> 00:44:44,000
Mercer looks at one outside and it's 2-2 on deck.

672
00:44:44,000 --> 00:44:46,000
The number nine man, Eli Marrero.

673
00:44:46,000 --> 00:44:49,000
We were some of the spenders, weren't we?

674
00:44:49,000 --> 00:44:55,000
But not the winner.

675
00:44:55,000 --> 00:44:57,000
She like three calls.

676
00:44:57,000 --> 00:44:58,000
Down goes Mercer.

677
00:44:58,000 --> 00:45:01,000
Strike out number three, four, the right-hander, trucks.

678
00:45:01,000 --> 00:45:03,000
One in each inning thus far.

679
00:45:03,000 --> 00:45:06,000
Usually, Jack, it's somebody that has just a dollar.

680
00:45:06,000 --> 00:45:08,000
They buy one and they get the lucky winner.

681
00:45:08,000 --> 00:45:10,000
I think it was a lady bought three of them.

682
00:45:10,000 --> 00:45:12,000
That's great.

683
00:45:12,000 --> 00:45:14,000
Folks, you want a new Harley Davidson?

684
00:45:14,000 --> 00:45:16,000
I don't, but perhaps you do.

685
00:45:16,000 --> 00:45:17,000
I know how to get one.

686
00:45:17,000 --> 00:45:18,000
It's simple.

687
00:45:18,000 --> 00:45:22,000
Send it an entry receipt from a $2 Show Me Five ticket from the Missouri lottery.

688
00:45:22,000 --> 00:45:24,000
That will be your chance to win.

689
00:45:24,000 --> 00:45:27,000
Play Show Me Five if you're a ticket to ride.

690
00:45:27,000 --> 00:45:31,000
You know what, I do not.

691
00:45:31,000 --> 00:45:34,000
I'd rather face a man with a knife than ride a motorcycle.

692
00:45:34,000 --> 00:45:36,000
I think that it looked good though in your living room.

693
00:45:36,000 --> 00:45:40,000
You could just sit on it once in a while and watch the view.

694
00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:41,000
You could walk around there.

695
00:45:41,000 --> 00:45:42,000
Sure.

696
00:45:42,000 --> 00:45:44,000
Straight, you could jump up and down on that seat.

697
00:45:44,000 --> 00:45:46,000
That'd be about it.

698
00:45:46,000 --> 00:45:49,000
Here is a strike into Eli.

699
00:45:49,000 --> 00:45:52,000
Going on two outs, third inning, two nothing in Chicago.

700
00:45:52,000 --> 00:45:55,000
In fact, I'd rather jump out of an airplane than ride a motorcycle.

701
00:45:55,000 --> 00:45:57,000
We know you're not completely insane.

702
00:45:57,000 --> 00:45:59,000
Okay.

703
00:45:59,000 --> 00:46:02,000
I bet you'd do it.

704
00:46:02,000 --> 00:46:06,000
In fact, we'll get a charity to hang you on.

705
00:46:06,000 --> 00:46:07,000
Here's a line drive in the left.

706
00:46:07,000 --> 00:46:08,000
Back goes a left fielder.

707
00:46:08,000 --> 00:46:09,000
He has it.

708
00:46:09,000 --> 00:46:11,000
That's three up, three down.

709
00:46:11,000 --> 00:46:16,000
After three, the Cubs lead two nothing.

710
00:46:16,000 --> 00:46:40,000
The Cubs work as much as fourth inning action.

711
00:46:40,000 --> 00:46:44,000
Leading it off is their big left fielder, Glen Allen Hill.

712
00:46:44,000 --> 00:46:46,000
First one outside and high ball one.

713
00:46:46,000 --> 00:46:50,000
Nice letter here from Dale and Sherry Wiley.

714
00:46:50,000 --> 00:46:51,000
Crane, Missouri.

715
00:46:51,000 --> 00:46:53,000
That's the fact they sent it.

716
00:46:53,000 --> 00:46:58,000
I want to know why Roger Maris played in 163 games in 61.

717
00:46:58,000 --> 00:47:00,000
Here's a five ball in the right.

718
00:47:00,000 --> 00:47:01,000
High one.

719
00:47:01,000 --> 00:47:02,000
That should be easy.

720
00:47:02,000 --> 00:47:04,000
There is a neighboring.

721
00:47:04,000 --> 00:47:05,000
Easy for neighboring anyway.

722
00:47:05,000 --> 00:47:07,000
One out.

723
00:47:07,000 --> 00:47:10,000
The official record list for only 162 games.

724
00:47:10,000 --> 00:47:12,000
It's just like us playing here tonight.

725
00:47:12,000 --> 00:47:16,000
They listed as game number 144.

726
00:47:16,000 --> 00:47:22,000
But it's really game 145 because the rate out, the game does not count.

727
00:47:22,000 --> 00:47:24,000
The records do.

728
00:47:24,000 --> 00:47:34,000
But if you played in that game and all of the other games, you play in 163.

729
00:47:34,000 --> 00:47:36,000
That's a bad rule that Major League Baseball has.

730
00:47:36,000 --> 00:47:38,000
In my estimation, it's a bad rule.

731
00:47:38,000 --> 00:47:41,000
They should just start the game and take it from there.

732
00:47:41,000 --> 00:47:43,000
But that's why Maris played in 163.

733
00:47:43,000 --> 00:47:44,000
That's right.

734
00:47:44,000 --> 00:47:47,000
McGuire will play in 163 this year.

735
00:47:47,000 --> 00:47:50,000
Cardinals will have 163 games.

736
00:47:50,000 --> 00:47:52,000
He won't play in all of them.

737
00:47:52,000 --> 00:47:54,000
He'll be with Maris.

738
00:47:54,000 --> 00:47:57,000
Roger played in 161, but there were 163.

739
00:47:57,000 --> 00:48:00,000
They count the record.

740
00:48:00,000 --> 00:48:04,000
And if you were in the game, they counted as a game played.

741
00:48:04,000 --> 00:48:06,000
And they list you as 163.

742
00:48:06,000 --> 00:48:11,000
And that's why Roger played in 163 games.

743
00:48:11,000 --> 00:48:14,000
He didn't play in all of them, but the Yankees did.

744
00:48:14,000 --> 00:48:16,000
So did the Cardinals this year because of the rate out.

745
00:48:16,000 --> 00:48:18,000
In Pittsburgh, here's a strike.

746
00:48:18,000 --> 00:48:19,000
Two-guy at it.

747
00:48:19,000 --> 00:48:20,000
Then it's full now.

748
00:48:20,000 --> 00:48:23,000
Gary, an LBI single his first time out.

749
00:48:23,000 --> 00:48:25,000
Man, is he playing some baseball.

750
00:48:25,000 --> 00:48:27,000
He's hitting nine in a row now.

751
00:48:27,000 --> 00:48:29,000
And make it another base hit.

752
00:48:29,000 --> 00:48:30,000
Over the shortstop set.

753
00:48:30,000 --> 00:48:31,000
He's two for two.

754
00:48:31,000 --> 00:48:33,000
Here's single.

755
00:48:33,000 --> 00:48:36,000
What a valuable asset he's going to be going down the stretch.

756
00:48:36,000 --> 00:48:40,000
Boy, the Cubs, he's already been something.

757
00:48:40,000 --> 00:48:48,000
He's played in 16, now 17 as a starter.

758
00:48:48,000 --> 00:48:55,000
And hitting over 400, four homers and 15 RBIs in those 17 games.

759
00:48:55,000 --> 00:48:57,000
That's what Guyetti's done.

760
00:48:57,000 --> 00:48:58,000
One-out single.

761
00:48:58,000 --> 00:48:59,000
McGuire holds against him.

762
00:48:59,000 --> 00:49:02,000
Here is the left-handed swinging, Mickey Mondini.

763
00:49:02,000 --> 00:49:04,000
And a fast ball is high ball.

764
00:49:04,000 --> 00:49:09,000
One deck, catcher, service.

765
00:49:09,000 --> 00:49:10,000
Two to nothing.

766
00:49:10,000 --> 00:49:12,000
The Cubs scored twice in the first round.

767
00:49:12,000 --> 00:49:18,000
The fourth, two 5-0 Cubs, 0-1-0 Cubs.

768
00:49:18,000 --> 00:49:21,000
Infielders look for the double play of O, and here's a balk.

769
00:49:21,000 --> 00:49:23,000
Maybe we've made some mistakes already tonight.

770
00:49:23,000 --> 00:49:31,000
A balk by Mercer, and there goes the double play out of order.

771
00:49:31,000 --> 00:49:37,000
They play Mondini to hit the left field.

772
00:49:37,000 --> 00:49:40,000
Give him right center.

773
00:49:40,000 --> 00:49:44,000
Mickey has seven home runs, and another one is high to him, two and all.

774
00:49:44,000 --> 00:49:49,000
Mercer needs to get himself back together now after that balk.

775
00:49:49,000 --> 00:49:52,000
He's a little upset with himself.

776
00:49:52,000 --> 00:49:55,000
Be careful.

777
00:49:55,000 --> 00:49:56,000
Here's the 2-0.

778
00:49:56,000 --> 00:49:58,000
A breaking pitch, a beauty strike call.

779
00:49:58,000 --> 00:50:00,000
That was one heck of a pitch there.

780
00:50:00,000 --> 00:50:05,000
Nice note from Buddy Royce Sievers who looks here in St. Louis.

781
00:50:05,000 --> 00:50:09,000
Ted Williams said about Royce Sievers, the best swing you'd ever seen.

782
00:50:09,000 --> 00:50:10,000
2-1.

783
00:50:10,000 --> 00:50:14,000
Upstairs, ball free.

784
00:50:14,000 --> 00:50:19,000
I'd say that was a pretty good top in there, wouldn't you, Jim?

785
00:50:19,000 --> 00:50:20,000
We owe you a break.

786
00:50:20,000 --> 00:50:28,000
We'll give it to you after Mondini does something here.

787
00:50:28,000 --> 00:50:30,000
The pitchers and the dirty walk.

788
00:50:30,000 --> 00:50:32,000
This is the Cardinals baseball network.

789
00:50:32,000 --> 00:50:38,000
The Ohio Casualty Group and the Charles Ray Agency at 9-6-5-0-5-0-1 are proud to support

790
00:50:38,000 --> 00:50:41,000
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791
00:50:41,000 --> 00:50:50,000
Ohio Casualty Group, protect what's yours.

792
00:50:50,000 --> 00:50:54,000
Scott's service there, catcher.

793
00:50:54,000 --> 00:50:58,000
He's been playing very well of late, has 12 hits in his last 30-night at bats coming

794
00:50:58,000 --> 00:50:59,000
into this action.

795
00:50:59,000 --> 00:51:03,000
Lying hard to center his first time.

796
00:51:03,000 --> 00:51:05,000
Seven-ohm runs, 33.

797
00:51:05,000 --> 00:51:06,000
He runs batted in.

798
00:51:06,000 --> 00:51:07,000
He got three of those.

799
00:51:07,000 --> 00:51:10,000
RBI's against us on three ground-offs one night.

800
00:51:10,000 --> 00:51:12,000
Right-handed batter and a base hit to left.

801
00:51:12,000 --> 00:51:14,000
Let's see if we'll have a play at the plate.

802
00:51:14,000 --> 00:51:19,000
They're going to stop Guy Eddie there, and the bases will be loaded, only one out.

803
00:51:19,000 --> 00:51:27,000
Boyd tracks on, he's a good inning pitcher now.

804
00:51:27,000 --> 00:51:30,000
Cardinals get their bullpen busy.

805
00:51:30,000 --> 00:51:34,000
Curtis King starts to throw down there.

806
00:51:34,000 --> 00:51:38,000
So they do not like what they see from Lerner.

807
00:51:38,000 --> 00:51:41,000
And here comes Duncan, the pitching coach.

808
00:51:41,000 --> 00:51:47,000
Well, if we're going to break in the action tonight, don't forget about Murray Fresh-Budweiser

809
00:51:47,000 --> 00:51:52,000
for that crisp, clean taste.

810
00:51:52,000 --> 00:51:53,000
Budweiser.

811
00:51:53,000 --> 00:51:54,000
Mm-mm.

812
00:51:54,000 --> 00:51:57,000
You know, they have introduced Lauren on dating.

813
00:51:57,000 --> 00:52:01,000
It's the day your bud was born.

814
00:52:01,000 --> 00:52:04,000
Budweiser, the king of beers.

815
00:52:04,000 --> 00:52:07,000
Well, the bases loaded, tracks all at the plate.

816
00:52:07,000 --> 00:52:10,000
Steve has six runs batted in this year.

817
00:52:10,000 --> 00:52:13,000
How's everything in Hot Springs, Arkansas?

818
00:52:13,000 --> 00:52:18,000
KXOWR station there.

819
00:52:18,000 --> 00:52:20,000
Starts at 14-20.

820
00:52:20,000 --> 00:52:25,000
They play the easy favorites, the parties all the way through the 80s down there.

821
00:52:25,000 --> 00:52:28,000
Hot Springs, Arkansas.

822
00:52:28,000 --> 00:52:30,000
Now, Murkers in a hot spot.

823
00:52:30,000 --> 00:52:32,000
Bases loaded, one out, the pitch.

824
00:52:32,000 --> 00:52:39,000
Swing and a miss, he threw it by tracks up around the letter.

825
00:52:39,000 --> 00:52:47,000
KXOW, broadcast Arkansas, Razorbacks, sports.

826
00:52:47,000 --> 00:52:52,000
On deck Lance Johnson, Kent, Murker, wriggled his way out of this mess.

827
00:52:52,000 --> 00:52:56,000
He trails two-nothing here in the fourth with the bases loaded only one away.

828
00:52:56,000 --> 00:52:58,000
He checks, he kicks, he pitches.

829
00:52:58,000 --> 00:53:03,000
Change up, a little foul out of play into the older section down there.

830
00:53:03,000 --> 00:53:05,000
I scramble for that souvenir.

831
00:53:05,000 --> 00:53:07,000
The young lady seated down there, and she has it.

832
00:53:07,000 --> 00:53:11,000
She's proud, holds it high.

833
00:53:11,000 --> 00:53:14,000
Who will get home run number 62?

834
00:53:14,000 --> 00:53:24,000
You think that's not a valuable base for them?

835
00:53:24,000 --> 00:53:27,000
They are deep for tracks only, play them to hit the right.

836
00:53:27,000 --> 00:53:29,000
This guy's a pretty good hitter, the old two-pitch.

837
00:53:29,000 --> 00:53:32,000
He pops it up foul into the seats and out of play.

838
00:53:32,000 --> 00:53:38,000
I wish some corporation would come out and say, hey, we'll pay a million dollars

839
00:53:38,000 --> 00:53:43,000
to whoever has that ball, and then we'll put it on display or do something with it

840
00:53:43,000 --> 00:53:48,000
for security, and then after that give it to Mark, and then Mark will give it to the

841
00:53:48,000 --> 00:53:50,000
Hall of Fame, Cooperstown.

842
00:53:50,000 --> 00:53:51,000
That'd be neat, wouldn't it?

843
00:53:51,000 --> 00:53:55,000
O2 struck him out swinging, but he just got a piece of it.

844
00:53:55,000 --> 00:53:57,000
I think he just got a piece of it on the foul ball.

845
00:53:57,000 --> 00:54:01,000
He just tipped it, and he stays alive.

846
00:54:01,000 --> 00:54:11,000
He threw him an O2 changeup.

847
00:54:11,000 --> 00:54:15,000
Let's see what he comes up with now.

848
00:54:15,000 --> 00:54:19,000
Big yellow O2, Irene Meath in Springfield, Mizzou.

849
00:54:19,000 --> 00:54:23,000
91 now, listening in tonight.

850
00:54:23,000 --> 00:54:25,000
Tracks over throws right, bats right.

851
00:54:25,000 --> 00:54:28,000
Steps out, walks back in.

852
00:54:28,000 --> 00:54:32,000
By the center his first time, bases loaded, one out, and feelers look for the double play.

853
00:54:32,000 --> 00:54:34,000
Traxel wants the RBI.

854
00:54:34,000 --> 00:54:36,000
Cubs lead 2-0.

855
00:54:36,000 --> 00:54:40,000
The pitch, inside, moved him out of there.

856
00:54:40,000 --> 00:54:44,000
Ball one.

857
00:54:44,000 --> 00:54:48,000
Traxel spinning away, and then he snapped back.

858
00:54:48,000 --> 00:54:52,000
Nobody likes that ball up in here.

859
00:54:52,000 --> 00:54:59,000
I wonder if it gets close to your whiskers.

860
00:54:59,000 --> 00:55:02,000
Now he swings and fouls it off to the right end of the seat.

861
00:55:02,000 --> 00:55:04,000
Traxel is really battling against Merker.

862
00:55:04,000 --> 00:55:08,000
Can't get that third strike by him.

863
00:55:08,000 --> 00:55:10,000
He's had him O2, it's 1-2.

864
00:55:10,000 --> 00:55:12,000
He's fouled off through.

865
00:55:12,000 --> 00:55:15,000
No more tickets the rest of the games for St. Louis.

866
00:55:15,000 --> 00:55:18,000
Here it busts Solnau.

867
00:55:18,000 --> 00:55:21,000
Solnau.

868
00:55:21,000 --> 00:55:24,000
Here's another Traxel, swinging a miss.

869
00:55:24,000 --> 00:55:27,000
He finally got it, swept him out.

870
00:55:27,000 --> 00:55:33,000
Now the only thing that stays between Merker and getting out of the city is Lance Johnson,

871
00:55:33,000 --> 00:55:35,000
who's really been swinging a lot better late.

872
00:55:35,000 --> 00:55:38,000
He's 0-2 though in the early going here.

873
00:55:38,000 --> 00:55:43,000
That strikeout is the first for Merker tonight.

874
00:55:43,000 --> 00:55:46,000
Johnson has flied to center, lined to left.

875
00:55:46,000 --> 00:55:49,000
Left-headed batter.

876
00:55:49,000 --> 00:55:52,000
He's coming off a hand injury.

877
00:55:52,000 --> 00:55:57,000
He's hit the seventh straight during the sevenies, about at.357.

878
00:55:57,000 --> 00:56:01,000
With two out and the bases loaded, he takes it upstairs, ball one.

879
00:56:01,000 --> 00:56:03,000
Big, big crowd, Solnau.

880
00:56:03,000 --> 00:56:08,000
We are Solnau for the remainder of 1998 here at Bush Stadium.

881
00:56:08,000 --> 00:56:10,000
We'll have big crowds wherever we go.

882
00:56:10,000 --> 00:56:13,000
We go to Cincinnati, Houston, and Milwaukee.

883
00:56:13,000 --> 00:56:15,000
That's all that's left.

884
00:56:15,000 --> 00:56:18,000
Another to Johnson is high and it's ball two.

885
00:56:18,000 --> 00:56:20,000
Now he went walking.

886
00:56:20,000 --> 00:56:27,000
Now with the bases loaded, would he?

887
00:56:27,000 --> 00:56:30,000
Miss Johnson is a very fine everyday journeyman ball player.

888
00:56:30,000 --> 00:56:32,000
He's looking for a fat one on 2-0.

889
00:56:32,000 --> 00:56:34,000
Here it is and he takes it.

890
00:56:34,000 --> 00:56:35,000
Steve Wright.

891
00:56:35,000 --> 00:56:37,000
Katisse, a third.

892
00:56:37,000 --> 00:56:39,000
Ardazic, short to Shields, a second baseman.

893
00:56:39,000 --> 00:56:41,000
Big Mack at first.

894
00:56:41,000 --> 00:56:43,000
Bases are loaded.

895
00:56:43,000 --> 00:56:45,000
Dyeetti, Maundini.

896
00:56:45,000 --> 00:56:47,000
End service.

897
00:56:47,000 --> 00:56:49,000
The two work.

898
00:56:49,000 --> 00:56:51,000
Swing and a line drive deep into right field.

899
00:56:51,000 --> 00:56:53,000
Back is Mabry on the move, on the move.

900
00:56:53,000 --> 00:56:55,000
Keep back there.

901
00:56:55,000 --> 00:56:57,000
We go to the bottom of the fourth.

902
00:56:57,000 --> 00:56:59,000
The club still reads you nothing.

903
00:56:59,000 --> 00:57:01,000
Ah, Frank, this summer's going to be fun.

904
00:57:01,000 --> 00:57:02,000
What was that?

905
00:57:02,000 --> 00:57:03,000
Because I rented a summer branch.

906
00:57:03,000 --> 00:57:04,000
Summer branch?

907
00:57:04,000 --> 00:57:08,000
I'm going to stock the fridge with Budweiser, invite the Iguana girls over, turn up the radio.

908
00:57:08,000 --> 00:57:10,000
What's that?

909
00:57:10,000 --> 00:57:11,000
Where's that coming from?

910
00:57:11,000 --> 00:57:12,000
Club Louis.

911
00:57:12,000 --> 00:57:13,000
This is going to be fun.

912
00:57:13,000 --> 00:57:15,000
Club Louis, hey, hey, hey, Chicky Pum Pum over there.

913
00:57:15,000 --> 00:57:16,000
What's happening?

914
00:57:16,000 --> 00:57:17,000
Hey, what are you doing?

915
00:57:17,000 --> 00:57:18,000
I'm sorry, I carried away.

916
00:57:18,000 --> 00:57:20,000
I'm still the same old Louis.

917
00:57:20,000 --> 00:57:21,000
Yeah, well, I hope so.

918
00:57:21,000 --> 00:57:23,000
However, I would like you to start calling me Louis.

919
00:57:23,000 --> 00:57:24,000
No, I'm not going to do that.

920
00:57:24,000 --> 00:57:25,000
Louis the 14th?

921
00:57:25,000 --> 00:57:26,000
No.

922
00:57:26,000 --> 00:57:28,000
The lizard formerly known as Louis?

923
00:57:28,000 --> 00:57:30,000
Anhyzer Bush, St. Louis, Missouri.

924
00:57:30,000 --> 00:57:32,000
The game's starting soon.

925
00:57:32,000 --> 00:57:33,000
What's he eating?

926
00:57:33,000 --> 00:57:34,000
I love cookies.

927
00:57:34,000 --> 00:57:35,000
My mom got me them.

928
00:57:35,000 --> 00:57:37,000
Great, those are from Mrs. Allison's and...

929
00:57:37,000 --> 00:57:40,000
I eat one cookie for every batter and it gives me good luck.

930
00:57:40,000 --> 00:57:42,000
But some guys eat more.

931
00:57:42,000 --> 00:57:43,000
Sure.

932
00:57:43,000 --> 00:57:46,000
And Cardinals Cookies donates money to Cardinals Care Charities.

933
00:57:46,000 --> 00:57:49,000
So you're not just helping batters, you're helping other kids.

934
00:57:49,000 --> 00:57:50,000
Way to go!

935
00:57:50,000 --> 00:57:51,000
Get your cookie ready.

936
00:57:51,000 --> 00:57:52,000
Here comes our first batter.

937
00:57:52,000 --> 00:57:54,000
I think I need more cookies.

938
00:57:54,000 --> 00:57:59,000
The Indians Cookies in the box of the Red Bird from Mrs. Allison.

939
00:57:59,000 --> 00:58:04,000
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940
00:58:04,000 --> 00:58:07,000
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941
00:58:07,000 --> 00:58:10,000
Pick up four 2.5 ounce packages for $1.58.

942
00:58:10,000 --> 00:58:14,000
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943
00:58:14,000 --> 00:58:15,000
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944
00:58:15,000 --> 00:58:17,000
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945
00:58:17,000 --> 00:58:20,000
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946
00:58:20,000 --> 00:58:23,000
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947
00:58:23,000 --> 00:58:25,000
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948
00:58:25,000 --> 00:58:27,000
Some sale items are up to $2,000 in the minute.

949
00:58:27,000 --> 00:58:29,000
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950
00:58:29,000 --> 00:58:31,000
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951
00:58:31,000 --> 00:58:41,000
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952
00:58:41,000 --> 00:58:44,000
Back to work his track, so he's been something.

953
00:58:44,000 --> 00:58:49,000
He gave the Shields a single when the first picked him off and since then he has retired.

954
00:58:49,000 --> 00:58:52,000
Eight in a row, three on strikeouts.

955
00:58:52,000 --> 00:58:59,000
He'll have the Shields to T. Sand, Maguire here in the fourth with the Cubs leading 2-0.

