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

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Chicago Cubs faced the Seattle Mariners for a spring training game on March 19, 1977.

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Chicago was managed by Herman Franks, who had previously led the Giants to several successful 90-win seasons in the late 1960s.

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Franks was replacing the Cubs' previous manager, Jim Marshall, who had very little success in his three years as skipper.

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The Mariners were in their first ever season as a franchise and were led by manager Darryl Johnson.

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This audio recording is from the Chicago Radio broadcast featuring announcers Lou Boudreaux and Vince Lloyd.

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How are you doing everybody? Lou Boudreaux with the Lead Off Band brought to you by Beacons. Look up your local Beacons agent and your Yellow Pages. I will be talking to our guest, the manager of the Seattle Mariners, Darryl Johnson in just one minute.

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After managing a team that so-called veterans were sprinkled with a few rookies such as the Red Sox were in 75 when that great World Series was between the Red Sox and the Cincinnati Reds.

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And now coming along here to an expansion ball club, have you changed any philosophy of managing?

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Well Lou, I think you did what I'm doing right now enough to know that certainly when you're dealing with many young people and inexperienced people as we are dealing with here in this camp compared to the Red Sox, you have to change a few things.

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I think that you have to double up and almost triple up your fundamentals. We have a lot more decisions to make on a ball club like this.

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And again dealing with young people, I think patience comes into it a little bit more than what would be considered normal because you certainly have to give these young people time to get over the jitters on top of getting them in shape.

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And I really haven't started judging the people here as fast as I might in an ordinary camp just giving everybody a chance to play an equal amount of time on a baseball field.

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And from looking over the box scores I would say you're very happy with your hitting.

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Well Lou, as we come into this thing the news media asked me about this and this before we ever started and the power would be our biggest weakness.

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Hitting would be our second weakness and you know what they're all calling me something funny names Lou as you would well know because actually when you come down to it our hitting has been the strongest part of our ball club at this point.

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But yet that may happen in the spring but once that bell rings it could be different and you could be right.

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Lou when you cross that white stripe for real things do change as you well know and certainly I'm not getting over enthusiastic about these guys but it is nice to see these young kids swing the bat the way they have at this point.

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I know that in the drafting of the Seattle ball club you did not go to your infield quickly.

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You went to pitching and outfield. Was that because those were the young fellows available?

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Well basically so Lou and on top of this you know we drafted Grant Jackson from the Yankee ball club. We knew that he was going to be a wanted man by contending ball clubs and we drafted him with the full thought of getting two young infielders which we eventually did in the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Yes you did and that solidifies that infield with Reynolds who is a very fine glove man.

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They tell me in the reports on him are outstanding Lou. His prospects are being a darn good shortstop and he's certainly starting to show it to us right now.

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What about your pitching? What will be your rotation?

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Well Lou as far as names I can't give you names at this particular time but I will say this when I spoke about hitting and power being our weaknesses I think when we come out of this camp that our pitching will be the strongest part of our ball club.

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And that of course means a great deal that you can be in ball games practically all year if it holds up.

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Well we are playing in a big park Lou to where power is going to be nullified and the ball doesn't carry in the dome so I don't think the home run ball for either side is going to enter into it quite as much as the pitching will and again hopefully and the way it looks to me the pitching should keep us in the ball games a big percent of the time.

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Actually then you and your coaching staff and the organization they have perhaps divided this year into two seasons. This spring workout is actually a season for fellows trying to make your ball club.

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Lou you are exactly right. Our basic part of what we are doing right now is looking at the people to cut us down to 25 people and it's a competition at every job on this ball field and we couldn't say for sure right now that any one man has a position sewed up.

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And competition means so much as you know in your major league career as a catcher and also as a manager and coach.

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Well Lou you and I would both love to have a situation exist where you've got competition at every job because these people are hauling their cans and they are playing the game as hard as it can be played and I know as a manager that's always a joy to behold and they are really going hard at it.

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I understand that you have a great following and backing in Seattle when you open up there in the dome that you perhaps will have a sellout.

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Well again I don't know that much Lou about ticket sales although the people that I have talked to from the front office are very enthusiastic so I know things are going well for us in our opening game up there.

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And you mentioned to me earlier that you have 19 out of the first 21 or 22 games at home. Is this an advantage to you?

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Well Lou I think with our young people and a big percent of never playing on an artificial surface it will be a decided advantage. Not only do we have two workout days when we get through a spring training but we play again 19 out of 22 games at home and I like that because we can fundamental our guys in our own park.

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Mornings for night games and really we're going to be still doing fundamentals as we go into our year and it really is much better to be home to do those things than it is to be on the road.

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Do you have no goals? How can you set goals?

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I'll tell you what I have a goal but it doesn't have anything to do with numbers. Every month that we go out to play the game of baseball I expect us to play better in June than we did in May. I expect us to play better in August than we did in July and the wins and losses will follow accordingly in my opinion.

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And if I know one Darryl Johnson that's exactly how it's going to happen. You may be able to make the mistake once but don't do it again.

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Lou I'll tell you what if it don't go the way I'm talking about I'll find myself a nice golf course and go take a look at that.

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No you won't do that because starting out with this great expansion ball club and we keep saying that there should not be any more expansion because of the qualified ball players we haven't had enough at major league level.

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But if you've got hard working individuals working hard a youngster can just put out the best of his ability and put on a good show for you.

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Lou you know it's so amazing how if you relieve the pressure of a better player in front of you at a position at the big league level and you're a young man and let's say that you were playing as a young man center field for the Boston Red Sox at AAA and you were a good player but still you can't beat out a Freddie Lynn and I'm using those names because they come to my mind quickly.

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You remove that pressure and it's amazing the way some of these people can walk out there and show you how they can play the game without that pressure and there's going to be some of these boys that are going to be darn good baseball players.

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Well we want to wish you a lot of luck and I hope you remain in this uniform for as long as you desire.

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I feel the same way about it and I think I might do that Lou.

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Thank you.

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Sal Johnson, fine young manager with the Seattle Mariners with our guest.

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We'll be right back after this message.

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When we were moving on I had to say we have to be there on Wednesday.

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So I looked around at the ten biggest interstate movers and found that Beacon's Van Lines has the best record in the business for being on time.

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I know George, a Beacon's Van pulled up to our house right on time and we were packed and loaded before I knew it.

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We have to be there on Wednesday.

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So I double checked everything and sure enough on Wednesday there was Beacon's right on time.

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What's this the game was changed to Tuesday?

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Be sure to remember Beacon's Van Lines if your husband's on a schedule and buy him a couple of tickets and send him off to the game.

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Now stay tuned for Vince Floyd and today's ballgame between the Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners.

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This is Lou Boudreaux. This has been a presentation of WGN Sports.

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This is WGN Radio Chicago.

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How much your dollar buys today depends on where you spend it.

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Take automotive electronics.

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It's a beautiful day for a ballgame, for a ballgame today. The fans are off to get a ticket or two.

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Come on, on, on, Washington, get down on your two. It's a beautiful day for a home run, but even a triple home game.

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We're gonna cheer and boo and raise all of our youth at the ballgame today.

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The Chicago Cubs are on the air.

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Good evening everybody. Vince Floyd and Lou Boudreaux reporting to you today.

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The Cubs taking on one of the new expansion teams of the American League, the Mariners from Seattle.

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And the ballgame being played over in the spring exhibition camp of Seattle at Tempe, Arizona.

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A little bit south and west of the home base of the Chicago Cubs.

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And the Cubs have been having a rather rough go of it.

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Remember the very first game that we saw in broadcast back to you in their opening day that they beat at Milwaukee.

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It's a very fine pitching and a close ballgame, but since then it's not been too good insofar as the Cubs are concerned.

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After that 2-1 victory over Milwaukee, they then dropped a 6-3 decision to them.

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And our next broadcast, the Cubs losing to the Giants 10-8, then to the Giants 6-2.

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They beat the, or lost to the Mariners over here at Tempe earlier in spring training by a score of 10-5.

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They've given up 14 runs to the Indians, got beat by the Padres a couple of days to go.

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Elgo 5-4 at the Cubs camp in Scottsdale.

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And yesterday they were pummeled by the Oakland A's giving up 17 runs.

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So the pitching has been a problem.

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And Ray Burr since his first two outings has been hit pretty hard.

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He has not been getting that ball down.

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Today, a young man who is hopeful of making the Cubs a starting rotation this year, Mike Kruko, is getting the starting assignment against Seattle.

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And we are going to have the use of the designated hitter today because we are at the home of this American League ball club.

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And both teams will be using the D.H.

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Frank McCormick, who last year pitched in the Miners at Evansville, a big right-hander, is going to be the starting pitcher for the Mariners.

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By the way, while this game is delayed, and you're hearing it a little bit later than it was played out in Arizona today,

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tomorrow afternoon we will be back at Scottsdale in a live broadcast as the Cubs take on this same ball club,

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so they have back-to-back engagements against one another.

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The national anthem has already been sung and played here for this game.

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And they had some special ceremonies prior to the start of the game.

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They have announced the starting lineups, and we're going to give you those lineups as time permits.

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The umpiring crew is out in the field right now.

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Larry Barnett from the American League will be working behind the plate.

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Ed Montague from the National League on the bases.

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Ron Luciano, the big, colorful American League umpire, also on the bases.

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And the veteran Johnny Kibler from the National League, working the bases.

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And we'll be back with the starting lineups for the ball game right after this message.

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On behalf of the American Red Cross, the President of the United States.

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March is Red Cross Month.

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And one of us knows the important work the Red Cross does, disaster relief,

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the distribution of blood, service to the armed forces,

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first aid and water safety instruction, and a wide variety of community health programs.

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Every day some vital Red Cross service touches people's lives,

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but the Red Cross can't do them alone. It needs help.

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This month, I hope that you will become a Red Cross volunteer,

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support your local chapter's membership enrollment drive,

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and take a few minutes to donate blood. It's easy.

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I know because I'm a six gallon donor myself.

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And I'm giving another pint this month.

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As honorary chairman of the Red Cross, I urge you to help.

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For nearly 100 years, America has been counting on the Red Cross.

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This month, the Red Cross is counting on you.

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Here's the way the Cubs are to come to the plate in this ball game.

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John DeJesus will be leading off at shortstop,

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and that seems to be the spot where you'll see him at Wrigley Field

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on opening day at leadoff position.

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Steve Onabaris at third base, Onabaris batting second.

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Greg Gross in right field, Gross hitting third.

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Bobby Mercer in the cleanup position, and Mercer is the designated hitter today.

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He still has a little bit of a leg muscle pull.

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Larry Bittner will be at first base in Bittner batting fifth

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with Tarzan Joe Wallace in center field, Wallace hitting sixth.

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Gene Clines in left field, Cardinal by the way is still out with a bad knee.

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That's the knee that you may recall, Cardinal injured last September

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in a game against Philadelphia.

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Knocked him out of the last three weeks or so of the 76 campaign.

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So he is still recovering from that sore knee.

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And Clines in left field today with George Middlewald again doing the catching, batting eighth.

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And Davey Rosello at second base, Rosello batting ninth.

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Manny Treo had a tooth pulled a couple of days ago,

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says he figures he will be able to start perhaps on Monday,

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but he has not yet started an exhibition game.

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For the Seattle Mariners, Manny by Darryl Johnson,

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Louis Delgado will be leading off, Delgado in center field.

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Tommy Smith in left field, Smith batting second.

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Juan Bernhardt at third base, Bernhardt hitting third.

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Lee Stanton in right field and Stanton batting clean up

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with Danny Meyer at first base, Meyer batting fifth.

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Joe Liss, the designated hitter, LIS, and Liss is batting sixth.

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Kurt Bavacqua at short stop, Bavacqua batting seventh.

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Jimmy Sexton at second base hitting eighth.

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And the catcher, Skip Jutzi, Jutzi batting ninth.

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And their starting pitcher as we said, Frank McCormick,

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last year toiled with Evansville in the minors.

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Phoenix Lowry coaching at third base, and Alvin Dark in the

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coach's box at first for the Cubs, stepping into the

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batter's box, Ivan DeJesus, the right-handed hitting short stop.

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So far this spring, he's hitting 286 with eight hits

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and a couple of runs batted in, and he is perfect record

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when he gets on base and steals, wind up in the first pitch

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by the right-hander McCormick, and it's a little bit high,

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ball one, and this game is underway.

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Straightaway center fielder, Louis Delgado.

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Good complex here.

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It looks like it could use a little rain, but other than that,

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it's a pretty good ballpark.

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And to wind up in the pitch a little low, ball two, no strike.

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Down the line it's 360 feet to the dark green fence.

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Now rally in left center about 390, maybe 395.

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Here's the pitch, a fastball low and outside, and McCormick

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Ball three, no strikes, and Ivan DeJesus.

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McCormick has worked six innings so far this spring,

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picked up a victory.

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Big right-hander, he's only about one hit.

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Walk three, struck out two.

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Fires a fastball, in for a strike called, Larry Barnett,

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At third, the wide-up three-one delivery, Jesus almost is hit

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by the pitch.

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It gets off the catcher's mitt, rolls back to the screen.

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He is issued a base on balls to lead off the ballgame.

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Straightaway center field, it's about 430, 35 feet.

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in straightaway center, but out near the straightaway center,

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it's 425 feet.

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background for the hitters.

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DeJesus, as I mentioned, has done exceptionally well on the

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bases so far this year with five stolen bases in five attempts.

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Stepping in is Steve Otterbaris batting left-handed, and he has

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looked better hitting lefty than he has righty.

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At a home run the other day, the runner goes, a swing and a foul,

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and he hit it sharply, and it rolls over in the line of the plate

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and third, so the hit and run was on.

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And DeJesus had a good jump.

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Otterbaris hitting for this spring training, just 182.

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As a left-hander, he's hitting 267.

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All four of his hits this spring have come from the left side of

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the plate, and one of the four homers.

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Also one of them a double and one a triple.

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He's shown good power from the left side.

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Throw to first, and a hit long foul back under the bag in plenty

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of time by Ivan DeJesus, Danny Meyer, first baseman over there.

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No score, top of the first inning.

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Nobody outrunnered first the stretch by McCormick.

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DeJesus, a good lead, does not go.

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A swing and a breaking ball, and he fouls it back up against the

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high backstop behind the plate.

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And so Otterbaris steps out of the batter's box, grabs a little

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dirt on his hands, and he finds himself in the hole with a

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nothing-in-two count.

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You know, that old saying in the spring, a young man's fancy

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turns to love and baseball.

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More about that in a moment.

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Here's the stretch and the pitch way outside of the fastball.

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Well, how about taking your girl to a ballgame, huh?

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Make it Sunday, April the 10th, because that day is ladies

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bonded day at Wrigley Field.

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The first 15,000 gals accompanied by a fully-painted

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adult receive a blue wide-brim foldable hat as the Cubs see

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on front of McCormick's fastball outside.

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It's like he doesn't want Otterbaris to pull this ball

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very much, Lou.

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Not with a man on first base.

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He's keeping the ball away from him.

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Aces the lead and a throw, and he barely is back in there

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safely in front of the tag.

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You ought to be sure to take in that ladies-botted day at

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Wrigley Field in the tent with the New York Mets in town.

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Get on that phone and make a date, huh?

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Sunday, April 10th, ladies-botted day at Wrigley Field.

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That will wind up the very, very brief Cubs' first

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home stand of the year.

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They open the season, you know, on Thursday the 7th

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against the Mets.

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Here's a stretch by McCormick.

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DeJesus goes, a pitch outside.

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Judgey Wurl throws into the dirt.

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He's in there safely.

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Had to beat very, very easily, and Yvonne DeJesus is

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6-for-6 in Stilton bases, and he got an excellent jump

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that time.

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And Judgey just had to whirl right around after getting

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the ball, which was into the dirt, to the outside of the

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plate.

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Otterbaris has stepped out now.

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He's rubbing hands with that towel and, meanwhile,

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having a quick word of conversation with Greg Gross,

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who's in the on-deck circle.

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Out of 3-2.

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After being out in front of this hitter, nothing in 2.

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McCormick now into the stretch.

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Long look at second base.

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Here's the pitch.

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Otterbaris swings, and it drives down the left field

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line.

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It's going to be in there for extra bases.

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Here comes the first run of the day.

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DeJesus speeding around third, and the runner going

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into second base, the Cubs lead 1-0.

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Otterbaris has just driven in his sixth run of the year,

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and that's his second double.

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This one to the opposite side, down the line.

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Go walk in the Stoneman base, and now a double.

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And the Cubs grab the lead from the Seattle Mariners.

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The runner in scoring position.

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Let's see if Greg Gross can pick him up.

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Gross, the left-hander, playing in right field.

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Gross hitting.364 this spring, has pounded out eight hits,

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one of them a home run right here at this ballpark

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over the right field wall.

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He's 390 feet away.

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He's driven in three runs.

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McCormick again, working from the stretch in the

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right-hander's first pitch.

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Strike calls right down the middle.

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McCormick a native of the state of New Jersey.

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Evansville, last year was 4-4, then up to Detroit,

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where his own 5-a-curve ball swung on.

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He gets under it.

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It's a high foul, playable.

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Ketcher, shedding his eyes.

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It's Skip Judsey grabbing the ball in front of Bobby Mercer.

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The on-deck circle over the first base side.

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There's the first out of the ball game.

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High pop-up to the Ketcher.

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Bobby Mercer, the designated hitter.

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Hill nursing a bit of a muscle pull.

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The dive is left-play.

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In a battle, they 12 times this spring, has four base hits.

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No runs, batted in.

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Left-hander has walked once, has not yet struck out.

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Cubs with a 1-0 lead, and a runner at second with one

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gone in the top of the first inning.

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Here's the pitch of fastball low and inside.

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The primary really.

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In the on-deck circle now is left-handed hitting first baseman

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Larry Bittner.

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And these will be followed by Joe Wallace.

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Let's see how many more can come to bat in the first inning.

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Stretched by McCormick in the pitch, swung on, and he fouled it sharply

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off the foot of the plate umpire Larry Barnett.

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Ball game open with Ivan DeJesus drawing a base on balls, then stole

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second base and came in on Steve Otavaris's opposite field double.

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Otavaris now at second base with one away, gross foul after the catcher.

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And McCormick working now on Mercer.

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Here's the delivery, and he takes the ball outside.

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Ball two, strike one.

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Zaykart now not quite sure when his tender knee is going to permit him

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to get back into action.

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He thinks in a couple of days.

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Long-looking second, here's the pitch.

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Strike call to get fastball, and it moved.

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Ball two, strike two on the veteran Mercer.

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Billy Buckner does not appear.

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Will be able to play for perhaps a couple of weeks.

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He's still nursing that sore ankle.

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Out of two-two, here's the pitch.

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Swung on and missed it.

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Good fastball, and he just blazed it by him right in his eyes.

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So McCormick really bored out on that one, and he is retired.

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The veteran Mercer, two gone here in the first inning.

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Still at second base, he is Otavaris.

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And now let's see if Larry Bittner can pick him up.

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Bittner so far this spring has been about 27 hits, or 27 times,

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and he has only five hits.

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That's a 185 average, driven in three runs.

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Slightly closed stance for Bittner.

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Pitched by McCormick, fastball, and it misses outside.

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Louis DiIvgato is shading Bittner to pull just a little bit in right center field.

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Bright, sunshiny day.

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And a little bit of a breeze blowing. Here's the delivery.

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Streck on the inside corner, and he took it.

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Ball one, strike one.

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Greg McCormick hoping to be in that starting rotation for manager Daryl Johnson

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in the expansion Seattle Rainiers.

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Here's a swing, and he pulls a foul ball down the first baseline.

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Mariners it is, Vince.

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The trainer is the former cup trainer, Gary Nicholson.

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Gary rather delighted, of course, to get the call last summer

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to be the trainer for this ball club because Seattle is Gary's home.

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Bittner leveling the bat.

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Renner at second base, top of the first inning here to deliver.

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Way inside, just below the belt.

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Ball two, strike two.

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Two gone, and the baserunner is Steve Audubaris, who doubled down the left field line,

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bringing in Yvonne DeJesus and McCormick working quickly into the stretch.

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Right-hander's delivery.

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Takes the fastball, it misses outside of the letters.

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Now the count is three and two.

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In the on-deck circle is Tarzan Joe Wallace.

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McCormick, the list is six-four, two-ten.

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Twenty-two years of age.

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Could have a bright future.

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Pitching coast west-stock, pretty high on him.

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Three-two delivery. Bittner swings and a runner into the glove of the second baseman, Jimmy Sexton,

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and that retires the Cubs in the first inning.

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Well, they get on the board with a walk, and Steve Audubaris is single,

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the only hit of the inning, and one man left in the bases.

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Now out to the mound goes young Mike Kruko, and he'll be facing Delgado, Tommy Smith, and Juan Bernhardt.

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After half-inning, the Cubs lead Seattle 1-0.

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General Finance, Bob Adams speaking.

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Friendly Bob Adams.

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Right, who's this?

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Oh, Bob, Bob, Bob.

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Yeah?

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What's my secret?

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Well, I don't know.

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Bob, we've got ourselves a teeny-tiny.

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What?

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Little feet going pitter-patter.

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Oh, well, congratulations for your girl.

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Hey, girl, all girl, Bob.

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Great. Have you named her?

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Yeah, I think we're going to call her Spot.

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Spot?

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Oh, I know it's not an original name, but she's got this big black spot right between her eyes.

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Oh, why not?

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So you've got a little puppy dog right there.

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Right, right.

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Look, I want to refinish the whole basement for paneling, recess, leg room.

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Isn't that a little much for a puppy?

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Bob, for my mother-in-law, not the puppy.

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Oh, sorry.

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I thought you meant, doesn't your mother-in-law have a room upstairs?

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That's where the puppy is going, Bob.

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I see.

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She's allergic to dogs.

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Well, you can always get a little help from a friend at General Finance.

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Now I know, Bob, but what I need right now is a loan.

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There are over 60 General Finance offices in Chicagoland.

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Call friendly Bob Adams to borrow up to $10,000.

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Call and over 32020.

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This is WGN Radio, Chicago.

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Louis Delgado, a switch hitter, playing in center field, is going to be stepping into the batter's box here.

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Native of Puerto Rico, Delgado, just 23 years of age.

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He's off to a very, very fast start, and obviously has made a good impression.

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Manager Darrell Johnson and his coaching staff with 11 hits.

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With 11 hits, he's batting 458, one of his 11 homers.

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Trucco's first delivery of fastball for a strike call.

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Louis Delgado.

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Ada Fenson coaching down at first base.

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Trucco, big young kid, delivers, comes right over the top with a good curve, swung on a miss.

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He's batting right-handed.

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And they've listed him as a switch hitter.

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I'd have to say that it's stiff on that one.

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Here's the windup and the delivery.

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Fastball strike, three call.

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Trucco, nipping the outside corner, caught Delgado looking.

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That is strikeout number five, the spring for Mike, and he has now worked seven and two-thirds innings, given up only one earned run.

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He's been impressive.

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Tommy Smith, left-handed hitting outfielder.

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Thick kids, 6'3", 2'10", steps in out of the Cleveland organization.

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And he's having a good start of it.

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11 hits and 20 at bats and nine runs batted in.

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Fastball, it's off the middle of Middle Wall, high and outside to Tommy Smith, the left-hander.

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Mike Trucco, making a bid for a starting spot with the Cubs this year.

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Over the top, a one-opper right back to the pitcher.

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Mike's got it easily, tosses over to Bittner at first base.

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And they're two-gone, the bases are empty.

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Juan Bernhardt, slated to be the third pitcher now.

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DERN, H-A-R-D-T, Juan from the Dominican Republic.

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Syracuse last year in the minors, he hit 3-0-3 with eight homers, 57 runs batted in.

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Got a brief look with the Yankees, came to bat only 21 times and had four hits for the Yanks.

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Right-hander takes it, it's a strike call.

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Up out of the middle of Middle Wall.

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Cubs with a 1-0 lead, bottom of the first inning.

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Tricking still looks like a major problem for the Cubs for this year.

437
00:29:56,000 --> 00:30:01,000
Of course, during the week since we last talked to you, the Cubs made that deal with Oakland.

438
00:30:01,000 --> 00:30:04,000
Getting back, relieving pitcher Jimmy Todd.

439
00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:07,000
There's a swing and a curveball, then he fouls it back.

440
00:30:07,000 --> 00:30:12,000
And they just announced a few minutes ago that Jimmy Todd has come to terms with the Cubs.

441
00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:16,000
General Manager Bob Kennedy, Todd says he has a two-year contract.

442
00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:19,000
Here's the pitch, a little high with the fastball.

443
00:30:19,000 --> 00:30:24,000
Ball one, strike two, so all of the Cubs are in the fold.

444
00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:30,000
Gil Coleman went over to Oakland in that deal.

445
00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:34,000
One-two pitch, comes back with a curve right over the top of it that time.

446
00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:40,000
It's bounced sharply over to the dugout of Seattle over in the third base side.

447
00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:43,000
A lot of folks don't even have to pay admission to see this game.

448
00:30:43,000 --> 00:30:47,000
They can park their cars up on the hill beyond the left field fence.

449
00:30:47,000 --> 00:30:48,000
They get a good view.

450
00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:51,000
Group called drivers, here's a swing and a drive at the right field.

451
00:30:51,000 --> 00:30:57,000
Rick Gross is there, he reaches up and he hauls it in, and Seattle in the first inning goes down in order.

452
00:30:57,000 --> 00:31:02,000
Good start, the end of one. Cubs one and Seattle nothing.

453
00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:13,000
What makes Holloman's Old Style unique among beers and gives it that great light flavor?

454
00:31:13,000 --> 00:31:17,000
Well, our unique brewing process has a lot to do with it.

455
00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:20,000
We start with crystal clear water.

456
00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:24,000
This sparkling, pure spring water is good enough for Old Style.

457
00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:41,000
Water that flows cold and clear from deep beneath the ground, some folks say all the way from Canada.

458
00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:43,000
And the most expensive.

459
00:31:43,000 --> 00:31:47,000
And it's what gives Old Style its great light flavor.

460
00:31:47,000 --> 00:31:57,000
It's high Old Style, to a vote in God's country.

461
00:31:57,000 --> 00:32:05,000
G Holloman Brewing Company across Wisconsin.

462
00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:11,000
Well, with the questionable pitching the Cubs had last year, and certainly it's been questionable so far this spring.

463
00:32:11,000 --> 00:32:15,000
A fellow like Mike Kruco, bearing as he has when we have had a chance to see him,

464
00:32:15,000 --> 00:32:17,000
he looks like he's got a good shot at making it.

465
00:32:17,000 --> 00:32:23,000
Well, this is one of the two youngsters that I mentioned earlier has an opportunity to be a surprise

466
00:32:23,000 --> 00:32:29,000
and be a youngster that can pitch Major League Baseball. Kruco and Jeff Albert.

467
00:32:29,000 --> 00:32:36,000
Albert is a little farther away from Major League than Kruco, but I'm quite sure if Kruco does well today,

468
00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:41,000
he may be on that starting rotation.

469
00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:47,000
Tarsen Joe Wallace, batting left he steps in and the first pitch to him is a little high for ball one.

470
00:32:47,000 --> 00:32:55,000
Tars, five hits and 20 at bats this spring, one run batted in, makes him a 250 hitter.

471
00:32:55,000 --> 00:33:01,000
Larry Barnett from the American League calling the balls and strikes.

472
00:33:01,000 --> 00:33:07,000
Wind up by McCormick, tries to throw the curve, it didn't break, hung very high.

473
00:33:07,000 --> 00:33:12,000
3.3, no strikes now in Tarsen.

474
00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:16,000
The strange thing about Mike Kruco, at Wichita in the minors last year, he was 7 and 9,

475
00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:20,000
had a pretty good earned run average though, 3.3.

476
00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:22,000
Here's a pitch, too high, ball four.

477
00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:27,000
Well, he started out the ball game by walking Ivan DeJesus, who promptly stole second base

478
00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:33,000
and tallied on the only hit of the ball game so far by anybody, an opposite field double by Steve Anabaris.

479
00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:39,000
And now, Tarsen leads off the second inning by drawing a walk.

480
00:33:39,000 --> 00:33:44,000
Gene Clines, it has been impressive out here in spring training this year, he's played in the outfield,

481
00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:49,000
he's been working out a lot at third base, he looks like he can handle that position okay.

482
00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:53,000
Clines, inning 421, right-handed hitter.

483
00:33:53,000 --> 00:33:56,000
And he's starting the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cubs got him from Texas,

484
00:33:56,000 --> 00:34:01,000
here's the pitch, way outside of the breaking ball, and I mean it was way outside.

485
00:34:01,000 --> 00:34:08,000
And Skip Jutzi, caught last year for the Houston Astros, it's call time, he wants to try to settle down.

486
00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:14,000
Frank McCormick, Cub fans out here today include Mike Mancuato from Hammond, Indiana,

487
00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:21,000
Larry Glick from Glenview, and Jesse Barron from Milwaukee.

488
00:34:21,000 --> 00:34:26,000
He says, hey, what's going on here, you've seen six games with the Cubs so far this spring,

489
00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:28,000
and he's picked losers all the time.

490
00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:34,000
Well, maybe here at Tempe against Seattle, Jesse Barron will see the Cubs come up with a victory.

491
00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:42,000
Throw it to first and run her back safely.

492
00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:47,000
Just Barron's frustrations, a Cub fan, he says, stem back to the Hank Sour days, fastball,

493
00:34:47,000 --> 00:34:51,000
and the big run and your misses low and away.

494
00:34:51,000 --> 00:34:55,000
So he's gotten behind on Gene Clines, the count is 2-0.

495
00:34:55,000 --> 00:34:59,000
Larry, coaching a third, flashes a hit or a sign as he steps out of the batter's box.

496
00:34:59,000 --> 00:35:05,000
Fairly deep and straightaway center field is Louis Delgado.

497
00:35:05,000 --> 00:35:09,000
Barney Sterling, they start to warm up any moment, here's the pitch, look out,

498
00:35:09,000 --> 00:35:13,000
he almost got hit by that one, he took a little off of the pitch, but he's way off.

499
00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:21,000
Our stock is now out of the dugout, and the veteran pitching coach is going out to see if he can settle him down.

500
00:35:21,000 --> 00:35:26,000
But we've heard about McCormick Lowe, he did not appear to be the kind of a guy who would have control problems.

501
00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:33,000
Well, he's firing now, and I guess Jetski has just eliminated any breaking pitch or let up,

502
00:35:33,000 --> 00:35:35,000
and he's having trouble, of course.

503
00:35:35,000 --> 00:35:42,000
I see that Glenn Abbott starting to warm up for Seattle, he wasn't due to pitch until the fifth inning.

504
00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:50,000
So this kid out here so far in the first inning into one batter who walked in this inning, Wallace,

505
00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:53,000
and also the clients, he must have thrown 50-some pitches already.

506
00:35:53,000 --> 00:36:01,000
I wonder if there might be anything wrong with him, they're going to take him out of the ballgame.

507
00:36:01,000 --> 00:36:05,000
Stock has been out here talking to him, and big Frank McCormick.

508
00:36:05,000 --> 00:36:07,000
Something must be wrong with his shoulder.

509
00:36:07,000 --> 00:36:13,000
Yeah, the way he's holding his right arm right close to the side as he trots off into the dugout behind third base,

510
00:36:13,000 --> 00:36:19,000
and Gary Nicholson, the trainer now for Seattle, is disappearing in that runway leading to their clubhouse

511
00:36:19,000 --> 00:36:24,000
behind third base, and Glenn Abbott coming on to work in relief.

512
00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:28,000
And while we have this delay in the action, let's take time out for this message.

513
00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:39,000
What makes Holloman's Old Style unique among beers and gives it that great light flavor?

514
00:36:39,000 --> 00:36:42,000
Well, our unique brewing process has a lot to do with it.

515
00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:45,000
We start with crystal clear water.

516
00:36:45,000 --> 00:36:49,000
Only sparkling, pure spring water is good enough for Old Style.

517
00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:56,000
Water that flows cold and clear from deep beneath the ground, some folks say all the way from Canada.

518
00:36:56,000 --> 00:37:03,000
We use this water in a traditional old world, pure brewing, double brewing process called poisoning.

519
00:37:03,000 --> 00:37:08,000
Poisoning is the most natural way to brew beer, and the most expensive.

520
00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:12,000
And it's what gives Old Style its great light flavor.

521
00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:23,000
Try Old Style to a boat in God's country.

522
00:37:23,000 --> 00:37:29,000
G Holloman Brewing Company across Wisconsin.

523
00:37:29,000 --> 00:37:32,000
Glenn Abbott, of course, out of the Oakland A's organization.

524
00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:39,000
And there are an awful lot of ballplayers around the majors this year who can say that, out of the Oakland organization.

525
00:37:39,000 --> 00:37:43,000
Glenn is a big kid, 6'6", 200, a veteran now.

526
00:37:43,000 --> 00:37:47,000
Like he just recently celebrated his 26th birthday.

527
00:37:47,000 --> 00:37:53,000
Oakland last year, he was 2 and 4. He's been in the majors a little over two years.

528
00:37:53,000 --> 00:37:58,000
He turned when average was no bargain with Oakland a year ago, over 5.

529
00:37:58,000 --> 00:38:04,000
Worked 62 innings and he was hit hard, gave up 86 or 87 hits.

530
00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:11,000
Spring to springin', no doubt about it, even though I know you have some snow forecast in the Chicago area for tomorrow.

531
00:38:11,000 --> 00:38:14,000
You just know that spring is on its way.

532
00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:20,000
The Cubs will be swingin' into Wrigley Field to begin their first home stand of the season, a biggie.

533
00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:25,000
The Cubs will go three in a row with the New York Mets, Thursday, April 7th.

534
00:38:25,000 --> 00:38:28,000
Then on Good Friday, they will be off.

535
00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:35,000
They'll resume action with the Mets at Wrigley Field on Saturday and Sunday, April 9th and 10th.

536
00:38:35,000 --> 00:38:38,000
They'll be there for the season opener, April 7th.

537
00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:42,000
All-of-fame selectee Ernie Banks is slated to throw out the first ball.

538
00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:46,000
And if he's fast enough, he may run to home plate and hit it also.

539
00:38:46,000 --> 00:39:11,000
Blanky right-hander Rabbit with the Cormac obviously here.

540
00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:18,000
The principal owners of the ball club has been out here, not only takes part a lot in the workouts,

541
00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:21,000
but he is down in the dugouts before the game.

542
00:39:21,000 --> 00:39:26,000
And I don't know if he had a chance to talk to him today a little before the ball game or not,

543
00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:30,000
but he is really spirited about this ball club.

544
00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:34,000
Just merely to say hello and welcome him into Major League Baseball.

545
00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:40,000
Been a long-time baseball fan. He goes back, he says, to the days of Van Lingo Mungo.

546
00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:44,000
That's almost before your time.

547
00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:48,000
Almost. Anytime is before my time.

548
00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:51,000
Oh, you dreamer.

549
00:39:51,000 --> 00:39:54,000
Ready to go, he inherited a count of three and all.

550
00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:58,000
Fires and it's a strike call to fastball to Gene Klein.

551
00:39:58,000 --> 00:40:01,000
A good fastball by the big lanky Glenn Abbott.

552
00:40:01,000 --> 00:40:05,000
If he walks us better, of course, the walk would be charged to Frank McCormick.

553
00:40:05,000 --> 00:40:07,000
Now the count is three and one.

554
00:40:07,000 --> 00:40:10,000
Runner at first base, nobody out, one to nothing cups, runner goes,

555
00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:13,000
it runs, swung on and a high fly ball, channel right field.

556
00:40:13,000 --> 00:40:18,000
Digging in, Lee Stanton, he's there, makes the catch about 30 feet out in the grass.

557
00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:25,000
So Gene Klein is retired.

558
00:40:25,000 --> 00:40:30,000
Cut underneath on the hit and run. Wallace back at first base and here's George Midderwald.

559
00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:33,000
Been pretty consistent at the plate this frame.

560
00:40:33,000 --> 00:40:40,000
Letter and right hander, six hits and 18 at bats. Betted in only one run.

561
00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:43,000
But he's been coming up with those one for three days.

562
00:40:43,000 --> 00:40:47,000
Steve Swisher still with a bit of a sore shoulder.

563
00:40:47,000 --> 00:40:52,000
Although manager, him and Frank says there's nothing physically wrong with Swisher.

564
00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:56,000
Just doesn't like the way he's been swinging the bat or catching.

565
00:40:56,000 --> 00:41:02,000
But understanding is that Steve is still having a little bit of a problem with his shoulders.

566
00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:04,000
Pitch was a fast ball though and a throw to first base.

567
00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:07,000
Tires, Wallace barely got back in time.

568
00:41:07,000 --> 00:41:10,000
Colorful Ryan Luciano.

569
00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:13,000
The American League umpiring at first.

570
00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:15,000
Stretched by Abbott, here's the delivery.

571
00:41:15,000 --> 00:41:23,000
Midderwald swings and he fouls that one into the stands over to the first base side near the cup dugout.

572
00:41:23,000 --> 00:41:26,000
First time these two clubs met over here at Tempe.

573
00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:28,000
They drew only a little over 400 people.

574
00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:32,000
There are not a lot of Seattle fans down here in Arizona.

575
00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:37,000
Watch their expansion team. Abbott's pitch is high.

576
00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:39,000
Ball one, strike two on Midderwald.

577
00:41:39,000 --> 00:41:41,000
But there's certainly an awful lot of cup fans.

578
00:41:41,000 --> 00:41:45,000
And a lot of them journeyed over here to Tempe today to watch the Cuppies in action.

579
00:41:45,000 --> 00:41:53,000
Throw to first. Wallace back in standing this time.

580
00:41:53,000 --> 00:41:55,000
Went away. Cubs batting in the second inning.

581
00:41:55,000 --> 00:41:56,000
They lead one to nothing.

582
00:41:56,000 --> 00:42:00,000
There's a swing. Midderwald pulls a pace hit through the hole on the left side.

583
00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:02,000
Wallace will have to stop at second base.

584
00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:07,000
Midderwald coming through with his seventh hit of spring training.

585
00:42:07,000 --> 00:42:09,000
Cubs with runners at first and second.

586
00:42:09,000 --> 00:42:14,000
And Davey Rosello as the Cubs are employing the designated hitter today.

587
00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:19,000
Steps in. He is hitting 313 this spring with five hits in 16 at bat.

588
00:42:19,000 --> 00:42:24,000
He has a chance to drive in his second or third run of the spring season.

589
00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:27,000
Has one RBI so far this spring.

590
00:42:27,000 --> 00:42:30,000
Heading in the number nine spot.

591
00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:32,000
Went away. Here's the delivery.

592
00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:34,000
Abbott swung out. A base hit into left field.

593
00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:37,000
Dropping in front of the left fielder. Here's Wallace coming around third.

594
00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:39,000
Here's the throw from Tommy Smith. Cut off.

595
00:42:39,000 --> 00:42:41,000
And Midderwald gets back into second safely.

596
00:42:41,000 --> 00:42:46,000
The Cubs lead two to nothing as Davey Rosello finds a single.

597
00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:50,000
Here's six near the spring training and his second run batted in this spring.

598
00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,000
The Cubs have a two-nothing lead.

599
00:42:51,000 --> 00:43:03,000
Runners at first and second. And now it's Yvonne DeJesus at the top of the batting order up.

600
00:43:03,000 --> 00:43:06,000
Cubs with three hits for the day. Two off of Glenn Abbott.

601
00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:14,000
DeJesus walked, stole second, and he is six for six in stolen bases out here this spring.

602
00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:17,000
He scored on Steve Andoveris' opposite field double.

603
00:43:17,000 --> 00:43:22,000
Right hander in the bond. Delivers a strike right at the knees of Yvonne.

604
00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:24,000
Yvonne about five-ten.

605
00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:30,000
Pretty solidly built. Very compact.

606
00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:34,000
Was not exactly enthralled with Larry Barnett's call on that last pitch.

607
00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:38,000
He thought perhaps it was a little low on inside.

608
00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:45,000
Drilling holds. Strike one count on him with Midderwald at second base and Davey Rosello at first.

609
00:43:45,000 --> 00:43:47,000
DeJesus hitting with a closed stance.

610
00:43:47,000 --> 00:43:52,000
Here's the pitch. The right hander swings. A little fly ball in left field. Tommy Smith coming on.

611
00:43:52,000 --> 00:43:56,000
And he's there to make the bell tie catch. The runners get back to their bases.

612
00:43:56,000 --> 00:44:02,000
Cugon. He just missed. Dumping a little Texas Leaguer out there.

613
00:44:02,000 --> 00:44:09,000
With Cugon, Steve Andoveris. He doubled down the left field line. Steps in left-handed batter.

614
00:44:09,000 --> 00:44:13,000
Switch hitter, of course, but he'll back lefty against Abbott.

615
00:44:13,000 --> 00:44:16,000
Danny Kaye just walked by.

616
00:44:16,000 --> 00:44:24,000
He is completely caught up. Fascination of being an owner. One of the owners of Major League Ball Club.

617
00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:29,000
Looks at second. Fires outside. Turned the fastball over and it missed.

618
00:44:29,000 --> 00:44:32,000
Away from Andoveris.

619
00:44:32,000 --> 00:44:37,000
Danny Kaye is under no illusions about where this ball club is going to wind up in the standings this year,

620
00:44:37,000 --> 00:44:42,000
but he thinks that they have drafted well. They have a lot of young talent on the ball club.

621
00:44:42,000 --> 00:44:45,000
Swing and a ball at his bat. He didn't want to go after that one.

622
00:44:45,000 --> 00:44:49,000
He says rather than trying to go after a lot of rejects and veterans who are over the hill,

623
00:44:49,000 --> 00:44:54,000
he says we're trying to get as many young players as we can in the organization,

624
00:44:54,000 --> 00:44:57,000
which they can build a solid base for the future.

625
00:44:57,000 --> 00:45:01,000
And there's nothing wrong with that philosophy.

626
00:45:01,000 --> 00:45:07,000
Ball one. Strike one pitch. Swung out it. Drive over the third baseman's head. Another opposite field base hit.

627
00:45:07,000 --> 00:45:11,000
Here's a run scoring. Middler-Walk coming around third. It's going to be another double for Andoveris.

628
00:45:11,000 --> 00:45:14,000
Rosetto being waved to the plate. Five-penis lobbery. No play on him.

629
00:45:14,000 --> 00:45:20,000
And the Cubs lead 4-0. Back-to-back. Opposite field doubles by Steve Andoveris,

630
00:45:20,000 --> 00:45:28,000
who has now batted in three runs for the afternoon and eight for this spring training.

631
00:45:28,000 --> 00:45:32,000
Not too bad. Goes with that pitch beautifully.

632
00:45:32,000 --> 00:45:38,000
That's hit number three off Abbott in relief.

633
00:45:38,000 --> 00:45:46,000
And two of these runs charged against him.

634
00:45:46,000 --> 00:45:52,000
The Cubs with a 4-0 lead. A runner at second and stepping in is Greg Gross, a left-handed hitting outfielder.

635
00:45:52,000 --> 00:45:56,000
He looks at the ball going away.

636
00:45:56,000 --> 00:46:01,000
I'm sorry. It's a strike call.

637
00:46:01,000 --> 00:46:07,000
Abbott looks at Andoveris. There's a curve swing out and he drives it into center field. It's in there for a base hit.

638
00:46:07,000 --> 00:46:17,000
The runner goes. Here's the throw. A little late. Slides and he is in there safely. Gross with a stolen base.

639
00:46:17,000 --> 00:46:22,000
Well, one thing about the Cubs this spring, while their one lost record is certainly no bargain,

640
00:46:22,000 --> 00:46:25,000
there is a tremendous improvement in their stolen base department.

641
00:46:25,000 --> 00:46:29,000
They are now 12 for 12 in stolen bases this spring.

642
00:46:29,000 --> 00:46:34,000
And that's four more stolen bases than they had out here last spring.

643
00:46:34,000 --> 00:46:38,000
Of course, that was an abbreviated spring training period because of the lockout.

644
00:46:38,000 --> 00:46:43,000
As a swing by Mercer, he gets under the pitch and fouls it back. It's out of play into the crowd.

645
00:46:43,000 --> 00:46:48,000
So at the count is ball one, strike one on Bobby.

646
00:46:48,000 --> 00:46:55,000
Gross in scoring position with two gone.

647
00:46:55,000 --> 00:46:58,000
And the Cubs out in front, five to nothing. They have five hits.

648
00:46:58,000 --> 00:47:03,000
We're only in the second inning. The pitch by Abbott. Curve ball swung out. He drives a fly ball to left field.

649
00:47:03,000 --> 00:47:08,000
It should be caught. Tommy Smith is there in the sunshine and he grabs it to retire the side.

650
00:47:08,000 --> 00:47:13,000
Mercer is a D.H. is 0 for 2 today. But a big second inning for the Cubs.

651
00:47:13,000 --> 00:47:18,000
Four runs in the inning. One walk, four base hits.

652
00:47:18,000 --> 00:47:21,000
One man left on at the end of one and a half innings of play.

653
00:47:21,000 --> 00:47:26,000
At Tempe, Arizona, the Cubs lead Seattle, five to nothing.

654
00:47:26,000 --> 00:47:28,000
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655
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656
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657
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658
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659
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660
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661
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662
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663
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664
00:48:11,000 --> 00:48:20,000
The Seattle acquired last November in the expansion draft from California.

665
00:48:20,000 --> 00:48:21,000
It's going to be leading off.

666
00:48:21,000 --> 00:48:31,000
He had a very disappointing season last year after having a pretty fine season in 75.

667
00:48:31,000 --> 00:48:37,000
75 is his best year in the majors, setting career highs and leading the Angels with 14 homers

668
00:48:37,000 --> 00:48:43,000
and 82 runs batted in, snapping the right enter, checks his swing, crew goes, pitch hits his bat and goes foul.

669
00:48:43,000 --> 00:48:49,000
Jim Busby, familiar name, Chicago, played with the White Sox back in the 50s, coaching at third base.

670
00:48:49,000 --> 00:48:53,000
And Vada Pinson, another fine former Major League outfielder, coaching at first.

671
00:48:53,000 --> 00:48:57,000
Crew goes delivery, fastball, the right enter misses outside.

672
00:48:57,000 --> 00:49:02,000
Ball one, strike one on Lee Stanton.

673
00:49:02,000 --> 00:49:07,000
Went to California, the Mets in 72.

674
00:49:07,000 --> 00:49:09,000
Played five years with the Angels.

675
00:49:09,000 --> 00:49:10,000
Swings and he gets under it.

676
00:49:10,000 --> 00:49:11,000
It's a high foul.

677
00:49:11,000 --> 00:49:14,000
It is back out of play, right over our heads.

678
00:49:14,000 --> 00:49:16,000
Five-nothing Cubbies.

679
00:49:16,000 --> 00:49:23,000
With Seattle batting in the second inning, Stanton is to be followed by the first baseman, Danny Meyer, and then Joe Liss.

680
00:49:23,000 --> 00:49:28,000
Who hopes to make it in the majors this year, he has been a tremendous power hitter in the minor leagues.

681
00:49:28,000 --> 00:49:30,000
Liss has.

682
00:49:30,000 --> 00:49:35,000
Driscoll winds, right enter's pitch, curve, and he just missed the inside corner.

683
00:49:35,000 --> 00:49:38,000
Ball two, strike one on right-handed hitting Lee Stanton.

684
00:49:38,000 --> 00:49:43,000
He is seven for 21 this spring, Stanton is.

685
00:49:43,000 --> 00:49:45,000
Two-two delivery.

686
00:49:45,000 --> 00:49:49,000
Jamsey with it, he swings, fouls it back out of play.

687
00:49:49,000 --> 00:50:00,000
Driscoll with a good live arm.

688
00:50:00,000 --> 00:50:03,000
Faces are empty, Angels batting in the second.

689
00:50:03,000 --> 00:50:08,000
Mike Driscoll's next pitch, fastball, just missed the outside corner.

690
00:50:08,000 --> 00:50:12,000
To run the cap to three and two, Middlewall thought they had the batter looking at strike three.