956
00:58:59,000 --> 00:59:04,000
He rounded the short his first time up on a 3-0 pitch.

957
00:59:04,000 --> 00:59:15,000
His tracks have kept everything low and away and even the, even the, well, mulled the short was low and away.

958
00:59:15,000 --> 00:59:21,000
Three on, 10-9, one over to the Shields.

959
00:59:21,000 --> 00:59:25,000
A nice hand for the Shields.

960
00:59:25,000 --> 00:59:32,000
Delanos hitting 2-99, so you know what he wants to do, keep that average over the 300 plateau.

961
00:59:32,000 --> 00:59:34,000
He's a free agent at the end of the year.

962
00:59:34,000 --> 00:59:41,000
Hit his third, his guy Eddie, charging and a striking at the knees.

963
00:59:41,000 --> 00:59:45,000
2-0 Cubs.

964
00:59:45,000 --> 00:59:50,000
But no one too concerned about that at the moment as far as the fans are concerned.

965
00:59:50,000 --> 00:59:54,000
Played the Shields straight away and he looks at it low and inside, even his account 1-1.

966
00:59:54,000 --> 00:59:59,000
Yeah, I'll go to the East and then Maguire.

967
00:59:59,000 --> 01:00:06,000
We had 50,000-plus here yesterday, we have the same this afternoon, but they'll have to count, one has double.

968
01:00:06,000 --> 01:00:10,000
Orlando Pacers here, here's a ground ball foul.

969
01:00:10,000 --> 01:00:17,000
We got to, we got to count Orlando twice, don't we?

970
01:00:17,000 --> 01:00:22,000
We're going to count you twice as in attendance here tonight.

971
01:00:22,000 --> 01:00:28,000
Big lineman from the Rams. He's enjoying Cardinal baseball.

972
01:00:28,000 --> 01:00:33,000
A one ball two strike pitch. Traxel two Galeno.

973
01:00:33,000 --> 01:00:38,000
Round ball hard hit to Guy Hattie. Man he is tough. Tough play. He makes it as usual.

974
01:00:38,000 --> 01:00:43,000
And that's nine in a row set down by Traxel.

975
01:00:43,000 --> 01:00:49,000
If you watch Guy Hattie play third base in the Youngster, please don't stimulate him because he does not have a good

976
01:00:49,000 --> 01:00:54,000
basic technique of feeling round balls.

977
01:00:54,000 --> 01:01:00,000
But of course when they saw Stan Musial stand at the plate they said, oh no you can't do that kid.

978
01:01:00,000 --> 01:01:06,000
Or they would today maybe. But Gary is a gold glove winner and he can play.

979
01:01:06,000 --> 01:01:11,000
Here's Tatisse and here's a strike to the Cardinal third second.

980
01:01:11,000 --> 01:01:16,000
All of the fans come back to their seats now in anticipation of

981
01:01:16,000 --> 01:01:21,000
number 25 on deck looking for number 62.

982
01:01:21,000 --> 01:01:26,000
Tatisse a pass one high. Evens account one one.

983
01:01:26,000 --> 01:01:31,000
Traxel has been tough.

984
01:01:31,000 --> 01:01:36,000
As the Redbirds shut out on one hit and picked that man off. The shield is the lead off hitter.

985
01:01:36,000 --> 01:01:41,000
He's retired everyone since. Tatisse looks at a strike outside corner. Perfect pitch one and two.

986
01:01:41,000 --> 01:01:46,000
Traxel gets it up there right around the 90 mark.

987
01:01:46,000 --> 01:01:50,000
High 80s.

988
01:01:50,000 --> 01:01:55,000
Two fastballs. Four and two seamer.

989
01:01:55,000 --> 01:01:58,000
And he brings home another.

990
01:01:58,000 --> 01:02:12,000
Big Mac listening to the crowd. They come to their feet.

991
01:02:28,000 --> 01:02:33,000
He is set.

992
01:02:33,000 --> 01:02:38,000
They are very deep. They play him to fall.

993
01:02:38,000 --> 01:02:42,000
Traxel winds and fires. Big Mac.

994
01:02:42,000 --> 01:02:45,000
Tweeting and it's shot into the corner. It might make it. There it is.

995
01:02:45,000 --> 01:02:50,000
62 folks. It just got over the left of your wall in the corner.

996
01:02:50,000 --> 01:02:55,000
And we have a new home run champion.

997
01:02:55,000 --> 01:03:00,000
A new assault from Scott. It's Mark McGuire. He punches them all.

998
01:03:00,000 --> 01:03:05,000
Unbelievable. He hugs Guy Hattie as he comes around.

999
01:03:05,000 --> 01:03:11,000
He's pointing to the crowd. He's saluting the entire team at home plate.

1000
01:03:11,000 --> 01:03:16,000
He gets a hug. He gets a hug from the catcher.

1001
01:03:16,000 --> 01:03:19,000
He picks up his yoke first.

1002
01:03:19,000 --> 01:03:21,000
Unbelievable.

1003
01:03:21,000 --> 01:03:26,000
I'll just let you listen folks. He's mobbed. He's mobbed at home plate.

1004
01:03:26,000 --> 01:03:30,000
Just mobbed by his teammates. They come out of the bullpen.

1005
01:03:30,000 --> 01:03:33,000
Confetti fireworks.

1006
01:03:33,000 --> 01:03:38,000
He did a line drive that got about a foot over the left of your wall.

1007
01:03:38,000 --> 01:03:44,000
62 home runs. A new home run champion. Mark McGuire.

1008
01:03:44,000 --> 01:03:50,000
Way to go Mac.

1009
01:03:50,000 --> 01:04:15,000
This man has been amazing from day one.

1010
01:04:15,000 --> 01:04:20,000
61 yesterday. It's the final game of his home stand.

1011
01:04:20,000 --> 01:04:24,000
He hit 62 tonight.

1012
01:04:24,000 --> 01:04:28,000
Unbelievable. Storybook season. Mark McGuire.

1013
01:04:28,000 --> 01:04:33,000
And there's still, on the front of the cardinal dugout, he's getting high fives from everyone.

1014
01:04:33,000 --> 01:04:37,000
You know that song Mike? Stop the World.

1015
01:04:37,000 --> 01:04:41,000
I'll stop the world but I don't want to get off. This is wonderful.

1016
01:04:41,000 --> 01:04:44,000
This is wonderful.

1017
01:04:44,000 --> 01:04:47,000
Jack, we talked about it.

1018
01:04:47,000 --> 01:04:50,000
Because of the... Here comes Sammy Sosa.

1019
01:04:50,000 --> 01:04:52,000
All the way from right field.

1020
01:04:52,000 --> 01:04:55,000
And he gives Sammy a big hug and lifts him off the ground.

1021
01:04:55,000 --> 01:04:58,000
Has baseball ever been like this? No.

1022
01:04:58,000 --> 01:05:00,000
And it's because of those two guys right there.

1023
01:05:00,000 --> 01:05:02,000
Baseball has never been like this before.

1024
01:05:02,000 --> 01:05:06,000
Look at him. High five. Another hug. Sammy Sosa.

1025
01:05:06,000 --> 01:05:12,000
Unbelievable. Just unreal.

1026
01:05:12,000 --> 01:05:15,000
The umpires watching.

1027
01:05:15,000 --> 01:05:17,000
The opposing players watching.

1028
01:05:17,000 --> 01:05:21,000
Holy La Ruta shakes hands with Sammy Sosa.

1029
01:05:21,000 --> 01:05:23,000
Unbelievable.

1030
01:05:23,000 --> 01:05:27,000
And now he's there.

1031
01:05:27,000 --> 01:05:28,000
McGuire.

1032
01:05:28,000 --> 01:05:32,000
He's going over to the Marist family.

1033
01:05:32,000 --> 01:05:34,000
Going over to the Marist family.

1034
01:05:34,000 --> 01:05:42,000
Jumps into the seats to put hugs on the Marist kids.

1035
01:05:42,000 --> 01:05:46,000
With that Marist there.

1036
01:05:46,000 --> 01:05:49,000
Unbelievable.

1037
01:05:49,000 --> 01:05:53,000
And he's getting high fives from you talking about a fancy family.

1038
01:05:53,000 --> 01:05:55,000
Oh man.

1039
01:05:55,000 --> 01:05:57,000
Unbelievable.

1040
01:05:57,000 --> 01:06:02,000
And now he's talking to one of the Marist women.

1041
01:06:02,000 --> 01:06:09,000
And he's really the guy that's taking this thing to heart.

1042
01:06:09,000 --> 01:06:11,000
There's Sosa and Sandra.

1043
01:06:11,000 --> 01:06:14,000
Did you have an opportunity to tell the people where the ball went?

1044
01:06:14,000 --> 01:06:17,000
Yeah. Over the left field wall. About a foot man with a smoking line.

1045
01:06:17,000 --> 01:06:21,000
About a foot high enough and about three feet there.

1046
01:06:21,000 --> 01:06:24,000
Just got over there. But I need it with a button.

1047
01:06:24,000 --> 01:06:27,000
He's still over there hugging the Marist children.

1048
01:06:27,000 --> 01:06:30,000
And getting congratulations from them.

1049
01:06:30,000 --> 01:06:33,000
He's unbelievable.

1050
01:06:33,000 --> 01:06:36,000
You know what this reminds me of?

1051
01:06:36,000 --> 01:06:39,000
Unfortunately on a grander scale.

1052
01:06:39,000 --> 01:06:42,000
The nine loop Rocks wrote more of a record here.

1053
01:06:42,000 --> 01:06:44,000
In 104 and 105.

1054
01:06:44,000 --> 01:06:48,000
I don't think anything that ever happened in this ballpark.

1055
01:06:48,000 --> 01:06:51,000
Compares with what's just occurred.

1056
01:06:51,000 --> 01:06:53,000
Now he's back out there again.

1057
01:06:53,000 --> 01:06:55,000
And getting some more high fives.

1058
01:06:55,000 --> 01:06:56,000
And then he's elated.

1059
01:06:56,000 --> 01:06:58,000
You can't blame him.

1060
01:06:58,000 --> 01:07:01,000
The way he's handled this thing has been unreal.

1061
01:07:01,000 --> 01:07:04,000
He suffered through all of this.

1062
01:07:04,000 --> 01:07:06,000
He accommodated everybody through all of this.

1063
01:07:06,000 --> 01:07:08,000
Now he's going to save it a moment.

1064
01:07:08,000 --> 01:07:11,000
He had a line drive. He thought it might stay there.

1065
01:07:11,000 --> 01:07:13,000
He thought it might get over the fence.

1066
01:07:13,000 --> 01:07:15,000
He missed first base.

1067
01:07:15,000 --> 01:07:17,000
Had to go back and retag first base.

1068
01:07:17,000 --> 01:07:19,000
I tell you the Cardinal Coach over there, Dave McKay.

1069
01:07:19,000 --> 01:07:21,000
He was right on the job.

1070
01:07:21,000 --> 01:07:24,000
He made him go back and touch it again to be sure.

1071
01:07:24,000 --> 01:07:26,000
There was only one fan.

1072
01:07:26,000 --> 01:07:29,000
Only one fan who went on the field.

1073
01:07:29,000 --> 01:07:31,000
He was immediately offered off.

1074
01:07:31,000 --> 01:07:34,000
And this is a nice, clean, gorgeous,

1075
01:07:34,000 --> 01:07:37,000
for multiple reasons.

1076
01:07:37,000 --> 01:07:39,000
It's just phenomenal.

1077
01:07:39,000 --> 01:07:42,000
Jack, and I said yesterday,

1078
01:07:42,000 --> 01:07:47,000
because of these two guys, Sosa and McGuire,

1079
01:07:47,000 --> 01:07:53,000
it's almost like the United States of America and the Golden Rule.

1080
01:07:53,000 --> 01:07:55,000
That's what our country was founded on.

1081
01:07:55,000 --> 01:07:57,000
These two guys are something.

1082
01:07:57,000 --> 01:07:59,000
Here's McGuire now.

1083
01:07:59,000 --> 01:08:02,000
To the whole city of St. Louis and all the fans here,

1084
01:08:02,000 --> 01:08:04,000
thank you for all your support.

1085
01:08:04,000 --> 01:08:06,000
It's unbelievable.

1086
01:08:06,000 --> 01:08:08,000
All my family, everybody.

1087
01:08:08,000 --> 01:08:12,000
My son, Chicago Cubs, Sammy Sosa.

1088
01:08:12,000 --> 01:08:16,000
Unbelievable. Clap.

1089
01:08:16,000 --> 01:08:18,000
Unbelievable. Clap.

1090
01:08:18,000 --> 01:08:22,000
Sosa gave him the heart thump.

1091
01:08:22,000 --> 01:08:24,000
Unbelievable.

1092
01:08:24,000 --> 01:08:27,000
Look how patient the Cubs are out there.

1093
01:08:27,000 --> 01:08:28,000
It's fascinating, man.

1094
01:08:28,000 --> 01:08:30,000
This is a big race for them.

1095
01:08:30,000 --> 01:08:32,000
I'll bet you they're glad to get that over.

1096
01:08:32,000 --> 01:08:34,000
Now we can play some baseball.

1097
01:08:34,000 --> 01:08:36,000
One more thing.

1098
01:08:36,000 --> 01:08:38,000
I'm glad you got to call it, Mike.

1099
01:08:38,000 --> 01:08:40,000
Thanks, Jack.

1100
01:08:40,000 --> 01:08:44,000
Maris' record, you were one of Roger's best friends,

1101
01:08:44,000 --> 01:08:46,000
and he held a record of 61.

1102
01:08:46,000 --> 01:08:48,000
You've seen that record toppled,

1103
01:08:48,000 --> 01:08:50,000
and who knows how many more he's going to hit

1104
01:08:50,000 --> 01:08:52,000
before the end of September.

1105
01:08:52,000 --> 01:08:54,000
I'm glad you were there for that one.

1106
01:08:54,000 --> 01:09:10,000
I'm sure it is.

1107
01:09:10,000 --> 01:09:14,000
You and I both know that Roger Maris would say,

1108
01:09:14,000 --> 01:09:16,000
here, turn it loose, let it go.

1109
01:09:16,000 --> 01:09:18,000
That's the way it is.

1110
01:09:18,000 --> 01:09:20,000
Ain't that right?

1111
01:09:20,000 --> 01:09:22,000
If he was here tonight, we'd get the biggest hug.

1112
01:09:22,000 --> 01:09:24,000
That's right.

1113
01:09:24,000 --> 01:09:26,000
But why get the biggest hug from Maris?

1114
01:09:26,000 --> 01:09:30,000
You bet.

1115
01:09:30,000 --> 01:09:34,000
Well, we'll just let the celebration rage on here.

1116
01:09:34,000 --> 01:09:36,000
That's what the people came here for.

1117
01:09:36,000 --> 01:09:38,000
They didn't care whether the Cardinals won or not,

1118
01:09:38,000 --> 01:09:41,000
because this chase, this home run chase,

1119
01:09:41,000 --> 01:09:44,000
has superseded everything with regard to the Cardinals.

1120
01:09:44,000 --> 01:09:46,000
I wonder, Mike, I wonder this.

1121
01:09:46,000 --> 01:09:51,000
Did we just see the most monumental home run

1122
01:09:51,000 --> 01:09:53,000
in the history of baseball?

1123
01:09:53,000 --> 01:09:55,000
Does this surpass the Bobby Thompson home run?

1124
01:09:55,000 --> 01:09:58,000
Oh, yeah, this is the greatest home run in the history of the game.

1125
01:09:58,000 --> 01:10:00,000
I think it is.

1126
01:10:00,000 --> 01:10:02,000
You know what?

1127
01:10:02,000 --> 01:10:04,000
The greatest home run, really, the one you're going to watch

1128
01:10:04,000 --> 01:10:06,000
forever and ever, is the last one he hits this year.

1129
01:10:06,000 --> 01:10:08,000
If that, in fact, is the record.

1130
01:10:08,000 --> 01:10:10,000
This is the source of still around.

1131
01:10:10,000 --> 01:10:12,000
This place is at a standstill.

1132
01:10:12,000 --> 01:10:14,000
They're not quiet.

1133
01:10:14,000 --> 01:10:16,000
The game's at a standstill.

1134
01:10:16,000 --> 01:10:19,000
The game has faded into the background.

1135
01:10:19,000 --> 01:10:22,000
As these folks were on hand, if you were tuned in,

1136
01:10:22,000 --> 01:10:25,000
the Mark LeVar hit number 62.

1137
01:10:25,000 --> 01:10:27,000
Number 61 yesterday.

1138
01:10:27,000 --> 01:10:29,000
This is Tuesday.

1139
01:10:29,000 --> 01:10:31,000
He hit one Monday.

1140
01:10:31,000 --> 01:10:33,000
He hit one Tuesday.

1141
01:10:33,000 --> 01:10:35,000
He missed on Sunday.

1142
01:10:35,000 --> 01:10:37,000
He hit one on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday.

1143
01:10:37,000 --> 01:10:39,000
And he wanted to do it here in St. Louis,

1144
01:10:39,000 --> 01:10:41,000
and it turned out that way.

1145
01:10:41,000 --> 01:10:44,000
Every time I'd ask him, every time I'd go around there, I'd say,

1146
01:10:44,000 --> 01:10:50,000
Mark, you know these people keep coming out to watch you do something.

1147
01:10:50,000 --> 01:10:53,000
Every time they come, he's answered the bell.

1148
01:10:53,000 --> 01:10:59,000
You know, Mike, he does it against people who are totally intent on defending him.

1149
01:10:59,000 --> 01:11:01,000
No, I'm not.

1150
01:11:01,000 --> 01:11:05,000
Trantz, who got a tough pitcher tonight, came out here just as sharp as he's ever seen anybody.

1151
01:11:05,000 --> 01:11:07,000
And he had retired.

1152
01:11:07,000 --> 01:11:09,000
He had retired 10 in a row before McGuire.

1153
01:11:09,000 --> 01:11:13,000
I'll punch single, and he picked that man off, and the bases were empty.

1154
01:11:13,000 --> 01:11:15,000
And McGuire came up with two out.

1155
01:11:15,000 --> 01:11:21,000
It was a 2-1 game, and a big 62 was flashing up there on the slow guard.

1156
01:11:21,000 --> 01:11:24,000
It went 341 feet.

1157
01:11:24,000 --> 01:11:26,000
It just barely made it over the fence and ran.

1158
01:11:26,000 --> 01:11:27,000
It was a bullet, wasn't it?

1159
01:11:27,000 --> 01:11:29,000
I'll say it was a laser beam.

1160
01:11:29,000 --> 01:11:31,000
Jack, you know what I like about all this, though?

1161
01:11:31,000 --> 01:11:36,000
Because of Solson and McGuire, the way they handled themselves,

1162
01:11:36,000 --> 01:11:41,000
through all of this, pulling for one another, wishing for one another,

1163
01:11:41,000 --> 01:11:44,000
handling themselves so classic.

1164
01:11:54,000 --> 01:11:57,000
the rivalry baseball, the bodybuilding supplements.

1165
01:11:57,000 --> 01:12:01,000
But those people have faded away, and there's nothing but love

1166
01:12:01,000 --> 01:12:04,000
reigning in this game of baseball this evening.

1167
01:12:04,000 --> 01:12:06,000
And there's total love.

1168
01:12:06,000 --> 01:12:11,000
And how in the world did McGuire do it with all of these things that have been going on?

1169
01:12:11,000 --> 01:12:16,000
He just pushes everything aside, and hits the ball out of the park.

1170
01:12:16,000 --> 01:12:19,000
And it was meant to happen, no doubt about it.

1171
01:12:19,000 --> 01:12:22,000
We've seen it from day one.

1172
01:12:22,000 --> 01:12:25,000
What this guy has done is just phenomenal.

1173
01:12:25,000 --> 01:12:32,000
The entities that are involved here makes for a totally dramatic picture, first of all.

1174
01:12:32,000 --> 01:13:01,000
The solarblow crowd, the recent home runs by McGuire, the presence of Sammy Sosa,

1175
01:13:01,000 --> 01:13:30,000
immediately to the top of the East.

1176
01:13:30,000 --> 01:13:49,120
The Coliseum wasberg isancian clap to hatched at his

1177
01:13:49,120 --> 01:13:54,460
Fair where he smoked it. It was really hard nobody caught it by just zip

1178
01:13:56,480 --> 01:13:58,480
Yeah, it's down into the

1179
01:13:59,320 --> 01:14:01,320
The archive

1180
01:14:01,600 --> 01:14:03,600
It's going to Cooper's down

1181
01:14:03,920 --> 01:14:09,440
Yeah, there's a swing of this and that takes here in the cardinal in the point, but I'll let you listen

1182
01:14:10,200 --> 01:14:12,200
Just listen to this crowd

1183
01:14:13,040 --> 01:14:15,660
Mark McGuire has the third again for them

1184
01:14:15,660 --> 01:14:18,420
a new home run champion

1185
01:14:19,500 --> 01:14:21,940
He's a single spot. No, his name is Mark

1186
01:14:28,140 --> 01:14:30,460
You take the big deep breath

1187
01:14:35,500 --> 01:14:41,140
Wonderful be able to keep going here. He must he must want to just go

1188
01:14:41,140 --> 01:14:43,140
After four

1189
01:14:44,860 --> 01:14:46,860
After four

1190
01:14:50,860 --> 01:14:52,860
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01:14:53,420 --> 01:14:57,500
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America's sports boys KMO X

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And oh they are an end this is just flying out to right field

1213
01:16:58,420 --> 01:17:03,420
Against Ken Merker there's one guy and Mark Grace who is super too is up there now

1214
01:17:03,420 --> 01:17:05,420
You've never seen such

1215
01:17:06,420 --> 01:17:10,420
Unselfishness in your life displayed by everyone involved

1216
01:17:10,420 --> 01:17:13,420
The Marist family the Cubs

1217
01:17:13,420 --> 01:17:17,420
Everybody was involved in it saver the moment here's a ball

1218
01:17:17,420 --> 01:17:21,420
Whistling off the pitchers gone to the shortstop or dance

1219
01:17:21,420 --> 01:17:24,420
I want to be tragic and close the first from the foot out

1220
01:17:24,420 --> 01:17:26,420
And they're too gone in the fifth

1221
01:17:26,420 --> 01:17:28,420
As we said earlier

1222
01:17:28,420 --> 01:17:30,420
Here comes Sosa

1223
01:17:30,420 --> 01:17:33,420
He now trails the wire by four

1224
01:17:33,420 --> 01:17:36,420
In the home run dirty he gets an understanding ovation

1225
01:17:36,420 --> 01:17:40,420
For his affection shown to Mark Maguire

1226
01:17:40,420 --> 01:17:47,420
Sosa has to get a lot of credit for what's going on this year

1227
01:17:47,420 --> 01:17:49,420
He's pushing the wire

1228
01:17:49,420 --> 01:17:51,420
There's a swing and a foul

1229
01:17:51,420 --> 01:17:53,420
Not only has he pushed Maguire Mike

1230
01:17:53,420 --> 01:17:56,420
He's going to continue to push it over the rest of the month

1231
01:17:56,420 --> 01:17:59,420
That's why he's going to make Maguire play and try very hard

1232
01:17:59,420 --> 01:18:01,420
He had even more home runs

1233
01:18:01,420 --> 01:18:04,420
You know Matt told me he said he thought maybe he'd get to 70

1234
01:18:04,420 --> 01:18:07,420
Sosa said I think he'll get to 70

1235
01:18:07,420 --> 01:18:10,420
And they're still going to have a race

1236
01:18:10,420 --> 01:18:12,420
Sosa took a ball one on one

1237
01:18:12,420 --> 01:18:14,420
This is a struggle, they're yelling Sammy's name

1238
01:18:14,420 --> 01:18:17,420
Sosa is single and hit into a double play

1239
01:18:17,420 --> 01:18:21,420
And he's the batter now with two out here in the cup fifth

1240
01:18:21,420 --> 01:18:24,420
And Maguire has already done it

1241
01:18:24,420 --> 01:18:28,420
Sosa took a pitch inside back to the screen

1242
01:18:28,420 --> 01:18:31,420
And Lee pound closed the two balls with a strike

1243
01:18:31,420 --> 01:18:35,420
The home run by Maguire was a shot

1244
01:18:35,420 --> 01:18:37,420
A bullet, a laser

1245
01:18:37,420 --> 01:18:38,420
He just turned on it

1246
01:18:38,420 --> 01:18:40,420
He stayed fair by about 10 feet

1247
01:18:40,420 --> 01:18:42,420
Went over the fence

1248
01:18:42,420 --> 01:18:44,420
Less than that in fair ground

1249
01:18:44,420 --> 01:18:46,420
And it only went 341 feet

1250
01:18:46,420 --> 01:18:49,420
The shortest home run he's had all year

1251
01:18:49,420 --> 01:18:51,420
It was a bullet

1252
01:18:51,420 --> 01:18:55,420
The only thing that was bad about it is the fan didn't get a chance to get it

1253
01:18:55,420 --> 01:18:57,420
But you know what Jack?

1254
01:18:57,420 --> 01:18:59,420
The big one is going to be the last one that he hits

1255
01:18:59,420 --> 01:19:01,420
This is the big one here

1256
01:19:01,420 --> 01:19:03,420
The biggest one will be the last one

1257
01:19:03,420 --> 01:19:05,420
I think you just called

1258
01:19:05,420 --> 01:19:07,420
I just, here's three and two on Sosa

1259
01:19:07,420 --> 01:19:09,420
And the pitch coming from Merker

1260
01:19:09,420 --> 01:19:11,420
Ball for a walk

1261
01:19:11,420 --> 01:19:15,420
Long time proud, please Merker for walking Sosa

1262
01:19:15,420 --> 01:19:19,420
I think Mike, you just called a both monumental home run

1263
01:19:19,420 --> 01:19:21,420
In the history of baseball, I really do

1264
01:19:21,420 --> 01:19:24,420
Breaking Roos' record the other day

1265
01:19:24,420 --> 01:19:27,420
And the total record today Roger Maris' record

1266
01:19:27,420 --> 01:19:30,420
And he does it in game number 145

1267
01:19:30,420 --> 01:19:32,420
So you can put the rest of the ball over there

1268
01:19:32,420 --> 01:19:35,420
The reason Merker walked in was so he could talk to McGuire

1269
01:19:35,420 --> 01:19:37,420
There they are again, both smiling

1270
01:19:37,420 --> 01:19:40,420
Matt keeps his glove in front of his mouth

1271
01:19:40,420 --> 01:19:42,420
So they can't read his lips, swing it a foul back

1272
01:19:42,420 --> 01:19:45,420
As we continue to play here, unbelievable

1273
01:19:45,420 --> 01:19:47,420
Right now on Hill is the batter

1274
01:19:47,420 --> 01:19:50,420
He is 0 for 2 with the bat this evening

1275
01:19:50,420 --> 01:19:52,420
Heading over 300

1276
01:19:52,420 --> 01:19:54,420
But the home run Jack that's going to go into Cooperstown

1277
01:19:54,420 --> 01:19:56,420
Is going to be that last one

1278
01:19:56,420 --> 01:19:58,420
This one I know is going in

1279
01:19:58,420 --> 01:20:00,420
In fact the

1280
01:20:00,420 --> 01:20:04,420
Folks from Cooperstown have already talked to me Mike

1281
01:20:04,420 --> 01:20:06,420
About this score sheet

1282
01:20:06,420 --> 01:20:08,420
They want this score sheet for Cooperstown

1283
01:20:08,420 --> 01:20:12,420
That's how much attention they are paying to this one

1284
01:20:12,420 --> 01:20:14,420
Oh yeah everything

1285
01:20:14,420 --> 01:20:16,420
You know the thing I thought sure as heck we were going to Cincinnati

1286
01:20:16,420 --> 01:20:19,420
I thought man he can't hit another can he?

1287
01:20:19,420 --> 01:20:22,420
And he did, here's the swing and a foul

1288
01:20:22,420 --> 01:20:24,420
Again by Glen Allen Hill

1289
01:20:24,420 --> 01:20:25,420
That's what's been so amazing

1290
01:20:25,420 --> 01:20:27,420
Nothing bothers him

1291
01:20:27,420 --> 01:20:30,420
It's like the way this season is going

1292
01:20:30,420 --> 01:20:32,420
All these people come out expecting him

1293
01:20:32,420 --> 01:20:34,420
It's like I've got to do it for him

1294
01:20:34,420 --> 01:20:35,420
I mean like yesterday

1295
01:20:35,420 --> 01:20:37,420
What could happen yesterday better than this?

1296
01:20:37,420 --> 01:20:39,420
I didn't mean to laugh while you were talking about it

1297
01:20:39,420 --> 01:20:41,420
I just saw McGuire close up

1298
01:20:41,420 --> 01:20:43,420
He took a deep breath and he sighed

1299
01:20:43,420 --> 01:20:44,420
And his shoulders fell out

1300
01:20:44,420 --> 01:20:46,420
Here's a long one in the left

1301
01:20:46,420 --> 01:20:48,420
Here comes Gant after it

1302
01:20:48,420 --> 01:20:50,420
Shortstop goes out or daz

1303
01:20:50,420 --> 01:20:51,420
He makes the play

1304
01:20:51,420 --> 01:20:53,420
McGuire took a deep breath

1305
01:20:53,420 --> 01:20:55,420
Sighed and his shoulders fell about a foot and a half

1306
01:20:55,420 --> 01:20:57,420
He's got to be so worn out

1307
01:20:57,420 --> 01:20:58,420
So the inning is over

1308
01:20:58,420 --> 01:21:00,420
His hill pops to short

1309
01:21:00,420 --> 01:21:02,420
And it comes to Leaver Runner

1310
01:21:02,420 --> 01:21:04,420
That's the sixth man they have stranded in the game

1311
01:21:04,420 --> 01:21:06,420
Cardinal's coming to bat in the fifth

1312
01:21:06,420 --> 01:21:09,420
And thanks to McGuire's 62nd home run of the season

1313
01:21:09,420 --> 01:21:11,420
Cardinal's are trailing by only one

1314
01:21:11,420 --> 01:21:13,420
It's the Cubs two

1315
01:21:13,420 --> 01:21:15,420
And the Cardinals one

1316
01:21:15,420 --> 01:21:17,420
Jack's up night here

1317
01:21:17,420 --> 01:21:19,420
Some year I find it so ironic

1318
01:21:19,420 --> 01:21:21,420
It's just hard to believe it

1319
01:21:21,420 --> 01:21:23,420
This guy comes here

1320
01:21:23,420 --> 01:21:25,420
How fate plays

1321
01:21:25,420 --> 01:21:27,420
It's unbelievable

1322
01:21:27,420 --> 01:21:29,420
Marist, my best friend

1323
01:21:29,420 --> 01:21:31,420
Had a great relationship with Roger

1324
01:21:31,420 --> 01:21:33,420
Deep love for him

1325
01:21:33,420 --> 01:21:35,420
And to be able to watch all of this

1326
01:21:35,420 --> 01:21:37,420
And to have Marist really finally get his due

1327
01:21:37,420 --> 01:21:39,420
I think people are finally realizing

1328
01:21:39,420 --> 01:21:41,420
What a great player he was

1329
01:21:41,420 --> 01:21:43,420
What a tremendous season that he has

1330
01:21:43,420 --> 01:21:45,420
And for me to be sitting here

1331
01:21:45,420 --> 01:21:47,420
In the crowd

1332
01:21:47,420 --> 01:21:49,420
And to be able to see him

1333
01:21:49,420 --> 01:21:51,420
And for me to be sitting here

1334
01:21:51,420 --> 01:21:53,420
And to call that home run

1335
01:21:53,420 --> 01:21:55,420
It's phenomenal isn't it

1336
01:21:55,420 --> 01:21:57,420
I'll say strike one to count

1337
01:21:57,420 --> 01:21:59,420
And the pitch again

1338
01:21:59,420 --> 01:22:01,420
Is a fly ball in the right

1339
01:22:01,420 --> 01:22:03,420
Chasing it is Sosa

1340
01:22:03,420 --> 01:22:05,420
He gets to it and makes the play

1341
01:22:05,420 --> 01:22:07,420
Here's Mike Shannon

1342
01:22:07,420 --> 01:22:09,420
With a replay of the call of number 62

1343
01:22:09,420 --> 01:22:11,420
They are very deep

1344
01:22:11,420 --> 01:22:13,420
They play him to pull

1345
01:22:13,420 --> 01:22:15,420
Big Mac, swing

1346
01:22:15,420 --> 01:22:17,420
And a shot into the corner

1347
01:22:17,420 --> 01:22:19,420
There's 62 folks

1348
01:22:19,420 --> 01:22:21,420
It just got over the left field wall

1349
01:22:21,420 --> 01:22:23,420
In the corner

1350
01:22:23,420 --> 01:22:25,420
And we have a new

1351
01:22:25,420 --> 01:22:27,420
Home run champion

1352
01:22:27,420 --> 01:22:29,420
A new soap of squat

1353
01:22:29,420 --> 01:22:31,420
It's Mark Maguire

1354
01:22:31,420 --> 01:22:33,420
He touches them all

1355
01:22:33,420 --> 01:22:35,420
Unbelievable

1356
01:22:35,420 --> 01:22:37,420
Here's a pitch of ball to Mabry

1357
01:22:37,420 --> 01:22:39,420
Mabry is over one with the fly ball

1358
01:22:39,420 --> 01:22:41,420
The deep center field

1359
01:22:41,420 --> 01:22:43,420
That was the shortest home run hit by Maguire

1360
01:22:43,420 --> 01:22:45,420
This season 341 feet

1361
01:22:45,420 --> 01:22:47,420
In the left, into the corner

1362
01:22:47,420 --> 01:22:49,420
Just over the fence and fair by

1363
01:22:49,420 --> 01:22:51,420
How much do you know

1364
01:22:51,420 --> 01:22:53,420
The largest one Jack

1365
01:22:53,420 --> 01:22:55,420
The largest one of you at this year

1366
01:22:55,420 --> 01:22:57,420
I'd say it was about

1367
01:22:57,420 --> 01:22:59,420
10 feet fair

1368
01:22:59,420 --> 01:23:01,420
I couldn't see it, the ball disappeared into the corner

1369
01:23:01,420 --> 01:23:03,420
It went fast didn't it

1370
01:23:03,420 --> 01:23:05,420
Mabry is hitting with one out

1371
01:23:05,420 --> 01:23:07,420
Cracks are leading by a run

1372
01:23:07,420 --> 01:23:09,420
A ground ball to short second base

1373
01:23:09,420 --> 01:23:11,420
Warren Deeney scoops and throws for the second out

1374
01:23:11,420 --> 01:23:13,420
Here in the fifth inning

1375
01:23:13,420 --> 01:23:15,420
The base is empty and Luis Ordaz is coming up

1376
01:23:15,420 --> 01:23:17,420
And you know what

1377
01:23:17,420 --> 01:23:19,420
Maguire is going to bat a couple more times

1378
01:23:19,420 --> 01:23:21,420
Before the series is over

1379
01:23:21,420 --> 01:23:23,420
I surrender

1380
01:23:23,420 --> 01:23:25,420
I surrender

1381
01:23:25,420 --> 01:23:27,420
I've had enough

1382
01:23:27,420 --> 01:23:29,420
You know what Jack

1383
01:23:29,420 --> 01:23:31,420
In my mind he still has not hit

1384
01:23:31,420 --> 01:23:33,420
The longest home run he's going to hit

1385
01:23:33,420 --> 01:23:35,420
I don't know if he's going to hit it this year

1386
01:23:35,420 --> 01:23:37,420
He probably will

1387
01:23:37,420 --> 01:23:39,420
As soon as he's through growing I think he'll do so

1388
01:23:39,420 --> 01:23:41,420
But he might do it from here on out

1389
01:23:41,420 --> 01:23:43,420
He's going to hit one folks

1390
01:23:43,420 --> 01:23:45,420
It's going to go

1391
01:23:45,420 --> 01:23:47,420
A place where a homeowner has never gone before

1392
01:23:47,420 --> 01:23:49,420
In my mind anyway

1393
01:23:49,420 --> 01:23:51,420
Here's Ordaz hitting with two out

1394
01:23:51,420 --> 01:23:53,420
He's all for one and takes a strike from Tracksill

1395
01:23:53,420 --> 01:23:55,420
Tracksill has been pitching

1396
01:23:55,420 --> 01:23:57,420
Almost perfectly

1397
01:23:57,420 --> 01:23:59,420
The reason you have to say almost is

1398
01:23:59,420 --> 01:24:01,420
Because not the bun single

1399
01:24:01,420 --> 01:24:03,420
By DeShields who was later picked off

1400
01:24:03,420 --> 01:24:05,420
But because of the home run

1401
01:24:05,420 --> 01:24:07,420
Lime with glass

1402
01:24:07,420 --> 01:24:09,420
Two out in the fifth, two to one comes

1403
01:24:09,420 --> 01:24:11,420
Pitch coming Ordaz looks at the ball

1404
01:24:11,420 --> 01:24:13,420
One and one, big commotion

1405
01:24:13,420 --> 01:24:15,420
The nine home plate, I think one of the ground crew

1406
01:24:15,420 --> 01:24:17,420
Was the gentleman that

1407
01:24:17,420 --> 01:24:19,420
Retrieved that home run as it went

1408
01:24:19,420 --> 01:24:21,420
Underneath the

1409
01:24:21,420 --> 01:24:23,420
Stands out there

1410
01:24:23,420 --> 01:24:25,420
I guess he counts as much as anybody huh

1411
01:24:25,420 --> 01:24:27,420
I guess so

1412
01:24:27,420 --> 01:24:29,420
Here's the pitch to Ordaz, low and away for ball two

1413
01:24:29,420 --> 01:24:31,420
Two and one

1414
01:24:31,420 --> 01:24:33,420
It's always been a tradition

1415
01:24:33,420 --> 01:24:35,420
That when a ball goes into the stands

1416
01:24:35,420 --> 01:24:37,420
The fan keeps it

1417
01:24:37,420 --> 01:24:39,420
They've been so gracious to return

1418
01:24:39,420 --> 01:24:41,420
These baseballs to Mark

1419
01:24:41,420 --> 01:24:43,420
I've been surprised to tell you the truth

1420
01:24:43,420 --> 01:24:45,420
Here's the swing and a high pop up by Ordaz

1421
01:24:45,420 --> 01:24:47,420
Down will go the Cardinals

1422
01:24:47,420 --> 01:24:49,420
Through five innings

1423
01:24:49,420 --> 01:24:51,420
And the Cubs lead it by the score

1424
01:24:51,420 --> 01:24:53,420
Of two to one

1425
01:24:53,420 --> 01:24:55,420
And Merker gave up two runs in the first inning

1426
01:24:55,420 --> 01:24:57,420
And the Cubs lead it by the score

1427
01:24:57,420 --> 01:24:59,420
Of two to one

1428
01:24:59,420 --> 01:25:01,420
Through five innings

1429
01:25:01,420 --> 01:25:03,420
And the Cubs lead it by the score

1430
01:25:03,420 --> 01:25:05,420
Of two to one

1431
01:25:05,420 --> 01:25:07,420
And Merker gave up two runs in the first inning

1432
01:25:07,420 --> 01:25:09,420
Cardinals got one of those back

1433
01:25:09,420 --> 01:25:11,420
And the fourth inning on the McGuire home run

1434
01:25:11,420 --> 01:25:13,420
And we're going into the sixth inning

1435
01:25:13,420 --> 01:25:15,420
And Merker will try to keep it as it is

1436
01:25:15,420 --> 01:25:17,420
And Merker will try to keep it as it is

1437
01:25:17,420 --> 01:25:19,420
Guyetti has two hits

1438
01:25:19,420 --> 01:25:21,420
And the run that it is

1439
01:25:21,420 --> 01:25:31,420
it in. One of the pitches to Gary and it's down and in for ball one. He may not be finished for the

1440
01:25:31,420 --> 01:25:39,280
night, Jack. I am. Ball one to count the pitch up and in to Guyetti ball two for Merker. It'll be

1441
01:25:39,280 --> 01:25:45,180
Guyetti, Morandini in service. Let's look at the other scorers and look at the Mets in particular

1442
01:25:45,180 --> 01:25:53,220
who are tied with a wild card spot with these Cubs this week in a miss by Guyetti. The

1443
01:25:53,220 --> 01:26:00,980
Delphians taking a taking it to the Mets. It's 8, 11, 12, 15 to 3 and the 8th inning and the

1444
01:26:00,980 --> 01:26:05,640
Phillies are going to beat the Mets so the Cubs could grab a one game lead. Here's a line drive

1445
01:26:05,640 --> 01:26:11,220
in the left. That ball hooks and goes foul by about a 10-foot margin down there in the left

1446
01:26:11,220 --> 01:26:16,420
field corner as Guyetti leads off in the 6th. Your quality forward dealer would like to talk to you

1447
01:26:16,420 --> 01:26:21,660
about Mark McGuire and talk to you about forward cars and trucks and this season's best deal on

1448
01:26:21,660 --> 01:26:30,820
Explorer. Roll 1.9% financing for 36 months for qualified fires and great MSRP. Guyetti swings

1449
01:26:30,820 --> 01:26:37,580
and fouls it back here and the count stays 2-2. So you don't think McGuire's through for the night,

1450
01:26:37,580 --> 01:26:41,580
huh? I don't think so. You think he's got the strength to hit another over? He might hit one

1451
01:26:41,580 --> 01:26:48,540
nine miles. Guyetti swings and misses striking out for the first out in the 6th. Yeah, it's ironic.

1452
01:26:48,540 --> 01:26:56,980
The two balls that he's hit for 61 and 62 have been home runs that he usually doesn't hit. Line

1453
01:26:56,980 --> 01:27:02,820
drive. You know, the new called 61. I'm telling you, he's getting tired. Yeah, he hit that one off the

1454
01:27:02,820 --> 01:27:09,420
stadium club. We're going to have a gentleman sit down and retrieve the baseball. Here's the swing

1455
01:27:09,420 --> 01:27:15,460
and a foul out of play by the left-handed hitting Morandini. Here's a member of the ground crew to

1456
01:27:15,460 --> 01:27:20,660
whom I've said hello frequently over the years. Tell me your name, sir. Hi, my name is Tim

1457
01:27:20,660 --> 01:27:25,420
Forneros. How long have you been working here? Six years. Yeah, we've seen each other frequently,

1458
01:27:25,420 --> 01:27:32,420
huh? Yes. You got the ball? Yeah, well, not now, but I did. I got the ball. How'd you get it? Where'd

1459
01:27:32,420 --> 01:27:37,220
it come to you? Well, I was very lucky, Mr. Buck. I was sitting out there right out in left field,

1460
01:27:37,220 --> 01:27:42,860
and I saw the ball hit. And I've been lucky this year all season. I've seen balls hitting and I can

1461
01:27:42,860 --> 01:27:46,140
kind of judge whether they're going to go over that wall. And I thought for a second, you know

1462
01:27:46,140 --> 01:27:50,860
what? That ball's going over. So I ran as fast as I could and it hit off the net. And I said, man,

1463
01:27:50,860 --> 01:27:57,380
that's my ball. And I took it. It went right underneath the Conoco sign and hit the batting

1464
01:27:57,380 --> 01:28:02,620
cage net. And I saw it just sitting there. I see. Please don't call me Mr. Buck because you and I

1465
01:28:02,620 --> 01:28:08,460
are the best of friends now. We're going to share that baseball. Hey, you better believe it. Tell

1466
01:28:08,460 --> 01:28:12,900
me your name once more. Tim Forneros. Who from your family might be listening out there in the

1467
01:28:12,900 --> 01:28:17,100
audience? Well, I'd like to definitely dedicate this one to Tony Forneros, my father. He is

1468
01:28:17,100 --> 01:28:22,260
sitting at home probably. And dad, this one's for you. Just like Mark did 61 for his dad,

1469
01:28:22,260 --> 01:28:28,220
62 is for my dad. And your mother's an old friend of mine. She works downstairs there, right? Yes,

1470
01:28:28,220 --> 01:28:35,500
sir. Good to see you, ma'am. Tell me your mother's name. This is my mother, Rita. Rita works down at

1471
01:28:35,500 --> 01:28:39,900
the Cardinal Club. And my brother's also up here in the booth. He also works on the grounds, too,

1472
01:28:39,900 --> 01:28:44,820
with me. Even though you work for the Cardinals, you remember the ground crew. That ball belonged

1473
01:28:44,820 --> 01:28:51,940
to you, right? I guess so. But in my opinion, it really belongs to Mr. McGuire. He hit it. I just

1474
01:28:51,940 --> 01:28:55,780
happen to find it. That ball's going to go to that ball's going to go to Cooperstown. Here's a fly

1475
01:28:55,780 --> 01:29:00,420
ball in the center. Here comes Langford very hard. The ball drops in front of him for a base hit.

1476
01:29:00,420 --> 01:29:07,540
With two on off to that of service. With two gone, service serves one in the center field. And the

1477
01:29:07,540 --> 01:29:12,740
batter is the pitcher coming up. What I mean is you're just the same as any paying customer here

1478
01:29:12,740 --> 01:29:17,260
in the ballpark. You have the rights to the ball as well as anybody else. That's the way I look at

1479
01:29:17,260 --> 01:29:21,900
it. Who else? Who else does it belong to? Except that you say you're going to give it to Mark McGuire.

1480
01:29:21,900 --> 01:29:27,500
Right? Definitely. Wonderful. And I'm sure you'll be well rewarded. Isn't that a great moment for you?

1481
01:29:27,500 --> 01:29:32,660
You better believe this is a dream come true. This here is a swing by Tractwell. There's a

1482
01:29:32,660 --> 01:29:37,500
line drive base hit at the left by the pitcher. That's his first hit of the night. The second hit

1483
01:29:37,500 --> 01:29:42,260
of the inning coming with two out. And it brings up Lance Johnson, their leadoff hitter. Did you

1484
01:29:42,260 --> 01:29:47,820
ever collect many more foul balls while doing your work? Technically, am I supposed to tell you that?

1485
01:29:47,820 --> 01:29:54,900
No, no. Actually, it was very funny. When Kathease hit his home run a couple days ago, my brother

1486
01:29:54,900 --> 01:29:59,940
actually got it. But he ended up giving it to a little girl on the stand. How much over the fence

1487
01:29:59,940 --> 01:30:03,780
was that ball? About a foot? Yeah, I mean it barely cleared it. And that's why I thought, you know,

1488
01:30:03,780 --> 01:30:08,220
if I run down there and it hits the wall, nothing lost. But if it goes over the wall, I better make

1489
01:30:08,220 --> 01:30:12,940
sure it's mine. How fair was the ball? How many feet? It looked like a good two, three feet fair.

1490
01:30:12,940 --> 01:30:18,620
But nothing more than that. Exactly. Okay. Well, congratulations to you young fellas. A big moment

1491
01:30:18,620 --> 01:30:22,660
for you, right? You better believe it. Let me shake your hand. Here's the ground ball, the second.

1492
01:30:22,660 --> 01:30:28,100
Nice play to Shield. Out at first, the Cubs lead two. They've left eight. Cardinals come to bat in

1493
01:30:28,100 --> 01:30:33,540
the six. And the Cubs are leading it two to one. Frankie, I've been working on some new pickup lines.

1494
01:30:33,540 --> 01:30:39,100
Now let me hear them. How's this? Your eyes are like bulging spheres which can rotate in any direction.

1495
01:30:39,100 --> 01:30:44,140
That's horrible. You need a more romantic approach, Louie. Why? Like you send a Budweiser across the

1496
01:30:44,140 --> 01:30:48,940
swamp. Oh, I like that. You crawl up slowly and you say, I couldn't help but notice how the moonlight

1497
01:30:48,940 --> 01:30:54,220
reflects off of your sticky gelatinous tongue. Oh, Frank, that's disgusting. It's disgusting.

1498
01:30:54,220 --> 01:30:59,100
It's certainly no worse than your lines. Romeo, you are not. Hey, I've had much success with that line.

1499
01:30:59,100 --> 01:31:03,980
Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, Missouri. Things are humping here at the old ballpark. I tell you that,

1500
01:31:03,980 --> 01:31:09,260
what a year this has been for a ballclub that's out of the pen and raised as the Cardinals are. 20 and a half

1501
01:31:09,260 --> 01:31:14,700
teams out. Playing better though. I knew they were playing much better. They've won eight out of their last

1502
01:31:14,700 --> 01:31:22,380
ten. And the Cardinal record for the season is 70 and 73. So a better than 500 finish is conceivable.