691
00:50:12,000 --> 00:50:17,000
Larry Barnett, America League play dump fire, said uh-huh.

692
00:50:17,000 --> 00:50:20,000
Cubs with five runs and five hits.

693
00:50:20,000 --> 00:50:22,000
Angels went down in order against Grouko in the first inning.

694
00:50:22,000 --> 00:50:25,000
Here's Mike's next delivery, swung on and a drive over the second baseman's head.

695
00:50:25,000 --> 00:50:30,000
It's going to split the gap between right and center field and rolling all the way out there near the fence.

696
00:50:30,000 --> 00:50:35,000
Picked up drop for the center fielder, dropped again, and that will permit the runner to go to third base.

697
00:50:35,000 --> 00:50:40,000
As Tarsen and Joe Wallace could not find a handle on the ball.

698
00:50:40,000 --> 00:50:43,000
Pick it up once, dropped it.

699
00:50:43,000 --> 00:50:46,000
Pick it up again, dropped it.

700
00:50:46,000 --> 00:50:54,000
I'd give them a double and an error, but let's see what they're going to call it.

701
00:50:54,000 --> 00:50:58,000
Right between Wallace and Grouse, no error has been posted yet.

702
00:50:58,000 --> 00:51:00,000
They have a runner at third base.

703
00:51:00,000 --> 00:51:05,000
With nobody out, left-handed hitting and Danny Meyer steps in.

704
00:51:05,000 --> 00:51:13,000
It's 2.52 with Detroit a year ago. He swings, pulls the pitch foul, goes over in front of the cup dugout behind first base.

705
00:51:13,000 --> 00:51:22,000
This spring, Meyer hitting the 2.67 with three runs batted in, four hits for him.

706
00:51:22,000 --> 00:51:30,000
Runner at third, five-nothing, Cubs lead. Angels batting in the second inning.

707
00:51:30,000 --> 00:51:38,000
Wind up by Mike Krugel. Here's the pitch, fastball low and inside. Struck at left, held up in time.

708
00:51:38,000 --> 00:51:46,000
With Detroit last year, Meyer got into 105 ballgames.

709
00:51:46,000 --> 00:51:51,000
2.52, he's batting average, hit only two homers, 16 runs batted in.

710
00:51:51,000 --> 00:51:56,000
Here's the pitch, and the left-hander swings, a drive in the left field. Going back forward, it seems quiet, and it's well hit.

711
00:51:56,000 --> 00:52:01,000
Obrey's head bounces over that high, dark green wall for a ground-rule double.

712
00:52:01,000 --> 00:52:11,000
And the Angels are on the board, it's five to one Cubs.

713
00:52:11,000 --> 00:52:22,000
Opposite field, ground-rule double. Off the bat is Danny Meyer.

714
00:52:22,000 --> 00:52:31,000
So Krugel, after putting the side down in order in the first inning, in this inning, has been greeted by two extra base hits and given up for one.

715
00:52:31,000 --> 00:52:35,000
Mind's full by that ball. He didn't think it was going to carry that far out in left field.

716
00:52:35,000 --> 00:52:43,000
And here's Joe Liss, who with Toledo in the minors last year, hit 30 with home runs. Slightly close stance for Liss.

717
00:52:43,000 --> 00:52:51,000
He's three for eight this spring for Seattle. The right-hander checks his swing, and Krugel misses down low, ball one.

718
00:52:51,000 --> 00:53:00,000
Liss has had a couple of shots. The majors never quite reached the potential a lot of people think he has.

719
00:53:00,000 --> 00:53:07,000
He goes after a fast ball that's down and in on him, and he fouls it out of play.

720
00:53:07,000 --> 00:53:20,000
He is 30 years old, drafted from the Cleveland organization, married, has three children.

721
00:53:20,000 --> 00:53:23,000
Krugel looking at the runner at second. Nobody out. Here's the pitch.

722
00:53:23,000 --> 00:53:30,000
Joe Liss swings, and there's a drive. Klein's coming out of left field. He reaches down, gets that ball just before it hits the grass.

723
00:53:30,000 --> 00:53:32,000
Wheels are thrown into second base, not quite in time.

724
00:53:32,000 --> 00:53:36,000
To nail the runner, Danny Meyer is getting back there, sinking the liner.

725
00:53:36,000 --> 00:53:42,000
To Gene Klein in left field for the first out of the second inning.

726
00:53:42,000 --> 00:53:49,000
And that brings up Kurt Bavacqua. He was with the Pittsburgh Pirates a few years ago.

727
00:53:49,000 --> 00:53:54,000
Bavacqua, three for six this spring.

728
00:53:54,000 --> 00:54:02,000
And he remembers playing in Wrigley Field for the Pittsburgh Pirates, coming up with one hit in three at-bats that day.

729
00:54:02,000 --> 00:54:09,000
Right-hander swings widely, almost went to his knees, and he chopped the foul back out of play.

730
00:54:09,000 --> 00:54:18,000
Five to one. The score and the Cubs out in front. Up Seattle, we're in the bottom of the second inning at Tempe, Arizona.

731
00:54:18,000 --> 00:54:26,000
Bavacqua broke into professional ball, the Miners, in 1967, ten years ago.

732
00:54:26,000 --> 00:54:29,000
Krukel in the stretch with a runner at second base.

733
00:54:29,000 --> 00:54:39,000
And he gets him back there as he fakes making a throw at a second, with the shortstop DeJesus taking a couple of steps toward the bag.

734
00:54:39,000 --> 00:54:45,000
Bavacqua played a little bit with Milwaukee last year, but very little. He spent most of that season at Spokane, where he hit.337.

735
00:54:45,000 --> 00:54:51,000
Pitch, the right-hander swings, chops a foul ball, bounces up and hits him before rolling over to the first base side of the plate.

736
00:54:51,000 --> 00:54:58,000
And the count on Bavacqua goes to.02.

737
00:54:58,000 --> 00:55:08,000
This is a guy you may recall who won the National League Bubble Gum Blowing Contest a couple of years ago.

738
00:55:08,000 --> 00:55:10,000
Great performance.

739
00:55:10,000 --> 00:55:14,000
Here's the pitch. Fastball. It's too high.

740
00:55:14,000 --> 00:55:22,000
All one, strike two, one gone. A runner at second base.

741
00:55:22,000 --> 00:55:26,000
Seattle batting in the bottom of the second inning against young Mike Krukel.

742
00:55:26,000 --> 00:55:36,000
Looks the runner back to second, comes to the plate, a fastball swing on the ground ball to DeJesus, gets it on a nice hop, straightens up at the back, dug out of the dirt by Larry Bittner.

743
00:55:36,000 --> 00:55:42,000
DeJesus, throwing that ball about three feet in front of the dirt over to Bittner.

744
00:55:42,000 --> 00:55:46,000
He's got a strong enough arm.

745
00:55:46,000 --> 00:55:53,000
That was not one of his better throws, but Bittner scooped it up cleanly. The runner holding at second base, they're two gone.

746
00:55:53,000 --> 00:56:00,000
Jimmy Sexton, who spent last year in the minors, hopes to make it to the majors this year, steps in. The right-hander takes a ball in too close.

747
00:56:00,000 --> 00:56:03,000
And Mike Krukel wants another baseball.

748
00:56:03,000 --> 00:56:06,000
A spring, Sexton, two for 11 for Seattle.

749
00:56:06,000 --> 00:56:10,000
You know, whether it's your mom, your wife, your sweetheart, or the gal next door,

750
00:56:10,000 --> 00:56:16,000
get your best gal and take her out to the ball game at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 10th, Ladies' Bout of Day.

751
00:56:16,000 --> 00:56:25,000
The first 15,000 ladies to come to Wrigley Field accompanied by a fully-paid adult male receive a blue-white-brim foldable hat at the Cubs' C on front.

752
00:56:25,000 --> 00:56:29,000
There's a pitch, breaking ball, missed inside.

753
00:56:29,000 --> 00:56:32,000
And he finds himself behind two and 0.

754
00:56:32,000 --> 00:56:36,000
That's Ladies' Bout of Day Sunday at Wrigley Field, March 3rd or April 10th.

755
00:56:36,000 --> 00:56:40,000
The Cubs will be taking on the New York Mets.

756
00:56:40,000 --> 00:56:44,000
He misses inside, ball three.

757
00:56:44,000 --> 00:56:46,000
First home stand of the season.

758
00:56:46,000 --> 00:56:52,000
Thursday, April 7th, will be the lift lifter at Wrigley Field against the Mets.

759
00:56:52,000 --> 00:57:01,000
Pitching matchups, May 5, Ray Burris going against Tom Seaver, who seems to be disenchanted with the Mets front office again.

760
00:57:01,000 --> 00:57:05,000
Trio delivery, fastball, he pumped that one right in.

761
00:57:05,000 --> 00:57:09,000
The batter was taking all the way.

762
00:57:09,000 --> 00:57:12,000
Five-one the score here at Tempe, Arizona this afternoon.

763
00:57:12,000 --> 00:57:14,000
The Cubs with the lead.

764
00:57:14,000 --> 00:57:16,000
Two gone, a runner at second base.

765
00:57:16,000 --> 00:57:19,000
Skip Judgy the catcher in the on-deck circle.

766
00:57:19,000 --> 00:57:21,000
Fastball, strike call.

767
00:57:21,000 --> 00:57:24,000
Boy, that Kruko loop shows some blazing speed when he has to, doesn't he?

768
00:57:24,000 --> 00:57:27,000
Oh, yes. He's got it. He can rear back and fire.

769
00:57:27,000 --> 00:57:31,000
He's been working on a let-up and a curveball here in this inning,

770
00:57:31,000 --> 00:57:36,000
staying away from that fastball because the first two hitters stayed back and was waiting for the fastball.

771
00:57:36,000 --> 00:57:38,000
They got it. The results were base hits.

772
00:57:38,000 --> 00:57:39,000
Three-two pitch.

773
00:57:39,000 --> 00:57:42,000
Threw it right by him, swung on a miss for strike three.

774
00:57:42,000 --> 00:57:46,000
Well, he opened the ball game, the first inning, with a strikeout, and he ends the second inning with a strikeout.

775
00:57:46,000 --> 00:57:53,000
So after the first two batters got on with extra base hits, they managed only one run, and one man is left out, and at the end of two.

776
00:57:53,000 --> 00:57:58,000
Cubs come to bat. Leading off will be Larry Bittner, and the Cubs lead Seattle 5-1.

777
00:57:58,000 --> 00:58:02,000
General Finance, Bob Adams speaking.

778
00:58:02,000 --> 00:58:04,000
Bob, you've got to talk him out of it.

779
00:58:04,000 --> 00:58:05,000
Talk who out of what?

780
00:58:05,000 --> 00:58:06,000
It's on its way now.

781
00:58:06,000 --> 00:58:07,000
Who is this?

782
00:58:07,000 --> 00:58:08,000
Iris Bluestain.

783
00:58:08,000 --> 00:58:09,000
Iris?

784
00:58:09,000 --> 00:58:11,000
Fly from that well-known athlete and adventurer, Bernie Bluestain.

785
00:58:11,000 --> 00:58:12,000
Oh, Bernie Bluestain.

786
00:58:12,000 --> 00:58:13,000
You don't remember, do you?

787
00:58:13,000 --> 00:58:14,000
No, I don't.

788
00:58:14,000 --> 00:58:18,000
Bob, whose mountain climbing expedition to Mount LaRue during the rock slide season did you finance two years ago?

789
00:58:18,000 --> 00:58:19,000
It's coming back to me.

790
00:58:19,000 --> 00:58:23,000
And whose balloon ascension over Lake Tanawanda in an electrical storm did you make possible last September?

791
00:58:23,000 --> 00:58:24,000
Got you.

792
00:58:24,000 --> 00:58:29,000
Last week he discovered that the 1947 record for water skiing in the entire length of the Mississippi has never been broken.

793
00:58:29,000 --> 00:58:30,000
You don't mean?

794
00:58:30,000 --> 00:58:33,000
All the way from St. Louis to Carow on his left leg.

795
00:58:33,000 --> 00:58:34,000
He broke the record.

796
00:58:34,000 --> 00:58:39,000
Oh, his left leg. Bob, whatever he's got in mind next, you've got to talk him out of it.

797
00:58:39,000 --> 00:58:40,000
Well, I'll do what I can, Mrs. Dumb.

798
00:58:40,000 --> 00:58:42,000
Thank you, Bob. Thank you.

799
00:58:42,000 --> 00:58:44,000
Well, you can always get a little help from a friend at General Finance.

800
00:58:44,000 --> 00:58:46,000
I mean, our medical bills have been astronomical.

801
00:58:46,000 --> 00:58:48,000
You can also get a loan.

802
00:58:48,000 --> 00:58:59,000
There are 60 General Finance offices in Chicagoland. Call friendly Bob Adams to borrow up to $10,000. Call and over 32020.

803
00:58:59,000 --> 00:59:10,000
Larry Bittner is to lead off against Glen Appet as this ballgame now goes into the third inning.

804
00:59:10,000 --> 00:59:14,000
Bittner lined out to the second baseman to retire the Cubs in the first inning.

805
00:59:14,000 --> 00:59:20,000
Not off to a very fast start this spring. Five for 28.

806
00:59:20,000 --> 00:59:27,000
Well below the 200 mark, he'll be followed by Tarzan Joe Wallace and then Gene Clines, and we hope for a few more.

807
00:59:27,000 --> 00:59:39,000
Abbott, the big veteran right-hander, came on when in the second inning, starting pitcher Frank McCormick came up with an injury that has not yet been a knot, probably to his shoulder.

808
00:59:39,000 --> 00:59:44,000
Lined up first pitch of all. Fastball swung down, and there's a drive. It's out in the left field.

809
00:59:44,000 --> 00:59:50,000
Larry Bittner is on with an opposite field liner over the shortstop's head.

810
00:59:50,000 --> 00:59:57,000
So he's one for two today. That for the Cubs is their fifth hit off of Abbott.

811
00:59:57,000 --> 01:00:03,000
They've given up five hits in five innings in previous work for Seattle this spring.

812
01:00:03,000 --> 01:00:14,000
Wallace walked leading off the second inning, still second base.

813
01:00:14,000 --> 01:00:19,000
Came in on Rosello's base hit, and he takes the curve too low.

814
01:00:19,000 --> 01:00:24,000
Vince Lloyd, Muboudro, reporting here at Tempe with bright sunshine.

815
01:00:24,000 --> 01:00:31,000
As usual out here in the valley of the sun.

816
01:00:31,000 --> 01:00:36,000
Abbott in the stretch. Runner doesn't go, and a ball outside.

817
01:00:36,000 --> 01:00:50,000
2-0. Rick Ruschel is slated to start tomorrow in our broadcast of Leon, starting with Lowe in the leadoff man at 1.40 tomorrow afternoon.

818
01:00:50,000 --> 01:00:54,000
Chicago time, a ball too low.

819
01:00:54,000 --> 01:01:02,000
Lap Galasso, a young man who's, tell us there's a pretty good curve ball that's scheduled to start that one for Seattle.

820
01:01:02,000 --> 01:01:06,000
Look at first base. Bittner's short lead to pitch a fastball, taking the first strike.

821
01:01:06,000 --> 01:01:10,000
Ball three, strike one. Wallace taking 3-0.

822
01:01:10,000 --> 01:01:18,000
Now let's see if they give him the green light on 3-1.

823
01:01:18,000 --> 01:01:26,000
But they're still a fairly short lead. There he goes on. Pitch is high and outside, a run and hit that time.

824
01:01:26,000 --> 01:01:29,000
Ball four puts runners at first and second.

825
01:01:29,000 --> 01:01:36,000
That's the first walk issued by Abbott, and only his second this frame.

826
01:01:36,000 --> 01:01:39,000
With nobody out, Cub runners at first and second.

827
01:01:39,000 --> 01:01:45,000
Cubbies leading 5-1. Gene Clines was in the batter's box when McCormick had to leave the ballgame.

828
01:01:45,000 --> 01:01:53,000
And Abbott came on, inherited a 3-0 comp, but he got Clines.

829
01:01:53,000 --> 01:02:03,000
They have to run a little fly ball to right field. Gene takes it. High, ball one.

830
01:02:03,000 --> 01:02:08,000
Runner at second is Bittner. The runner at first base is Joe Wallace.

831
01:02:08,000 --> 01:02:13,000
Glenn Abbott, Glenn Abbott, out of the Oakland organization on the hill.

832
01:02:13,000 --> 01:02:21,000
Look at second to pitch. Fast ball, misses inside. De Quine's a right-hander.

833
01:02:21,000 --> 01:02:28,000
Peanut Lowry, coaching at third, was doing some special tutoring the other day over at the Cubs training camp at Scottsdale

834
01:02:28,000 --> 01:02:39,000
on base runners with their leads, particularly at second base.

835
01:02:39,000 --> 01:02:44,000
Abbott has his side. Here's the pitch De Quine swung on. Ground ball back up the middle, and it's in there for a base hit.

836
01:02:44,000 --> 01:02:49,000
Here comes Bittner flying around third. He was scoring recently, but Wallace will have to stop at second base.

837
01:02:49,000 --> 01:02:54,000
Gene Clines hit one just in the third base side of the mound, out of the reach of the short staff of Vauqua

838
01:02:54,000 --> 01:02:59,000
and the second baseman Jimmy Sexton. Still nobody out. The Cubs have a 6-1 lead.

839
01:02:59,000 --> 01:03:08,000
Runners at first and second, and George Bitterwald will be the batter. He's singled in the second inning and scored.

840
01:03:08,000 --> 01:03:12,000
The Cubs having a little fun this afternoon. That's hit number six off of Abbott.

841
01:03:12,000 --> 01:03:18,000
And for the Cubs, their seventh hit of the afternoon. Third inning.

842
01:03:18,000 --> 01:03:30,000
Betch to Bitterwald, and he takes a strike over the outside corner. Good fast ball.

843
01:03:30,000 --> 01:03:35,000
Cards in a pretty good lead at second base. Clines, good speed at first. Here's the pitch.

844
01:03:35,000 --> 01:03:45,000
Bitterwald that's way into the dirt, and Skip Jutty does a nice job blocking the ball, preventing it from going by him.

845
01:03:45,000 --> 01:03:50,000
Stars and stripes in the flagpole behind the 425-foot mark. Hanging pretty limp right now.

846
01:03:50,000 --> 01:03:55,000
The breeze has died down completely. Here's the pitch. Swung on. Pulls the ground ball base hit through the left side.

847
01:03:55,000 --> 01:04:02,000
Here's Wallace, probably waving him to the plate. Here is the throw to the plate. It is cut off, and the Cubs pick up another run.

848
01:04:02,000 --> 01:04:09,000
Betch to Bitterwald drives into his second run this spring with his second straight hit of the afternoon.

849
01:04:09,000 --> 01:04:16,000
Three hits in this inning with a walk in between. And when Abbott came out in the second inning, they got four base hits off of him.

850
01:04:16,000 --> 01:04:23,000
Three singles and a double by Anabaris. And now Davey Rosello, who's singled, and drove it around in the second inning, steps into the batter's box.

851
01:04:23,000 --> 01:04:28,000
There is still nobody out.

852
01:04:28,000 --> 01:04:38,000
7-1, Cubbies. Sounds good. Curveball. He misses inside. Very little break to it.

853
01:04:38,000 --> 01:04:46,000
Bitterwald is two for two today, and Anabaris is two for two with two doubles and three runs batted in for Anabaris.

854
01:04:46,000 --> 01:04:54,000
7-1 score, Cubs. Finds a runner at second. That checks him. Drows another curve, and it misses high.

855
01:04:54,000 --> 01:05:07,000
Missed with two breaking pitches to Davey. He's heading well this spring. Way over the 300 mark.

856
01:05:07,000 --> 01:05:12,000
Two runs here in the third. Ford the second, one in the first inning. Abbott looks again at second.

857
01:05:12,000 --> 01:05:19,000
Fastball swung on. He pulls the ground ball past the third base, but off his glove. Shortstop picks it up on the seat of his pants, and he has no play anywhere.

858
01:05:19,000 --> 01:05:27,000
That'll be an infield single to load the bases. Juan Bernac moved quickly to his left, but all he could do was deflect the ball.

859
01:05:27,000 --> 01:05:33,000
And Bavac with the shortstop got it, but he was sitting down when he finally fielded the ball.

860
01:05:33,000 --> 01:05:41,000
Four hits in the inning. Nobody out. Bases loaded, and here is Ivan DeJesus, who has walked and flied out to left field.

861
01:05:41,000 --> 01:05:50,000
Let's see if he can get his first hit of the day.

862
01:05:50,000 --> 01:05:57,000
Nine hits so far for the Cubs today. Curveball right over the top, and it's way off the mark.

863
01:05:57,000 --> 01:06:03,000
Nowhere near the strike zone, low and outside. Abbott tried a couple of curveballs, first two pitches.

864
01:06:03,000 --> 01:06:08,000
DeRosello couldn't find the strike zone. There's a curve here, and he's way low and outside with it.

865
01:06:08,000 --> 01:06:12,000
Bases are jammed. Let's see if he's going to challenge this hitter.

866
01:06:12,000 --> 01:06:18,000
Ivan DeJesus. Fastball, it's high and tight, backed him away from the plate with that one.

867
01:06:18,000 --> 01:06:25,000
And he now finds himself in a hole, 2-0, with the bases jammed and nobody out.

868
01:06:25,000 --> 01:06:30,000
Tough inning for Mr. Abbott. So was the second inning when he came on earlier than scheduled.

869
01:06:30,000 --> 01:06:36,000
Fastball swung on. DeJesus hits a little foul ball off his body, winds up in front of the plate.

870
01:06:36,000 --> 01:06:49,000
Ball two, strike one on Ivan. Cup fans, I think, are going to like Mr. DeJesus.

871
01:06:49,000 --> 01:06:54,000
It's good speed, good glove, and here this spring he's hit pretty well.

872
01:06:54,000 --> 01:06:59,000
Here's the pitch to him. Foul as Abbott came down and in on him.

873
01:06:59,000 --> 01:07:06,000
Looks like the pitch might have been out of the strike zone. But to count those, tip two and two.

874
01:07:06,000 --> 01:07:08,000
He took a rip at it.

875
01:07:08,000 --> 01:07:14,000
Quines, the baserunner at third. Mitterwald at second base, and Davy Rezello, the baserunner at first.

876
01:07:14,000 --> 01:07:17,000
They're playing fairly much straight away.

877
01:07:17,000 --> 01:07:21,000
Abbott from the stretch. Fastball swung on. Bouncing ball past the third baseman, base hit into left field.

878
01:07:21,000 --> 01:07:25,000
Here's Quines coming around to score. Here's Mitterwald coming in.

879
01:07:25,000 --> 01:07:30,000
And the Cubs increase the lead. It is now nine to one.

880
01:07:30,000 --> 01:07:36,000
As DeJesus comes through with two runs batted in, giving him four for the spring.

881
01:07:36,000 --> 01:07:39,000
And this one is really turning into a rough.

882
01:07:39,000 --> 01:07:46,000
Stopping at second base was Davy Rezello.

883
01:07:46,000 --> 01:07:51,000
That's the fifth hit in this inning off Abbott.

884
01:07:51,000 --> 01:07:56,000
The pitching coach going out to talk to him. He's got nobody throwing in that bullpen.

885
01:07:56,000 --> 01:07:59,000
He's just having trouble with all kinds of pitches, isn't he?

886
01:07:59,000 --> 01:08:02,000
Yes, he's hit the bat quite frequently.

887
01:08:02,000 --> 01:08:11,000
You can say that he's had a tough inning, but the guy that actually has had a tougher goal of it than pitchers right here is that fur catcher, Jetski.

888
01:08:11,000 --> 01:08:17,000
He's been jumping around behind that plate for the first three innings here.

889
01:08:17,000 --> 01:08:22,000
He's caught a cold with the wind of the runners coming in and passing him up touching on plate.

890
01:08:22,000 --> 01:08:25,000
Well, it's only nine to one right now.

891
01:08:25,000 --> 01:08:34,000
Hello, Blake. Blake Cullen, formerly traveling secretary of the Cubs and now director of public relations for the National League.

892
01:08:34,000 --> 01:08:40,000
Stopping by. We're ready to go. The pitch down to Maris. He swings and he smashes the base hit into right field.

893
01:08:40,000 --> 01:08:43,000
Here comes Rezello around third. He's being waved to the plate.

894
01:08:43,000 --> 01:08:49,000
It is now ten to one Cubs and Onoverus has batted in his fourth run of the ballgame.

895
01:08:49,000 --> 01:08:58,000
He had two opposite field doubles. They hold him to a single this time and he pulled it sharply past the first baseman out to the right fielder, Lee Steff.

896
01:08:58,000 --> 01:09:07,000
So Onoverus, who started the day hitting 182, now is three for three with seven hits in his first 25 at bats this break.

897
01:09:07,000 --> 01:09:12,000
You just have to envy Blake. He's going to be a native New Yorker in just a couple of months.

898
01:09:12,000 --> 01:09:17,000
He's really going to stay there looking forward to all those nice Broadway plays.

899
01:09:17,000 --> 01:09:18,000
Yeah.

900
01:09:18,000 --> 01:09:20,000
You're that type, good kid.

901
01:09:20,000 --> 01:09:22,000
I mean, huh?

902
01:09:22,000 --> 01:09:23,000
You don't.

903
01:09:23,000 --> 01:09:25,000
That's true. Your heart's still in Chicago.

904
01:09:25,000 --> 01:09:27,000
Beautiful San Francisco.

905
01:09:27,000 --> 01:09:28,000
Where's my car?

906
01:09:28,000 --> 01:09:30,000
Your car's where?

907
01:09:30,000 --> 01:09:32,000
A lot of gets too, probably.

908
01:09:32,000 --> 01:09:39,000
Good place. Keep it right by Wrigley Field. We may have to borrow it from time to time, Blake.

909
01:09:39,000 --> 01:09:42,000
Runners at first and third and Greg Gross in there, takes the ball.

910
01:09:42,000 --> 01:09:52,000
He is singled and fouled out today, batted in a run, still on the base, and he takes it too low.

911
01:09:52,000 --> 01:09:56,000
Yeah, there's still nobody out in this inning.

912
01:09:56,000 --> 01:09:59,000
Runners at first and third.

913
01:09:59,000 --> 01:10:05,000
Six hits and a walk so far off habit in this inning. There's a strike for the outside corner.

914
01:10:05,000 --> 01:10:13,000
Want to read about Greg Gross, Bobby Mercer, Gene Fines, Yvonne De Heisus, all newcomers to the Cubs.

915
01:10:13,000 --> 01:10:16,000
Here's a swing and he taps one to the shortstop. He's got it possibly to second for one.

916
01:10:16,000 --> 01:10:19,000
The relay, long stretch by Meyer for the up.

917
01:10:19,000 --> 01:10:27,000
Double play. What a run scores on it to make it 11 to 1 Cubs.

918
01:10:27,000 --> 01:10:33,000
Joe, for a change, Abbott is going to work from a windup.

919
01:10:33,000 --> 01:10:35,000
Let's see how he handles that.

920
01:10:35,000 --> 01:10:39,000
Bobby Mercer, the ninth Cub to step in in this inning.

921
01:10:39,000 --> 01:10:48,000
In the batter's box with nobody on base.

922
01:10:48,000 --> 01:10:54,000
He has to jump back out of the way of a pitch low and inside. Ball one on him.

923
01:10:54,000 --> 01:10:58,000
Six runs in this inning.

924
01:10:58,000 --> 01:11:03,000
Six hits so far and a walk. There's a ball, fastball, missing inside.

925
01:11:03,000 --> 01:11:06,000
Want to read about Bobby Mercer and all the rest of the new Cubs.

926
01:11:06,000 --> 01:11:09,000
About 50 pages of biographies, statistics, and all the players.

927
01:11:09,000 --> 01:11:12,000
Here's a swing and he bounces one to second baseman.

928
01:11:12,000 --> 01:11:14,000
Jimmy Sexton has it and Bobby Mercer in the Cubs.

929
01:11:14,000 --> 01:11:17,000
Finally Abbott in the third. They bat a round.

930
01:11:17,000 --> 01:11:23,000
The new Cub, spring roster book, is yours for just a dollar plus 25 cents for mailing and handling.

931
01:11:23,000 --> 01:11:27,000
Roster book, Wrigley Field, Chicago, 60613.

932
01:11:27,000 --> 01:11:30,000
Six runs, six hits, and nobody left on the bases.

933
01:11:30,000 --> 01:11:37,000
It is now the Cubs 11, Seattle 1.

934
01:11:37,000 --> 01:11:40,000
You know Lou, I think Al Gaines travels almost as much as we do

935
01:11:40,000 --> 01:11:43,000
with those car buying trips that he takes to Detroit every other week.

936
01:11:43,000 --> 01:11:45,000
Well you know Al logs a lot of air miles, that's right.

937
01:11:45,000 --> 01:11:50,000
But we should tell the fans we're talking about Al Gaines, president of the fireside Chrysler Plymouth.

938
01:11:50,000 --> 01:11:54,000
Yeah, I guess we should also tell them that when it comes to one of a kind, executive driven cars,

939
01:11:54,000 --> 01:11:56,000
there's no doubt about it, Al Gaines keeps fireside ahead.

940
01:11:56,000 --> 01:12:01,000
Vince is right fans, Al flies to Detroit every other week to purchase luxurious autos

941
01:12:01,000 --> 01:12:04,000
pre-driven by Chrysler Corporation executives.

942
01:12:04,000 --> 01:12:08,000
These cars have really been babied. In some cases they're barely broken in.

943
01:12:08,000 --> 01:12:12,000
And in most cases they're loaded with expensive options and it costs you thousands of dollars

944
01:12:12,000 --> 01:12:16,000
to order a new car with all the elegant, convenience equipment that these cars have.

945
01:12:16,000 --> 01:12:22,000
But because these autos have been driven and because Al buys volume, saves bundles, you do too.

946
01:12:22,000 --> 01:12:27,000
Save on Chrysler Imperials, down and country wagons, New Yorkers, Newports, Cordovas,

947
01:12:27,000 --> 01:12:31,000
or pick a Dodge Monaco, or a Plymouth Duster, Satellite, Fury.

948
01:12:31,000 --> 01:12:36,000
Fireside has them all and there's always between 25 and 50 in stock at Chrysler Plymouth.

949
01:12:36,000 --> 01:12:40,000
Fireside on Golf Road just west of the Woodfield shopping center out in Schaumburg.

950
01:12:40,000 --> 01:12:44,000
If you want something really special in an executive car, there's no doubt about it.

951
01:12:44,000 --> 01:12:47,000
Fireside Chrysler Plymouth is the place to shop.

952
01:12:47,000 --> 01:12:54,000
Skip Judgy, ninth man in the batting order, steps in on the first pitch, a fastball high to the right-hander.

953
01:12:54,000 --> 01:12:57,000
Takes that one. It misses inside at the letters.

954
01:12:57,000 --> 01:13:01,000
Letterin Judgy, the Houston organization last year.

955
01:13:01,000 --> 01:13:04,000
Counted him, 2-0.

956
01:13:04,000 --> 01:13:08,000
Getting only 188 this spring for Darryl Johnson's Seattle Ball Club.

957
01:13:08,000 --> 01:13:13,000
There's a fastball. Kruko misses low with that one. 3-0 now.

958
01:13:13,000 --> 01:13:19,000
Mike gave up extra base hits to Stanton and Meyer leading off the second inning.

959
01:13:19,000 --> 01:13:22,000
That's a lot. One run, two hits. Struck out two men.

960
01:13:22,000 --> 01:13:28,000
No walks up until that pitch, which missed inside for ball four.

961
01:13:28,000 --> 01:13:33,000
It's only the third walk that Mike has issued out here this spring,

962
01:13:33,000 --> 01:13:35,000
and he's now worth nine in the third inning.

963
01:13:35,000 --> 01:13:39,000
So control has not been his problem, at least up to now.

964
01:13:39,000 --> 01:13:44,000
Louis Delgado is struck out, leading off the first inning, steps in.

965
01:13:44,000 --> 01:13:49,000
From Puerto Rico, started the day hitting.458 for Seattle this spring.

966
01:13:49,000 --> 01:13:55,000
Strike called in a good curve, had him backing away from the plate, and it broke over the inside corner.

967
01:13:57,000 --> 01:13:59,000
Strike one count.

968
01:13:59,000 --> 01:14:02,000
Rudder at first. Let's see if the Cubs can come up with a double play.

969
01:14:02,000 --> 01:14:07,000
Fastball this time, swung on. He lifts the fly ball to the right fielder, Greg Gross, who parks under it.

970
01:14:07,000 --> 01:14:11,000
Playing him almost perfectly, moved about one step.

971
01:14:11,000 --> 01:14:18,000
Opposite field fly ball, retires Delgado, and brings up the left-handed hitting young Tommy Smith.

972
01:14:23,000 --> 01:14:29,000
Cincinnati and San Diego have the honor of opening the National League season this year.

973
01:14:29,000 --> 01:14:34,000
At Cincinnati, of course, that's where they open traditionally.

974
01:14:34,000 --> 01:14:37,000
That'll be a couple of days before the Cubs take on the Mets in Chicago.

975
01:14:37,000 --> 01:14:39,000
Here's the pitch.

976
01:14:39,000 --> 01:14:46,000
Fastball lead inside. Tommy Smith, leaned back away, lost his balance, and staggered out of the batter's box.

977
01:14:46,000 --> 01:14:51,000
Eleven to one score, Cubs leading.

978
01:14:51,000 --> 01:14:56,000
We're not going to be too relaxed with that lead.

979
01:14:56,000 --> 01:15:02,000
Blake Shuckle. He went to Reggie Field last year when we had him at Philadelphia, I think, 16 to nothing.

980
01:15:02,000 --> 01:15:04,000
This is a good young pitcher.

981
01:15:04,000 --> 01:15:09,000
Trucco? Yeah, yeah. Really good. I think he's going to make it.

982
01:15:09,000 --> 01:15:11,000
Sure hope so.

983
01:15:11,000 --> 01:15:13,000
Your heart's still with the Cubs, huh?

984
01:15:13,000 --> 01:15:14,000
All the way.

985
01:15:14,000 --> 01:15:17,000
I don't believe it.

986
01:15:17,000 --> 01:15:22,000
Like into the stretch. Strike. Had him take an outlet.

987
01:15:22,000 --> 01:15:25,000
Ball one, strike one.

988
01:15:25,000 --> 01:15:28,000
Kind of anxious, blue, to get a look at Rick Ruschel tomorrow.

989
01:15:28,000 --> 01:15:30,000
Hope he's going to be in the groove.

990
01:15:30,000 --> 01:15:36,000
Yes, this is the second time around for most of these pitchers, and they should be improving in so far as strength in the arm.

991
01:15:36,000 --> 01:15:37,000
That's a swing.

992
01:15:37,000 --> 01:15:38,000
Foul ball. Chopped right at the plate.

993
01:15:38,000 --> 01:15:41,000
Can't say that about Burr's his second time around or third time around.

994
01:15:41,000 --> 01:15:42,000
Second and third time.

995
01:15:42,000 --> 01:15:46,000
I don't know what happened to him because the first time out he looked perfect.

996
01:15:46,000 --> 01:15:51,000
Of course it might be a good sign also, which means that he can't sit back on his laurels.

997
01:15:51,000 --> 01:15:53,000
He'll have to work a little bit now.

998
01:15:53,000 --> 01:15:58,000
That first outing perhaps gave him too much of an idea that he's ready.

999
01:15:58,000 --> 01:16:00,000
One-two delivery with one out of man on.

1000
01:16:00,000 --> 01:16:02,000
It takes the fast ball a little bit low.

1001
01:16:02,000 --> 01:16:06,000
Burr has been getting his stuff up high.

1002
01:16:06,000 --> 01:16:11,000
And it has been sailing out of the ballpark with great frequency.

1003
01:16:11,000 --> 01:16:17,000
His last two starts.

1004
01:16:17,000 --> 01:16:21,000
One gone around Rick first. Skip Dutsey does not have good speed, doesn't go.

1005
01:16:21,000 --> 01:16:25,000
Three-two pitch swung on. He loops a little fly ball out to the left of the other Gene Clines.

1006
01:16:25,000 --> 01:16:28,000
Moves to his left. Wind carries it a little bit and he hauls it in easily.

1007
01:16:28,000 --> 01:16:31,000
They're two gone. Dutsey still at first base.

1008
01:16:31,000 --> 01:16:34,000
That'll bring up one Bernhardt.

1009
01:16:34,000 --> 01:16:45,000
Right hander.

1010
01:16:45,000 --> 01:16:51,000
I did not see Bonham work the other day in the B-squad game where they just split the squad.

1011
01:16:51,000 --> 01:17:00,000
Curveball by Mike is in for a strike call, but they say that Monom is throwing pretty well.

1012
01:17:00,000 --> 01:17:04,000
Strike one count and the right-hander hitting one Bernhardt.

1013
01:17:04,000 --> 01:17:06,000
Runner at first is Dutsey. They're not holding him on.

1014
01:17:06,000 --> 01:17:08,000
Fast ball did not hold up in time.

1015
01:17:08,000 --> 01:17:12,000
The pitch looked like it was out of the strike zone, down and away to him.

1016
01:17:12,000 --> 01:17:15,000
He started to go after it. He wanted to hold up, but he'd committed himself.

1017
01:17:15,000 --> 01:17:19,000
So Mike is out in front of this hitter, nothing and two.

1018
01:17:19,000 --> 01:17:22,000
With two gone, Cubs romping 11-1 the pitch.

1019
01:17:22,000 --> 01:17:25,000
Fast ball swung on, ground ball to DeJesus, the shortstop has it.

1020
01:17:25,000 --> 01:17:29,000
Quick throw to Rosetto. He feels it for the 4-South that retires, Seattle in the third.

1021
01:17:29,000 --> 01:17:32,000
No runs, no hits, and they leave one man on.

1022
01:17:32,000 --> 01:17:37,000
So at the end of three, Cubbies lead 11-1.

1023
01:17:37,000 --> 01:17:41,000
Well, you probably don't go to your True Value hardware store just to buy batteries.

1024
01:17:41,000 --> 01:17:46,000
You probably pick up some while you're there though, just because you happen to see them at the checkout counter.

1025
01:17:46,000 --> 01:17:51,000
Well, here's a good reason to go to your True Value hardware store just to buy batteries.

1026
01:17:51,000 --> 01:17:56,000
Now you can get a four-pack of EverReady C or D-sized batteries for just 77 cents.

1027
01:17:56,000 --> 01:18:02,000
You might not need batteries right now, but remember those times when you needed a flashlight and the batteries were dead?

1028
01:18:02,000 --> 01:18:05,000
Or the time you were going to the beach with your portable radio?

1029
01:18:05,000 --> 01:18:07,000
Guess what? No batteries.

1030
01:18:07,000 --> 01:18:12,000
Well, those are not the times to go to the store for batteries, but now is the time.

1031
01:18:12,000 --> 01:18:21,000
A four-pack of EverReady C or D-sized batteries are just 77 cents in the hardware week circular from participating True Value hardware stores.

1032
01:18:21,000 --> 01:18:26,000
We finished three, and so far good news. Cubs with a 10-run lead.

1033
01:18:26,000 --> 01:18:31,000
We finished three, and so far looks great. Cubs with 11 runs on 11 hits, and Seattle with one run on two hits.

1034
01:18:31,000 --> 01:18:35,000
Vince Lloyd and Lou Boudreau. Lou, come on in. Let's keep it going, huh?

1035
01:18:35,000 --> 01:18:43,000
Thank you, Vince. Cubs batted a round in the third inning to score six runs after scoring four in the second and third.

1036
01:18:43,000 --> 01:18:45,000
And we're going to have a great game.

1037
01:18:45,000 --> 01:18:47,000
We're going to have a great game.

1038
01:18:47,000 --> 01:18:49,000
We're going to have a great game.

1039
01:18:49,000 --> 01:18:58,000
Thank you, Vince. Cubs batted a round in the third inning to score six runs after scoring four in the second and one in the first.

1040
01:18:58,000 --> 01:19:06,000
Abbott has been no puzzle whatsoever to the Cubs. He's allowed the Cubs nine hits, nine runs.

1041
01:19:06,000 --> 01:19:10,000
Number 26, Larry Stenberg, in third base.

1042
01:19:15,000 --> 01:19:21,000
Now here's Bittner at bat. He started the six-run inning. He swings and pops one foul down the left field line.

1043
01:19:21,000 --> 01:19:30,000
The hitting star thus far, Ontiveros, who has two doubles and a single four RBIs, and he knows that he can hit.

1044
01:19:30,000 --> 01:19:34,000
It's just the problem of whether he can field in the position of third base.

1045
01:19:34,000 --> 01:19:39,000
Here's a swing of the line drive fair ball. Down the left field line, another extra base hit.

1046
01:19:39,000 --> 01:19:47,000
Bittner rounds first, will go into second, rounds second, but holds up as Smith gets that ball in quickly and holds Bittner to a double.

1047
01:19:47,000 --> 01:19:54,000
Now Bittner has two for three, and that's the third double of the game thus far for Cubs.

1048
01:19:54,000 --> 01:19:58,000
Ontiveros with two, Bittner here with one.

1049
01:19:58,000 --> 01:20:05,000
So he's on second, nobody out. Here's Wallace, who has walked twice.

1050
01:20:07,000 --> 01:20:11,000
The Cubs having a little fun, swinging the bats, making contact.

1051
01:20:11,000 --> 01:20:19,000
Now with 11 hits to their credit. First pitch by Abbott, curveball strike call.

1052
01:20:19,000 --> 01:20:28,000
Abbott has allowed 10 hits in eight months in his stint when he relieved McCormick in the second inning.

1053
01:20:28,000 --> 01:20:33,000
Wallace takes that pitch inside as he jumps away from that curveball.

1054
01:20:33,000 --> 01:20:38,000
One and one, the count.

1055
01:20:38,000 --> 01:20:46,000
Abbott, tall right-hander, formerly with Oakland, checks Bittner at second, the pitch to Wallace on its way.

1056
01:20:46,000 --> 01:20:52,000
Check his swing as the ball is high. Ball two, strike one.

1057
01:21:00,000 --> 01:21:07,000
The stretch, the pitch, outside the ball three. Three and one now.

1058
01:21:07,000 --> 01:21:11,000
Well the Cubs having some fun today with hits and runs.

1059
01:21:11,000 --> 01:21:16,000
We understand the White Sox scored 12 runs in one inning today.

1060
01:21:16,000 --> 01:21:22,000
Here's a swing and a foul. Full count now on Wallace, three and two.

1061
01:21:24,000 --> 01:21:30,000
The Asus has one for three, Ontiveros three for three, Gross one for three.

1062
01:21:30,000 --> 01:21:34,000
Mercer, the designated hitter, hasn't had a hit thus far.

1063
01:21:34,000 --> 01:21:40,000
Bittner has two for three. Wallace, oh, because he has walked twice.

1064
01:21:40,000 --> 01:21:43,000
He swings, it's a ground ball-based hit on the right field.

1065
01:21:43,000 --> 01:21:46,000
So he adds his name to the hitting contest here.

1066
01:21:46,000 --> 01:21:52,000
Here's a throw and Bittner scores. The throw is off of the glove of Jutzi, the catcher.

1067
01:21:52,000 --> 01:21:56,000
And there's Wallace going to third. He goes to second on the throw.

1068
01:21:56,000 --> 01:22:01,000
And I would say an error on the catcher which allows Wallace to go to third.

1069
01:22:01,000 --> 01:22:05,000
Wallace, singles to right, driving in his first run of the day.

1070
01:22:05,000 --> 01:22:13,000
The score is now 12 to one, Cubs. Charged Jutzi, the catcher, with an air.

1071
01:22:15,000 --> 01:22:22,000
So everyone in the Cubs lineup except the designated hitter, Mercer, with at least one hit.

1072
01:22:23,000 --> 01:22:26,000
Now here's Klein at bat. He has one for two.

1073
01:22:26,000 --> 01:22:33,000
WGN Chicago in. The pitch, swing and a miss. Strike one on Klein.

1074
01:22:33,000 --> 01:22:38,000
Mubaka at short. Sexton at second.

1075
01:22:38,000 --> 01:22:44,000
Therein, one step from the field grass, which is natural turf here.

1076
01:22:44,000 --> 01:22:50,000
Here's the pitch. Curve ball outside. Jutzi moves out quickly, gloves it. It's now one and one.

1077
01:22:50,000 --> 01:22:54,000
Bernheit at third, even with the bag.

1078
01:22:54,000 --> 01:22:58,000
And the first baseman, Meyer, even with the bag at first.

1079
01:22:58,000 --> 01:23:04,000
One and one pitch by Abbott. Curve ball outside once again. Ball two, strike one.

1080
01:23:08,000 --> 01:23:12,000
Jutzi has caught a double hitter already, and we're just in the fourth inning.

1081
01:23:12,000 --> 01:23:15,000
Abbott feels like he's pitched a double hitter.

1082
01:23:15,000 --> 01:23:18,000
Here's a swing and ground ball, and a third baseman.

1083
01:23:18,000 --> 01:23:22,000
Grabs that ball backhanded, tags the runner sliding back into third.

1084
01:23:22,000 --> 01:23:28,000
He's safe at third, a long throw to first, and Klein beats it out for a base hit.

1085
01:23:28,000 --> 01:23:34,000
But let me tell you, Bernheit made a great play, moving over the bag in fair territory, backhanging the ball.

1086
01:23:34,000 --> 01:23:42,000
And fortunately for Wallace, he retreated and slid into the third base ahead of the tag by Bernheit.

1087
01:23:42,000 --> 01:23:47,000
By the time Bernheit straightened up and threw to first, Klein beat it out for a base hit.

1088
01:23:47,000 --> 01:23:54,000
So that's Klein's second hit of the day, the twelfth hit for the Cubs.

1089
01:23:54,000 --> 01:24:00,000
And now here's Middlerwall at bat, runners on first and third. Curve ball, strike called.

1090
01:24:01,000 --> 01:24:08,000
One run in. Wallace at third, Klein's at first. Nobody out.

1091
01:24:08,000 --> 01:24:12,000
Here's the pitch. Inside, ball two.

1092
01:24:12,000 --> 01:24:18,000
Correction on that count, it's one and one. The first pitch was a called strike to Middlerwall.

1093
01:24:21,000 --> 01:24:26,000
The pitch, swing and a miss on a good inside fastball, strike two.

1094
01:24:26,000 --> 01:24:30,000
No action in the Seattle bullpen.

1095
01:24:30,000 --> 01:24:42,000
There he is, infielers now at double plate dip. Curve ball, swing and a high, long foul ball down the left field line.

1096
01:24:49,000 --> 01:24:55,000
So Middlerwall gets another opportunity. He's seen a lot of action this spring behind the plate.

1097
01:24:55,000 --> 01:25:01,000
Fighting for a job, hoping to beat out Swisher.

1098
01:25:01,000 --> 01:25:06,000
He has two hits and two appearances at the plate today, one RBI.

1099
01:25:06,000 --> 01:25:10,000
The pitch by Abbott, swing and a line drive base hit to left field.

1100
01:25:10,000 --> 01:25:17,000
Wallace will score as Smith takes that ball on the first bounce, throws in the second base to hold Klein's to second.

1101
01:25:17,000 --> 01:25:26,000
Cubs continue to get base hits. That's their 13th hit of the day, or 15th I should say.

1102
01:25:26,000 --> 01:25:37,000
McCormick allowed one hit before he left with a sore arm in the second inning.

1103
01:25:37,000 --> 01:25:46,000
It's now 13 to 1, Cubs, and here's Rosello who has two for two.

1104
01:25:46,000 --> 01:25:52,000
I wonder how Mercer feels, sitting on the bench as the designated hitter and he's 0 for 3.

1105
01:25:52,000 --> 01:25:57,000
There's a swing and a pop foul out of play.

1106
01:25:57,000 --> 01:26:15,000
Rosello levels that bat over the play. Here's the pitch.