1503
01:31:23,260 --> 01:31:30,300
The number eight hitter has due up and we're going to have a pinch hitter. And guess who it's going to be

1504
01:31:30,300 --> 01:31:37,900
if my eyes don't deceive me. This is JD Drew, the Cardinal bonus baby. Number one draft pick making

1505
01:31:37,900 --> 01:31:51,420
his big league debut and batting for Merker. JD Drew. The fans get an added bonus. I get their first look at JD's

1506
01:31:51,420 --> 01:32:02,700
Drew. Leading off here in the sixth inning. JD Drew up there batting from the left side. Against the right-hander, Steve Tracksill,

1507
01:32:02,700 --> 01:32:08,700
this is the first at bat in the big leagues for Drew. So this capacity crowd gets another kick.

1508
01:32:08,700 --> 01:32:16,700
And the big league debut. JD Drew. The fans get an added bonus. I get their first look at JD Drew.

1509
01:32:16,700 --> 01:32:24,540
Batting in the big leagues for Drew. So this capacity crowd gets another kick. And Drew is batting in the number eight spot.

1510
01:32:25,260 --> 01:32:31,180
Here's the first pitch to him. And Drew batting left with a swing and a miss on a sinker ball. He wears number eight.

1511
01:32:31,820 --> 01:32:38,540
He has a big smile on his face after swinging and missing on the first pitch and off speed delivery from Tracksill.

1512
01:32:38,540 --> 01:32:45,260
Drew would be pumped up. They play Drew to pull. Third baseman even with the base. Here comes another

1513
01:32:45,260 --> 01:32:50,700
from Tracksill and it's up high for a ball. So it'll be Drew and then the number nine hitter Marrero.

1514
01:32:51,340 --> 01:32:57,020
Then the shields here in the six with the Cubs leading two to one. I'll tell you the kind of guy Tony Loose is.

1515
01:32:57,020 --> 01:33:03,500
He's going to try to get as many ball players in this game tonight as he can. So another swing and a miss by Drew.

1516
01:33:03,500 --> 01:33:10,300
When this box score goes to Cooperstown, all these people will have their name on it. Oh that's right. Yeah.

1517
01:33:10,300 --> 01:33:17,420
One ball two strikes the count to Drew leading off in the sixth. Four in a row retired by Tracksill.

1518
01:33:18,140 --> 01:33:20,780
He pitches and Drew took an eye to even the count.

1519
01:33:23,100 --> 01:33:28,220
And the count goes to two and two. And JD Drew just up from Memphis.

1520
01:33:32,060 --> 01:33:35,420
Cubs have left eight so they could be better off than their two to one lead

1521
01:33:35,420 --> 01:33:43,740
here in the sixth inning. Two and two the count. Outfield to the right for JD Drew and it's outside ball three.

1522
01:33:45,580 --> 01:33:50,620
It looks rather relaxed for a fellow making his big league debut in front of 50,000 people.

1523
01:33:52,300 --> 01:33:55,660
Sixth inning the cards have been out hit eight two and trail two to one.

1524
01:33:57,340 --> 01:34:02,380
And Drew is leading it off and swings and hits it into the right field corner down the line hooking and going.

1525
01:34:02,380 --> 01:34:05,500
Foul hit that ball with one hand and hooked it foul.

1526
01:34:06,380 --> 01:34:10,060
Crowd thought they were going to sit on some more history here tonight.

1527
01:34:11,980 --> 01:34:15,420
That one there. Rookie comes to the big leagues and they gave him a number like

1528
01:34:16,060 --> 01:34:23,820
JD Drew is wearing. Number eight. You can bet they have a real good idea that he's going to be around for a long time.

1529
01:34:23,820 --> 01:34:29,340
Those are special numbers folks. Two to one the score. Three and two the count.

1530
01:34:29,340 --> 01:34:35,340
Traxel the 14 game winner pitches and Drew took a strike call on the outside corner.

1531
01:34:35,340 --> 01:34:39,340
Bumfire punched him out and that's the sixth strikeout for Traxel.

1532
01:34:40,380 --> 01:34:42,380
He gets the leadoff hitter here in the sixth inning.

1533
01:34:42,380 --> 01:34:46,380
They have pitched to Marrero who fly to left his first time up.

1534
01:34:47,340 --> 01:34:52,380
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1535
01:34:52,380 --> 01:34:56,380
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1536
01:34:56,380 --> 01:35:02,380
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1537
01:35:02,380 --> 01:35:06,380
See him tomorrow. Marrero took a ball.

1538
01:35:16,380 --> 01:35:18,380
Traxel 14 and seven for the year.

1539
01:35:20,380 --> 01:35:24,380
He throws and catches the inside corner according to the plate on pines. One ball one strike.

1540
01:35:24,380 --> 01:35:30,380
These umpires have been here for all five games of this homestand.

1541
01:35:32,380 --> 01:35:38,380
Game feelers are deep as Marrero bats. Traxel brings it to him.

1542
01:35:38,380 --> 01:35:40,380
This is long away for a ball.

1543
01:35:40,380 --> 01:35:44,380
Our folks have sent us faxes up here.

1544
01:35:44,380 --> 01:35:48,380
Doug Lane has corresponded with us.

1545
01:35:48,380 --> 01:35:54,380
I've gotten faxes from Scotland, from Germany.

1546
01:35:54,380 --> 01:35:56,380
You know everybody all over the world.

1547
01:35:56,380 --> 01:36:00,380
We got one from New Zealand the other night. I've never been there.

1548
01:36:00,380 --> 01:36:04,380
I was supposed to go last year. I had all my tickets and everything.

1549
01:36:04,380 --> 01:36:08,380
A medical situation came up in the family and I couldn't go.

1550
01:36:08,380 --> 01:36:10,380
Three and one to come to the hitter Marrero.

1551
01:36:10,380 --> 01:36:14,380
Undecidarist is shields here in the Cardinal Six.

1552
01:36:14,380 --> 01:36:20,380
Traxel throws, caught the outside corner. This guy can work the corners.

1553
01:36:20,380 --> 01:36:26,380
Six innings work for Merker giving two runs and eight hits.

1554
01:36:26,380 --> 01:36:32,380
Because it comes to strand eight, ball four puts the batter on base.

1555
01:36:32,380 --> 01:36:36,380
How about these fans? They're not going anywhere. They're staying right here.

1556
01:36:36,380 --> 01:36:40,380
They want to see the action to save the Leafs from here on out.

1557
01:36:40,380 --> 01:36:48,380
And while we're staying this game, we will have a ceremony following this game on the field.

1558
01:36:48,380 --> 01:36:52,380
And the massive ceremony will be my partner Jack Buck.

1559
01:36:52,380 --> 01:36:56,380
That will happen on the field probably about 30 minutes after the game.

1560
01:36:56,380 --> 01:37:00,380
Somewhere in there. I don't think any of these folks will go. I think they'll stay around.

1561
01:37:00,380 --> 01:37:04,380
Merker pits six innings, two runs, eight hits. Struck out three, walk three.

1562
01:37:04,380 --> 01:37:08,380
Out of the shields is Attheplay. He's 0 for two with a walk.

1563
01:37:08,380 --> 01:37:13,380
And a throw to first and Traxel who picked the shields off in the first inning.

1564
01:37:13,380 --> 01:37:20,380
Dale Leggett-Marrero who was just given the first pass by Traxel this evening.

1565
01:37:20,380 --> 01:37:26,380
He struck out the leadoff hitter, JD Drew, then gave up the walk and here's the pitch to the shields.

1566
01:37:26,380 --> 01:37:32,380
Delano hits a foul out of play. Strike one.

1567
01:37:32,380 --> 01:37:36,380
Tony LaRusse's mother passed away the other day and they had the funeral today.

1568
01:37:36,380 --> 01:37:41,380
He was in Tampa and one of our Cuddle owners personally flew him back here for this game tonight.

1569
01:37:41,380 --> 01:37:46,380
He just made it at game time and he's done a wonderful thing.

1570
01:37:46,380 --> 01:37:51,380
For him to miss this home run after all that he's done for McGuire and for St. Louis,

1571
01:37:51,380 --> 01:37:57,380
I'm sure I'm happy that he made it back and we're sure are happy for him.

1572
01:37:57,380 --> 01:38:02,380
And of course, saddened by the death of his mother who suffered for a long time with Alzheimer's,

1573
01:38:02,380 --> 01:38:07,380
here's the pitch to the shields on the outside corner and Delano is quickly in the hole on two.

1574
01:38:07,380 --> 01:38:17,380
He said that he would be back if his father didn't need him and so we're happy that that came about.

1575
01:38:17,380 --> 01:38:24,380
That was a tough, tough day in Tony LaRusse's life, bittersweet to say the least.

1576
01:38:24,380 --> 01:38:29,380
A lead by the runner, that is Marrero. He's on it first with one out, here's the pitch.

1577
01:38:29,380 --> 01:38:35,380
Delano took ball one. On the bottom of the six, cards have been out hit. 8-2, trail 2-1.

1578
01:38:35,380 --> 01:38:40,380
The Redbirds have not left any runners. Had one picked off. McGuire circled the bases.

1579
01:38:40,380 --> 01:38:45,380
And Marrero is the third base runner of the night, that's all.

1580
01:38:45,380 --> 01:38:50,380
Jack, I never got to see what Big Mac did when he hit that ball because I was watching the baseball.

1581
01:38:50,380 --> 01:38:53,380
He was running like heck and looking over his shoulder in the left field.

1582
01:38:53,380 --> 01:38:55,380
He wasn't sure if he was going to make it either.

1583
01:38:55,380 --> 01:39:02,380
That's what LaRusse was arguing about in the first inning.

1584
01:39:02,380 --> 01:39:08,380
Now here comes the manager out, Jimmy Rigelman, and he's going to talk about it too.

1585
01:39:08,380 --> 01:39:11,380
Even though you can't argue about a balk, I know what he's going to say.

1586
01:39:11,380 --> 01:39:15,380
Hey, LaRusse comes out there and argues about it.

1587
01:39:15,380 --> 01:39:20,380
It's going to be interesting. First baseman, Grace already talking to it.

1588
01:39:20,380 --> 01:39:26,380
It had to do with the leg kick, that's what the umpires seem to indicate.

1589
01:39:26,380 --> 01:39:28,380
Moved that front leg first. Can't do that.

1590
01:39:28,380 --> 01:39:31,380
That's the way Drysdale used to do it, didn't it? Bend that knee.

1591
01:39:31,380 --> 01:39:39,380
Yeah, in fact, they didn't change the rule until Drysdale got out of the leg.

1592
01:39:39,380 --> 01:39:41,380
It was a grandfather move on that.

1593
01:39:41,380 --> 01:39:42,380
He used to bend the front knee.

1594
01:39:42,380 --> 01:39:45,380
Bend the front knee like you're going to come to the plate, then he'd spin and throw.

1595
01:39:45,380 --> 01:39:50,380
He had a good spin move, a quick one.

1596
01:39:50,380 --> 01:39:53,380
Now the shield is up there with one out, one out.

1597
01:39:53,380 --> 01:39:57,380
That takes us in the on-deck circle.

1598
01:39:57,380 --> 01:40:04,380
Why, we'll bat a couple more times before this game is over.

1599
01:40:04,380 --> 01:40:09,380
Maybe just once more. One ball, two strikes.

1600
01:40:09,380 --> 01:40:12,380
Tracks it delivers, and Delano swings and hits it in the left pass of H.

1601
01:40:12,380 --> 01:40:15,380
That's a base hit. Here comes a tie run.

1602
01:40:15,380 --> 01:40:18,380
It will score. The ball gets past the left fielder for an error.

1603
01:40:18,380 --> 01:40:23,380
And we're tied 2-2 on the base hit and RBI by the shield.

1604
01:40:23,380 --> 01:40:26,380
And an error charge to the left fielder.

1605
01:40:26,380 --> 01:40:30,380
Hill sends a go-ahead runner down to second with one out.

1606
01:40:30,380 --> 01:40:35,380
Jack, I just wondered, this series and McGuire hitting the home runs against the Cubs.

1607
01:40:35,380 --> 01:40:39,380
I wonder what will happen to Chicago in their series.

1608
01:40:39,380 --> 01:40:43,380
They've got to go to Houston, they've got to go to San Diego.

1609
01:40:43,380 --> 01:40:47,380
They've answered a tough game left on their schedule.

1610
01:40:47,380 --> 01:40:53,380
Del Marrero walked, went to second on a balk and scored a rather cheap run.

1611
01:40:53,380 --> 01:40:57,380
A good hit by the shields and an error by the left fielder, Hill.

1612
01:40:57,380 --> 01:41:01,380
The Cardinals have made two runs on three hits, and the batter is Tatis.

1613
01:41:01,380 --> 01:41:03,380
He has struck out twice.

1614
01:41:03,380 --> 01:41:07,380
He's not that familiar with tracks, but he's getting more so by the moment.

1615
01:41:07,380 --> 01:41:09,380
Here's a fly ball into deep left.

1616
01:41:09,380 --> 01:41:12,380
Back at the track, it's going to be caught by Hill.

1617
01:41:12,380 --> 01:41:14,380
He pulls it down for the second out of the inning.

1618
01:41:14,380 --> 01:41:16,380
Here comes McGuire.

1619
01:41:16,380 --> 01:41:24,380
Listen to the man, to the hand, to the man who just hit home run number 62 a short while ago.

1620
01:41:24,380 --> 01:41:35,380
A good pal, Russ David.

1621
01:41:35,380 --> 01:41:40,380
A fine musician here in town, a good pal, Russ David called me this afternoon.

1622
01:41:40,380 --> 01:41:44,380
He was singing to me on the telephone with the tune of McNamara's band.

1623
01:41:44,380 --> 01:41:46,380
Oh, his name is Mark McGuire.

1624
01:41:46,380 --> 01:41:48,380
He's the biggest in the land.

1625
01:41:48,380 --> 01:41:50,380
He's doing a good job.

1626
01:41:50,380 --> 01:41:52,380
Russ David.

1627
01:41:52,380 --> 01:41:54,380
They're going to walk it.

1628
01:41:54,380 --> 01:41:56,380
Whoa, listen.

1629
01:41:56,380 --> 01:41:58,380
They catch it on pass.

1630
01:41:58,380 --> 01:42:02,380
Whoa, second walk given up by track group.

1631
01:42:02,380 --> 01:42:04,380
Ball one, ball two.

1632
01:42:04,380 --> 01:42:14,380
Hey, guys, they're in a penalty race, and I guarantee that Jimmy Riggleman couldn't look himself in the mirror if he pitched to him in this situation.

1633
01:42:14,380 --> 01:42:19,380
And his boss, Jim Donald, the head of the Tribune Company is here tonight.

1634
01:42:19,380 --> 01:42:30,380
And Andy McFail, the general manager, and Ed Lynch, the director of the ball drunk.

1635
01:42:30,380 --> 01:42:31,380
They were all over it.

1636
01:42:31,380 --> 01:42:34,380
Andy McFail, the vice president, and Ed Lynch is the gentleman.

1637
01:42:34,380 --> 01:42:37,380
They were all over my restaurant last night.

1638
01:42:37,380 --> 01:42:38,380
They had dinner.

1639
01:42:38,380 --> 01:42:39,380
They had a lot to talk about.

1640
01:42:39,380 --> 01:42:41,380
Everyone had a lot to talk about this weekend.

1641
01:42:41,380 --> 01:42:47,380
Frequently this year when you walk McGuire, you get more trouble from Lankford who stands in.

1642
01:42:47,380 --> 01:42:50,380
He's struck out twice.

1643
01:42:50,380 --> 01:42:55,380
Two to the score, two on, one, two on, and one out.

1644
01:42:55,380 --> 01:42:57,380
Right, only one out, right, didn't it?

1645
01:42:57,380 --> 01:42:58,380
Two outs, got you.

1646
01:42:58,380 --> 01:43:00,380
Stuck out a burger.

1647
01:43:00,380 --> 01:43:02,380
Two on, two out.

1648
01:43:02,380 --> 01:43:05,380
Here's the pitch to Lankford.

1649
01:43:05,380 --> 01:43:08,380
Outside corner from Tracksill, and that's a strike.

1650
01:43:08,380 --> 01:43:10,380
We didn't get to tell you about JD Drew either.

1651
01:43:10,380 --> 01:43:12,380
He went up there so fast in all of this.

1652
01:43:12,380 --> 01:43:14,380
He has come up with some great seasons.

1653
01:43:14,380 --> 01:43:19,380
That double A, he hit 328, triple A, he hit 360.

1654
01:43:19,380 --> 01:43:21,380
Hard to believe a two-out hit from Lankford.

1655
01:43:21,380 --> 01:43:22,380
Strike one to count.

1656
01:43:22,380 --> 01:43:26,380
Array has struck out twice against this other.

1657
01:43:26,380 --> 01:43:27,380
The shield's on at second.

1658
01:43:27,380 --> 01:43:28,380
McGuire on at first.

1659
01:43:28,380 --> 01:43:31,380
McGuire tonight has grounded out this short.

1660
01:43:31,380 --> 01:43:40,380
Hit the all-run and McGivin the walk.

1661
01:43:40,380 --> 01:43:44,380
Two on, two out.

1662
01:43:44,380 --> 01:43:45,380
And the pitch.

1663
01:43:45,380 --> 01:43:49,380
That's a ball outside as it comes warm up.

1664
01:43:49,380 --> 01:43:53,380
Earlier in their bullpen, that's the left-hander Terry Mulholland.

1665
01:43:53,380 --> 01:43:57,380
And the Cardinals are going to need a new pitcher at the top of the seventh inning.

1666
01:43:57,380 --> 01:43:59,380
And a follow Kent Merker.

1667
01:43:59,380 --> 01:44:03,380
Well, the run scored in the sending takes Merker off the hook.

1668
01:44:03,380 --> 01:44:07,380
And another run scored could give him a victory if things turn out well.

1669
01:44:07,380 --> 01:44:09,380
Or the remainder of the evening.

1670
01:44:09,380 --> 01:44:11,380
Two on, two out the pitch.

1671
01:44:11,380 --> 01:44:13,380
Lankford swings and a miss.

1672
01:44:13,380 --> 01:44:15,380
And Tracksill's been able to get the ball passed.

1673
01:44:15,380 --> 01:44:18,380
Array all night long.

1674
01:44:18,380 --> 01:44:20,380
It will be a postgame ceremony.

1675
01:44:20,380 --> 01:44:22,380
You'll hear it all, folks.

1676
01:44:22,380 --> 01:44:24,380
So don't tune out when the game is over.

1677
01:44:24,380 --> 01:44:26,380
We'll have our star of the game.

1678
01:44:26,380 --> 01:44:28,380
We'll have our scoreboard program.

1679
01:44:28,380 --> 01:44:31,380
And then we shall have the field ceremonies.

1680
01:44:31,380 --> 01:44:36,380
So you'll hear it all.

1681
01:44:36,380 --> 01:44:41,380
Lankford now in danger of striking out for the third time.

1682
01:44:41,380 --> 01:44:51,380
Needs a hit to put the cards on top.

1683
01:44:51,380 --> 01:44:54,380
From the stretch, Steve Tracksill.

1684
01:44:54,380 --> 01:44:56,380
And the pitch.

1685
01:44:56,380 --> 01:44:59,380
Over the low for a ball, two and two.

1686
01:44:59,380 --> 01:45:04,380
The sending started with a strikeout by J.D. Drew as he made his Major League debut.

1687
01:45:04,380 --> 01:45:06,380
A walk was given to Murero.

1688
01:45:06,380 --> 01:45:09,380
He was blocked down to second, driven home by the Shields.

1689
01:45:09,380 --> 01:45:13,380
The Shields advanced to second on an error by the left fielder.

1690
01:45:13,380 --> 01:45:15,380
The piece flied out and McGuire was given a walk.

1691
01:45:15,380 --> 01:45:19,380
The error by the left fielder deprived McGuire.

1692
01:45:19,380 --> 01:45:21,380
How about a bad in the sending?

1693
01:45:21,380 --> 01:45:26,380
Here's a pitch. Outside to Ray Lankford, three and two.

1694
01:45:26,380 --> 01:45:36,380
And the runners will go with a pitch.

1695
01:45:36,380 --> 01:45:39,380
We are in the sixth.

1696
01:45:39,380 --> 01:45:46,380
Two-two ball game.

1697
01:45:46,380 --> 01:45:49,380
From the stretch, it's Tracksill. The runners will go.

1698
01:45:49,380 --> 01:45:52,380
They're off and running. The pitch flung out on a long one.

1699
01:45:52,380 --> 01:45:54,380
Looks like it's going to put the cards on top.

1700
01:45:54,380 --> 01:45:58,380
It is a three-run home run for Lankford.

1701
01:45:58,380 --> 01:46:02,380
After the walk to McGuire, it's Cardinals' time.

1702
01:46:02,380 --> 01:46:14,380
Comes two.

1703
01:46:14,380 --> 01:46:22,380
A walk for McGuire, and they were burned by Lankford.

1704
01:46:22,380 --> 01:46:25,380
Lankford had struck out twice previously.

1705
01:46:25,380 --> 01:46:31,380
Now the Cardinals get four runs in the inning and lead five to two.

1706
01:46:31,380 --> 01:46:37,380
This one against one of the best cup pitchers, Steve Tracksill.

1707
01:46:37,380 --> 01:46:41,380
Lankford goes as soon as he cuts it off in the right center.

1708
01:46:41,380 --> 01:46:44,380
He hands on a foul from him.

1709
01:46:44,380 --> 01:46:52,380
Lankford now has 12 home runs and 52 runs better than him.

1710
01:46:52,380 --> 01:46:55,380
94 out of the 9 ball together.

1711
01:46:55,380 --> 01:46:58,380
He takes the ball.

1712
01:46:58,380 --> 01:47:07,380
You're right, Mike. That's a pertinent subject to what this series is going to do to Chicago this season.

1713
01:47:07,380 --> 01:47:12,380
Here's a big breaking ball that drops out of the strike zone for ball one to run Gantt.

1714
01:47:12,380 --> 01:47:17,380
I think they have been riding the coattails of Sammy Sosa.

1715
01:47:17,380 --> 01:47:21,380
I really do down this stretch, and it will be interesting to see what happens from here on.

1716
01:47:21,380 --> 01:47:24,380
Here's a swing and a miss by Gantt, one-on-one.

1717
01:47:24,380 --> 01:47:33,380
Sosa is four home runs behind McGuire, who hit 62 here tonight.

1718
01:47:33,380 --> 01:47:38,380
And Sosa has had a single-gun and a double play and walk.

1719
01:47:38,380 --> 01:47:45,380
Here comes another to Gantt, a late swing and a miss puts him in the hole one and two.

1720
01:47:45,380 --> 01:47:47,380
There's another thrilling moment here at this ballpark.

1721
01:47:47,380 --> 01:47:54,380
We've had, as we mentioned before, a routine that's 20 and a half games out of first.

1722
01:47:54,380 --> 01:48:00,380
Three million, 200,000 people are going to go through the turnstiles and set a record.

1723
01:48:00,380 --> 01:48:04,380
Here it comes again, and a foul goes out of play one and two.

1724
01:48:04,380 --> 01:48:12,380
Jack, we mentioned the owner of the gardener flew Tony LaRusso down and back, and of course that's David Pratt.

1725
01:48:12,380 --> 01:48:19,380
What a wonderful man he is and how much he's helped so many people this year on our ballpark.

1726
01:48:19,380 --> 01:48:23,380
He certainly has, one and two that counts again.

1727
01:48:23,380 --> 01:48:26,380
He's the seventh man to bat in this inning.

1728
01:48:26,380 --> 01:48:29,380
Here's a pitch, another swing and a foul, he's run up there.

1729
01:48:29,380 --> 01:48:34,380
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1730
01:48:34,380 --> 01:48:42,380
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1731
01:48:42,380 --> 01:48:47,380
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1732
01:48:47,380 --> 01:48:51,380
We're going to see the biggest party we've seen all year here, folks, tonight.

1733
01:48:51,380 --> 01:48:53,380
They're not going to leave. This ballpark is going to stay.