1107
01:26:15,000 --> 01:26:20,000
It's a strike call.

1108
01:26:20,000 --> 01:26:32,000
Abbott into the stretch. Nobody out. Runners on first and second. Curve ball high.

1109
01:26:32,000 --> 01:26:37,000
Ball one.

1110
01:26:37,000 --> 01:26:55,000
Here's a stretch by Abbott. Curve ball and he swings and fouls that ball and throwing the bat clear down to the third base coach.

1111
01:26:55,000 --> 01:27:12,000
He's still alive though, 0 and 2.

1112
01:27:12,000 --> 01:27:25,000
Abbott looks in, gets a sign from Judsey. The stretch, here's the pitch to Rosello. Inside, ball one.

1113
01:27:25,000 --> 01:27:33,000
Cubs having a little fun here. The score is now 13 to 1 in favor of the Cubs.

1114
01:27:33,000 --> 01:27:40,000
And we're in the fourth inning. Here's a ball high and inside.

1115
01:27:40,000 --> 01:27:46,000
Full count now, 3 and 2 on Davie Rosello who was hitting in the ninth spot.

1116
01:27:46,000 --> 01:27:53,000
Cubs and Seattle using the designated hitter.

1117
01:27:53,000 --> 01:28:01,000
The pitch. Strike three called over the inside corner. Rosello thought the ball was inside.

1118
01:28:01,000 --> 01:28:06,000
And that's the first strike out for Abbott.

1119
01:28:06,000 --> 01:28:16,000
Now here's the top of the order, DeJesus. Yvonne DeJesus walked in the first inning, scored the first run on Antavarus's double to left.

1120
01:28:16,000 --> 01:28:25,000
Then flied out to left and then singled in the third inning.

1121
01:28:25,000 --> 01:28:34,000
Abbott, still on that mound, he came in when McCormick hurt his arm in the second inning pitching the clients.

1122
01:28:34,000 --> 01:28:41,000
The stretch and the pitch, curve ball, swing and a line drive foul down the left field line.

1123
01:28:41,000 --> 01:28:48,000
Cubs with 13 runs, 15 hits. Everyone in the Cub lineup except Mercer.

1124
01:28:48,000 --> 01:28:55,000
They're taking the hit away from clients giving them a fielder's choice so we only have 14 hits.

1125
01:28:55,000 --> 01:28:59,000
In this inning? Yeah.

1126
01:28:59,000 --> 01:29:05,000
Here's the pitch. Inside, ball one.

1127
01:29:05,000 --> 01:29:14,000
That's a very tough one to take it away from them because had there been no runner on third, I doubted whether Bernhard would have been able to throw them out.

1128
01:29:14,000 --> 01:29:17,000
He made a great play even to catch the ball.

1129
01:29:17,000 --> 01:29:26,000
Swing a foul out of the glove of the catcher Jetsy.

1130
01:29:26,000 --> 01:29:33,000
Cubs with one run in the first, four in the second, six in the third, already two in the fourth.

1131
01:29:33,000 --> 01:29:38,000
And runners on first and third with one out.

1132
01:29:38,000 --> 01:29:42,000
DeJesus, the bat, levels the bat over the plate.

1133
01:29:42,000 --> 01:29:49,000
Big tall right-hander Abbott gets his sign for Jetsy.

1134
01:29:49,000 --> 01:29:55,000
The stretch. Here's the pitch. Strike call over the outside corner.

1135
01:29:55,000 --> 01:30:02,000
So now, after Bittner doubled, Wallace singled, Klienz was safe on that fielder's choice.

1136
01:30:02,000 --> 01:30:09,000
Mittelwald singled. Abbott has struck out Rosello and DeJesus.

1137
01:30:09,000 --> 01:30:15,000
Now here's Antavarice. Two doubles to the opposite field and then singled sharply to right.

1138
01:30:15,000 --> 01:30:21,000
Adding left-handed against Abbott. The pitch led up high.

1139
01:30:21,000 --> 01:30:26,000
Well he's hit two fastballs on the outside of the plate to left field.

1140
01:30:26,000 --> 01:30:32,000
Hit a curveball in the right field so Jetsy decided to throw him a lead up but it was high, ball one.

1141
01:30:32,000 --> 01:30:36,000
The pitch. There's a strike, a fastball over the outside corner.

1142
01:30:36,000 --> 01:30:44,000
Two outs now here in the top of the fourth inning.

1143
01:30:44,000 --> 01:30:47,000
Klienz is on second base. Mittelwald is on first.

1144
01:30:47,000 --> 01:30:54,000
The one-and-one pitch on its way. Curveball, tap foul against the screen in front of the comes dug out.

1145
01:30:54,000 --> 01:31:03,000
Montague, John Montague warming up now in the Seattle bullpen.

1146
01:31:03,000 --> 01:31:12,000
Montague with Oklahoma City, 114 and lost six. So he'll probably see action in the next inning.

1147
01:31:12,000 --> 01:31:16,000
Antavarice. Levels of battle with the play.

1148
01:31:16,000 --> 01:31:28,000
The pitch. Takes the pitch into the dirt. Blocked by Jetsy and it's now ball one, strike two.

1149
01:31:28,000 --> 01:31:36,000
Antavarice with four RBIs hitting in the second spot.

1150
01:31:36,000 --> 01:31:43,000
Steps it back into the batter's box. Levels of battle with the play.

1151
01:31:43,000 --> 01:31:47,000
Abbott into the stretch, looks back at Klienz at second.

1152
01:31:47,000 --> 01:31:58,000
The pitch is low inside. Three and one. Two outs in the inning.

1153
01:31:58,000 --> 01:32:05,000
The runner is off. Here's the pitch. Low. Ball four. The bases are loaded for Gross.

1154
01:32:05,000 --> 01:32:08,000
That's the second walk issued by Abbott.

1155
01:32:08,000 --> 01:32:18,000
Now Gross, who has one for three with one RBI, steps in the batter's box.

1156
01:32:18,000 --> 01:32:30,000
In today's lineup, Herman Franks has sent five left-headed hitters in a row here against Abbott.

1157
01:32:30,000 --> 01:32:34,000
There's the first pitch of strike. Jesus, Antavarice is a switch hitter.

1158
01:32:34,000 --> 01:32:39,000
Here's one for Gross, Mercer, Bittner, Wallace.

1159
01:32:39,000 --> 01:32:48,000
Bases loaded, two outs. The pitch by Abbott, low. One and one to count.

1160
01:32:48,000 --> 01:32:55,000
Cubs lead 13 to one. We're in the fourth inning.

1161
01:32:55,000 --> 01:32:59,000
Gross swings on that curveball, hits it to the left field. It's a base hit in front of Smith.

1162
01:32:59,000 --> 01:33:05,000
One run will score. Here comes Bittner to score the second run on Gross' single to left field.

1163
01:33:05,000 --> 01:33:12,000
So he has three RBIs now, and the score now becomes 15 to one.

1164
01:33:12,000 --> 01:33:24,000
That is the Cubs' 15th hit, and it's 15 to one in favor of the Cubs.

1165
01:33:24,000 --> 01:33:32,000
Now here's Mercer, and once again, here in the fourth, as the Cubs did in the third, they have batted around.

1166
01:33:32,000 --> 01:33:45,000
Mercer is the ninth man to bat in the inning. First pitch is a strike call.

1167
01:33:45,000 --> 01:33:51,000
Antavarice at second, Gross at first. The pitch to Mercer. He swings and lines the base hit into right field.

1168
01:33:51,000 --> 01:33:56,000
Antavarice rounds third. He will score. Gross will go to third.

1169
01:33:56,000 --> 01:34:06,000
So Mercer joins the hit parade with his first hit of the day and his first RBI in a Cub uniform.

1170
01:34:06,000 --> 01:34:15,000
And it's now 16 to one. And here's Bittner, who started the inning, and out of the dugout comes West Dock.

1171
01:34:15,000 --> 01:34:25,000
So it looks like we might have a change here. As he reaches the mound, he points to the bullpen, and John Montague will come in and relief.

1172
01:34:25,000 --> 01:34:30,000
So while we have this delay, let's pause for this action and message.

1173
01:34:30,000 --> 01:34:45,000
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1174
01:34:45,000 --> 01:34:52,000
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1175
01:34:52,000 --> 01:35:00,000
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1176
01:35:00,000 --> 01:35:07,000
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1177
01:35:07,000 --> 01:35:16,000
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1178
01:35:16,000 --> 01:35:26,000
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1179
01:35:26,000 --> 01:35:33,000
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1180
01:35:33,000 --> 01:35:38,000
This is Montague's third game.

1181
01:35:38,000 --> 01:35:48,000
There's been a lot of base hits around this ballpark. A lot of ballplayers and an engineer, two announcers.

1182
01:35:48,000 --> 01:35:53,000
Montague has pitched six innings. He's only allowed three hits. He's had quite a few.

1183
01:35:53,000 --> 01:36:04,000
He's a right-hander, as we mentioned earlier. Last year he was with Oklahoma City where he won 14 and lost six.

1184
01:36:04,000 --> 01:36:10,000
He struck out 120 men while only walking 51.

1185
01:36:10,000 --> 01:36:20,000
So he will face Bittner here who let off the inning about a half hour ago with a double.

1186
01:36:20,000 --> 01:36:24,000
So now let's see what Bittner will do against Montague.

1187
01:36:24,000 --> 01:36:35,000
The first pitch, fastball first strike. Cubs have Gross on third and Mercer on first.

1188
01:36:35,000 --> 01:36:45,000
Five runs have scored here in the fourth inning. The Cubs now lead 16 to 1.

1189
01:36:45,000 --> 01:36:49,000
Bittner has two for three thus far.

1190
01:36:49,000 --> 01:37:02,000
And is the only hitter without an RBI. Here's a swing and a pop foul out of play.

1191
01:37:02,000 --> 01:37:10,000
Two strikes to Bittner as Montague looks in and gets his sign.

1192
01:37:10,000 --> 01:37:15,000
The pitch on its way. Swing and a line drive and it's foul down the right field line.

1193
01:37:15,000 --> 01:37:23,000
Bittner really got out in front of that one and fouled it down the right field line.

1194
01:37:23,000 --> 01:37:33,000
Mariners managed by Darrell Johnson who earlier on the leadoff man show just didn't know what his ball club would do.

1195
01:37:33,000 --> 01:37:38,000
They've had a great spring thus far winning five and losing four.

1196
01:37:38,000 --> 01:37:42,000
Here's a swing and a foul of the screen. Remains two strikes.

1197
01:37:42,000 --> 01:37:49,000
They've scored quite a few runs but the main thing and he says is a plus is his speed.

1198
01:37:49,000 --> 01:37:55,000
He has a lot of speed on his ball club. He's doubtful of what his pitching can do in the major leagues.

1199
01:37:55,000 --> 01:38:06,000
Inside one and two on Bittner. Cubs with runners on first and third.

1200
01:38:06,000 --> 01:38:12,000
Five runs in. The pitch inside to and to the count now to Bittner.

1201
01:38:12,000 --> 01:38:20,000
Bittner started this inning. The Cubs have batted around. He's the tenth man to hit.

1202
01:38:20,000 --> 01:38:25,000
Bittner playing of course at first base in place of the injured Buckner.

1203
01:38:25,000 --> 01:38:29,000
The pitch. Swing and a ground ball to second baseman and Sexton has it.

1204
01:38:29,000 --> 01:38:32,000
Straightens up, throws the first three outs.

1205
01:38:32,000 --> 01:38:38,000
But in the fourth inning the Cubs come up with five runs.

1206
01:38:38,000 --> 01:38:45,000
Five hits. Two men. One air in the inning and two men left on the bases.

1207
01:38:45,000 --> 01:38:52,000
So now with the Seattle Mariners coming to bat in the fourth inning it's Cubs 16, Seattle 1.

1208
01:38:52,000 --> 01:38:55,000
I'm trooper Al Haypeck of the Illinois State Police.

1209
01:38:55,000 --> 01:39:00,000
One of the most frequent violations on the highway that causes collisions is following too close.

1210
01:39:00,000 --> 01:39:04,000
That is the driver who fails to consider the speed of the traffic and the conditions of the highway.

1211
01:39:04,000 --> 01:39:10,000
And not allowing enough space to stop safely if necessary without colliding with the vehicle in front.

1212
01:39:10,000 --> 01:39:16,000
A basic rule to follow is allow one vehicle length for every 10 miles per hour between you and your fellow traveler.

1213
01:39:16,000 --> 01:39:21,000
The most used excuse is if I do people keep getting in front of me, putting me further and further behind.

1214
01:39:21,000 --> 01:39:27,000
That's probably right. But if the other guy shows no courtesy it does not mean you should lose your cool.

1215
01:39:27,000 --> 01:39:31,000
Drop back, remain alert, judge the condition of the pavement you're driving on.

1216
01:39:31,000 --> 01:39:38,000
Remember if the highway is wet you will need a greater distance between you and the guy in front before you can stop safely without a collision.

1217
01:39:38,000 --> 01:39:45,000
Wet brakes and tailwind velocity during fast speed driving can make the difference in your stopping on time.

1218
01:39:45,000 --> 01:39:50,000
Safe driving could save a life. Yours.

1219
01:39:50,000 --> 01:39:58,000
Kruko on the mound here at Tempe Stadium comes against the expansion club, the Seattle Mariners.

1220
01:39:58,000 --> 01:40:10,000
Kruko should be relaxed somewhat. But as the youngster trying to make this major league roster as one of the starting pitchers, he'll be bearing down, working hard.

1221
01:40:10,000 --> 01:40:17,000
He's allowed one run, two hits. And here's Stanton who tripled off Kruko in the second inning.

1222
01:40:17,000 --> 01:40:20,000
First pitch inside fastball, ball one.

1223
01:40:20,000 --> 01:40:27,000
Lee Stanton tripled in the second inning, scored as Dan Meyer, who's in the on deck circle, doubled.

1224
01:40:27,000 --> 01:40:34,000
Those were the only hits thus far off Kruko. There's a let up for a strike. Very fine pitch.

1225
01:40:34,000 --> 01:40:44,000
Comes with one in the first, four in the second, six in the third, five in the fourth. What will it be in the fifth?

1226
01:40:44,000 --> 01:40:58,000
Kruko ready. Into the windup, the pitch. Fastball tap foul. Right at the plate. One ball, two strikes.

1227
01:40:58,000 --> 01:41:07,000
Kruko has walked one man. He has struck out two. Cubs play Lee Stanton straight away.

1228
01:41:07,000 --> 01:41:15,000
The pitch from Kruko. Curveball for a strike, a beauty. That's the pitch that Kruko has been working on and did not have last year.

1229
01:41:15,000 --> 01:41:21,000
There was no doubt that he had a major league fastball. But he had to have another pitch to go with that fastball.

1230
01:41:21,000 --> 01:41:28,000
And he's developed a curveball with fine control, as proven on that pitch, as it fooled Stanton.

1231
01:41:28,000 --> 01:41:35,000
That's the third strikeout for Kruko. And now with one out, here's Dan Meyer. Left hander hit a let up.

1232
01:41:35,000 --> 01:41:45,000
High, ball one. Meyer doubled in the second inning.

1233
01:41:45,000 --> 01:41:50,000
There's a fastball inside and it's ball two.

1234
01:41:50,000 --> 01:41:56,000
Cubs will take on this expansion club tomorrow in Scottsdale.

1235
01:41:56,000 --> 01:42:02,000
Swing and a line drive into left center. Wallace moves quickly over, gloves it onto one hop, gets it in.

1236
01:42:02,000 --> 01:42:07,000
As Meyer lined that ball to left center for a single.

1237
01:42:07,000 --> 01:42:17,000
That's the third hit of Kruko, but played very nicely by Wallace to only hold it to a single.

1238
01:42:17,000 --> 01:42:29,000
Now here's Joe Liss. And this is the fellow that Johnson and the Mariners are depending upon for some power from the left side of the plate.

1239
01:42:29,000 --> 01:42:34,000
As we look at it, he's a right handed hitter.

1240
01:42:34,000 --> 01:42:41,000
The pitch outside, the ball one. Meyer on first, one out.

1241
01:42:41,000 --> 01:42:48,000
Bittner playing behind the runner with a huge lead that the Cubs enjoy right now. 16 to one.

1242
01:42:48,000 --> 01:42:50,000
The pitch, there's a let up low.

1243
01:42:50,000 --> 01:43:01,000
As Midderwall is just using this game right now as a so-called practice session for Kruko as he's using all types of pitches.

1244
01:43:01,000 --> 01:43:07,000
The pitch, a swing and a foul down the left field line past Busby, third base coach.

1245
01:43:07,000 --> 01:43:13,000
And now the count is two and one.

1246
01:43:13,000 --> 01:43:22,000
Liss, designated hitter in the lineup. As Kruko is ready, he sets pitches. A curve ball and a swing and a miss.

1247
01:43:22,000 --> 01:43:29,000
Joe Liss was going for the distance on that one, but he missed.

1248
01:43:29,000 --> 01:43:35,000
Hontavarous at third, DeJesus at short, Rosello at second, Bittner at first.

1249
01:43:35,000 --> 01:43:42,000
The pitch, a swing and there's a long foul fly ball down the left field line.

1250
01:43:42,000 --> 01:43:50,000
In left field is Gene Clines in place of the injured Cardinal. Wallace is in center field.

1251
01:43:50,000 --> 01:43:55,000
As Franks, the skipper of the Cubs, giving Morales a rest.

1252
01:43:55,000 --> 01:44:01,000
And we have Gross in right as Mercer is the designated hitter today.

1253
01:44:01,000 --> 01:44:07,000
The pitch inside, packed away from the plate.

1254
01:44:07,000 --> 01:44:13,000
Full count now on Joe Liss.

1255
01:44:13,000 --> 01:44:20,000
Meyer at first takes his lead. Kruko checks him. Here's the pitch.

1256
01:44:20,000 --> 01:44:26,000
He went around and didn't hold back. He's called out on strikes.

1257
01:44:26,000 --> 01:44:31,000
Joe, I don't believe it, but that's his call behind the plate, Barnett.

1258
01:44:31,000 --> 01:44:35,000
And he called it for a strikeout. Four strikeouts now for Kruko.

1259
01:44:35,000 --> 01:44:43,000
Two outs and now here's Bavacqua, the young shortstop.

1260
01:44:43,000 --> 01:44:49,000
The Mariners drafted Grant Jackson, the veteran left-handed pitcher,

1261
01:44:49,000 --> 01:44:55,000
and then traded him to Pittsburgh for two infielders, Sexton, who's playing today,

1262
01:44:55,000 --> 01:45:00,000
and a boy by the name of Reynolds.

1263
01:45:00,000 --> 01:45:08,000
Craig Reynolds played at Charleston and hit 290 last year with 47 RBIs,

1264
01:45:08,000 --> 01:45:17,000
but they say he's quite a glove man, and Johnson likes him tremendously at that shortstop position.

1265
01:45:17,000 --> 01:45:24,000
Here's Bavacqua, and the first pitch is a lead-up into the dirt taken by Middowall, ball one.

1266
01:45:24,000 --> 01:45:31,000
Cubs lead 16-1. Now time has called as Middowall trots out to his pitcher

1267
01:45:31,000 --> 01:45:37,000
and gives him some instructions as to what he's doing wrong, if he's doing anything wrong, without let-up.

1268
01:45:37,000 --> 01:45:42,000
And talking to young Kruko, of course, just telling him what he's trying to do behind the plate

1269
01:45:42,000 --> 01:45:48,000
and calling for particular type of pitches with a 16-1 lead.

1270
01:45:48,000 --> 01:45:54,000
This, perhaps, will, Kruko may go five innings today.

1271
01:45:54,000 --> 01:46:03,000
He's had an easy game thus far. Here's a fastball, swing and a miss by Bavacqua.

1272
01:46:03,000 --> 01:46:08,000
One-on-one, the count.

1273
01:46:08,000 --> 01:46:13,000
And Meyer with the lead at first. Here's the pitch. There's another let-up, but it's inside.

1274
01:46:13,000 --> 01:46:21,000
And it's ball two, strike one. Two outs here in the fourth inning.

1275
01:46:21,000 --> 01:46:27,000
Kruko looks over his left shoulder at Meyer at first, bitten her behind him.

1276
01:46:27,000 --> 01:46:31,000
The pitch, fastball, swing and a five-ball deep to center field. That's well tagged.

1277
01:46:31,000 --> 01:46:36,000
Wallace going back near the wall. It's against the wall, right next to the 425-foot marker.

1278
01:46:36,000 --> 01:46:43,000
There goes Bavacqua to third, and the relay gets past the shortstop and second baseman.

1279
01:46:43,000 --> 01:46:51,000
And Kurt Bavacqua, really tag-one, hit one against the wall, right at the 425-foot marker

1280
01:46:51,000 --> 01:47:01,000
that scores Meyer from first base, and it's a triple for Bavacqua.

1281
01:47:01,000 --> 01:47:10,000
Well now, at 16-2, had Jim Sexton, the hitter.

1282
01:47:10,000 --> 01:47:22,000
Bavacqua, this spring, has hit in 500. He has one for two right here, even though he's only been to bat eight times.

1283
01:47:22,000 --> 01:47:31,000
He has four for eight. Two RBI. First pitch to Sexton is a curveball for a strike.

1284
01:47:31,000 --> 01:47:38,000
Two hits in the innings for Seattle. Two strikeouts for Kruko.

1285
01:47:38,000 --> 01:47:44,000
Now he's ready. He takes his windup. The pitch to Sexton. Fastball swing, a one-half, a right to Rosello.

1286
01:47:44,000 --> 01:47:49,000
At second he has it, throws the first three outs. Ball was hit well, the right to Rosello.

1287
01:47:49,000 --> 01:47:54,000
In the fourth inning for Seattle, one run, two hits, one man left on base.

1288
01:47:54,000 --> 01:48:00,000
At the end of four, it's Cubs 16, Seattle 2.

1289
01:48:00,000 --> 01:48:04,000
Fans, when you think about it, signs are important to the ebb and flow of any baseball game.

1290
01:48:04,000 --> 01:48:08,000
There's a sign for hit and run, signs to steal, but no lot more to remember.

1291
01:48:08,000 --> 01:48:14,000
Now when it comes to the ebb and flow of beer drinking, there's only one sign that you have to remember,

1292
01:48:14,000 --> 01:48:18,000
and that's the sign on bottles or cans of Heimann's Old Style.

1293
01:48:18,000 --> 01:48:21,000
What gives this beer its great light flavor?

1294
01:48:21,000 --> 01:48:27,000
Well, Old Style is brewed in God's country where the skies are clear, the air is clean and crisp,

1295
01:48:27,000 --> 01:48:31,000
and the sparkling beer of Wisconsin spring water flows from deep beneath the ground.

1296
01:48:31,000 --> 01:48:34,000
Some folks say all the way from Canada.

1297
01:48:34,000 --> 01:48:38,000
With water like this, when you brew a beer once, you've got a good beer.

1298
01:48:38,000 --> 01:48:42,000
But when you brew a beer twice, you've got a great light beer.

1299
01:48:42,000 --> 01:48:45,000
This double-brewing, pure-brewing process is called poisoning,

1300
01:48:45,000 --> 01:48:50,000
and Heimann's Old Style is what American premium beer that is still fully-christened,

1301
01:48:50,000 --> 01:48:53,000
naturally carbonated in the old world way.

1302
01:48:53,000 --> 01:48:57,000
Old Style, beer brewed in God's country.

1303
01:49:03,000 --> 01:49:06,000
Well, the Cubs batting around in the third and fourth inning,

1304
01:49:06,000 --> 01:49:11,000
in the third putting six runs on the board, and in the fourth putting five,

1305
01:49:11,000 --> 01:49:20,000
put this one away, it's 16 to 2 now, and we're moving along to the top of the fifth inning.

1306
01:49:20,000 --> 01:49:25,000
The Cubs will send Wallace, Klein, and Mitterwald to the plate.

1307
01:49:25,000 --> 01:49:32,000
No action in the Cubs bullpen, so Kuko will go on for another inning.

1308
01:49:32,000 --> 01:49:37,000
Well, we see young Bill Wrigley here, Bob Kennedy sitting behind the screen,

1309
01:49:37,000 --> 01:49:42,000
Joe Brown, formerly General Manager of the Pirates, is here,

1310
01:49:42,000 --> 01:49:46,000
and several scouts are taking this one in.

1311
01:49:46,000 --> 01:49:49,000
First pitch to Wallace inside, ball one.

1312
01:49:49,000 --> 01:49:52,000
The next pitch is a strike call.

1313
01:49:56,000 --> 01:50:01,000
One-and-one to count now on Joe. He has one for one. He's walked twice.

1314
01:50:01,000 --> 01:50:08,000
The pitch is inside, ball two.

1315
01:50:08,000 --> 01:50:13,000
John Montague at the plate.

1316
01:50:13,000 --> 01:50:19,000
Here's the pitch, swinging a miss on a good let-up.

1317
01:50:19,000 --> 01:50:25,000
Count down, ball one, strike two to Joe.

1318
01:50:25,000 --> 01:50:27,000
Montague in to wind up the pitch, swinging a ground ball,

1319
01:50:27,000 --> 01:50:33,000
second baseman's left. It's through in the right field as Sexton did not move too quickly to his left,

1320
01:50:33,000 --> 01:50:37,000
and that ball did come up at the last minute for him,

1321
01:50:37,000 --> 01:50:42,000
but it just skidded under his glove for a base hit.

1322
01:50:42,000 --> 01:50:50,000
So Wallace has two for two, and that's the first hit off Montague

1323
01:50:50,000 --> 01:50:54,000
and the 17th for the Cubs today.

1324
01:50:54,000 --> 01:51:00,000
Now here's Kline's at bat, one for three, one RBI.

1325
01:51:00,000 --> 01:51:08,000
The pitch, fastball outside, and once again, Jetsy has to jump out to the right to glove the baseball.

1326
01:51:08,000 --> 01:51:11,000
Ball one.

1327
01:51:11,000 --> 01:51:14,000
Meyer holding Wallace on at first.

1328
01:51:14,000 --> 01:51:18,000
Here's a swing and another base hit to right field. Wallace, round second base.

1329
01:51:18,000 --> 01:51:23,000
He's got to go to third. Here is Stanton's throw to third, cut off by the shortstop,

1330
01:51:23,000 --> 01:51:25,000
so Wallace slides in the third safely.

1331
01:51:25,000 --> 01:51:31,000
Kline's just barely reached out and poked that one to right field, sending Wallace to third.

1332
01:51:31,000 --> 01:51:36,000
Eighteen hits for the Cubs here in this ball game,

1333
01:51:36,000 --> 01:51:44,000
and now here is Minterwald who has three for three to RBI.

1334
01:51:44,000 --> 01:51:48,000
Sixteen to two, Cubs fifth inning.

1335
01:51:48,000 --> 01:51:53,000
Cubs have their hitting clothes on today, using the right bats also,

1336
01:51:53,000 --> 01:51:58,000
and finding the spots, the empty spots in that outfield.

1337
01:51:58,000 --> 01:52:04,000
First pitch, the Minterwald is a fastball for a strike as he was backing away from that pitch.

1338
01:52:04,000 --> 01:52:06,000
Strike one.

1339
01:52:06,000 --> 01:52:10,000
Cubs with runners on first and third, nobody out.

1340
01:52:10,000 --> 01:52:14,000
The stretch, the pitch by Montague, a swing and a tap foul.

1341
01:52:14,000 --> 01:52:23,000
Now we see Kelleher warming up with Putman down the right field line.

1342
01:52:23,000 --> 01:52:29,000
Adams hollers down there for another youngster to start warming up.

1343
01:52:29,000 --> 01:52:41,000
Pitch into the dirt box by Jetski, and the count now is ball two, strike one.

1344
01:52:41,000 --> 01:52:49,000
Montague, the third Seattle pitcher on the mound.

1345
01:52:49,000 --> 01:52:51,000
Looks in, gets a sign, checks the runners.

1346
01:52:51,000 --> 01:52:52,000
Wallace is at third.

1347
01:52:52,000 --> 01:52:53,000
Kline is at first.

1348
01:52:53,000 --> 01:52:56,000
Here's the pitch, swing and a miss.

1349
01:52:56,000 --> 01:53:00,000
And Minterwald strikes out on a high inside fastball.

1350
01:53:00,000 --> 01:53:03,000
That is the first strikeout for Montague.

1351
01:53:03,000 --> 01:53:18,000
Now here is Davie Rosello at bat.

1352
01:53:18,000 --> 01:53:24,000
Rosello has two for three, one RBI today.

1353
01:53:24,000 --> 01:53:28,000
The stretch by Montague, the pitch, swing and a line drive to left field.

1354
01:53:28,000 --> 01:53:30,000
Smith is there, Wallace tagging up.

1355
01:53:30,000 --> 01:53:35,000
Here Smith, so it goes to third base and Wallace scores standing up.

1356
01:53:35,000 --> 01:53:43,000
So the Cubs score their 17th run of this ball game, and that is the first off of Montague.

1357
01:53:43,000 --> 01:53:48,000
And Rosello lined that ball very sharply to Smith in left field.

1358
01:53:48,000 --> 01:53:53,000
So Rosello gets another RBI, his second of the day.

1359
01:53:53,000 --> 01:53:56,000
Here's the shortstop, DeJesus.

1360
01:53:56,000 --> 01:54:02,000
He has one for three, two RBIs.

1361
01:54:02,000 --> 01:54:04,000
Kline's remained at first base.

1362
01:54:04,000 --> 01:54:17,000
First pitch, lead up low, blocked by Jutzi, ball one.

1363
01:54:17,000 --> 01:54:22,000
Kline takes the lead at first base.

1364
01:54:22,000 --> 01:54:30,000
As Montague went into the stretch, the pitch strike call, a fastball over the outside corner.

1365
01:54:30,000 --> 01:54:38,000
One run in, Cubs now enjoying a 17 to two lead.

1366
01:54:38,000 --> 01:54:41,000
There's a swinging, no, he holds back in time.

1367
01:54:41,000 --> 01:54:48,000
DeJesus almost was biting after that curve ball and worked outside, but he held back just in time.

1368
01:54:48,000 --> 01:54:54,000
Ball two, strike one now on the count, two outs, fifth inning.

1369
01:54:54,000 --> 01:55:05,000
The stretch and the pitch, there's a strike call over the outside corner, just nipping the corner, and it's two and two.

1370
01:55:05,000 --> 01:55:10,000
Meyer holding Kline's on it at first as Montague gets his sign.

1371
01:55:10,000 --> 01:55:13,000
The pitch, swing and a ground ball right back to the pitcher.

1372
01:55:13,000 --> 01:55:22,000
Turns, throws to first, and DeJesus closes out the fifth inning with only one run scoring, two hits, one man left on base.

1373
01:55:22,000 --> 01:55:32,000
Now with the Seattle Marriors coming to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, it's Cubs 17, Seattle 2.

1374
01:55:32,000 --> 01:55:39,000
We have several changes in the Cubs lineup, a new second base shortstop combination.

1375
01:55:39,000 --> 01:55:45,000
We have Thompson, young Thompson at first base.

1376
01:55:45,000 --> 01:55:50,000
Kline's has moved in from left field to third base.

1377
01:55:50,000 --> 01:55:55,000
Pittner's, no, Gross is in right.

1378
01:55:55,000 --> 01:55:58,000
Here's the pitch by Kruko.

1379
01:55:58,000 --> 01:56:07,000
To Jepsey, we have a new left fielder and a new shortstop.

1380
01:56:07,000 --> 01:56:15,000
Here's the pitch by Kruko, it's swinging a ground ball base hit in the left field.

1381
01:56:15,000 --> 01:56:25,000
So Jepsey opens up the fifth inning with a base hit.

1382
01:56:25,000 --> 01:56:33,000
That is the fourth hit, fifth hit I should say, of Kruko.

1383
01:56:33,000 --> 01:56:36,000
Jim Dwyer is in left field.

1384
01:56:36,000 --> 01:56:46,000
The pitch is swinging a miss by number 44 Delgado, the hitter.

1385
01:56:46,000 --> 01:56:51,000
Right-handed here, closed stance.

1386
01:56:51,000 --> 01:56:55,000
Kruko into the stretch, here's the pitch, it's low, it gets away from Putman, the catcher,

1387
01:56:55,000 --> 01:56:59,000
and Jepsey will advance to second base.

1388
01:56:59,000 --> 01:57:05,000
That will be a pass ball as the Cubs making quite a few changes here.

1389
01:57:05,000 --> 01:57:18,000
Dwyer in left, Sember is at short, Kelleher at second, and Kline's has moved in from left field to third base.

1390
01:57:18,000 --> 01:57:23,000
Thompson is the new first baseman.

1391
01:57:23,000 --> 01:57:29,000
The pitch, curve ball for a strike call to Beauty.

1392
01:57:29,000 --> 01:57:32,000
This will be Kruko's last inning of work.

1393
01:57:32,000 --> 01:57:39,000
And he's done a fine job thus far allowing only two runs and five hits.

1394
01:57:39,000 --> 01:57:44,000
Here's the stretch, the pitch, curve ball, swing and a miss.

1395
01:57:44,000 --> 01:57:48,000
And that is the fifth strikeout for Kruko.

1396
01:57:48,000 --> 01:57:54,000
And here's Tommy Smith, the left fielder, stepping into the battle.

1397
01:57:54,000 --> 01:57:59,000
One out, Jepsey at second base.

1398
01:57:59,000 --> 01:58:03,000
Cubs lead 17-2 if you've just joined us.

1399
01:58:03,000 --> 01:58:10,000
Scoring one in the first, four in the second, six in the third, five in the fourth, and one in the fifth.

1400
01:58:10,000 --> 01:58:17,000
First pitch to Smith, swing and a foul right into the glove of Putman.

1401
01:58:17,000 --> 01:58:25,000
Strike one.

1402
01:58:25,000 --> 01:58:29,000
Smith, left-handed hitter, 0 for 2 thus far.

1403
01:58:29,000 --> 01:58:32,000
Kruko into the stretch, checks the runner at second.

1404
01:58:32,000 --> 01:58:43,000
Here's the pitch out, it's way a fastball inside.

1405
01:58:43,000 --> 01:58:50,000
Looks like Joe Decker warming up in the Cubs' bullpen.

1406
01:58:50,000 --> 01:58:57,000
Here's the pitch, curve ball low.

1407
01:58:57,000 --> 01:59:00,000
Smith is batting here with one out in the fifth inning.

1408
01:59:00,000 --> 01:59:06,000
Jepsey at second base, it's ball two, strike one to Tommy Smith.

1409
01:59:06,000 --> 01:59:10,000
Joe Decker will be the next Cub pitcher.

1410
01:59:10,000 --> 01:59:15,000
Kruko looks in, shakes his head yes on the sign.

1411
01:59:15,000 --> 01:59:18,000
And now here's the pitch, a let-up, a swing and a ground ball

1412
01:59:18,000 --> 01:59:21,000
past the second baseman into right field for a base hit.

1413
01:59:21,000 --> 01:59:30,000
Jepsey will score, and Smith drives in his first RBI of this game.

1414
01:59:30,000 --> 01:59:37,000
And it's now 17 to 3.

1415
01:59:37,000 --> 01:59:42,000
That is the sixth hit of Kruko.

1416
01:59:42,000 --> 01:59:49,000
Here's Bernhard, young third baseman for Seattle, he's 0 for 2.

1417
01:59:49,000 --> 01:59:52,000
He takes the first pitch curve ball, strike called.

1418
01:59:52,000 --> 01:59:58,000
Kruko has been getting the curve ball over today.

1419
01:59:58,000 --> 02:00:01,000
And with that curve ball, if he continues to improve and develop,

1420
02:00:01,000 --> 02:00:07,000
he could be the surprise of the Cubs' spring training camp.

1421
02:00:07,000 --> 02:00:11,000
Fastball for a strike over the outside corner.

1422
02:00:11,000 --> 02:00:17,000
0-2 now to Cow.

1423
02:00:17,000 --> 02:00:22,000
Cubs with Kline's at third.

1424
02:00:22,000 --> 02:00:24,000
Moving in from left field.

1425
02:00:24,000 --> 02:00:27,000
There's a pitch that gets far outside away from Putman,

1426
02:00:27,000 --> 02:00:38,000
the wild pitch, Thins and Smith to second base.

1427
02:00:38,000 --> 02:00:43,000
Kruko, of course, at this stage of the game might be getting tired.

1428
02:00:43,000 --> 02:00:50,000
This is the father that he has gone thus far.

1429
02:00:50,000 --> 02:00:53,000
Here's the pitch on its way now to Bernhard.

1430
02:00:53,000 --> 02:00:55,000
Curve ball, tap foul.

1431
02:00:55,000 --> 02:01:08,000
One ball, two strikes now.

1432
02:01:08,000 --> 02:01:11,000
Smith with a lead at second base.

1433
02:01:11,000 --> 02:01:13,000
Kruko sets the pitch.

1434
02:01:13,000 --> 02:01:17,000
High fastball.

1435
02:01:17,000 --> 02:01:20,000
Bernhard will be followed by Lee Stanton.

1436
02:01:20,000 --> 02:01:22,000
And then Dan Meyer.

1437
02:01:22,000 --> 02:01:26,000
We're in the fifth inning, one out, one run in for Seattle.

1438
02:01:26,000 --> 02:01:32,000
Cubs lead 17-2.

1439
02:01:32,000 --> 02:01:35,000
The pitch inside.

1440
02:01:35,000 --> 02:01:40,000
Full count now as Kruko shows a little tiredness on the mound.

1441
02:01:40,000 --> 02:01:47,000
But with this lead, of course, Herman Franks, Marnie Schultz,

1442
02:01:47,000 --> 02:01:52,000
will hopefully say that he has done a great job.

1443
02:01:52,000 --> 02:01:54,000
Here's a curve ball, a swing, a foul ball on left field,

1444
02:01:54,000 --> 02:01:58,000
wires coming in, he gloves it for the out.

1445
02:01:58,000 --> 02:02:00,000
Two outs here in the fifth inning.

1446
02:02:00,000 --> 02:02:02,000
And now Lee Stanton will bat.

1447
02:02:02,000 --> 02:02:05,000
Stanton tripled to open up the second inning,

1448
02:02:05,000 --> 02:02:07,000
scored the first Seattle run.

1449
02:02:07,000 --> 02:02:16,000
Then he was called out on strikes in the fourth.

1450
02:02:16,000 --> 02:02:23,000
Tommy Smith is still on second base now.

1451
02:02:23,000 --> 02:02:26,000
Of the six hits given up by Kruko,

1452
02:02:26,000 --> 02:02:33,000
there has been two triples and one double.

1453
02:02:33,000 --> 02:02:37,000
Now the right-handed hitter Stanton into the batter's box.

1454
02:02:37,000 --> 02:02:42,000
First pitch by Kruko.

1455
02:02:42,000 --> 02:02:48,000
Instead he steps back off of the mound.

1456
02:02:48,000 --> 02:02:59,000
The pitch inside, ball one.

1457
02:02:59,000 --> 02:03:04,000
Stanton, the right-handed hitter, good power, and he'll hit to all fields.

1458
02:03:04,000 --> 02:03:06,000
He checks his swing, the ball hits the batter,

1459
02:03:06,000 --> 02:03:08,000
it's a little pop-up drop on the shortstop.

1460
02:03:08,000 --> 02:03:12,000
The client picks it up, throws very poorly at first base, it goes against the wall.

1461
02:03:12,000 --> 02:03:18,000
The runner will score, there could be two errors on that play.

1462
02:03:18,000 --> 02:03:23,000
Sember came in to glove the ball on the fly,

1463
02:03:23,000 --> 02:03:27,000
and he dropped it as it hit the tip of the glove.

1464
02:03:27,000 --> 02:03:34,000
And as it went beyond the shortstop, the client picked it up and fired to first base.

1465
02:03:34,000 --> 02:03:40,000
There on the shortstop, but the man on first, Stanton, did not advance to second,

1466
02:03:40,000 --> 02:03:45,000
as the ball rebounded right back to Thompson, so there'll only be one error on the play.

1467
02:03:45,000 --> 02:03:49,000
But the run scores 17-4 now.

1468
02:03:49,000 --> 02:03:50,000
It comes in the lead.

1469
02:03:50,000 --> 02:03:59,000
Here's a swing and a pop foul back to the plate by Meyer.

1470
02:03:59,000 --> 02:04:09,000
Meyer has two for two, left-handed hitter with one RBI.

1471
02:04:09,000 --> 02:04:17,000
The stretch by Kruko, here's the pitch, a fastball inside, just missing one and one to count.

1472
02:04:17,000 --> 02:04:25,000
The score, Cubs 17, Seattle 4.

1473
02:04:25,000 --> 02:04:28,000
The pitch on its way, curveball, a swing, a line drive to center field.

1474
02:04:28,000 --> 02:04:30,000
In comes Wallace. He gloves it.

1475
02:04:30,000 --> 02:04:33,000
Knee high for the out end on the run.

1476
02:04:33,000 --> 02:04:39,000
In the fifth inning for Seattle, two runs, two hits, one error, one man left on base.

1477
02:04:39,000 --> 02:04:46,000
At the end of five, Cubs 17, Seattle 4-2-0.

1478
02:04:46,000 --> 02:04:50,000
Let's fly the mooboo draw from Tempe, Arizona.

1479
02:04:50,000 --> 02:04:55,000
And this is one of those that has some of the fans out here almost lulled asleep.

1480
02:04:55,000 --> 02:04:58,000
Bright sunshine and a lopsided score.

1481
02:04:58,000 --> 02:05:02,000
There have been a lot of lopsided scores out here in many of the spring training games,

1482
02:05:02,000 --> 02:05:06,000
not only those involving the Cubs, but a lot of the teams out here.

1483
02:05:06,000 --> 02:05:10,000
And they may have wind up setting a record for total runs scored out here in the games this year

1484
02:05:10,000 --> 02:05:12,000
before it's all over with.

1485
02:05:12,000 --> 02:05:15,000
Of course, that won't be for the Cubbies until the 5th of April.

1486
02:05:15,000 --> 02:05:22,000
That'll be a game we'll be broadcasting to you.

1487
02:05:22,000 --> 02:05:27,000
Jimmy Dwyer came in to play left field in the fifth inning.

1488
02:05:27,000 --> 02:05:31,000
He's now coming to bat for the first time today.

1489
02:05:31,000 --> 02:05:33,000
Left-handed batter.

1490
02:05:33,000 --> 02:05:36,000
John Montague in the mob, the third Seattle pitcher of the afternoon.

1491
02:05:36,000 --> 02:05:38,000
Wines delivers. Dwyer takes a strike.

1492
02:05:38,000 --> 02:05:42,000
Fastball right at the knees to it.

1493
02:05:42,000 --> 02:05:45,000
They're out of the air tomorrow afternoon, of course.

1494
02:05:45,000 --> 02:05:50,000
A regular time on most of our broadcasts out here.

1495
02:05:50,000 --> 02:05:53,000
Curball swung out of his.

1496
02:05:53,000 --> 02:05:57,000
Dwyer finds himself in the hole. Strike two count.

1497
02:05:57,000 --> 02:06:02,000
And prior to our broadcast tomorrow, Mike Pyle is going to have

1498
02:06:02,000 --> 02:06:11,000
Jack Maron from the Chicago Bulls on as his guest on Sports Sunday.

1499
02:06:11,000 --> 02:06:15,000
Dwyer, three for nine, does brain swings and a little looper over the shortstop's head,

1500
02:06:15,000 --> 02:06:18,000
but it's out to Tommy Smith, the left fielder, who hauls it in easily.

1501
02:06:18,000 --> 02:06:21,000
And there's one gone in the sixth inning.

1502
02:06:21,000 --> 02:06:26,000
Cubs have scored in each of the first five this afternoon.

1503
02:06:26,000 --> 02:06:31,000
Greg Gross has got a couple of hits in four at bats, and has batted in three runs today.

1504
02:06:31,000 --> 02:06:34,000
Steps into the batter's box.

1505
02:06:34,000 --> 02:06:42,000
Playing in right field.

1506
02:06:42,000 --> 02:06:44,000
Montague, a big right-hander.

1507
02:06:44,000 --> 02:06:50,000
Some years with Montreal. Fastball in for a strike call.

1508
02:06:50,000 --> 02:06:55,000
For opening day when the Cubs take on the Mets at Wrigley Field,

1509
02:06:55,000 --> 02:06:57,000
stop by the ticket office to be sure you've got good tickets.

1510
02:06:57,000 --> 02:06:59,000
A curve swung out of one hopper, back to Montague.

1511
02:06:59,000 --> 02:07:04,000
The pitcher has it. Turns, throws. Two gone.

1512
02:07:04,000 --> 02:07:11,000
Bobby Mercer, who failed to get a base hit his first three times up today as a designated hitter,

1513
02:07:11,000 --> 02:07:15,000
finally singled and drove in his first run of spring training in the fourth.

1514
02:07:15,000 --> 02:07:18,000
He's won for four today.

1515
02:07:18,000 --> 02:07:22,000
Five for 16 for the spring.

1516
02:07:22,000 --> 02:07:28,000
Wrigley Field box office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 o'clock in the morning until 5 in the afternoon.

1517
02:07:28,000 --> 02:07:31,000
Fastball. Bobby takes it inside.

1518
02:07:31,000 --> 02:07:38,000
Saturdays, they'll be open from 9 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon.

1519
02:07:38,000 --> 02:07:42,000
Stop by and get your good tickets. Wind up the pitch.

1520
02:07:42,000 --> 02:07:48,000
Breaks a little too low. All one, strike two.

1521
02:07:48,000 --> 02:07:53,000
Two gone and the bases are empty.

1522
02:07:53,000 --> 02:08:00,000
It's a joy to see Michigan knocked out in that NCAA basketball tournament.

1523
02:08:00,000 --> 02:08:05,000
Fastball. It's too low.

1524
02:08:05,000 --> 02:08:11,000
It's been a wide open affair this year.

1525
02:08:11,000 --> 02:08:14,000
Wind up the pitch. He swings it a ground ball to the second baseman.

1526
02:08:14,000 --> 02:08:18,000
Sexton has it. Up with the peg over to the first baseman, Danny Meyer, and what do you know?

1527
02:08:18,000 --> 02:08:22,000
The Cubs go down in order. And it's the first time today that's happened.

1528
02:08:22,000 --> 02:08:26,000
It's also the first time they have not been able to score.

1529
02:08:26,000 --> 02:08:31,000
So we move swiftly along to the bottom of inning number six with Seattle coming to bat.

1530
02:08:31,000 --> 02:08:35,000
And the score, the Cubs, 17-Seattle-4.

1531
02:08:35,000 --> 02:08:40,000
Train mechanics touchin' Otto. Before that, they put it through their sophisticated data processing machine,

1532
02:08:40,000 --> 02:08:42,000
and out comes all the information on the previous repairs.

1533
02:08:42,000 --> 02:08:46,000
Well, now that you've whet everyone's appetite, you better give them the address.

1534
02:08:46,000 --> 02:08:50,000
Yeah, let's see. Fireside Chrysler Plymouth. They're out out there on Golf Road,

1535
02:08:50,000 --> 02:08:54,000
just west of that fabulous Woodfield Shopping Center in Schaumburg.

1536
02:08:54,000 --> 02:09:00,000
And there's no doubt about it, fans. From sale to service, Fireside really takes care of its customers.

1537
02:09:00,000 --> 02:09:05,000
The way this one is going, the Cubs are going to have to keep Bill Wrigley out here.

1538
02:09:05,000 --> 02:09:08,000
That's a good look, Ullman.

1539
02:09:08,000 --> 02:09:13,000
I think this is the first game that he's seen the Cubbies play out in Arizona this spring.

1540
02:09:13,000 --> 02:09:17,000
Probably can't believe his eyes. 17-4.

1541
02:09:17,000 --> 02:09:23,000
Joe Decker, at the beginning of last year, was with the Minnesota Twins,

1542
02:09:23,000 --> 02:09:29,000
and then he wound up pitching to the Miners at Evansville, I believe it was,

1543
02:09:29,000 --> 02:09:37,000
and that's where Bob Kennedy, who is now, of course, the Cub's general manager, saw Decker pitch.