1734
01:48:53,380 --> 01:48:58,380
Here's a pitch just outside again, and by the way, at Keener Plaza tomorrow at noon, they're going to have a celebration also.

1735
01:48:58,380 --> 01:49:00,380
You'll be in Cincinnati.

1736
01:49:00,380 --> 01:49:02,380
I know you can handle it, my man.

1737
01:49:02,380 --> 01:49:03,380
You're going to be there?

1738
01:49:03,380 --> 01:49:09,380
Oh yeah, you'll be insane. I can just about bet on that. What a great day that'll be, John.

1739
01:49:09,380 --> 01:49:14,380
Two balls, two strikes to count the pitch. Look at that one in the deep center by Gant.

1740
01:49:14,380 --> 01:49:18,380
He hammered that a ton, a ton for a home run.

1741
01:49:18,380 --> 01:49:23,380
That is the third Cardinal home run of the night and makes it six to two.

1742
01:49:23,380 --> 01:49:27,380
Gant hits number 23. Brother to the college sent one off.

1743
01:49:27,380 --> 01:49:30,380
Way off into the center field.

1744
01:49:30,380 --> 01:49:34,380
Back to back home runs by Gant.

1745
01:49:34,380 --> 01:49:38,380
After Lankford, Jack has 194 home runs.

1746
01:49:38,380 --> 01:49:41,380
The Cardinals are hoping to hit more than 200, aren't they?

1747
01:49:41,380 --> 01:49:44,380
And they're really pushing for Atlanta Braves.

1748
01:49:44,380 --> 01:49:50,380
Who would have thought that the Cardinals would push the Atlanta Braves when it came to home runs?

1749
01:49:50,380 --> 01:49:54,380
Well, here comes Billy Riggerman. That's going to be all for this battle.

1750
01:49:54,380 --> 01:49:59,380
Back to back home runs by Lankford and Gant.

1751
01:49:59,380 --> 01:50:02,380
The beat still goes on here after they walk McGuire.

1752
01:50:02,380 --> 01:50:04,380
Cardinals really make them pay.

1753
01:50:04,380 --> 01:50:15,380
One of the folks from the marketing department has come up and told us that they are already selling here at the ballpark.

1754
01:50:15,380 --> 01:50:17,380
62 memorabilia.

1755
01:50:17,380 --> 01:50:23,380
And this will be the, uh, how many of them think McGuire is going to hit 62 home runs?

1756
01:50:23,380 --> 01:50:27,380
I guess the same reason why they have that big poster.

1757
01:50:27,380 --> 01:50:35,380
In center field, Jack, they have a poster that has come down high above center field on the manual scoreboard.

1758
01:50:35,380 --> 01:50:41,380
And it has McGuire with that patented sleeve here. They have a number 62 on it.

1759
01:50:41,380 --> 01:50:42,380
Take care of a little business.

1760
01:50:42,380 --> 01:50:46,380
They come to make a pitching change. They bring in the left-hander, Mulholland.

1761
01:50:46,380 --> 01:50:49,380
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1762
01:50:49,380 --> 01:50:54,380
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1763
01:50:54,380 --> 01:50:58,380
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1764
01:50:58,380 --> 01:51:00,380
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1765
01:51:00,380 --> 01:51:06,380
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1766
01:51:06,380 --> 01:51:08,380
So our space requirements are really...

1767
01:51:08,380 --> 01:51:10,380
Sir, as I said before, we cannot lease out the Pentagon.

1768
01:51:10,380 --> 01:51:11,380
Sure.

1769
01:51:11,380 --> 01:51:12,380
I am really not authorized.

1770
01:51:12,380 --> 01:51:15,380
Wait, wait, wait. How about that big room you guys have hollowed out under the Rocky Mountains?

1771
01:51:15,380 --> 01:51:17,380
I have no idea what you're talking about, sir.

1772
01:51:17,380 --> 01:51:19,380
It's a room, too. It's a secret command center. It's in every movie.

1773
01:51:19,380 --> 01:51:21,380
I have no knowledge of such installations, sir.

1774
01:51:21,380 --> 01:51:23,380
It would hold a lot of books and CDs.

1775
01:51:23,380 --> 01:51:29,380
A little hip-hop in the background might lighten the mood there, Sergeant, because frankly, now the last time you put me on hold, the music selection would have been...

1776
01:51:29,380 --> 01:51:30,380
I'm going to have to put you on hold.

1777
01:51:30,380 --> 01:51:31,380
Oh, no.

1778
01:51:31,380 --> 01:51:32,380
And you.

1779
01:51:32,380 --> 01:51:34,380
No, no, no.

1780
01:51:34,380 --> 01:51:40,380
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1781
01:51:40,380 --> 01:51:45,380
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1782
01:51:45,380 --> 01:51:49,380
Three of the five hits have been home runs.

1783
01:51:49,380 --> 01:51:54,380
One of them a three-run job by Langford and solo cost by McGuire.

1784
01:51:54,380 --> 01:51:58,380
Number 62 in Gantt, number 23.

1785
01:51:58,380 --> 01:52:04,380
Here the pitch and a bouncing ball. The first goes foul. Healed by Dave McKay.

1786
01:52:04,380 --> 01:52:11,380
Dave McKay gets a lot of credit for the advancement in the hitting ranks by Mark McGuire.

1787
01:52:11,380 --> 01:52:17,380
So many of the staff. And how about that? Dave McKay took that ball over and he handed it to Stan the Man Muzio.

1788
01:52:17,380 --> 01:52:21,380
And Stan flips it to some kid. Stan and Lil Muzio sitting down there.

1789
01:52:21,380 --> 01:52:26,380
He's down here, got zipped by a foul ball here the other night. Muzio did.

1790
01:52:26,380 --> 01:52:28,380
He's still quick enough to get out of the way.

1791
01:52:28,380 --> 01:52:31,380
No chance. He'll never get the man.

1792
01:52:31,380 --> 01:52:34,380
Two balls in the strike to count.

1793
01:52:34,380 --> 01:52:42,380
Mulholland pitching to Mabry. Mabry with a swing and a foul ball in the left. Back at the track at the wall. It's going to be caught by Hill.

1794
01:52:42,380 --> 01:52:48,380
And the inning is over. After six, Ocasio's lead becomes six to two.

1795
01:52:48,380 --> 01:52:51,380
This stadium could probably live without its organ.

1796
01:52:51,380 --> 01:53:07,380
But when someone's lung, heart, kidney or liver fails, a treatment named KMOX.

1797
01:53:07,380 --> 01:53:17,380
Well welcome back to the biggest party the Bush Stadium has ever thrown. And they will throw it before the night's over.

1798
01:53:17,380 --> 01:53:25,380
Jimmy, I was watching McGuire and all the action. Evidently that was a tremendous fireworks show, huh?

1799
01:53:25,380 --> 01:53:29,380
You didn't get to watch it either.

1800
01:53:29,380 --> 01:53:40,380
We have a new pitcher. Rich Croushaw I just recalled. And he'll take over the pitching duty.

1801
01:53:40,380 --> 01:53:52,380
And as it stands now, Murker will get the win. Murker will get the win as it stands now.

1802
01:53:52,380 --> 01:53:55,380
And there's Croushaw.

1803
01:53:55,380 --> 01:54:00,380
And Drew stays in the game. He'll take over the left field.

1804
01:54:00,380 --> 01:54:11,380
And Gantz will lead as the pitcher Croushaw will hit in Gantz's spot, fifth in the lineup.

1805
01:54:11,380 --> 01:54:16,380
So Drew goes in the left. We'll get to see that rookie perform.

1806
01:54:16,380 --> 01:54:26,380
It's amazing, Jack. I'm never, I am never ceased what this game does to amaze me.

1807
01:54:26,380 --> 01:54:35,380
And I harken back to when Pete Rose was playing second base for the Cincinnati Reds and Stan Mugeo got two hits to his left.

1808
01:54:35,380 --> 01:54:37,380
Rose was a rookie.

1809
01:54:37,380 --> 01:54:44,380
On Mugeo's final day in 1963. He got two hits and no one knew who the second baseman was.

1810
01:54:44,380 --> 01:54:49,380
Here's a fly ball in the right. Maybe he'll go back to the right and get that.

1811
01:54:49,380 --> 01:54:51,380
He has it. Going away.

1812
01:54:51,380 --> 01:54:57,380
This is Rick Croushaw. He just came back to the ball club after going back down to Memphis.

1813
01:54:57,380 --> 01:55:03,380
They have him in here in the seventh inning rather than that closing spot they had before.

1814
01:55:03,380 --> 01:55:08,380
And Croushaw gets the lead off here in the seventh and pitches to Grace's two out of three.

1815
01:55:08,380 --> 01:55:15,380
And so says on deck.

1816
01:55:15,380 --> 01:55:21,380
You'll hear a big cheer for him again. First one is outside low. More work.

1817
01:55:21,380 --> 01:55:24,380
You like some of these young players the Cardinals are bringing up?

1818
01:55:24,380 --> 01:55:26,380
Big time, Jack. Big time.

1819
01:55:26,380 --> 01:55:32,380
They could. The Cardinals have to make a little cake and put all the pieces together.

1820
01:55:32,380 --> 01:55:39,380
But the individual talent is there on the part of some of these players.

1821
01:55:39,380 --> 01:55:42,380
It's going to take some hard work to put it all together.

1822
01:55:42,380 --> 01:55:45,380
It could be a big, big season. Here's a change up. A beauty strike call.

1823
01:55:45,380 --> 01:55:51,380
That's that screwball that Rich, though, is a really fool with Grace.

1824
01:55:51,380 --> 01:55:55,380
You know, a lot is going to depend, Mike, on whether Houston is able to keep Randy Johnson.

1825
01:55:55,380 --> 01:56:01,380
Because you've got to put your club together with the idea of catching Houston in the standing.

1826
01:56:01,380 --> 01:56:06,380
Well, if we get the Cardinals and young pitchers back, and we all know that until next year,

1827
01:56:06,380 --> 01:56:09,380
Dennis is a big question mark.

1828
01:56:09,380 --> 01:56:14,380
We might see him 40 years old, but they went back in there and did a little more cleaning up.

1829
01:56:14,380 --> 01:56:20,380
So, probably won't be able to count on him until mid-99.

1830
01:56:20,380 --> 01:56:23,380
But you've got to keep the rest of the earlier self in.

1831
01:56:23,380 --> 01:56:26,380
If you do that, you had some youngsters. Who knows?

1832
01:56:26,380 --> 01:56:31,380
Any time you have McGuire to center thing, you've got a good start, don't you?

1833
01:56:31,380 --> 01:56:36,380
Yeah, you start with McGuire. We have a newcomer by the name of Fernando Tatis.

1834
01:56:36,380 --> 01:56:39,380
It looks like he's going to be very useful.

1835
01:56:39,380 --> 01:56:42,380
Amarillo is looking good.

1836
01:56:42,380 --> 01:56:44,380
2-2 is outside.

1837
01:56:44,380 --> 01:56:48,380
Lankford has been signed. J.D. Drew is on the scene.

1838
01:56:48,380 --> 01:56:53,380
He's had a lot of home runs, and maybe he'll get better next year.

1839
01:56:53,380 --> 01:56:56,380
Here's ball four, and here comes Sosa.

1840
01:56:56,380 --> 01:57:00,380
Let's see her. Once again, the hand for Sosa.

1841
01:57:00,380 --> 01:57:04,380
He currently trails McGuire by four home runs.

1842
01:57:04,380 --> 01:57:08,380
McGuire is number 62 here tonight.

1843
01:57:08,380 --> 01:57:12,380
And Sosa is one for two.

1844
01:57:12,380 --> 01:57:15,380
He's single. He's grounded in a new double play. He won.

1845
01:57:15,380 --> 01:57:19,380
Another gentleman that the Cardinals have called up. They haven't activated him yet.

1846
01:57:19,380 --> 01:57:21,380
He's a young man from our area. It's Mark Little.

1847
01:57:21,380 --> 01:57:25,380
He's from Edwardsville, Illinois, and that's where he still lives.

1848
01:57:25,380 --> 01:57:28,380
He resides there. He's a 6'4", 195.

1849
01:57:28,380 --> 01:57:30,380
Cardinals picked him up in the trade with Texas.

1850
01:57:30,380 --> 01:57:34,380
So he's here also. Sosa looks at him a little more often.

1851
01:57:34,380 --> 01:57:37,380
And they like what they see in him.

1852
01:57:37,380 --> 01:57:41,380
A lot of young people have been playing good baseball recently over there in Edwardsville.

1853
01:57:41,380 --> 01:57:44,380
They won the American Legion title this year.

1854
01:57:44,380 --> 01:57:47,380
And the high school team was undefeated.

1855
01:57:47,380 --> 01:57:51,380
And they went to the national championship.

1856
01:57:51,380 --> 01:57:56,380
Another two, Sammy and Sosa. Swear to God, all in the name of the Lord.

1857
01:57:56,380 --> 01:58:00,380
And then comes Drew and on the move he makes the catch.

1858
01:58:00,380 --> 01:58:03,380
He's a floater.

1859
01:58:03,380 --> 01:58:07,380
I talked to some people, Mike. I have a friend down in Arkansas, the name of Floyd Thomas.

1860
01:58:07,380 --> 01:58:13,380
He's been watching Drew down in person in Arkansas and then traveled up to Memphis to watch him play.

1861
01:58:13,380 --> 01:58:17,380
He said he could go get the ball. You won't have to worry about that.

1862
01:58:17,380 --> 01:58:26,380
By the way, Mark Little did play for Edwardsville O'Lorell High School.

1863
01:58:26,380 --> 01:58:29,380
So Sosa is 1-3.

1864
01:58:29,380 --> 01:58:31,380
And he was a single.

1865
01:58:31,380 --> 01:58:35,380
He was just centered by Hill.

1866
01:58:35,380 --> 01:58:38,380
Sosa tonight, single in the first.

1867
01:58:38,380 --> 01:58:40,380
He didn't know a double play in the third.

1868
01:58:40,380 --> 01:58:44,380
Walked in the fifth and he flies to left here in the seventh.

1869
01:58:44,380 --> 01:58:50,380
J.D. Drew will have something to tell his friends and family.

1870
01:58:50,380 --> 01:59:02,380
His major league debut was made the night Mark McGuire hit his 62nd homerun to break Roger Maris' single season homerun run.

1871
01:59:02,380 --> 01:59:08,380
Out comes a dunking and we might get a pitching game.

1872
01:59:08,380 --> 01:59:16,380
Taking the baseball away but he's giving it back now. God knows how.

1873
01:59:16,380 --> 01:59:21,380
Pain and loosening but they're going to leave the crosser in.

1874
01:59:21,380 --> 01:59:28,380
The face, Guyetti. Guyetti, 2-3 tonight, a pair of singles in an RBI.

1875
01:59:28,380 --> 01:59:29,380
Did you get the attendance yet?

1876
01:59:29,380 --> 01:59:39,380
I did, Mike. The 43,000 plus actual attendance, almost 50,000, 49,987.

1877
01:59:39,380 --> 01:59:45,380
And the total attendance for the year, 2,820,000 total.

1878
01:59:45,380 --> 01:59:50,380
49,987 with 43,688 paid.

1879
01:59:50,380 --> 01:59:53,380
Guyetti could make his presence felt.

1880
01:59:53,380 --> 01:59:59,380
He has in a cup uniform, he has really helped them down the stretch.

1881
01:59:59,380 --> 02:00:04,380
Lance Payter is in the bullpen, Croucher is on the ropes.

1882
02:00:04,380 --> 02:00:08,380
He fires, it's a school, a little low ball too.

1883
02:00:08,380 --> 02:00:15,380
Pretty good pitch but the rookie or crosser doesn't get it.

1884
02:00:15,380 --> 02:00:23,380
So the paid is 43,688, the total 49,987.

1885
02:00:23,380 --> 02:00:26,380
And they are the lucky ones to have seen it.

1886
02:00:26,380 --> 02:00:32,380
Home run number 62, I wonder who was who number 70 or 71 or whatever the score could be.

1887
02:00:32,380 --> 02:00:39,380
We still have what, 19 games remaining or 18 after this one?

1888
02:00:39,380 --> 02:00:45,380
A 2-1 with 2 on 2 out, Guyetti half swing holds up, it's high, 3 and worse.

1889
02:00:45,380 --> 02:00:48,380
I know who's leading this game, 6-2.

1890
02:00:48,380 --> 02:00:56,380
But the Cubs have made numerous come from behind wins this season.

1891
02:00:56,380 --> 02:01:05,380
And if she would like to win, on a night when such a momentous record is bust,

1892
02:01:05,380 --> 02:01:09,380
here is a pop-up behind home plate, into the seats, out of play.

1893
02:01:09,380 --> 02:01:16,380
It would be nice to have home run number 62 going to record books with a cardinal win.

1894
02:01:16,380 --> 02:01:19,380
Philadelphia beat the Mets 16-4.

1895
02:01:19,380 --> 02:01:24,380
So the Cubs will at least stay tied for the lead in the wild card race

1896
02:01:24,380 --> 02:01:30,380
or they could go a game up if they come from behind here.

1897
02:01:30,380 --> 02:01:33,380
The Giants are 2 back at the start of the day.

1898
02:01:33,380 --> 02:01:35,380
We're San Francisco playing tonight, Jack.

1899
02:01:35,380 --> 02:01:40,380
Here's ball four and a walk to Guyetti, loads it.

1900
02:01:40,380 --> 02:01:47,380
Second pass by Croucher and it brings in Mickey Morindee, the left-handed swim.

1901
02:01:47,380 --> 02:01:52,380
Are they going to stay with Croucher apparently because of that screwball that he possesses?

1902
02:01:52,380 --> 02:01:55,380
A good out? No, he's coming out of the game.

1903
02:01:55,380 --> 02:01:58,380
That's going to be awful out of Croucher.

1904
02:01:58,380 --> 02:02:05,380
Duncan comes to the mound and it's time for our shelter insurance pitching change here in the seventh inning.

1905
02:02:05,380 --> 02:02:08,380
Shelter insurance for your life, home, car, farm, business.

1906
02:02:08,380 --> 02:02:11,380
Shelter insurance always there for you.

1907
02:02:11,380 --> 02:02:14,380
Cards bring in the left-hander, Lance Peter.

1908
02:02:14,380 --> 02:02:17,380
All right now, Max, we're going to listen to some sounds

1909
02:02:17,380 --> 02:02:19,380
and I want you to tell me how each sound makes you feel.

1910
02:02:19,380 --> 02:02:21,380
Okay, good.

1911
02:02:21,380 --> 02:02:23,380
Tense. Yes.

1912
02:02:23,380 --> 02:02:25,380
Afraid.

1913
02:02:25,380 --> 02:02:27,380
Terrified. I see.

1914
02:02:27,380 --> 02:02:31,380
Confident. Pardon me?

1915
02:02:31,380 --> 02:02:34,380
Confident. That's the Intel sound. So you know, confident reassured.

1916
02:02:34,380 --> 02:02:36,380
But the other sounds made you nervous.

1917
02:02:36,380 --> 02:02:38,380
They don't assure me I've got the best technology.

1918
02:02:38,380 --> 02:02:41,380
But you feel better simply by hearing the Intel sound.

1919
02:02:41,380 --> 02:02:42,380
Yeah.

1920
02:02:42,380 --> 02:02:46,380
Well then I suggest you stop by the computer store and ask about Intel's family of processors.

1921
02:02:46,380 --> 02:02:50,380
For great performance with today's and tomorrow's software applications,

1922
02:02:50,380 --> 02:02:52,380
you're going to want the Pentium II processor.

1923
02:02:52,380 --> 02:02:56,380
Or if you need exceptional value and still want Intel dependability,

1924
02:02:56,380 --> 02:02:59,380
I suggest the Intel Celeron processor.

1925
02:02:59,380 --> 02:03:01,380
Wait, does this mean I have to go outside?

1926
02:03:01,380 --> 02:03:05,380
No, Max. Just look them up on your PC manufacturer's website.

1927
02:03:05,380 --> 02:03:07,380
Max, how did you get here today anyway?

1928
02:03:07,380 --> 02:03:09,380
I don't remember.

1929
02:03:13,380 --> 02:03:15,380
Your home for Cardinal baseball.

1930
02:03:15,380 --> 02:03:17,380
Holy air traffic control.

1931
02:03:17,380 --> 02:03:19,380
It's a record breaker.

1932
02:03:19,380 --> 02:03:21,380
AMOX, St. Louis.

1933
02:03:21,380 --> 02:03:23,380
A pre-run home of the Celeron.

1934
02:03:23,380 --> 02:03:27,380
Everyone from here on out, they're trying to make postseason play.

1935
02:03:27,380 --> 02:03:33,380
So losing two to the Cardinals here will not help their cards at all.

1936
02:03:33,380 --> 02:03:38,380
Kater, four and all in the air.

1937
02:03:38,380 --> 02:03:48,380
As he comes into this action, with that record of four and all,

1938
02:03:48,380 --> 02:03:52,380
Kater appears for the 59th time.

1939
02:03:52,380 --> 02:03:54,380
He has one save.

1940
02:03:54,380 --> 02:03:59,380
59 times out of that brokaw.

1941
02:04:07,380 --> 02:04:12,380
Morandini is a beauty if they have Mieske on deck.

1942
02:04:12,380 --> 02:04:15,380
Are they going to pinch hit for Morandini, Mike?

1943
02:04:15,380 --> 02:04:18,380
That's surprising because Morandini surprises me.

1944
02:04:18,380 --> 02:04:22,380
He's played all year long, both against left and right,

1945
02:04:22,380 --> 02:04:24,380
but they're going to take him out of there.

1946
02:04:24,380 --> 02:04:27,380
Mieske is going to come off the bench.

1947
02:04:31,380 --> 02:04:37,380
Seventh day and Matt Mieske, veteran journeyman,

1948
02:04:37,380 --> 02:04:39,380
last year with Milwaukee, walks in.

1949
02:04:39,380 --> 02:04:40,380
He'll be the hitter.

1950
02:04:40,380 --> 02:04:44,380
The base is loaded, two out, and he is the tying run at the plate.

1951
02:04:44,380 --> 02:04:48,380
It's a 6-2 Cardinal lead.

1952
02:04:48,380 --> 02:04:54,380
Matt has one home run this year, 10 RBI's, a 308 average.

1953
02:04:54,380 --> 02:04:57,380
He's been to that 91 times, his 28 hits.

1954
02:04:57,380 --> 02:04:59,380
Pitched hit here the other night.

1955
02:04:59,380 --> 02:05:00,380
He's back in action.

1956
02:05:00,380 --> 02:05:03,380
They're deep with playing the ball.

1957
02:05:03,380 --> 02:05:08,380
Base is loaded, two away.

1958
02:05:08,380 --> 02:05:10,380
We are in the seven.

1959
02:05:10,380 --> 02:05:13,380
Kater gets a sign.

1960
02:05:13,380 --> 02:05:19,380
As the one he wants, here it is, breaking pitch high ball one.

1961
02:05:19,380 --> 02:05:22,380
We'll give you a station break and we'll get a chance here.

1962
02:05:22,380 --> 02:05:25,380
Nice to go to the folks in Hot Spring.

1963
02:05:25,380 --> 02:05:30,380
You are the station we honor tonight, KXOW on the Flyers,

1964
02:05:30,380 --> 02:05:36,380
record-breaking home runner, number 62 here tonight.

1965
02:05:36,380 --> 02:05:45,380
Another by the left, the Mieske, takes it low, ball two.

1966
02:05:45,380 --> 02:05:50,380
Folks are here from Crystal City.

1967
02:05:50,380 --> 02:05:53,380
Zeke and Gladys.

1968
02:05:53,380 --> 02:05:59,380
Kroner, they're celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

1969
02:05:59,380 --> 02:06:01,380
So we're going to tap foul.

1970
02:06:01,380 --> 02:06:04,380
He had a good pitch to hit right there and he fouled it back.

1971
02:06:04,380 --> 02:06:08,380
Cubs are already left, eight men on base.

1972
02:06:08,380 --> 02:06:11,380
They have the bases loaded with two out here in the seven,

1973
02:06:11,380 --> 02:06:16,380
so this is critical for them.

1974
02:06:16,380 --> 02:06:23,380
They have scored two runs.

1975
02:06:23,380 --> 02:06:26,380
And Pater's trying to keep it right there and he fires.

1976
02:06:26,380 --> 02:06:28,380
Swing it aligned right in the center.

1977
02:06:28,380 --> 02:06:29,380
Back goes Lankford.

1978
02:06:29,380 --> 02:06:30,380
He's there.

1979
02:06:30,380 --> 02:06:31,380
He's over.

1980
02:06:31,380 --> 02:06:34,380
They've shown three more they've left to the left.

1981
02:06:34,380 --> 02:06:45,380
Seventh inning stretch time, Cardinal still on top, 6-2.

1982
02:06:45,380 --> 02:06:51,380
Some night here at Busch Stadium, sold out.

1983
02:06:51,380 --> 02:06:58,380
And Mark McGuire has hit a historic home run in his 62nd of the year.

1984
02:06:58,380 --> 02:07:02,380
He hit a line drive, a sinking line drive over the left of your wall.

1985
02:07:02,380 --> 02:07:07,380
It got over by about a foot and it was about 10 feet fair.

1986
02:07:07,380 --> 02:07:09,380
I mean a bullity hit.

1987
02:07:09,380 --> 02:07:10,380
Let's pause here.

1988
02:07:10,380 --> 02:07:13,380
This is the Cardinals baseball network.

1989
02:07:13,380 --> 02:07:39,380
The home run, by the way, was 341 feet, his shortest of the year.

1990
02:07:39,380 --> 02:07:47,380
But his biggest, here's a swing and a foul back here.

1991
02:07:47,380 --> 02:08:02,380
Luis Ardez, a little fella, takes a big, big swing.

1992
02:08:02,380 --> 02:08:05,380
There straight away for Luis, the Redbird shortstop, right hand of batter,

1993
02:08:05,380 --> 02:08:08,380
inside of the pitch, one and one, Terry Mulholland.

1994
02:08:08,380 --> 02:08:16,380
He's relieved in the 60s working here in the 7th.

1995
02:08:16,380 --> 02:08:19,380
Now Cardinals lead this one 6-2.

1996
02:08:19,380 --> 02:08:23,380
McGuire's home run in the 4th and then five runs in the 6th.

1997
02:08:23,380 --> 02:08:26,380
Here's a tap foul off to the left.

1998
02:08:26,380 --> 02:08:28,380
After they walked McGuire in the sixth inning,

1999
02:08:28,380 --> 02:08:33,380
Langford hit a three run home run and then Dan hit a home run.

2000
02:08:33,380 --> 02:08:37,380
Langford now has 27, Dan 23.

2001
02:08:37,380 --> 02:08:46,380
And the Cardinals have 194, 62 of them by Mark McGuire on deck.

2002
02:08:46,380 --> 02:08:52,380
J.D. Drew.

2003
02:08:52,380 --> 02:08:56,380
Drew pinching in the sixth, he'll bat again here in the eighth and seventh.

2004
02:08:56,380 --> 02:09:00,380
Wearing a number eight on his uniform back.

2005
02:09:00,380 --> 02:09:04,380
Cardinal right fielder, Brian Jordan injured himself last night

2006
02:09:04,380 --> 02:09:06,380
running the first base.

2007
02:09:06,380 --> 02:09:09,380
He's strained his Achilles so he's not playing tonight.

2008
02:09:09,380 --> 02:09:12,380
Our Daz pops a foul back here.

2009
02:09:12,380 --> 02:09:15,380
Drew is on deck.

2010
02:09:15,380 --> 02:09:20,380
At Memphis, hit 316, two home runs, 13 RBIs in 26 games.

2011
02:09:20,380 --> 02:09:27,380
After batting, 328, five home runs, 11 RBIs in 19 games in Arkansas.

2012
02:09:27,380 --> 02:09:29,380
And he's the on deck man.

2013
02:09:29,380 --> 02:09:31,380
Mark Little also called, that's not a good season.

2014
02:09:31,380 --> 02:09:35,380
291 is average with eight home runs, 52 with him.

2015
02:09:35,380 --> 02:09:40,380
Round ball to short, out goes our Daz, it's a second run.

2016
02:09:40,380 --> 02:09:45,380
Many Alexander throws him out, or Maxwell throws him out, rather.

2017
02:09:45,380 --> 02:09:51,380
And that's the first one.

2018
02:09:51,380 --> 02:09:54,380
Here in the Cardinals' seven, but it brings in J.D. Drew,

2019
02:09:54,380 --> 02:09:59,380
the bat for the second time in the big league.

2020
02:09:59,380 --> 02:10:02,380
And the pitcher, he was called out on strikes in the sixth.

2021
02:10:02,380 --> 02:10:07,380
Maxwell is now the shortstop.

2022
02:10:07,380 --> 02:10:11,380
J.D. swings and pops it in the center field.

2023
02:10:11,380 --> 02:10:14,380
Lance Johnson over in the left center, he takes it down.

2024
02:10:14,380 --> 02:10:21,380
Two away, quickly two away.

2025
02:10:21,380 --> 02:10:25,380
So Drew is all for two in the big league, in the debut.

2026
02:10:25,380 --> 02:10:34,380
Here's Eli Morello, the Cardinals catch it.

2027
02:10:34,380 --> 02:10:37,380
A lot of these fans still standing here.

2028
02:10:37,380 --> 02:10:41,380
They're going to be a plumb tuckered out by the time they get home tonight.

2029
02:10:41,380 --> 02:10:45,380
Morello swings and pops it, fast third base.

2030
02:10:45,380 --> 02:10:48,380
Third base coach over there, Renee Lachman gloves it.

2031
02:10:48,380 --> 02:10:52,380
We're flipping into the seats for a souvenir, it's a summer yoke, sir.

2032
02:10:52,380 --> 02:10:56,380
A little girl gets it.

2033
02:10:56,380 --> 02:11:00,380
Renee has given out all kinds of souvenirs to youngsters this year.

2034
02:11:00,380 --> 02:11:05,380
Another foul back and Morello had some swing there at own two.

2035
02:11:05,380 --> 02:11:09,380
Sammy Sosa the right fielder tonight, no homeruns,

2036
02:11:09,380 --> 02:11:11,380
McGuire one homerun.

2037
02:11:11,380 --> 02:11:18,380
Sosa has one hit, he's one for three, a single and a walk.

2038
02:11:18,380 --> 02:11:25,380
They'll have to get a baserunner for Sosa to bat again.

2039
02:11:25,380 --> 02:11:29,380
Down on strikes is Morello and as we go to the eighth inning,

2040
02:11:29,380 --> 02:11:32,380
the Cardinals lead the Cubs 6-2.

2041
02:11:32,380 --> 02:11:33,380
Hi, I'm Ozzie Smith.

2042
02:11:33,380 --> 02:11:35,380
You know I learned a lot of valuable lessons during my career,

2043
02:11:35,380 --> 02:11:37,380
but the most important was trust.

2044
02:11:37,380 --> 02:11:40,380
Some guys you could trust to never spit on your shoes in a dugout.

2045
02:11:40,380 --> 02:11:41,380
Others, uh-uh.

2046
02:11:41,380 --> 02:11:43,380
Some you could trust to give back your shampoo.

2047
02:11:43,380 --> 02:11:45,380
Others, big fat question mark.

2048
02:11:45,380 --> 02:11:47,380
The same goes for wireless service.

2049
02:11:47,380 --> 02:11:50,380
I get mine from someone I count on for everything.

2050
02:11:50,380 --> 02:11:53,380
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2051
02:11:53,380 --> 02:11:56,380
to the advanced features and call clarity of digital PCS.

2052
02:11:56,380 --> 02:11:59,380
Even prepaid cellular with no commitment or monthly bill.

2053
02:11:59,380 --> 02:12:01,380
Plus I get crystal clear call quality,

2054
02:12:01,380 --> 02:12:03,380
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2055
02:12:03,380 --> 02:12:05,380
and the best customer service.

2056
02:12:05,380 --> 02:12:07,380
All from someone I know and trust.

2057
02:12:07,380 --> 02:12:10,380
Southwestern Bell, it's just like ordering pizza with a team.

2058
02:12:10,380 --> 02:12:12,380
Some guys only take their share of pepperoni,

2059
02:12:12,380 --> 02:12:14,380
and others really stick it to you.

2060
02:12:14,380 --> 02:12:16,380
Take it from me, Ozzie Smith.

2061
02:12:16,380 --> 02:12:19,380
That's something to remember when choosing a wireless company.

2062
02:12:19,380 --> 02:12:23,380
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2063
02:12:23,380 --> 02:12:26,380
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2064
02:12:26,380 --> 02:12:28,380
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2065
02:12:28,380 --> 02:12:31,380
Remind you to use your phone safely while driving.

2066
02:12:31,380 --> 02:12:34,380
I was starting the day with a coffee in Danish when she sat down.

2067
02:12:34,380 --> 02:12:38,380
As I looked into her watery eyes, she sniffles and sneezes in my face,

2068
02:12:38,380 --> 02:12:41,380
and I knew, poor kid, she woke up with some nasty allergies.

2069
02:12:41,380 --> 02:12:44,380
So I told her about dimetapix 10 tabs.

2070
02:12:44,380 --> 02:12:46,380
They can work up to 12 hours.

2071
02:12:46,380 --> 02:12:49,380
Take one at night, and you can wake up to relief.

2072
02:12:49,380 --> 02:12:51,380
She said she'd never forget me,

2073
02:12:51,380 --> 02:12:54,380
but I wrote my number on the dimetap box just in case.

2074
02:12:54,380 --> 02:12:56,380
Dimetap 12 hour extend tabs.

2075
02:12:56,380 --> 02:12:59,380
Take one at night, and wake up to relief.

2076
02:12:59,380 --> 02:13:01,380
Use only as directed.

2077
02:13:01,380 --> 02:13:03,380
Hi, Sam, I'll be right with you.

2078
02:13:03,380 --> 02:13:06,380
Charlie, I need eggs over easy, hash browns, and a side of bacon.

2079
02:13:06,380 --> 02:13:08,380
Can I get a coffee refill on two?

2080
02:13:08,380 --> 02:13:10,380
My feet are killing me.

2081
02:13:10,380 --> 02:13:12,380
Eight hours a day. Nothing helps.

2082
02:13:12,380 --> 02:13:15,380
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2083
02:13:15,380 --> 02:13:17,380
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2084
02:13:17,380 --> 02:13:20,380
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2085
02:13:20,380 --> 02:13:23,380
and stops the itch with a proven medicated itch fighter.

2086
02:13:23,380 --> 02:13:25,380
New Gold Bond medicated foot powder.

2087
02:13:25,380 --> 02:13:27,380
Gold Bond. Charlie, something that really helps.

2088
02:13:27,380 --> 02:13:30,380
Read and follow label directions.

2089
02:13:30,380 --> 02:13:33,380
The Cardinals on KMOX.

2090
02:13:33,380 --> 02:13:39,380
That's Cato relieved in the seventh, and he's worked there in the eighth.

2091
02:13:39,380 --> 02:13:42,380
Ryan and Amanda Stokely here in the running room.

2092
02:13:42,380 --> 02:13:47,380
They're putting the crap in the floor.

2093
02:13:47,380 --> 02:13:50,380
Peter Pius, we're going to line drive base it into right field.

2094
02:13:50,380 --> 02:13:55,380
We're off the bat of Scott Silver.

2095
02:13:55,380 --> 02:13:58,380
Service was three for four tonight.

2096
02:13:58,380 --> 02:14:05,380
And the one time he was retired, he had a bullet in the center field.

2097
02:14:05,380 --> 02:14:11,380
And Alexander hitting in the number nine spot.

2098
02:14:11,380 --> 02:14:19,380
So there will be the pitch hitter, Manny Alexander.

2099
02:14:19,380 --> 02:14:26,380
Manny hitting 234, 5, almost 25 runs that in.

2100
02:14:26,380 --> 02:14:29,380
Mowell Allen, excuse me, the Cardinals need a double play.

2101
02:14:29,380 --> 02:14:32,380
Here's a good pitch in at the knees. Go ahead, Jeff.

2102
02:14:32,380 --> 02:14:34,380
Mowell Allen retired all four people he faced.

2103
02:14:34,380 --> 02:14:39,380
One strike out, so they'll need a third pitcher of the evening.

2104
02:14:39,380 --> 02:14:43,380
That's going to be Don Wingard.

2105
02:14:43,380 --> 02:14:48,380
Oh, one delivery. Inside, almost 10 evenings now, that's one and one.

2106
02:14:48,380 --> 02:14:53,380
We'll have to pitch two at the top of the Cardinal lineup,

2107
02:14:53,380 --> 02:14:58,380
the Shields, the Teas, and then the McBlige.

2108
02:14:58,380 --> 02:15:04,380
We will have our usual plays of the game, start of the game,

2109
02:15:04,380 --> 02:15:08,380
four-board show for you, and then Jack will have a ceremony down on the field.

2110
02:15:08,380 --> 02:15:10,380
Here's a ground ball, pass to McBride.

2111
02:15:10,380 --> 02:15:13,380
The Shields give the pitcher cover to State.

2112
02:15:13,380 --> 02:15:17,380
Good play, but Alexander who runs well beats it.

2113
02:15:17,380 --> 02:15:21,380
In the first two have reached against Painter, two on, no one out,

2114
02:15:21,380 --> 02:15:23,380
and the Cubs try to come back and win this one.

2115
02:15:23,380 --> 02:15:29,380
Cubs have left 11, they've stranded two in the first after scoring two.

2116
02:15:29,380 --> 02:15:33,380
They haven't scored since then. They left the bases loaded in the fourth,

2117
02:15:33,380 --> 02:15:38,380
stranded a runner in the fifth, left two more in the sixth inning,

2118
02:15:38,380 --> 02:15:44,380
left the bases loaded in the seventh, they've left 11 and hit into a double play.

2119
02:15:44,380 --> 02:15:50,380
Here it is, their lead off hitter now, Lance Johnson.

2120
02:15:50,380 --> 02:15:54,380
Left hand at that or he takes it outside and low ball one.

2121
02:15:54,380 --> 02:15:59,380
Lance tonight, he's lined out twice, once to left, once to right,

2122
02:15:59,380 --> 02:16:03,380
he's tied to center, he's rounded to second, 0 for 4.

2123
02:16:03,380 --> 02:16:05,380
We haven't had a triple play all year.

2124
02:16:05,380 --> 02:16:10,380
Hmm, we'll have to come back.

2125
02:16:10,380 --> 02:16:13,380
They left a line into it, I don't think they'll turn it any other way,

2126
02:16:13,380 --> 02:16:16,380
outside a strike on the corner, one and one.

2127
02:16:16,380 --> 02:16:32,380
Johnson runs well.

2128
02:16:32,380 --> 02:16:35,380
There's a big gap in right center.

2129
02:16:35,380 --> 02:16:37,380
Johnson deep in the box, calls it a high time call.

2130
02:16:37,380 --> 02:16:41,380
Now he took too much time to call the birdie.

2131
02:16:41,380 --> 02:16:46,380
So without you beat the Mets, 16 to 4, Houston is pounding Cincinnati,

2132
02:16:46,380 --> 02:16:49,380
12 to 4, a grand slam home run by Bagwell.

2133
02:16:49,380 --> 02:16:52,380
Well that Houston club is going to be tough, aren't they, in the postseason play?

2134
02:16:52,380 --> 02:16:53,380
They are.

2135
02:16:53,380 --> 02:16:56,380
That's Katori throwing in the Cardinal bullpen.

2136
02:16:56,380 --> 02:17:00,380
The Cubs have a right hander loosening in their bullpen.

2137
02:17:00,380 --> 02:17:03,380
Lance Johnson, half the play, first and second,

2138
02:17:03,380 --> 02:17:15,380
no runner, no one out, one-one pitch, it's low.

2139
02:17:15,380 --> 02:17:19,380
This could be the last man far.

2140
02:17:19,380 --> 02:17:25,380
Hey, all they could leave him in to face Grace is on deck.

2141
02:17:25,380 --> 02:17:27,380
And we'll be on deck after the on deck hitter is there,

2142
02:17:27,380 --> 02:17:35,380
that's where they're going to end on. Grace hitting in the third spot.

2143
02:17:35,380 --> 02:17:41,380
Bank of Lights just went out on the right side up there, I believe.

2144
02:17:41,380 --> 02:17:46,380
But the play will continue.

2145
02:17:46,380 --> 02:17:50,380
2-2 delivery, here it is, Lance Johnson, curve, way outside,

2146
02:17:50,380 --> 02:17:53,380
ooh, he almost went far as he holds up.

2147
02:17:53,380 --> 02:17:58,380
They probably will not start there, service down at second,

2148
02:17:58,380 --> 02:18:06,380
Alexander's on it first, no one out, Cardinal's leading 6-2, 8th inning action.

2149
02:18:06,380 --> 02:18:10,380
3-2 delivery, it's a high hopper, 2 of Maguire, picture covered,

2150
02:18:10,380 --> 02:18:13,380
they get in there, 3-1 on the flat,

2151
02:18:13,380 --> 02:18:18,380
the others move up to second and third and it brings in Jose Hernandez to shortstop.

2152
02:18:18,380 --> 02:18:21,380
And Maguire, and you Cardinal fans know this so well,

2153
02:18:21,380 --> 02:18:24,380
can really do some things defensively down at first base.

2154
02:18:24,380 --> 02:18:29,380
He doesn't panic, he knows where to make the play and he doesn't try to do too much.

2155
02:18:29,380 --> 02:18:34,380
He was just intent on getting up all the painter who was right where he was supposed to be.

2156
02:18:34,380 --> 02:18:38,380
Now here comes Dave Duncan, with Frascatori in the both end,

2157
02:18:38,380 --> 02:18:42,380
Hernandez at right hander, thatter coming up, we're going to have a pitching change.

2158
02:18:42,380 --> 02:18:47,380
And they're going to lift painter who got out of his 7th inning jam,

2159
02:18:47,380 --> 02:18:50,380
causing the Cubs to leave the bases loaded.

2160
02:18:50,380 --> 02:18:55,380
2-3 of the inning pitch for painter, hasn't been tanked for any runs,

2161
02:18:55,380 --> 02:18:59,380
he just gave up 2 hits, Cubs have 11 hits but only 2 runs,

2162
02:18:59,380 --> 02:19:05,380
painter had no strikeout, gave no walks,

2163
02:19:05,380 --> 02:19:09,380
and the Cardinals make another pitching change,

2164
02:19:09,380 --> 02:19:13,380
they bring in the right hander, John Frascatori.

2165
02:19:13,380 --> 02:19:20,380
New Year's the 4th runner of the night, Mercer with 6, Croucher, Painter, and now Frascatori.

2166
02:19:20,380 --> 02:19:24,380
Frascatori, like Painter, is going to work hard this year.

2167
02:19:24,380 --> 02:19:26,380
Big turn.

2168
02:19:32,380 --> 02:19:39,380
He comes into the action, he doesn't have to take the shortstop, Hernandez, he's really had a heck of a year.

2169
02:19:39,380 --> 02:19:44,380
He's a 2-1 home runner, he's 69 runs better than a 2-67 average in this game,

2170
02:19:44,380 --> 02:19:48,380
started he walk, scored in the 1st, he's popped out and flied it right twice today.

2171
02:19:48,380 --> 02:19:57,380
So he'll be at the plate, 2nd and 3rd, 1 out, 1st base open, Frascatori has been busy.

2172
02:19:59,380 --> 02:20:05,380
He comes into this action, 2 wins, 4 losses.

2173
02:20:05,380 --> 02:20:15,380
No save, this is his 64th appearance, 64 times out of the bullpen.

2174
02:20:19,380 --> 02:20:30,380
Croucher, worked 2 thirds of an inning, no runs, gave 1 hit, no strikeouts, 2 walks,

2175
02:20:30,380 --> 02:20:38,380
Painter, 2 thirds of an inning, no runs to this point, 2 base hits, no strikeouts, no walks.

2176
02:20:38,380 --> 02:20:41,380
And now it's Frascatori.

2177
02:20:45,380 --> 02:20:48,380
He takes his warm-up talking.

2178
02:20:50,380 --> 02:20:52,380
Cubs trying to get back into this one.

2179
02:20:52,380 --> 02:20:57,380
The big inning for the Cardinals was the 6th inning, they scored 5 times,

2180
02:20:57,380 --> 02:21:00,380
they'll all remember the 4th inning in this game, won't they?

2181
02:21:00,380 --> 02:21:06,380
They will. Let's look at the baseball, Philadelphia beat the Mets, 16-4,

2182
02:21:06,380 --> 02:21:10,380
had a rain delay up in Montreal, but now in the bottom of the 7th,

2183
02:21:10,380 --> 02:21:19,380
Montreal leads Atlanta, 6-3, Houston is way ahead, 12-4 in the 7th inning against Cincinnati down in Texas,

2184
02:21:19,380 --> 02:21:24,380
Florida is 6-6 in the 5th at Colorado, Dodgers no score in the 2nd at Arizona,

2185
02:21:24,380 --> 02:21:30,380
Giants are 1-1 after 2 at San Diego, Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee 8-7,

2186
02:21:30,380 --> 02:21:34,380
1 final in the American League, the Yankees beat Boston 3-2,

2187
02:21:34,380 --> 02:21:39,380
Toronto is getting closer and closer in that playoff picture in the American League.

2188
02:21:41,380 --> 02:21:45,380
Frascatori ready, he fires in, it's high ball 1.

2189
02:21:45,380 --> 02:21:50,380
2nd and 3rd, the Cubs runners, 1 out, Cardinals up by 4,

2190
02:21:50,380 --> 02:21:55,380
here in the 8th, and the Cardinals have just 5 hits tonight, the Cubs have 11 hits,

2191
02:21:55,380 --> 02:22:02,380
but they trail by 4, they have stranded 11, and they have 2 on,

2192
02:22:02,380 --> 02:22:08,380
1 out here in the 8th, 2nd and 3rd the runners, Jose Hernandez digs in,

2193
02:22:08,380 --> 02:22:14,380
Frascatori has a sign, comes set, he kicks the pitcher,

2194
02:22:14,380 --> 02:22:20,380
swing it around ball to short to run him a score, Hernandez throws, Hernandez out,

2195
02:22:20,380 --> 02:22:29,380
2 away, and it's now a 6-3 ballgame, which at RBI for Hernandez is 70th of the year,

2196
02:22:29,380 --> 02:22:32,380
70 RBI, what a season these are, ooh.

2197
02:22:34,380 --> 02:22:41,380
And now Graves with Sosa on deck, and don't you think the Cubs would love to get Sosa up here,

2198
02:22:41,380 --> 02:22:45,380
has the tying run, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm.

2199
02:22:52,380 --> 02:22:55,380
Graves takes a strike, good fastball low outside,

2200
02:22:55,380 --> 02:23:01,380
on the Redbird to the bottom of the 8th, the Shields, Tatisian and McGuire will bat,

2201
02:23:01,380 --> 02:23:08,380
and no one has left, inside it gets missed there, 1-1 now,

2202
02:23:08,380 --> 02:23:14,380
Alexander is the runner in 3rd, he's there with 2 outs,

2203
02:23:18,380 --> 02:23:24,380
right in, it pumps fly ball deep in the left, back goes Drew, he's near the track, he has it,

2204
02:23:24,380 --> 02:23:28,380
goes to the bottom of the 8th, the Cardinals now lead it 6-3.

2205
02:23:28,380 --> 02:23:40,380
Wise, no that's too intense, Wise, oh I like that, that's nice, Wise, ooh I'm in his zone on section,

2206
02:23:40,380 --> 02:23:41,380
Louie, Louie, what are you doing?

2207
02:23:41,380 --> 02:23:42,380
Ah, I'm practicing.

2208
02:23:42,380 --> 02:23:44,380
Louie, Louie, just say the line.

2209
02:23:44,380 --> 02:23:50,380
Oh Francis, baby, baby, just say the line, that's why you're still sitting on the branch,

2210
02:23:50,380 --> 02:23:52,380
I'm performing on the swam, cadiche.

2211
02:23:52,380 --> 02:23:54,380
I've got all this stuff, oh man.

2212
02:23:54,380 --> 02:23:58,380
If Budweiser wanted someone to just say the line, as you naively put it,

2213
02:23:58,380 --> 02:24:01,380
they'd have hired a chimpanzee and saved themselves a little money.

2214
02:24:01,380 --> 02:24:03,380
Yeah, the chimps would be booked on a bigger job.