1544
02:09:37,000 --> 02:09:43,000
And with the obvious shortage of good pitching talent in the ball club this year,

1545
02:09:43,000 --> 02:09:51,000
Kennedy invited Decker to training camp out here to see whether or not he can make it.

1546
02:09:51,000 --> 02:09:54,000
He'll be facing the right-hander, Joe List, the designated hitter.

1547
02:09:54,000 --> 02:09:58,000
So far today, he has hit one solidly in the nose, but it was a liner to the left fielder.

1548
02:09:58,000 --> 02:10:00,000
At that time, it was Klien.

1549
02:10:00,000 --> 02:10:02,000
Then in the fourth inning, he struck out.

1550
02:10:02,000 --> 02:10:06,000
So Mike Kruko worked five good innings today.

1551
02:10:06,000 --> 02:10:11,000
Gave up a half a dozen hits. Four runs, struck out four, walked one.

1552
02:10:11,000 --> 02:10:20,000
One run coming in an air. First pitch by Decker, and the right-hander gets a strike.

1553
02:10:20,000 --> 02:10:24,000
Broadcast tomorrow, Rick Ruschel is scheduled to be the starting pitcher for the Cubs.

1554
02:10:24,000 --> 02:10:31,000
Wind up in Decker's pitch. List takes a strike on the outside corner.

1555
02:10:31,000 --> 02:10:34,000
So he's jumped out in front.

1556
02:10:34,000 --> 02:10:37,000
This is Joe's third appearance for the Cubs on the hill this spring.

1557
02:10:37,000 --> 02:10:40,000
He has won one and lost one.

1558
02:10:40,000 --> 02:10:44,000
Winds, delivers, strike, three called.

1559
02:10:44,000 --> 02:10:47,000
Pitch is dropped by the catcher, Plutman. He picks it up, steps well out in front of the plate,

1560
02:10:47,000 --> 02:10:52,000
throws down to the first baseman, Scott Thompson, for the out.

1561
02:10:52,000 --> 02:10:55,000
To go less, a strikeout victim.

1562
02:10:55,000 --> 02:11:00,000
And with one gone, Kirk Bavacqua will be the hitter.

1563
02:11:00,000 --> 02:11:06,000
Crippled in the fourth inning after grounding out for a shortstop his first time up.

1564
02:11:06,000 --> 02:11:11,000
Right-handed batter. Boy, there have been some wild scores.

1565
02:11:11,000 --> 02:11:14,000
Not only involving the Cubs.

1566
02:11:14,000 --> 02:11:21,000
Joe Decker's fastball misses low and outside to the right-handed hitter.

1567
02:11:21,000 --> 02:11:27,000
Beautiful, sunshiny day once more here in Arizona.

1568
02:11:27,000 --> 02:11:36,000
They've had four tenths of an inch of rain since the 1st of January.

1569
02:11:36,000 --> 02:11:39,000
Wanted to butt that ball, but he missed.

1570
02:11:39,000 --> 02:11:41,000
Ball one, strike one.

1571
02:11:41,000 --> 02:11:46,000
Gene Clines is now over at the third base. Mike Sember, a rookie, is at short.

1572
02:11:46,000 --> 02:11:52,000
Nick Kelleher is at second base. Scott Thompson, a rookie at first. Ed Plutman doing the catching now.

1573
02:11:52,000 --> 02:11:56,000
Jimmy Dwyer out in left field. Joe Wallace in center. Greg Gross in right.

1574
02:11:56,000 --> 02:12:00,000
And Decker's pitch. Swung out, pulls the ground ball to the shortstop, off his chest.

1575
02:12:00,000 --> 02:12:04,000
Goes over to his left side, and Mike Sember cannot make the play on that one,

1576
02:12:04,000 --> 02:12:10,000
so Bavacqua is going to be on what should be an error.

1577
02:12:10,000 --> 02:12:13,000
He had a little trouble catching a pop-up in the fifth inning.

1578
02:12:13,000 --> 02:12:17,000
As a matter of fact, he dropped it.

1579
02:12:17,000 --> 02:12:20,000
Here's Jimmy Sexton, who was in the minors last year.

1580
02:12:20,000 --> 02:12:29,000
He's old for two today and has not showed much of a bat for Seattle so far this spring with two hits in 13 trips.

1581
02:12:29,000 --> 02:12:37,000
Runner at first. Decker misses. Ball one.

1582
02:12:37,000 --> 02:12:43,000
Decker's looked pretty good so far this spring. Boy, how he'd like to make a comeback.

1583
02:12:43,000 --> 02:12:48,000
Used to be with the Cubs, you will recall.

1584
02:12:48,000 --> 02:12:50,000
As he's signed, here's a stretch. They're not holding the run around.

1585
02:12:50,000 --> 02:12:58,000
There's a swing and a bouncing foul. Skips into the dugout of Seattle over behind third base.

1586
02:12:58,000 --> 02:13:07,000
And the count on Jimmy Sexton, the right-handed hitter. Ball one, strike one.

1587
02:13:07,000 --> 02:13:09,000
You going to wear that bonnet on ladies' bonnet day?

1588
02:13:09,000 --> 02:13:17,000
Yes, sir. With another about 10,000 young ladies and elderly women wearing them.

1589
02:13:17,000 --> 02:13:21,000
They're great. Playing in a foul. Back out of play. They are similar to what you're wearing.

1590
02:13:21,000 --> 02:13:24,000
Good luck. They're good luck bonnets.

1591
02:13:24,000 --> 02:13:35,000
That gals could even sit on them.

1592
02:13:35,000 --> 02:13:43,000
Seventeen to four. Oh, this should happen so often during the season, huh?

1593
02:13:43,000 --> 02:13:47,000
And a one-two-fit swung-out. High fly ball coming over forward to Jimmy Dwyer near the foul line.

1594
02:13:47,000 --> 02:13:49,000
It drops in front of him. Bounces over his love. He picks it up.

1595
02:13:49,000 --> 02:13:52,000
Here's the runner going from first to third.

1596
02:13:52,000 --> 02:13:57,000
And lifting into second base is Jimmy Sexton.

1597
02:13:57,000 --> 02:14:02,000
They give him a double. There they have runners at second and third with one away.

1598
02:14:02,000 --> 02:14:05,000
Mr. Danny Kaye, your ball club is coming back.

1599
02:14:05,000 --> 02:14:14,000
Hello, Danny.

1600
02:14:14,000 --> 02:14:21,000
We are lifting ourselves from the ground and we will go down to glorious defeat.

1601
02:14:21,000 --> 02:14:28,000
Talk about being thrilled to be in the major leagues as one of the principal owners of this ball club.

1602
02:14:28,000 --> 02:14:33,000
I've heard so much about his cooking but never get invited over to his apartment or place.

1603
02:14:33,000 --> 02:14:36,000
He doesn't really cook it. He goes out there to Guadalajara.

1604
02:14:36,000 --> 02:14:40,000
Let's talk a little about cooking.

1605
02:14:40,000 --> 02:14:45,000
He goes out to Guadalajara. He picks up their Mexican food and then he takes it back and he says he did it.

1606
02:14:45,000 --> 02:14:52,000
Not Danny. Bye Danny. Glad to see you. Good luck to you. Be all right. Be all right. That's right.

1607
02:14:52,000 --> 02:14:55,000
Oh, did you? Fine. Hope you include the World Series.

1608
02:14:55,000 --> 02:14:57,000
Got the World Series rings already?

1609
02:14:57,000 --> 02:15:01,000
Or the only day ring.

1610
02:15:01,000 --> 02:15:06,000
He's ordered the ring.

1611
02:15:06,000 --> 02:15:07,000
I would handle it.

1612
02:15:07,000 --> 02:15:13,000
I like their theory of getting as many young kids as they can and building.

1613
02:15:13,000 --> 02:15:15,000
Hey, the swing and a grand ball going to the second baseman.

1614
02:15:15,000 --> 02:15:19,000
Renner's going to score on this one and that makes it a 17 to 5 ball game.

1615
02:15:19,000 --> 02:15:24,000
But they get the out at first base and skip Jesse, slaps an easy grounder to McKellar.

1616
02:15:24,000 --> 02:15:28,000
That brings in Bivakwa who had reached on the air and Sexton goes over to third.

1617
02:15:28,000 --> 02:15:30,000
We have Louis Delgado the hitter.

1618
02:15:30,000 --> 02:15:34,000
I would have to say that before the season is finished in Seattle,

1619
02:15:34,000 --> 02:15:41,000
the Seattle fans will see Danny Kay in uniform and out on that field in one way, shape or another.

1620
02:15:41,000 --> 02:15:44,000
There's no doubt about it that he's going to be on that field.

1621
02:15:44,000 --> 02:15:50,000
Loves it. Oh, he loves it.

1622
02:15:50,000 --> 02:15:52,000
Delgado in the batter's box in the first pitch.

1623
02:15:52,000 --> 02:15:56,000
The right hander is a strike.

1624
02:15:56,000 --> 02:15:57,000
Van Lingo Mungo.

1625
02:15:57,000 --> 02:16:02,000
And then he will be suspended by the commissioner and he will appeal.

1626
02:16:02,000 --> 02:16:04,000
And win. And win. And win.

1627
02:16:04,000 --> 02:16:11,000
A fast ball for a strike. Nothing in two.

1628
02:16:11,000 --> 02:16:16,000
Their branch ticket sales up there in Seattle are going well and their season ticket sales.

1629
02:16:16,000 --> 02:16:20,000
That's the Dome Stadium up in Seattle, Washington.

1630
02:16:20,000 --> 02:16:24,000
They'll probably draw very well this year.

1631
02:16:24,000 --> 02:16:26,000
Decker from the windup of the man in third.

1632
02:16:26,000 --> 02:16:29,000
A swing and a bouncing ball over his head, speared by the shortstop behind second.

1633
02:16:29,000 --> 02:16:31,000
Here's the peg over the first.

1634
02:16:31,000 --> 02:16:36,000
The Cibbers tosses in time to Scott Thompson to retire Seattle in the sixth.

1635
02:16:36,000 --> 02:16:38,000
They pick up a run. It is not earned.

1636
02:16:38,000 --> 02:16:41,000
One hit, one error. And a man left on the bases.

1637
02:16:41,000 --> 02:16:47,000
So at the end of six innings of play, it is still a very comfortable and fast lead for the Chicago Cubs.

1638
02:16:47,000 --> 02:16:48,000
17 to five.

1639
02:16:48,000 --> 02:16:57,000
Chicago.

1640
02:16:57,000 --> 02:17:05,000
Scott Thompson, must be the young man who had trouble signing this year to a minor league contract.

1641
02:17:05,000 --> 02:17:08,000
He had himself an agent, the whole ball of wax.

1642
02:17:08,000 --> 02:17:12,000
But they finally got his name. Very likely he's going to be assigned to Wichita.

1643
02:17:12,000 --> 02:17:17,000
Left-handed hitter, swings. He got under that ball. Hits a very high pop up to the shortstop.

1644
02:17:17,000 --> 02:17:20,000
He's got it.

1645
02:17:20,000 --> 02:17:22,000
Tipped that shoulder about two feet.

1646
02:17:22,000 --> 02:17:24,000
Trying to crank one out.

1647
02:17:24,000 --> 02:17:31,000
With all of the hits today, there has not been a home run.

1648
02:17:31,000 --> 02:17:32,000
He's gone to the seventh inning.

1649
02:17:32,000 --> 02:17:33,000
Clines will be the hitter.

1650
02:17:33,000 --> 02:17:36,000
Now playing over at third base.

1651
02:17:36,000 --> 02:17:38,000
He has a couple of hits today in fourth batch.

1652
02:17:38,000 --> 02:17:45,000
He's batted in a run and scored two.

1653
02:17:45,000 --> 02:17:48,000
Cubs got single runs in the first and fifth inning.

1654
02:17:48,000 --> 02:17:50,000
Got four in the second.

1655
02:17:50,000 --> 02:17:51,000
Six in the third.

1656
02:17:51,000 --> 02:17:53,000
And five in the fourth.

1657
02:17:53,000 --> 02:17:54,000
He reaches out.

1658
02:17:54,000 --> 02:17:56,000
Hits a fly ball to the right fielder.

1659
02:17:56,000 --> 02:17:59,000
Should be easy. Stanton is there. He's got it.

1660
02:17:59,000 --> 02:18:01,000
Well, it's three up and three down.

1661
02:18:01,000 --> 02:18:02,000
Montague is retired.

1662
02:18:02,000 --> 02:18:05,000
The last nine, Cubs at East Base.

1663
02:18:05,000 --> 02:18:07,000
Looks tough.

1664
02:18:07,000 --> 02:18:09,000
Seattle fans will stand for the seventh inning stretch.

1665
02:18:09,000 --> 02:18:11,000
The Cubs fans already have theirs.

1666
02:18:11,000 --> 02:18:18,000
And at the end of six and a half here in Dempsey, Arizona, it's the Cubs 17, Seattle 5.

1667
02:18:18,000 --> 02:18:20,000
You know, Lou, I think Al Gaines travels about as much as we do.

1668
02:18:20,000 --> 02:18:23,000
But with those carbine trips he takes to Detroit every other week,

1669
02:18:23,000 --> 02:18:26,000
Bay Smith has to be the first man up.

1670
02:18:26,000 --> 02:18:29,000
He's the number two man in the batting order.

1671
02:18:29,000 --> 02:18:34,000
It'll be followed by Juan Bernhardt and Lee Stanton.

1672
02:18:34,000 --> 02:18:37,000
Joe Decker finishing his warm-up tosses.

1673
02:18:37,000 --> 02:18:39,000
He came out at the start of the sixth inning.

1674
02:18:39,000 --> 02:18:41,000
Got a strikeout, a couple of ground outs.

1675
02:18:41,000 --> 02:18:43,000
Gave up one hit.

1676
02:18:43,000 --> 02:18:45,000
And the Cubs were guilty of an error behind him.

1677
02:18:45,000 --> 02:18:47,000
And that led to a run, not earned.

1678
02:18:47,000 --> 02:18:53,000
And the Cubs have a fair share of the game.

1679
02:18:53,000 --> 02:18:57,000
Well, let's see what Joseph can do.

1680
02:18:57,000 --> 02:18:59,000
Ami Smith.

1681
02:18:59,000 --> 02:19:02,000
Big guy, 6'3", left-handed hitter.

1682
02:19:02,000 --> 02:19:04,000
Singled and scored in the fifth inning.

1683
02:19:04,000 --> 02:19:05,000
Drove in a run.

1684
02:19:05,000 --> 02:19:08,000
He's one for three for the day.

1685
02:19:08,000 --> 02:19:11,000
I got a couple of hits off Mike Kruegel in the second inning.

1686
02:19:11,000 --> 02:19:12,000
There's a swing and a ground ball.

1687
02:19:12,000 --> 02:19:14,000
Cutter hurt quickly to the first base side.

1688
02:19:14,000 --> 02:19:19,000
And the toss is in plenty of time to retire Ami Smith.

1689
02:19:19,000 --> 02:19:20,000
One gone, nobody on.

1690
02:19:20,000 --> 02:19:22,000
Juan Bernhardt will be the hitter.

1691
02:19:22,000 --> 02:19:25,000
The Cubs got a run in the first on one hit.

1692
02:19:25,000 --> 02:19:26,000
A walk, a stolen base.

1693
02:19:26,000 --> 02:19:28,000
They got four runs in the second on four hits.

1694
02:19:28,000 --> 02:19:32,000
Three runs in the, or six runs in the third on six hits.

1695
02:19:32,000 --> 02:19:34,000
They batted around.

1696
02:19:34,000 --> 02:19:36,000
Five runs on five hits in the fourth.

1697
02:19:36,000 --> 02:19:38,000
And they batted around.

1698
02:19:38,000 --> 02:19:39,000
And the windup in the pitch.

1699
02:19:39,000 --> 02:19:41,000
A curve, broke, but not enough.

1700
02:19:41,000 --> 02:19:45,000
It missed the inside corner.

1701
02:19:45,000 --> 02:19:47,000
Ball, one count on.

1702
02:19:47,000 --> 02:19:51,000
Young man from Puerto Rico, Juan Bernhardt, right-handed hitter.

1703
02:19:51,000 --> 02:19:53,000
Stance squared away.

1704
02:19:53,000 --> 02:19:54,000
Decker kicks.

1705
02:19:54,000 --> 02:19:55,000
Fast ball swung on.

1706
02:19:55,000 --> 02:20:01,000
And a little soft line that's going to drop out in the right center field for a base hit.

1707
02:20:01,000 --> 02:20:08,000
Hit number two off of Gill.

1708
02:20:08,000 --> 02:20:14,000
Eight hits for the day for Seattle and Lee Stanton, a right-hander who tripled leading off the second inning

1709
02:20:14,000 --> 02:20:17,000
and scored on the double by Danny Meyer steps in.

1710
02:20:17,000 --> 02:20:19,000
He is one for three.

1711
02:20:19,000 --> 02:20:21,000
Lee Stanton.

1712
02:20:21,000 --> 02:20:27,000
Spent a little bit of time a few years ago with the Mets.

1713
02:20:27,000 --> 02:20:29,000
Decker in the stretch.

1714
02:20:29,000 --> 02:20:30,000
Fast ball.

1715
02:20:30,000 --> 02:20:33,000
Low and outside, ball one.

1716
02:20:33,000 --> 02:20:37,000
There's still a lot of talk out here as to whether or not the Cubs are going to be making any more deals,

1717
02:20:37,000 --> 02:20:44,000
particularly for help in the pitching department before they get back to Wrigley Field.

1718
02:20:44,000 --> 02:20:50,000
Decker's curve ball swung on and popped up into shallow center field, coming way in forward as Tars Wallace.

1719
02:20:50,000 --> 02:20:53,000
And he loses the ball in the sun.

1720
02:20:53,000 --> 02:20:57,000
So I flipped those glasses down, and that is when I think he lost it.

1721
02:20:57,000 --> 02:21:04,000
Gell-er had started out, but the ball was, he thought, way out of his range.

1722
02:21:04,000 --> 02:21:15,000
Chargson was there, but he lost it in the bright Arizona sunshine.

1723
02:21:15,000 --> 02:21:20,000
The B's have been charged with their fourth error of the day.

1724
02:21:20,000 --> 02:21:23,000
And Stanton has reached twice as a result of them.

1725
02:21:23,000 --> 02:21:29,000
Runners at first and second with one out, left-hander young Danny Meyer into the batter's box.

1726
02:21:29,000 --> 02:21:31,000
Used to be with Detroit.

1727
02:21:31,000 --> 02:21:35,000
Takes the fast ball low and inside for ball one.

1728
02:21:35,000 --> 02:21:38,000
And Ed Putman is doing the catching.

1729
02:21:38,000 --> 02:21:42,000
Herman Franks will repeat, says there's nothing wrong physically with Swisher.

1730
02:21:42,000 --> 02:21:47,000
We hear otherwise, that he's still being bothered with the sore shoulder.

1731
02:21:47,000 --> 02:21:50,000
Runners at first and second here as a stretch in the pitch.

1732
02:21:50,000 --> 02:21:57,000
Low and inside, way off the mark with that one, and he's dropped behind, 2-0.

1733
02:21:57,000 --> 02:22:13,000
Let's see if Joe can successfully pitch from behind.

1734
02:22:13,000 --> 02:22:16,000
One out, runners at first and second, 17-5 score.

1735
02:22:16,000 --> 02:22:17,000
Here's the pitch.

1736
02:22:17,000 --> 02:22:20,000
Took a little off the curve, but he missed it outside.

1737
02:22:20,000 --> 02:22:28,000
So he's got himself a bag of trouble out there, 3-0 the count.

1738
02:22:28,000 --> 02:22:32,000
Let's see if they might give this kid the green light on 3-0 with runners at first and second.

1739
02:22:32,000 --> 02:22:36,000
Although they are, of course, way behind in the ballgame, they need a flock of baserunners.

1740
02:22:36,000 --> 02:22:40,000
He takes, hits a strike.

1741
02:22:40,000 --> 02:22:45,000
1144, the paid attendance this afternoon,

1742
02:22:45,000 --> 02:22:52,000
which is about 700 more than these two clubs drew the first time they played here at Tempe.

1743
02:22:52,000 --> 02:22:56,000
Vince Lloyd and Lou Boudreau here at WDN Radio Chicago.

1744
02:22:56,000 --> 02:22:58,000
Jack Minovitch, our producer.

1745
02:22:58,000 --> 02:23:00,000
Don Michelson, our engineer.

1746
02:23:00,000 --> 02:23:02,000
And we hope you're enjoying it.

1747
02:23:02,000 --> 02:23:04,000
If you're a cup fan, you've got to be happy with the score.

1748
02:23:04,000 --> 02:23:07,000
Here's a swing and a little looper that's going to drop on the left center field.

1749
02:23:07,000 --> 02:23:09,000
It's in there for a base hit.

1750
02:23:09,000 --> 02:23:12,000
Here's a man coming to the plate, and the throw will be too late.

1751
02:23:12,000 --> 02:23:20,000
They have runners at first and second, and it's 17 to 6.

1752
02:23:20,000 --> 02:23:27,000
Danny Meyer rides in his second run of the afternoon with his third hit of the day.

1753
02:23:27,000 --> 02:23:32,000
Runners at first and second.

1754
02:23:32,000 --> 02:23:37,000
Second hit of the inning, and the third off of Joe Decker.

1755
02:23:37,000 --> 02:23:41,000
Well, now let's stop this nonsense and get them out.

1756
02:23:41,000 --> 02:23:44,000
Designated hitter, right-hander, Joe Liss.

1757
02:23:44,000 --> 02:23:46,000
0 for 3 today.

1758
02:23:46,000 --> 02:23:48,000
His fan twice.

1759
02:23:48,000 --> 02:23:49,000
Once against Decker.

1760
02:23:49,000 --> 02:23:50,000
He swings and misses.

1761
02:23:50,000 --> 02:23:55,000
Joe came over the top with that one, and it looked down in the way to the right-hander.

1762
02:23:55,000 --> 02:23:57,000
It has shown great power in the minors.

1763
02:23:57,000 --> 02:24:04,000
Had 30 home runs last year for Toledo.

1764
02:24:04,000 --> 02:24:06,000
The stands have closed.

1765
02:24:06,000 --> 02:24:08,000
Seattle runners at first and second.

1766
02:24:08,000 --> 02:24:09,000
They're batting in the seventh inning.

1767
02:24:09,000 --> 02:24:12,000
Decker's pitch low and outside.

1768
02:24:12,000 --> 02:24:16,000
That ball broke away from him, and he wouldn't chase it this time.

1769
02:24:16,000 --> 02:24:24,000
So the count goes to 1-1.

1770
02:24:24,000 --> 02:24:29,000
Mike Pyle with Jack Merritt on Sports Sunday to Mile at 1230 in Chicago and WGM.

1771
02:24:29,000 --> 02:24:33,000
Following our broadcast of the game, he's at Sports Writer's Show.

1772
02:24:33,000 --> 02:24:34,000
Curve.

1773
02:24:34,000 --> 02:24:35,000
Didn't break enough.

1774
02:24:35,000 --> 02:24:37,000
It was high and tight.

1775
02:24:37,000 --> 02:24:46,000
Ball to strike two.

1776
02:24:46,000 --> 02:24:47,000
One gone.

1777
02:24:47,000 --> 02:24:52,000
Seattle runners at first and second in the bottom of the seventh inning.

1778
02:24:52,000 --> 02:24:54,000
Here's a stretch of the pitch.

1779
02:24:54,000 --> 02:24:58,000
Went after it, fouled it back against the backstop, and then it caromed off of that wire fence

1780
02:24:58,000 --> 02:25:04,000
over to the box seats near the cup dugout on the first base side.

1781
02:25:04,000 --> 02:25:10,000
Ball to strike two on Joe Liss.

1782
02:25:10,000 --> 02:25:14,000
Drumming in three runs this spring, but he has only three hits in 11th offense.

1783
02:25:14,000 --> 02:25:20,000
There's a swing at a drive that's fouled on the left field side.

1784
02:25:20,000 --> 02:25:21,000
Pulled the string on him a bit.