2215
02:24:03,380 --> 02:24:04,380
Oh, ha ha.

2216
02:24:04,380 --> 02:24:06,380
You lost touch with reality, you know that?

2217
02:24:06,380 --> 02:24:09,380
Frankie, when I say Wise, do you know what that does?

2218
02:24:09,380 --> 02:24:10,380
Yeah.

2219
02:24:10,380 --> 02:24:11,380
You have any idea what that does?

2220
02:24:11,380 --> 02:24:12,380
Yeah, it makes me sick to my stomach.

2221
02:24:12,380 --> 02:24:14,380
Well, get a grip, it sells beer, okay?

2222
02:24:14,380 --> 02:24:15,380
Oh really?

2223
02:24:15,380 --> 02:24:20,380
It moves the Budweiser off the shelf, zoom, zoom, it's like Louie Mania, Louie of Nino.

2224
02:24:20,380 --> 02:24:22,380
Oh, I'm sure I just can't get anything to stop.

2225
02:24:22,380 --> 02:24:25,380
But I have a little quiet here.

2226
02:24:25,380 --> 02:24:26,380
Bud.

2227
02:24:26,380 --> 02:24:27,380
Wise.

2228
02:24:27,380 --> 02:24:29,380
Oh yeah, that's going to sell some beer.

2229
02:24:29,380 --> 02:24:31,380
Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, Missouri.

2230
02:24:31,380 --> 02:24:34,380
Bush Stadium could probably live without his organ.

2231
02:24:34,380 --> 02:24:37,380
But when someone's lung, heart, kidney or liver fails,

2232
02:24:37,380 --> 02:24:40,380
a transplant can be his or her only hope.

2233
02:24:40,380 --> 02:24:43,380
Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Washington University,

2234
02:24:43,380 --> 02:24:46,380
the area's largest, most experienced transplant team,

2235
02:24:46,380 --> 02:24:48,380
asks you to be an organ donor.

2236
02:24:48,380 --> 02:24:51,380
Because while we have the expertise to keep people alive,

2237
02:24:51,380 --> 02:24:53,380
we can't do it without the organ.

2238
02:24:53,380 --> 02:24:58,380
Join us September 16th for Barnes-Jewish Hospital's transplant awareness day at the ballpark.

2239
02:24:58,380 --> 02:25:00,380
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2240
02:25:00,380 --> 02:25:02,380
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2241
02:25:02,380 --> 02:25:05,380
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2242
02:25:05,380 --> 02:25:10,380
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2243
02:25:10,380 --> 02:25:12,380
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2244
02:25:15,380 --> 02:25:18,380
We go to the bottom of the eighth inning and the Cubs have a new hurler.

2245
02:25:18,380 --> 02:25:21,380
The old after-pitch to McGuire, Big Mac,

2246
02:25:21,380 --> 02:25:26,380
did his 62nd home run, a record-setting home run here tonight.

2247
02:25:26,380 --> 02:25:29,380
He did it in the fourth inning.

2248
02:25:29,380 --> 02:25:32,380
It was a line drive over the left field wall.

2249
02:25:32,380 --> 02:25:34,380
He got over by about a foot.

2250
02:25:34,380 --> 02:25:37,380
It was about 10 feet there.

2251
02:25:37,380 --> 02:25:44,380
Mulholland finished and Winger comes in to take over the pitching.

2252
02:25:44,380 --> 02:25:52,380
He's a right-hander. He's called his name W-E-N-G-E-R-T.

2253
02:25:52,380 --> 02:25:55,380
Mulholland.

2254
02:25:55,380 --> 02:26:03,380
No runs, no hits. Want to strike out? No walks.

2255
02:26:03,380 --> 02:26:07,380
It's down to Winger to take over the pitching duty.

2256
02:26:07,380 --> 02:26:11,380
Mulholland with an inning and a third.

2257
02:26:11,380 --> 02:26:16,380
And now it's down to Winger.

2258
02:26:16,380 --> 02:26:23,380
He has to face the top of the lineup.

2259
02:26:23,380 --> 02:26:26,380
The Shields swing and it hits it to the first baseman.

2260
02:26:26,380 --> 02:26:30,380
Unassisted grace takes care of it. One pitch, one out.

2261
02:26:30,380 --> 02:26:34,380
Winger into the game. One and three. One save.

2262
02:26:34,380 --> 02:26:40,380
He's carrying on the 27th back.

2263
02:26:40,380 --> 02:26:45,380
The Shields, with that ground out, shoot the quarter right.

2264
02:26:45,380 --> 02:26:48,380
With an RBI and a run to score.

2265
02:26:48,380 --> 02:26:52,380
Capiz has struck out twice, flat out.

2266
02:26:52,380 --> 02:27:02,380
The wire's on deck and he'll get some standing ovation when he comes to the plate.

2267
02:27:02,380 --> 02:27:08,380
Here is a delivery hit at the knees to like Paul.

2268
02:27:08,380 --> 02:27:14,380
Down to Winger.

2269
02:27:14,380 --> 02:27:21,380
As his sign goes to the wind, he had a strike right down central on two.

2270
02:27:21,380 --> 02:27:24,380
The wire on that trance is on deck.

2271
02:27:24,380 --> 02:27:28,380
As his eye is closed, his eye opens up and he sees it.

2272
02:27:28,380 --> 02:27:33,380
Winger looking to get another sign.

2273
02:27:33,380 --> 02:27:41,380
Right hander pumps. Here's Low.

2274
02:27:41,380 --> 02:27:45,380
This drive's still buzzing.

2275
02:27:45,380 --> 02:27:50,380
Winger is a six foot three here, 205 pounder.

2276
02:27:50,380 --> 02:27:56,380
He is from Sioux City, Iowa. Outside Low.

2277
02:27:56,380 --> 02:28:03,380
He was traded from San Diego.

2278
02:28:03,380 --> 02:28:07,380
Sioux City, Iowa.

2279
02:28:07,380 --> 02:28:11,380
The man that gave up the home run, Steve Tracksill, Oxford, California.

2280
02:28:11,380 --> 02:28:15,380
That's where Terry Tennes and former Cardinal called.

2281
02:28:15,380 --> 02:28:17,380
Here's strike three called.

2282
02:28:17,380 --> 02:28:20,380
Here comes McGuire moving on the two outs.

2283
02:28:20,380 --> 02:28:27,380
That's the back there were in the fourth where he hit home run number 62.

2284
02:28:27,380 --> 02:28:33,380
Another standing ovation for the man.

2285
02:28:33,380 --> 02:28:39,380
I was standing so surprised. He's the man. I think he is the man. I'll tell you this.

2286
02:28:39,380 --> 02:28:42,380
It wouldn't surprise me if he felt another one.

2287
02:28:42,380 --> 02:28:49,380
This hitter, Winger, in 56th inning has allowed eight home runs.

2288
02:28:49,380 --> 02:28:54,380
He looks in to get the sign, Matt.

2289
02:28:54,380 --> 02:28:57,380
He's got Loma across the plate like he does.

2290
02:28:57,380 --> 02:28:59,380
He's ready into the line.

2291
02:28:59,380 --> 02:29:03,380
He's swinging him there because he went out after a slider.

2292
02:29:03,380 --> 02:29:06,380
Pretty good delivery. Slider or cutter.

2293
02:29:06,380 --> 02:29:10,380
I'm telling you, he's not trying to hit a home run here, folks. He's trying to hit up.

2294
02:29:10,380 --> 02:29:15,380
The blast never recorded before the way he took the swing at that.

2295
02:29:15,380 --> 02:29:19,380
He's swinging on the left side of the infield to pitch high.

2296
02:29:19,380 --> 02:29:26,380
I cannot believe the amount of flashballs that go off when McGuire's out the plate. It's unreal.

2297
02:29:26,380 --> 02:29:31,380
His mother and father are his sons and most of his family.

2298
02:29:31,380 --> 02:29:36,380
You may have seen him break the record. He takes it outside again.

2299
02:29:36,380 --> 02:29:44,380
McGuire tonight runs the short and the first, home and in the fourth, taking a walk in the sixth.

2300
02:29:44,380 --> 02:29:47,380
He's got the stats here in the eighth with no one on the two outs.

2301
02:29:47,380 --> 02:29:51,380
Another inning, six to three.

2302
02:29:51,380 --> 02:29:53,380
And a 2-1 pitch.

2303
02:29:53,380 --> 02:29:57,380
Swing him there if he went out after one out of the zone.

2304
02:29:57,380 --> 02:30:00,380
Eight.

2305
02:30:00,380 --> 02:30:08,380
He had one thing on his mind.

2306
02:30:08,380 --> 02:30:14,380
The heart comes to a feverish fit. They're on their feet standing, applauding, 2-2 delivery.

2307
02:30:14,380 --> 02:30:17,380
There it is. Ah.

2308
02:30:17,380 --> 02:30:21,380
Let's go now. Let's do it again.

2309
02:30:21,380 --> 02:30:24,380
Yeah, go ahead, Don. Just whistle it right on in there.

2310
02:30:24,380 --> 02:30:29,380
Clean two and let's see what happens. Will he do it?

2311
02:30:29,380 --> 02:30:33,380
There's his sign.

2312
02:30:33,380 --> 02:30:38,380
Let's go now. Watch that line and fire.

2313
02:30:38,380 --> 02:30:41,380
And they do it.

2314
02:30:41,380 --> 02:30:45,380
Also, Blake said, Bruce, the record of walks this year.

2315
02:30:45,380 --> 02:30:53,380
Well, Mike, that's the second one tonight. McGuire has gone it out, homered, been given a walk and just walked for the second time.

2316
02:30:53,380 --> 02:31:00,380
That's 149 walks this year, 28 of which have been intentional.

2317
02:31:00,380 --> 02:31:05,380
And it brings out Jim Riggleman who's still trying to win this game. Cardinals are at six, three, 10-ing.

2318
02:31:05,380 --> 02:31:12,380
So they've been out hit 11-to-five and Wenger's going to leave because Langford is coming up the left-handed batter.

2319
02:31:12,380 --> 02:31:16,380
So Wenger got the first two, then issued a walk and leads.

2320
02:31:16,380 --> 02:31:19,380
And both of these managers are playing this game to the hill.

2321
02:31:19,380 --> 02:31:25,380
Oh, yeah. They have to, especially Jimmy Riggleman. In fact, they always do these guys.

2322
02:31:25,380 --> 02:31:32,380
They play it just like it's the seventh game in the World Series.

2323
02:31:32,380 --> 02:31:41,380
So the Cubs bring in the left-hander as they make another pitching change, David Stevens.

2324
02:31:41,380 --> 02:31:45,380
So Stevens into the action. Two-thirds of an inning for Wenger.

2325
02:31:45,380 --> 02:31:49,380
No runs, no hits, no strikeouts, one walk, he walked McGuire.

2326
02:31:49,380 --> 02:31:52,380
And it brings in Stevens there.

2327
02:31:52,380 --> 02:31:58,380
Stevens is one and two for the year. Excuse me, Jack, it's not. It's already Felix coming in.

2328
02:31:58,380 --> 02:32:02,380
Okay. Let's look at his figures.

2329
02:32:02,380 --> 02:32:09,380
Already a pitching for the Cubs. There's two and all in the nerd run average of leaving six.

2330
02:32:09,380 --> 02:32:13,380
This is his 20th game for Chicago, his 61st game of the year.

2331
02:32:13,380 --> 02:32:17,380
And he looks like a useful commodity out of the bullpen.

2332
02:32:17,380 --> 02:32:22,380
He was allowed only two home runs all year. He's tough. He has a tough left-hander.

2333
02:32:22,380 --> 02:32:27,380
Let's go look at those. Let's go look at those figures.

2334
02:32:27,380 --> 02:32:30,380
He's not fun to hit against this guy.

2335
02:32:30,380 --> 02:32:39,380
Phoenix there, he came from Montreal. He's not tough.

2336
02:32:39,380 --> 02:32:43,380
I mean, he has an unusual motion.

2337
02:32:43,380 --> 02:32:48,380
He takes his warm-up shots. They'll read McGuire's first case.

2338
02:32:48,380 --> 02:32:50,380
Two outs, eight innings.

2339
02:32:50,380 --> 02:32:52,380
Cardinals leading six to three.

2340
02:32:52,380 --> 02:33:00,380
In the ninth, it will be Sosa, Hill, and Gahier.

2341
02:33:00,380 --> 02:33:04,380
The Chicago pitcher is a tall, skinny fellow.

2342
02:33:04,380 --> 02:33:07,380
There's a suit for the Borden house.

2343
02:33:07,380 --> 02:33:09,380
He's got a new potato.

2344
02:33:09,380 --> 02:33:16,380
He is tough too, I'll tell you. He's got arms, legs, elbows, ankles, light, field.

2345
02:33:16,380 --> 02:33:25,380
And that ball really gains from when he delivers.

2346
02:33:25,380 --> 02:33:29,380
Langford has delivered a free run homer, the biggest blow of this game,

2347
02:33:29,380 --> 02:33:32,380
after an intentional walk to McGuire.

2348
02:33:32,380 --> 02:33:34,380
That home run was his 27th of the year.

2349
02:33:34,380 --> 02:33:40,380
The RBI's number 92, 93, and 94, he was off for another great year.

2350
02:33:40,380 --> 02:33:43,380
And he could burn the Cubs again.

2351
02:33:43,380 --> 02:33:46,380
Already a fire on the corner at the East Icon.

2352
02:33:46,380 --> 02:33:48,380
Cardinals had three home runs yesterday.

2353
02:33:48,380 --> 02:33:50,380
They've had three home runs today.

2354
02:33:50,380 --> 02:33:53,380
And they have 94 on the scene.

2355
02:33:53,380 --> 02:33:58,380
Doesn't it seem like the home run by McGuire was earlier this afternoon?

2356
02:33:58,380 --> 02:34:01,380
It seems like a long time ago.

2357
02:34:01,380 --> 02:34:05,380
You can see it out, sinking, let it drive over the left field wall.

2358
02:34:05,380 --> 02:34:14,380
And history books are open and they are rewritten here tonight.

2359
02:34:14,380 --> 02:34:25,380
A former Cardinal with 61 home runs as a New York Yankee in 1961, Roger Maris.

2360
02:34:25,380 --> 02:34:30,380
Record broken here tonight by Mark McGuire, another Cardinal.

2361
02:34:30,380 --> 02:34:32,380
One pitch, here it is, a day.

2362
02:34:32,380 --> 02:34:34,380
Swing them in.

2363
02:34:34,380 --> 02:34:39,380
By Roger.

2364
02:34:39,380 --> 02:34:44,380
Roger, who came through the Cardinals, had his record broken here tonight by a Cardinal.

2365
02:34:44,380 --> 02:34:45,380
Unbelievable.

2366
02:34:45,380 --> 02:34:52,380
By a guy who knew Jimmy Fox, Hank Greenberg, Roger Maris.

2367
02:34:52,380 --> 02:34:55,380
Quite a few of those people were in the upper edge of the home run.

2368
02:34:55,380 --> 02:34:56,380
Al Fkinus.

2369
02:34:56,380 --> 02:34:57,380
Al Fkinus.

2370
02:34:57,380 --> 02:34:58,380
Sam Musial.

2371
02:34:58,380 --> 02:34:59,380
Willie Mays.

2372
02:34:59,380 --> 02:35:00,380
Mike Schmidt.

2373
02:35:00,380 --> 02:35:01,380
Why, goody.

2374
02:35:01,380 --> 02:35:06,380
We met most of them, but never met today.

2375
02:35:06,380 --> 02:35:07,380
Never saw them play.

2376
02:35:07,380 --> 02:35:10,380
There's one guy here in St. Louis though that has seen them both.

2377
02:35:10,380 --> 02:35:11,380
That's Butch Yockelman.

2378
02:35:11,380 --> 02:35:12,380
He's listening in tonight.

2379
02:35:12,380 --> 02:35:13,380
And Bob Ray.

2380
02:35:13,380 --> 02:35:14,380
Yeah, Bob.

2381
02:35:14,380 --> 02:35:16,380
See, he's seen everyone, Eddie.

2382
02:35:16,380 --> 02:35:24,380
I think he must have been there when the Colonel and the Abbeys were double-day work getting in.

2383
02:35:24,380 --> 02:35:29,380
The 22 Delivery is coming to a...

2384
02:35:29,380 --> 02:35:31,380
We're going to pop up in this yellow center.

2385
02:35:31,380 --> 02:35:35,380
Here comes Johnson, and he has it.

2386
02:35:35,380 --> 02:35:36,380
We go to the night.

2387
02:35:36,380 --> 02:35:39,380
The Cardinals lead 6-3.

2388
02:35:39,380 --> 02:35:47,380
The original aviators had a cup of coffee at dawn, put in a whole day in the air, and accomplished their mission.

2389
02:35:47,380 --> 02:35:48,380
Sound familiar?

2390
02:35:48,380 --> 02:35:53,380
At TWA, we recognize that same determined spirit in you, today's business travel.

2391
02:35:53,380 --> 02:35:55,380
Because we share it.

2392
02:35:55,380 --> 02:35:59,380
In fact, we like to think of you as today's aviator.

2393
02:35:59,380 --> 02:36:03,380
That's why at TWA, we're building our airline around you.

2394
02:36:03,380 --> 02:36:06,380
We're making it our mission to help you accomplish yours.

2395
02:36:06,380 --> 02:36:11,380
With the kind of service, performance, and above all, the kind of recognition you deserve.

2396
02:36:11,380 --> 02:36:16,380
Even our program to recognize our best customers is named after you, aviators.

2397
02:36:16,380 --> 02:36:22,380
With benefits such as dedicated check-in positions, special boarding and seating privileges,

2398
02:36:22,380 --> 02:36:26,380
and even additional bonus miles based on the fare you pay.

2399
02:36:26,380 --> 02:36:31,380
And these are just some of the ways we recognize you, today's aviators.

2400
02:36:31,380 --> 02:36:35,380
We're TWA, and we want to be your airline.

2401
02:36:37,380 --> 02:36:44,380
Figure of us, and as Martin Gwyer, all 6'5", and 250 pounds of him, looking like Paul Bunyan,

2402
02:36:44,380 --> 02:36:50,380
and he starts doing this extraordinary thing, so 1998 comes along, and people are going,

2403
02:36:50,380 --> 02:36:53,380
can you break that record? That would be an amazing thing.

2404
02:36:53,380 --> 02:36:56,380
Mike Smith, sports editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

2405
02:36:56,380 --> 02:36:58,380
As we see it, people are clamoring for more.

2406
02:36:58,380 --> 02:37:02,380
We can't seem to provide enough to the fans who are really following this,

2407
02:37:02,380 --> 02:37:05,380
so we're increasing the manpower that we're putting on the story.

2408
02:37:05,380 --> 02:37:09,380
The photography department is stumbling what they would ordinarily have at a game,

2409
02:37:09,380 --> 02:37:11,380
to try and get all the angles.

2410
02:37:14,380 --> 02:37:19,380
Every day, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch features special in-depth coverage of Martin Gwyer you won't find anywhere else.

2411
02:37:19,380 --> 02:37:22,380
And from now until the end of the season, every home run that Gwyer hits will be featured

2412
02:37:22,380 --> 02:37:26,380
on the Martin Gwyer Collector Series page on the back of the sports section.

2413
02:37:26,380 --> 02:37:28,380
It's your chance to remember his record-breaking season.

2414
02:37:28,380 --> 02:37:34,380
Pick up a copy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, or if you miss a day, call 314-340-8888.

2415
02:37:34,380 --> 02:37:37,380
The Cards on KMOX.

2416
02:37:37,380 --> 02:37:42,380
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

2417
02:37:44,380 --> 02:37:49,380
Our steady diet of work for Juan Acevedo.

2418
02:37:49,380 --> 02:37:53,380
He's trying to close it down.

2419
02:37:56,380 --> 02:38:00,380
Where's the Cardinals on top for the score of 6-3, you know, the last inning?

2420
02:38:01,380 --> 02:38:05,380
The Cardinals left a runner, that was the first runner they've left all year.

2421
02:38:05,380 --> 02:38:09,380
Acevedo has a record of 8-3.

2422
02:38:12,380 --> 02:38:15,380
Acevedo into the game with a record of 8-3.

2423
02:38:15,380 --> 02:38:19,380
He'll try to close her down in favor of the Cardinals.

2424
02:38:19,380 --> 02:38:22,380
Then we'll have our regular postgame broadcasting,

2425
02:38:22,380 --> 02:38:26,380
then we'll have coverage of the press conference involving Mark McGuire.

2426
02:38:26,380 --> 02:38:30,380
Then we'll have coverage of the field ceremony involving Mark McGuire.

2427
02:38:30,380 --> 02:38:34,380
And here comes Sammy Soka, the lead it off.

2428
02:38:34,380 --> 02:38:40,380
Acevedo, 8-3, 6 saves, making his 40th appearance.

2429
02:38:45,380 --> 02:38:49,380
He's trying for his 7th save, and who comes up? It's Soka.

2430
02:38:49,380 --> 02:38:54,380
Mark McGuire has 62 home runs, and Soka has 68.

2431
02:38:54,380 --> 02:38:58,380
Soka has singles, rounded into a double play walk and fly to left.

2432
02:38:58,380 --> 02:39:01,380
He's first up.

2433
02:39:01,380 --> 02:39:05,380
He's first up in the ninth inning with a Cardinals leading 6-3.

2434
02:39:05,380 --> 02:39:09,380
Here's the pick from one Acevedo, a swing and a foul straight back.

2435
02:39:09,380 --> 02:39:13,380
He was ready, but he couldn't connect.

2436
02:39:19,380 --> 02:39:26,380
Raskintori came on to get the final two outs in the eighth inning, allowing no runs and no hits.

2437
02:39:26,380 --> 02:39:31,380
Here's a pitch to Soka. That's a ball.

2438
02:39:31,380 --> 02:39:34,380
Soka leading off, and the Cardinals with a free run lead.

2439
02:39:34,380 --> 02:39:38,380
You know how many games the Cardinals have, like, get away from them in the ninth inning.

2440
02:39:38,380 --> 02:39:46,380
Acevedo delivers a late swing and a miss, and Soka's in the hole, 1-2.

2441
02:39:46,380 --> 02:39:52,380
We all view the radio audience stays around along with these fans for the postgame memories,

2442
02:39:52,380 --> 02:39:56,380
which are about to be built here at Coach Stadium.

2443
02:39:56,380 --> 02:39:58,380
Acevedo with another to Soka.

2444
02:39:58,380 --> 02:40:03,380
Here he comes, and a swing and a foul off to the right.

2445
02:40:03,380 --> 02:40:10,380
When those flash bulbs pop here, it looks like an American diamond.

2446
02:40:10,380 --> 02:40:16,380
With all the facets of a diamond, there's those flash bulbs pop all around the ballpark.

2447
02:40:16,380 --> 02:40:19,380
Soka just spoiled a good delivery from Acevedo.

2448
02:40:19,380 --> 02:40:26,380
They play Sammy to Paul. Here he comes, and it's up high for a ball.

2449
02:40:26,380 --> 02:40:31,380
Acevedo has allowed seven home runs all year.

2450
02:40:31,380 --> 02:40:37,380
And Soka has hit 58 and leads the league in RBI.

2451
02:40:37,380 --> 02:40:40,380
Here's the 2-2 delivery and a swing and a miss.

2452
02:40:40,380 --> 02:40:46,380
He's struck him out, and so Soka went homerless.

2453
02:40:46,380 --> 02:40:53,380
And the two games played here, and the crowd gives him a standing ovation as the Cubs head out of town.

2454
02:40:53,380 --> 02:41:02,380
Another standing ovation for Sammy Soka, who doesn't even chip his cap because he feels badly about making that putout.

2455
02:41:02,380 --> 02:41:06,380
They go home and play Pittsburgh and Milwaukee, and the Cubs are trying to get well.

2456
02:41:06,380 --> 02:41:10,380
And apparently, they're going to miss the chance to pick up a game of the Mets.

2457
02:41:10,380 --> 02:41:14,380
Here's a face hit in the left center, grilled by Glen Allen Hill.

2458
02:41:14,380 --> 02:41:19,380
His second hit of the night, he's going to get extra bases, goes to second and plays it safe.

2459
02:41:19,380 --> 02:41:21,380
And stops there, one on, one out.

2460
02:41:21,380 --> 02:41:25,380
It will pause for identification on the Cardinals baseball network.

2461
02:41:25,380 --> 02:41:30,380
For your help, find a doctor. Call 362-WELL, BJC Health System.

2462
02:41:30,380 --> 02:41:42,380
That's right, 362-WELL from BJC Health System. Find a doctor. KMLX St. Louis.

2463
02:41:42,380 --> 02:41:49,380
The Cardinals have Lampkin on the mound.

2464
02:41:49,380 --> 02:41:53,380
Excuse me, Lampkin behind the plate, and Acevedo on the mound.

2465
02:41:53,380 --> 02:41:57,380
Comes in to get another runner to bring up the tying run. Guyetti is the batter.

2466
02:41:57,380 --> 02:42:03,380
He's had two singles in a walk, two for three, the pitch coming, and Acevedo, there's a line drive in the left.

2467
02:42:03,380 --> 02:42:06,380
That ball's at the track and caught by JD Drew.

2468
02:42:06,380 --> 02:42:11,380
He's got a terrific jump on that ball and just drifted to the track and caught it.

2469
02:42:11,380 --> 02:42:16,380
A lot of outfielders would have had to struggle to get that one, but he pulled her down for the second out.

2470
02:42:16,380 --> 02:42:20,380
He looks smooth as silk out there in left field.

2471
02:42:20,380 --> 02:42:24,380
He got a terrific jump and made it look easy.

2472
02:42:24,380 --> 02:42:29,380
That ball got out there in a blink and here comes...

2473
02:42:29,380 --> 02:42:31,380
...Guyetti's told for the cubs.

2474
02:42:31,380 --> 02:42:41,380
After Guyetti lines out for the second out, Orlando Merced is the hitter.

2475
02:42:41,380 --> 02:42:46,380
Merced is making his Cubs debut. He's happy to be back in the National League.

2476
02:42:46,380 --> 02:42:52,380
He's a left-handed batter, long time in Pittsburgh, and facing Juan Acevedo.

2477
02:42:52,380 --> 02:42:58,380
He's a good hitter, this guy, and a foul on a half swing. Cardinals leading six to three.

2478
02:42:58,380 --> 02:43:03,380
They've been out hit 12 to five. The Cubs have made the only error and the Cubs have left.

2479
02:43:03,380 --> 02:43:08,380
13 men on base and hit into a double play. That's the story of this game.

2480
02:43:08,380 --> 02:43:12,380
Twice they left the bases loaded.

2481
02:43:12,380 --> 02:43:15,380
Under it's second is the O'Lear two out in the ninth.

2482
02:43:15,380 --> 02:43:19,380
Six to three Cardinals. Here's another pitch to Merced.

2483
02:43:19,380 --> 02:43:25,380
This is long away for a ball. There's another special edition, an extra.

2484
02:43:25,380 --> 02:43:29,380
From the same little as close to set.

2485
02:43:29,380 --> 02:43:35,380
Here's a picture of Mark McGuire watching home run number 62.

2486
02:43:35,380 --> 02:43:38,380
Under it's second and two out.

2487
02:43:38,380 --> 02:43:45,380
Here's a pitch Merced hits a foul and the Cardinals are one strike away from a win.

2488
02:43:45,380 --> 02:43:50,380
Cardinals leading six to three here in the ninth inning.

2489
02:43:50,380 --> 02:43:55,380
If the Cubs lose they'll still be tied with New York in regard to the wild card race.

2490
02:43:55,380 --> 02:44:00,380
One and two to count and the fans get to their feet those who are rooting for the Cubs.

2491
02:44:00,380 --> 02:44:03,380
Merced is the batter, he waits.

2492
02:44:03,380 --> 02:44:08,380
Out to the round of the left. Six to three Cardinals, two out in the ninth.

2493
02:44:08,380 --> 02:44:12,380
Acevedo is ready and a swing and a foul.

2494
02:44:12,380 --> 02:44:16,380
He spoiled it and he tapped it off to the left side and he stays alive.

2495
02:44:16,380 --> 02:44:23,380
Merced will help the Cubs down the stretch here.

2496
02:44:23,380 --> 02:44:29,380
Almost 50,000 tickets sold for this one.

2497
02:44:29,380 --> 02:44:35,380
Cardinals are leading six to three here in the ninth with the runner at second two out.

2498
02:44:35,380 --> 02:44:38,380
From the stretch, Acevedo.

2499
02:44:38,380 --> 02:44:44,380
Here's his pitch. Way high. The Cardinals have hit three home runs tonight.

2500
02:44:44,380 --> 02:44:48,380
First one by McGuire with two out on the fourth, number 62.

2501
02:44:48,380 --> 02:44:53,380
Then with two out in the sixth with two on after a walk to McGuire.

2502
02:44:53,380 --> 02:44:57,380
A three run homer by Langford, a follow off homer run by Gantt.

2503
02:44:57,380 --> 02:45:00,380
Langford is number 27, Gantt's number 23.

2504
02:45:00,380 --> 02:45:04,380
And by virtue of those three blasts the Cardinals lead six to three.

2505
02:45:04,380 --> 02:45:06,380
Two and two to count.

2506
02:45:06,380 --> 02:45:11,380
And the pitch to Orlando Merced. Is that swinging the hell up?

2507
02:45:11,380 --> 02:45:15,380
All three.

2508
02:45:15,380 --> 02:45:22,380
All three.

2509
02:45:22,380 --> 02:45:25,380
God service their catchers who up next.

2510
02:45:25,380 --> 02:45:29,380
They have other hitters on the bench if they want to go to them.

2511
02:45:29,380 --> 02:45:31,380
Acevedo trying to end it right here.

2512
02:45:31,380 --> 02:45:34,380
Runner at second two out, six to three Cardinals.

2513
02:45:34,380 --> 02:45:38,380
Three, two pitches coming and a swing and a ground ball to the left side.

2514
02:45:38,380 --> 02:45:41,380
And a strap right to Ties and that's a winner.

2515
02:45:41,380 --> 02:45:44,380
He made a brilliant play on the short hop and threw a round.

2516
02:45:44,380 --> 02:45:47,380
It comes to him, a four teeth runner.

2517
02:45:47,380 --> 02:45:50,380
And the Cardinals win it by the score of six to three.

2518
02:45:50,380 --> 02:45:53,380
Totals and highlights in a moment.

2519
02:45:53,380 --> 02:45:54,380
People have a great laugh.

2520
02:45:54,380 --> 02:45:56,380
WLUK.

2521
02:45:56,380 --> 02:46:00,380
Hey everybody, Diamond Dave hanging with you here at WLUK.

2522
02:46:00,380 --> 02:46:03,380
Let's check in with WLUK meteorologist Crystal Cleese.

2523
02:46:03,380 --> 02:46:04,380
Thanks Dave.

2524
02:46:04,380 --> 02:46:08,380
We've been on some unique weather conditions moving into the area.

2525
02:46:08,380 --> 02:46:10,380
To the north expect rain and ripple ball size hail.

2526
02:46:10,380 --> 02:46:14,380
West of town, apparently a wayward glacier has moved in from the Arctic Circle.

2527
02:46:14,380 --> 02:46:16,380
So keep your eye out for that one.

2528
02:46:16,380 --> 02:46:19,380
And in the southwest, it's monsoon season again.

2529
02:46:19,380 --> 02:46:20,380
Get out the umbrellas.

2530
02:46:20,380 --> 02:46:24,380
For the Lucky Town Metro, blue skies and mild temperatures once again.

2531
02:46:24,380 --> 02:46:27,380
The high today should be around 76 with a low in the mid-60s.

2532
02:46:27,380 --> 02:46:30,380
And we'll see a pretty impressive sunset this evening.

2533
02:46:30,380 --> 02:46:32,380
Sounds good. Thanks Crystal.

2534
02:46:32,380 --> 02:46:36,380
We've been on some unique weather brought to you by Lucky Strike Lanes in Lucky Town.

2535
02:46:36,380 --> 02:46:39,380
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2536
02:46:39,380 --> 02:46:45,380
Get free strikes where you play free.

2537
02:46:45,380 --> 02:46:50,380
I'm Diamond Dave and you're listening to the smooth sounds of WLUK.

2538
02:46:50,380 --> 02:46:53,380
WLUK.

2539
02:46:53,380 --> 02:46:56,380
One fine day during the Middle Ages.

2540
02:46:56,380 --> 02:47:01,380
I'm recording from the scene of what appears to be yet another burnt down castle.

2541
02:47:01,380 --> 02:47:05,380
The old arson squad conducting a major arson investigation.

2542
02:47:05,380 --> 02:47:06,380
Arson?

2543
02:47:06,380 --> 02:47:09,380
Yes. We find this happens all the time. You see some dragons.

2544
02:47:09,380 --> 02:47:10,380
What are they hunting?

2545
02:47:10,380 --> 02:47:16,380
Yeah, some dragons, they move into the neighborhood, watch the castle, and when they're sure someone's home, they knock on the old drawbridge.

2546
02:47:16,380 --> 02:47:18,380
No way the knight can see who's come calling.

2547
02:47:18,380 --> 02:47:21,380
So he lowers the drawbridge and whoosh, the knight's a marshmallow.

2548
02:47:21,380 --> 02:47:23,380
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2549
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2550
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2551
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2553
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2555
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2562
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2565
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2566
02:48:21,380 --> 02:48:25,380
Well the Cardinals won four out of five on this homestand.

2567
02:48:25,380 --> 02:48:29,380
They end up the season seven and four against Chicago.

2568
02:48:29,380 --> 02:48:33,380
The Cardinals are four and one on the homestand.

2569
02:48:33,380 --> 02:48:35,380
One at here, some unusual figure.

2570
02:48:35,380 --> 02:48:38,380
Six runs five hits and one error.

2571
02:48:38,380 --> 02:48:41,380
Six runs five hits, no errors and one left.

2572
02:48:41,380 --> 02:48:43,380
The Cubs have three runs twelve hits and one error.

2573
02:48:43,380 --> 02:48:46,380
And the Cubs left 14.

2574
02:48:46,380 --> 02:48:49,380
Ken Merker the winner, ten and eleven.

2575
02:48:49,380 --> 02:48:52,380
A save for Acevedo, number seven.

2576
02:48:52,380 --> 02:48:55,380
Trackso the loser, number eight, 14 and eight is the record.

2577
02:48:55,380 --> 02:48:59,380
Two-armed 57 minute game, almost 50,000 on hand.

2578
02:48:59,380 --> 02:49:04,380
And the Amico Ultimate Player of the game is up next.

2579
02:49:04,380 --> 02:49:07,380
The Cardinals won this game by the score of six to three.

2580
02:49:07,380 --> 02:49:11,380
They hit three home runs last night, hit three home runs tonight.

2581
02:49:11,380 --> 02:49:13,380
Will save the best for last.

2582
02:49:13,380 --> 02:49:15,380
The Cubs got two in the first.

2583
02:49:15,380 --> 02:49:18,380
Didn't score again until the eighth, they got one.

2584
02:49:18,380 --> 02:49:21,380
They left 14 runners and hit into a double play.

2585
02:49:21,380 --> 02:49:26,380
In the Cardinals sixth inning, I shrank out.

2586
02:49:26,380 --> 02:49:29,380
I walked to Marrero, a balk, an RBI single by the Shields.

2587
02:49:29,380 --> 02:49:32,380
The Shields advanced down an error.

2588
02:49:32,380 --> 02:49:35,380
The T's flied out, they walked McGuire intentionally.

2589
02:49:35,380 --> 02:49:38,380
And Rankford hit a free run over, then Gidd hit a home run.

2590
02:49:38,380 --> 02:49:43,380
That ended the Cardinals scoring and made it a final score six to three

2591
02:49:43,380 --> 02:49:46,380
after that comes eighth inning run.

2592
02:49:46,380 --> 02:49:48,380
And here's what happened in the Cardinal fourth.

2593
02:49:48,380 --> 02:49:51,380
Tracks will appear to be really on his game.

2594
02:49:51,380 --> 02:49:55,380
He gave up a bunch of singles to the Shields in the first and then kicked them off.

2595
02:49:55,380 --> 02:49:59,380
Then retired the next two, retired the next five, retired the next ten.

2596
02:49:59,380 --> 02:50:03,380
And it brought up McGuire with the bases empty in two out on the fourth.

2597
02:50:03,380 --> 02:50:06,380
And the Cardinals treading by the score of two to nothing.

2598
02:50:06,380 --> 02:50:12,380
And this was the Amico Ultimate Play of the year.

2599
02:50:12,380 --> 02:50:14,380
They are very deep, they play them to fall.

2600
02:50:14,380 --> 02:50:18,380
Tracks are whines and fires. Big Mac, swing, and a shot into the corner.

2601
02:50:18,380 --> 02:50:20,380
It might make it. There it is.

2602
02:50:20,380 --> 02:50:25,380
Fifty-two, folks. It just got over the left field wall in the corner.

2603
02:50:25,380 --> 02:50:30,380
And we have a new home run champion.

2604
02:50:30,380 --> 02:50:33,380
A new soap of blood. It's Mark McGuire.

2605
02:50:33,380 --> 02:50:37,380
He punches them all. Unbelievable.

2606
02:50:37,380 --> 02:50:40,380
He hugs, he's got his hands around.

2607
02:50:40,380 --> 02:50:44,380
He's pointing to the crowd. He's saluting.

2608
02:50:44,380 --> 02:50:48,380
The entire team at home plate, he gets a hug.

2609
02:50:48,380 --> 02:50:51,380
He gets a hug from the catcher's server.

2610
02:50:51,380 --> 02:50:54,380
He picks up his own shirt.

2611
02:50:54,380 --> 02:50:56,380
Unbelievable.

2612
02:50:56,380 --> 02:51:01,380
Well, I admire Mike Shannon for being able to get those words out there.

2613
02:51:01,380 --> 02:51:06,380
Because I'm telling you, from the time McGuire hit it, until it disappeared over the fence and left,

2614
02:51:06,380 --> 02:51:13,380
the shortest home run hit by McGuire all year, he hardly had time to think about where the ball was going.

2615
02:51:13,380 --> 02:51:16,380
Wondering whether it was going to be fair, but Mike called it.

2616
02:51:16,380 --> 02:51:22,380
And that was the play of the game as the Cardinals won it 6-3 and so long for just two-offs.

2617
02:51:22,380 --> 02:51:25,380
The Cardinals won this game by the score of 6-3.

2618
02:51:25,380 --> 02:51:29,380
And of course, the biggest role in the war was the home run by McGuire.

2619
02:51:29,380 --> 02:51:32,380
Game of four is ending two out of nobody on.

2620
02:51:32,380 --> 02:51:39,380
When he screeches one into the left field corner, the shortest home run of the year.

2621
02:51:39,380 --> 02:51:43,380
And now they're building a stage out of the second base area.

2622
02:51:43,380 --> 02:51:48,380
They're showing a replay of the home run as McGuire circles the bases.

2623
02:51:48,380 --> 02:51:52,380
Mike Shannon just concluded an interview with Mark McGuire.

2624
02:51:52,380 --> 02:51:55,380
That interview is on the way up here to the booth.

2625
02:51:55,380 --> 02:51:57,380
We'll play it for you here on the star of the game.

2626
02:51:57,380 --> 02:52:02,380
Meanwhile, we're going to do the commercial. When we come back, you'll hear the interview.

2627
02:52:02,380 --> 02:52:07,380
Mike Shannon with Mark McGuire, the new single season home run king.

2628
02:52:07,380 --> 02:52:10,380
And we'll be back here in just one minute.

2629
02:52:10,380 --> 02:52:13,380
We're back here at Bush Stadium.

2630
02:52:13,380 --> 02:52:19,380
There's going to be a press conference conducted by Major League Baseball featuring Mark McGuire.

2631
02:52:19,380 --> 02:52:21,380
He's on the video board now.

2632
02:52:21,380 --> 02:52:28,380
Meanwhile, here is that interview conducted right after the game by Mike Shannon with Mark McGuire.

2633
02:52:28,380 --> 02:52:31,380
Mark, it's been an unbelievable year.

2634
02:52:31,380 --> 02:52:35,380
At this time, can you put anything in perspective?

2635
02:52:35,380 --> 02:52:38,380
Probably in about 24 hours.

2636
02:52:38,380 --> 02:52:42,380
I came back after everything calmed down.

2637
02:52:42,380 --> 02:52:44,380
I was just asking my teammates.

2638
02:52:44,380 --> 02:52:48,380
I wasn't acting too crazy out there because I really wasn't realizing what I was doing.

2639
02:52:48,380 --> 02:52:53,380
I was on cloud nine.

2640
02:52:53,380 --> 02:52:58,380
I told myself, I said, you know, when and if I hit this, I don't think I'm going to know what I'm going to be doing.

2641
02:52:58,380 --> 02:53:01,380
I'm going to be floating. And I certainly was.

2642
02:53:01,380 --> 02:53:05,380
I'll tell you what, it's what an incredible feat.

2643
02:53:05,380 --> 02:53:10,380
What does it mean to you? I know you've been so close to a rock and mass through all of this.

2644
02:53:10,380 --> 02:53:13,380
You said yesterday that you thought he was with you.

2645
02:53:13,380 --> 02:53:15,380
He was with you in every step of the way.

2646
02:53:15,380 --> 02:53:18,380
I'll tell you what, I really honestly feel that.

2647
02:53:18,380 --> 02:53:20,380
Today, the Hall of Fame came in.

2648
02:53:20,380 --> 02:53:23,380
We were talking to them. They pulled out his bat.

2649
02:53:23,380 --> 02:53:29,380
The bat that Roger Maris hit his last home run on October 1st, 1961.

2650
02:53:29,380 --> 02:53:33,380
I rubbed it. I rubbed it on my heart, all over my body.

2651
02:53:33,380 --> 02:53:38,380
You know what? Now my bat gets to lay next to his bat in the Hall of Fame and I'm damn proud of it.

2652
02:53:38,380 --> 02:53:42,380
Congratulations, big man. It was the greatest I've ever seen.

2653
02:53:42,380 --> 02:53:47,380
62, 1 through 62, you were simply fantastic.

2654
02:53:47,380 --> 02:53:52,380
Thank you very much, Mike. I appreciate that. God bless. Thank you.

2655
02:53:52,380 --> 02:53:55,380
That was Mark McGuire and what a night.

2656
02:53:55,380 --> 02:53:57,380
No one has left this ballpark.

2657
02:53:57,380 --> 02:54:01,380
I mean, there are still 50,000 people here.

2658
02:54:01,380 --> 02:54:06,380
And Mark is conducting an interview downstairs.

2659
02:54:06,380 --> 02:54:10,380
And then after 15 minutes of that interview, they're going to bring him back outside.

2660
02:54:10,380 --> 02:54:13,380
And we will have a ceremony.

2661
02:54:13,380 --> 02:54:16,380
But before that, we have the scoreboard for you next.

2662
02:54:16,380 --> 02:54:19,380
Your bat next to Roger Maris' bat.

2663
02:54:19,380 --> 02:54:25,380
Well, as I went over to the box and talked to Roger's kids,

2664
02:54:25,380 --> 02:54:33,380
I told them today when I met with the Hall of Fame, they pulled out Roger's bat that when he hit his 61st home run.

2665
02:54:33,380 --> 02:54:38,380
And I touched it. I touched it with my heart.

2666
02:54:38,380 --> 02:54:43,380
Now I can honestly say that my bat will lie next to his and I'm damn proud of it.

2667
02:54:43,380 --> 02:54:46,380
Okay, here.

2668
02:54:46,380 --> 02:54:57,380
What is your next goal?

2669
02:54:57,380 --> 02:54:59,380
What is your next goal?

2670
02:54:59,380 --> 02:55:06,380
My next goal? Sleep.

2671
02:55:06,380 --> 02:55:11,380
What was it like rounding the bases, Gayety hugging you, Sammy hugging you, and then meeting the Maris family again?

2672
02:55:11,380 --> 02:55:17,380
I honestly have to tell you that I really have to see the tape because I really don't remember it.

2673
02:55:17,380 --> 02:55:22,380
And I was trying to imagine what it was going to feel like doing that.

2674
02:55:22,380 --> 02:55:27,380
And I was sort of telling myself, I think I'll be floating. I sure as heck was floating.

2675
02:55:27,380 --> 02:55:35,380
I have to look at the tape, but I just remember briefly shaking some of the players' hands

2676
02:55:35,380 --> 02:55:39,380
and signaling to the dugouts and the Cubs.

2677
02:55:39,380 --> 02:55:43,380
And then after that, I just hope I didn't act foolish.

2678
02:55:43,380 --> 02:55:53,380
But I mean, this is history.

2679
02:55:53,380 --> 02:55:57,380
Can I say one thing? I talked to a good friend of mine today, Jim Corsi.

2680
02:55:57,380 --> 02:56:00,380
So everybody in Boston, Jim Corsi does know me.

2681
02:56:00,380 --> 02:56:04,380
And thanks for giving me that hug over the phone today, Jim.

2682
02:56:04,380 --> 02:56:07,380
Connor?

2683
02:56:07,380 --> 02:56:12,380
Hey, I told you I was going to talk to you after the game today.

2684
02:56:12,380 --> 02:56:16,380
Thank you.

2685
02:56:16,380 --> 02:56:19,380
How are you going to celebrate tonight?

2686
02:56:19,380 --> 02:56:24,380
Well, I hope there's a lot of champagne on that flight to Cincinnati.

2687
02:56:24,380 --> 02:56:33,380
So I think everybody's going to be drinking except for the pilots.

2688
02:56:33,380 --> 02:56:35,380
George?

2689
02:56:35,380 --> 02:56:41,380
What does it mean to do it so fast in the 145th game?

2690
02:56:41,380 --> 02:56:44,380
What does it mean to do it so fast in the 145th game?

2691
02:56:44,380 --> 02:56:50,380
Was it that quick?

2692
02:56:50,380 --> 02:56:54,380
I just, it's been awesome.

2693
02:56:54,380 --> 02:56:59,380
I mean, I tell you what, the last week and a half, my stomach's been turning.

2694
02:56:59,380 --> 02:57:04,380
My heart's been beating a million miles a minute.

2695
02:57:04,380 --> 02:57:06,380
To do it that fast, I don't know.

2696
02:57:06,380 --> 02:57:12,380
I just give thanks to the man upstairs and all of them, Roger Maris,

2697
02:57:12,380 --> 02:57:14,380
everybody's watching up there.

2698
02:57:14,380 --> 02:57:19,380
But what a feat, I tell you what.

2699
02:57:19,380 --> 02:57:24,380
Now?

2700
02:57:24,380 --> 02:57:28,380
In your wildest dream, did you ever imagine to break the record this quickly?

2701
02:57:28,380 --> 02:57:30,380
Not even a chance.

2702
02:57:30,380 --> 02:57:35,380
I mean, I truly believe that if somebody got to 50 by September,

2703
02:57:35,380 --> 02:57:37,380
they had an honest shot of doing it.

2704
02:57:37,380 --> 02:57:41,380
And I got to it pretty quickly.

2705
02:57:41,380 --> 02:57:46,380
Over here?

2706
02:57:46,380 --> 02:57:49,380
Yeah.

2707
02:57:49,380 --> 02:57:51,380
When you took the microphone after hitting the home run,

2708
02:57:51,380 --> 02:57:53,380
you dedicated it to the people in St. Louis.

2709
02:57:53,380 --> 02:58:17,380
Talk about how special it was to hit it here.

2710
02:58:17,380 --> 02:58:24,380
I tell you what, after yesterday doing what I did for my father,

2711
02:58:24,380 --> 02:58:29,380
and my son showing up just in time,

2712
02:58:29,380 --> 02:58:34,380
I said what a perfect way to end the week by the last game in the homestand.

2713
02:58:34,380 --> 02:58:45,380
It hit in the 60 second for the city of St. Louis and all the great fans.

2714
02:58:45,380 --> 02:58:49,380
You know, I had a couple of milestones this year.

2715
02:58:49,380 --> 02:58:53,380
Hitting my 450th on the road.

2716
02:58:53,380 --> 02:58:57,380
And I really truly wanted to do it here.

2717
02:58:57,380 --> 02:58:59,380
I really truly wanted to do it here, guys, and I did it.

2718
02:58:59,380 --> 02:59:15,380
Thank you, St. Louis.