1785
02:25:21,000 --> 02:25:28,000
He was still way out in front of it and lined to foul.

1786
02:25:28,000 --> 02:25:33,000
So it's ball to strike two.

1787
02:25:33,000 --> 02:25:42,000
Joe Liss against the right-handed pitcher, Joe Decker.

1788
02:25:42,000 --> 02:25:47,000
Good time for a double play.

1789
02:25:47,000 --> 02:25:51,000
Ed Putnam, the young catcher, gives the side to Decker.

1790
02:25:51,000 --> 02:26:00,000
They take a little bit too much time, and Joe Liss steps out of the batter's box.

1791
02:26:00,000 --> 02:26:02,000
Now we're ready to go.

1792
02:26:02,000 --> 02:26:04,000
And the pitch swung on.

1793
02:26:04,000 --> 02:26:06,000
He lets a high deep fly ball to left field.

1794
02:26:06,000 --> 02:26:08,000
Back goes Jimmy Dwyer.

1795
02:26:08,000 --> 02:26:09,000
Back to the wall.

1796
02:26:09,000 --> 02:26:13,000
It is over the wall of three-run homer.

1797
02:26:13,000 --> 02:26:15,000
Joe Decker came inside.

1798
02:26:15,000 --> 02:26:23,000
And Joe Liss, who hit 30 home runs for Toledo last year, has just hit his first one for the Seattle Mariners

1799
02:26:23,000 --> 02:26:29,000
with two meets to board.

1800
02:26:29,000 --> 02:26:35,000
He's about 380 feet away.

1801
02:26:35,000 --> 02:26:38,000
Enough is enough.

1802
02:26:38,000 --> 02:26:42,000
He did what a designated hitter is supposed to do.

1803
02:26:42,000 --> 02:26:50,000
He's suddenly gone from three runs batted in this spring to six.

1804
02:26:50,000 --> 02:26:51,000
Four runs at the inning.

1805
02:26:51,000 --> 02:26:53,000
It is now 17-9.

1806
02:26:53,000 --> 02:27:09,000
Kappa Bacla swings and fouls it back for strike one.

1807
02:27:09,000 --> 02:27:10,000
Decker winds.

1808
02:27:10,000 --> 02:27:11,000
Curve.

1809
02:27:11,000 --> 02:27:17,000
Strike call.

1810
02:27:17,000 --> 02:27:25,000
He'd count the hitters to figure the totals on this one, and we're only in the seventh.

1811
02:27:25,000 --> 02:27:32,000
Look up at the scoreboard where they wanted to hold up on that swing, and they couldn't do it.

1812
02:27:32,000 --> 02:27:35,000
The ball was breaking sharply away from him, and he fouled it back out of play.

1813
02:27:35,000 --> 02:27:42,000
And the lights on, and the scoreboard who show the scores in the inning and the runs and the hits,

1814
02:27:42,000 --> 02:27:45,000
and with that bright sun flashing on them from our angle,

1815
02:27:45,000 --> 02:27:49,000
sometimes very tough to pick up those numbers.

1816
02:27:49,000 --> 02:27:55,000
Like they had that same trouble over at Mesa when the Cubs were training over there several years ago.

1817
02:27:55,000 --> 02:27:59,000
Here's a swing and a ground ball past the pitcher, but the second baseman Kappa Hur is up with it.

1818
02:27:59,000 --> 02:28:01,000
Long stretch by the first baseman.

1819
02:28:01,000 --> 02:28:04,000
Holes his foot off the bag, and the runner is safe.

1820
02:28:04,000 --> 02:28:08,000
The throw was a little soft and a bit up the line towards home plate.

1821
02:28:08,000 --> 02:28:12,000
Big Scott Thompson, the rookie, tried to glove the ball,

1822
02:28:12,000 --> 02:28:19,000
tried to make the long stretch and keep the foot in the bag, but he just couldn't quite come off with it.

1823
02:28:19,000 --> 02:28:26,000
So there's still only one out, and they have a man at first base.

1824
02:28:26,000 --> 02:28:30,000
It's going to be another error.

1825
02:28:30,000 --> 02:28:34,000
The fifth boot of the day by the Cubs, officially.

1826
02:28:34,000 --> 02:28:37,000
Here's Jimmy Sexton, the eighth man in the batting order.

1827
02:28:37,000 --> 02:28:41,000
If you're going, it was his first few times up, the skid doubled.

1828
02:28:41,000 --> 02:28:45,000
And Decker throws a curve that misses inside for ball one.

1829
02:28:45,000 --> 02:28:49,000
In case he missed it, we announced earlier Jimmy Todd,

1830
02:28:49,000 --> 02:28:53,000
newest acquisition by the Cubs from Oakland this week for Joe Coleman,

1831
02:28:53,000 --> 02:28:58,000
agreed to terms a two-year contract for right-ended relief pitcher Jimmy Todd.

1832
02:28:58,000 --> 02:29:05,000
Decker's pitch, strike called, fastball on the inside corner.

1833
02:29:05,000 --> 02:29:11,000
But the pitching has been very spotty.

1834
02:29:11,000 --> 02:29:18,000
And I think I'm giving the Cubs the best of it when I say it's been spotty.

1835
02:29:18,000 --> 02:29:25,000
There's a swing and a foul that dumps off the catcher Eddie Putnam.

1836
02:29:25,000 --> 02:29:29,000
Ball one, strike two.

1837
02:29:29,000 --> 02:29:35,000
Sexton, three for 14 this spring for Seattle.

1838
02:29:35,000 --> 02:29:40,000
He's playing at second base in this ballgame.

1839
02:29:40,000 --> 02:29:44,000
A boxcar score on the board, 70 to nine.

1840
02:29:44,000 --> 02:29:46,000
Here's a pitch and he looks at his strike and he can't believe it.

1841
02:29:46,000 --> 02:29:47,000
He's really hot.

1842
02:29:47,000 --> 02:29:52,000
And I've got to say from here, that pitch looked like it was way low and way out.

1843
02:29:52,000 --> 02:29:54,000
Yes, it was.

1844
02:29:54,000 --> 02:29:55,000
There's no doubt about it.

1845
02:29:55,000 --> 02:29:58,000
We're right directly behind the plate.

1846
02:29:58,000 --> 02:30:01,000
I think Barnett really missed that one.

1847
02:30:01,000 --> 02:30:06,000
Well, maybe he's getting tired of standing down here all the time.

1848
02:30:06,000 --> 02:30:08,000
Two-gone, skip Jutzi.

1849
02:30:08,000 --> 02:30:12,000
Moustache would right-ended hitting catcher, steps into the batter's box.

1850
02:30:12,000 --> 02:30:16,000
He's locked, double, grounded out so far today, score to run.

1851
02:30:16,000 --> 02:30:23,000
Here's the pitch, strike, a fastball.

1852
02:30:23,000 --> 02:30:28,000
Runners still on at first base, Veda Pinson, former refined outfielder coaching down there,

1853
02:30:28,000 --> 02:30:34,000
and a great outfielder many years in the majors, Jim Busby coaching at third.

1854
02:30:34,000 --> 02:30:40,000
Here's the pitch, swung on, a line drive over Decker's head in the center field.

1855
02:30:40,000 --> 02:30:49,000
And runners at first and second, skip Jutzi, line's a single.

1856
02:30:49,000 --> 02:30:52,000
Well, they keep it going with a score 17 to nine, Q-out.

1857
02:30:52,000 --> 02:30:55,000
It's now the top of the batting order, and this young man, Louis Delgado,

1858
02:30:55,000 --> 02:30:57,000
is still looking for his first hit of the day.

1859
02:30:57,000 --> 02:31:02,000
He's all for four and has fanned twice.

1860
02:31:02,000 --> 02:31:06,000
He started the day with 11 hits and a.458 spring training average.

1861
02:31:06,000 --> 02:31:12,000
They've cut him off so far, looks at a strike at curveball.

1862
02:31:12,000 --> 02:31:24,000
Four hits so far in this inning for Seattle, including Joe Liss's three-run homer.

1863
02:31:24,000 --> 02:31:26,000
Nothing like 30 hits so far in the game.

1864
02:31:26,000 --> 02:31:34,000
He reaches out after that pitch and taps a foul ball back to the third base side of the screen behind the plate.

1865
02:31:34,000 --> 02:31:37,000
We mentioned Rick Ruschel has slated to start tomorrow's ball game,

1866
02:31:37,000 --> 02:31:45,000
and Rick earned run average is six for the season so far with six innings of work, nine hits, four runs.

1867
02:31:45,000 --> 02:31:48,000
We know he can do better than that.

1868
02:31:48,000 --> 02:31:52,000
There's a swing and a high foul out of play with right side.

1869
02:31:52,000 --> 02:32:02,000
Ray Burr has really been hit hard his last two starts after looking just great in the first game of the exhibition season,

1870
02:32:02,000 --> 02:32:03,000
which we broadcast.

1871
02:32:03,000 --> 02:32:09,000
It was perfect since then.

1872
02:32:09,000 --> 02:32:10,000
Decker's stretch and pitch swung on.

1873
02:32:10,000 --> 02:32:14,000
He throws his bat at that lead-up pitch, taps one to the shortstop,

1874
02:32:14,000 --> 02:32:18,000
and it's an easy force play on Jutzi at second base to retire the side.

1875
02:32:18,000 --> 02:32:28,000
But they send seven men to the plate, or nine men to the plate in the seventh inning and come up with four runs on four hits.

1876
02:32:28,000 --> 02:32:31,000
A couple of errors in the inning by the Cubs, two men left on.

1877
02:32:31,000 --> 02:32:48,000
And so at the end of seven, it is the Cubs 17 and Seattle 9.

1878
02:32:48,000 --> 02:33:12,000
Ed Buttman, led most of last year at Wichita, caught, played first base. He's replaced Meadowall behind the plate today.

1879
02:33:12,000 --> 02:33:18,000
He's a rookie kid, a native of Los Angeles. He's always been cup property.

1880
02:33:18,000 --> 02:33:22,000
He takes the first pitch from Montague for a strike.

1881
02:33:22,000 --> 02:33:25,000
Wichita last year, he hit 273.

1882
02:33:25,000 --> 02:33:29,000
Earlier in the season, he was at Midland, hit 293.

1883
02:33:29,000 --> 02:33:32,000
Three for seven and a brief stint with the Cubs.

1884
02:33:32,000 --> 02:33:39,000
Montague's next pitch is a curve that's low and away, ball one, strike one.

1885
02:33:39,000 --> 02:33:47,000
The Cubs selected Buttman in the January free agent draft.

1886
02:33:47,000 --> 02:33:50,000
There's a slow curve for a strike call.

1887
02:33:50,000 --> 02:33:59,000
The recommendation of Gene Hanley, who does his job of scouting on the West Coast for the Cubs.

1888
02:33:59,000 --> 02:34:03,000
Ball one, strike two, 17 to 9 ball game.

1889
02:34:03,000 --> 02:34:06,000
Cubs are leading, fastball low and away.

1890
02:34:06,000 --> 02:34:13,000
Two and two now on the right end of hitting Buttman.

1891
02:34:13,000 --> 02:34:15,000
First trip up the plate this afternoon.

1892
02:34:15,000 --> 02:34:20,000
Meadowall did all right. He was three for four.

1893
02:34:20,000 --> 02:34:25,000
Robe in a couple of runs. There's a swing and a miss. He got him.

1894
02:34:25,000 --> 02:34:28,000
What Montague now has retired.

1895
02:34:28,000 --> 02:34:32,000
Three, six, nine, ten, cup batters in succession.

1896
02:34:32,000 --> 02:34:39,000
He came on a relief. In the fourth inning when the Cubs had ten men come to the plate.

1897
02:34:39,000 --> 02:34:42,000
Mickey Gellerhurst steps into the batter's box.

1898
02:34:42,000 --> 02:34:45,000
His first trip up today.

1899
02:34:45,000 --> 02:34:50,000
Micah Gorse has played some short stops, second, and he can play some third.

1900
02:34:50,000 --> 02:34:55,000
Wand up as the Cubs with a short stop last year.

1901
02:34:55,000 --> 02:34:59,000
He has not carried a magic wand to the plate this spring.

1902
02:34:59,000 --> 02:35:02,000
He has one hit in 13 at bats.

1903
02:35:02,000 --> 02:35:10,000
There's a strike called fast curveball.

1904
02:35:10,000 --> 02:35:12,000
Wind up on Montague, the delivery.

1905
02:35:12,000 --> 02:35:18,000
Fastball misses inside to him.

1906
02:35:18,000 --> 02:35:23,000
In the on deck circle of the young shortstop, Mike Sember will be making his first trip to the plate this afternoon.

1907
02:35:23,000 --> 02:35:25,000
The wind up in Montague's next pitch.

1908
02:35:25,000 --> 02:35:28,000
Gellerhurst, ball a little bit low.

1909
02:35:28,000 --> 02:35:32,000
He's a little bit behind on the hitter.

1910
02:35:32,000 --> 02:35:36,000
17 to 9 score. Cubs out in front.

1911
02:35:36,000 --> 02:35:38,000
About 30 hits so far in the game.

1912
02:35:38,000 --> 02:35:41,000
One of them a homer, a three run shot by Seattle's Joe Liss.

1913
02:35:41,000 --> 02:35:44,000
Fastball strike called on him.

1914
02:35:44,000 --> 02:35:50,000
Caught the outside corner to Larry Barnett.

1915
02:35:50,000 --> 02:35:56,000
Johnny Kebler and Ed Montague from the National League working on the bases along with big colorful Ron Luciano.

1916
02:35:56,000 --> 02:35:58,000
Here's a swing and a ground ball.

1917
02:35:58,000 --> 02:36:02,000
The shortstop is over there and it goes right at his club between his legs to center field.

1918
02:36:02,000 --> 02:36:09,000
That's a whoops.

1919
02:36:09,000 --> 02:36:12,000
Rick Babocla charged with an error.

1920
02:36:12,000 --> 02:36:15,000
And it'll bring up young Mike Sember.

1921
02:36:15,000 --> 02:36:19,000
First time today.

1922
02:36:19,000 --> 02:36:23,000
Mike is one for five so obviously he has not had much work this spring.

1923
02:36:23,000 --> 02:36:27,000
But chances are he's going to wind up with Wichita during the 77 season.

1924
02:36:27,000 --> 02:36:32,000
Right-handed hitter and he looks at his strike.

1925
02:36:32,000 --> 02:36:38,000
This has not been one of those truly great artistic performances by either Bocla today.

1926
02:36:38,000 --> 02:36:46,000
A batch of errors, bigger batch of base hits, and a slow curve outside.

1927
02:36:46,000 --> 02:36:53,000
Mike comes from outside Chicago at Hammond, Indiana.

1928
02:36:53,000 --> 02:36:58,000
Stretch the pitch. Strike right at the knees to him.

1929
02:36:58,000 --> 02:37:02,000
And he has always been the property of the Cubs.

1930
02:37:02,000 --> 02:37:08,000
Graduated from Bishop Noel Institute at Hammond and majored in broadcasting at the University of Tulsa.

1931
02:37:08,000 --> 02:37:11,000
Here's a strike called.

1932
02:37:11,000 --> 02:37:18,000
If he takes too many pitches like that he's going to be in broadcasting in a hurry, faster than he wanted to be.

1933
02:37:18,000 --> 02:37:29,000
The error that permitted Kelleher to reach ended that string of John Monaghan's where he had retired ten in succession.

1934
02:37:29,000 --> 02:37:34,000
That strikeout is the third that he has posted here in relief today.

1935
02:37:34,000 --> 02:37:44,000
Jimmy Dwyer stepping into the batter's box left-hander playing now in left field came into play in the fifth inning and he's flied out to left field his first time up.

1936
02:37:44,000 --> 02:37:49,000
Takes the ball. It's outside and the count on Jimmy Dwyer.

1937
02:37:49,000 --> 02:37:51,000
Paul won those strikes.

1938
02:37:51,000 --> 02:38:02,000
The Chicago native led up on that one. It's a little bit high.

1939
02:38:02,000 --> 02:38:06,000
Dwyer three for nine this spring with two runs batted in.

1940
02:38:06,000 --> 02:38:13,000
Walked three times. He struck out twice in ten at-fats now including today.

1941
02:38:13,000 --> 02:38:17,000
Right-hander, John Montague on the hill. Cup runner at first base. Here's the pitch.

1942
02:38:17,000 --> 02:38:22,000
Dwyer takes a fast ball low and inside.

1943
02:38:22,000 --> 02:38:32,000
Jose Cardenel still suffering from a sore knee and that is the knee that Jose injured late in the 1976 season.

1944
02:38:32,000 --> 02:38:35,000
A little ligament damage. It's a strike call.

1945
02:38:35,000 --> 02:38:41,000
And he may be bothered with that off and on throughout this season.

1946
02:38:41,000 --> 02:38:44,000
Bill Buckner, not sure when he's going to be in action.

1947
02:38:44,000 --> 02:38:47,000
He's been doing a little bit of running the last couple of days.

1948
02:38:47,000 --> 02:38:56,000
Strotter first. Runner is back safely standing.

1949
02:38:56,000 --> 02:39:01,000
One of these days we expect to see a lineup on that field that would resemble the one you expect to see opening day.

1950
02:39:01,000 --> 02:39:04,000
There's a swing and a miss.

1951
02:39:04,000 --> 02:39:11,000
Drilled himself a little hole in the ground, spinning around trying to get a hold of that one.

1952
02:39:11,000 --> 02:39:16,000
And he came up with fresh Arizona air.

1953
02:39:16,000 --> 02:39:19,000
Now the count is full at three and two.

1954
02:39:19,000 --> 02:39:21,000
Two go and the runner will go.

1955
02:39:21,000 --> 02:39:28,000
He does. Pitch inside. He checks his swing. The ball gets by the catcher and goes to the backstop.

1956
02:39:28,000 --> 02:39:33,000
The count I heard was just jogging to second base and he pulls up there.

1957
02:39:33,000 --> 02:39:39,000
It's a walk to Dwyer, putting runners at first and second.

1958
02:39:39,000 --> 02:39:43,000
Greg Gross will be the hitter. Get into a double play in the third inning.

1959
02:39:43,000 --> 02:39:54,000
But he has also batted in three runs. He's got a couple of hits. He's two for five.

1960
02:39:54,000 --> 02:40:01,000
The Cubs have been kind of coasting the last couple of innings, but they could afford to.

1961
02:40:01,000 --> 02:40:07,000
They still have 17 runs, while Seattle has nine. It's been that kind of a day.

1962
02:40:07,000 --> 02:40:09,000
Greg steps out of the batter's box for a moment.

1963
02:40:09,000 --> 02:40:17,000
The Cubs got him, of course, from Houston, and he figures to be a very consistent hitter.

1964
02:40:17,000 --> 02:40:22,000
There's the pitch to him. He takes a strike at the knees, a good fastball.

1965
02:40:22,000 --> 02:40:31,000
The Cubs send a rookie infielder, Udio Gonzalez, to the Houston Astros for Gross.

1966
02:40:31,000 --> 02:40:34,000
Hugh Gaugh, runners at first and second, strength one pitch, swung out.

1967
02:40:34,000 --> 02:40:37,000
He pulls one down to the first baseman. Should have it. He does.

1968
02:40:37,000 --> 02:40:44,000
And that will retire the Cubs in the eighth with no runs, no hits, one error, and two men left in the bases.

1969
02:40:44,000 --> 02:40:48,000
So Seattle comes to bat here at Tempe, Arizona, bottom of the eighth inning.

1970
02:40:48,000 --> 02:40:54,000
It is still the Cubs 17, Seattle nine.

1971
02:40:54,000 --> 02:40:57,000
It's the kind of a game, of course, that the kids really love.

1972
02:40:57,000 --> 02:41:02,000
Lots of base runners, lots of hits, lots of action all the time.

1973
02:41:02,000 --> 02:41:10,000
The purists will say, hey, that's no ballgame.

1974
02:41:10,000 --> 02:41:16,000
Jimmy Todd, down on the hill for the Cubs.

1975
02:41:16,000 --> 02:41:19,000
First pitch, swung on at a ground ball to the second baseman, Cabo here.

1976
02:41:19,000 --> 02:41:31,000
He's up with it, and Jami Smith, retired in the first pitch in the eighth inning.

1977
02:41:31,000 --> 02:41:39,000
This is Jimmy's first appearance with the Cubs since they got him earlier this week from Oakland for Joe Coleman.

1978
02:41:39,000 --> 02:41:45,000
And he agreed to terms before the game today. He says it was a two-year contract.

1979
02:41:45,000 --> 02:41:53,000
Right-hander stepping into the batter's box is one Bernhardt, and he takes a little high, ball one.

1980
02:41:53,000 --> 02:41:57,000
Todd Wines, the big right-hander, his next pitch, a swing and a miss.

1981
02:41:57,000 --> 02:42:03,000
He'll throw a sinker. Those with a cue, Jimmy, are throwing a spitball.

1982
02:42:03,000 --> 02:42:10,000
He may have in the pass, but now that he's wearing a Cub uniform, you can be sure he will not throw it.

1983
02:42:10,000 --> 02:42:12,000
Wind up in the pitch. It was after one.

1984
02:42:12,000 --> 02:42:19,000
Prowse it back out of play. That ball was rising on the hitter.

1985
02:42:19,000 --> 02:42:25,000
There was some speculation as to whether or not Jimmy Todd had been held out of action the last part of the 76 season

1986
02:42:25,000 --> 02:42:28,000
when he was with Oakland because he might have arm trouble.

1987
02:42:28,000 --> 02:42:33,000
He says, no, that was not at all. He just didn't let him work.

1988
02:42:33,000 --> 02:42:37,000
He says he's perfectly healthy.

1989
02:42:37,000 --> 02:42:39,000
Here's the wind up, and the both two pitch swung on.

1990
02:42:39,000 --> 02:42:44,000
Ground ball, and right under the glove of Todd, bubbled by the shortstop.

1991
02:42:44,000 --> 02:42:49,000
Simber, who is not finding this field exactly to his liking.

1992
02:42:49,000 --> 02:42:53,000
He's wrapped pop-ups.

1993
02:42:53,000 --> 02:42:59,000
Another ball got away from him, and here after this one went right between Jimmy Todd's legs and under his glove,

1994
02:42:59,000 --> 02:43:02,000
Simber appeared to be Johnny on the spot. He was.

1995
02:43:02,000 --> 02:43:07,000
But he couldn't pick up the ball either.

1996
02:43:07,000 --> 02:43:09,000
So Bernard is on.

1997
02:43:09,000 --> 02:43:13,000
There's two of the Cubbies take a stab at the ball, but can't come up with it. That'll be a dare.

1998
02:43:13,000 --> 02:43:16,000
Lee Stanton steps in.

1999
02:43:16,000 --> 02:43:23,000
Right hander, takes, it's a strike.

2000
02:43:23,000 --> 02:43:32,000
Stanton has been on twice as a result of errors, and once with a triple.

2001
02:43:32,000 --> 02:43:38,000
A veteran should help this ball club.

2002
02:43:38,000 --> 02:43:41,000
Todd was taking almost too much time for it. Now we're ready to go.

2003
02:43:41,000 --> 02:43:42,000
Here's the stretch of the pitch.

2004
02:43:42,000 --> 02:43:57,000
Fast ball, sunk sharply and missed the strike zone, blown away.

2005
02:43:57,000 --> 02:44:01,000
Todd looks over it first, delivers, there's a swing and a miss.

2006
02:44:01,000 --> 02:44:11,000
Ball sunk pretty sharply.

2007
02:44:11,000 --> 02:44:15,000
17-9 is the score, in case you just joined us.

2008
02:44:15,000 --> 02:44:21,000
Yes, the Cubs are leading, of course.

2009
02:44:21,000 --> 02:44:23,000
Now Todd is ready.

2010
02:44:23,000 --> 02:44:25,000
Stanton swings and a bouncing ball to the shortstop.

2011
02:44:25,000 --> 02:44:26,000
How will he do this time?

2012
02:44:26,000 --> 02:44:31,000
Okay so far, over to second for one, the relay, double play.

2013
02:44:31,000 --> 02:44:36,000
See how easy it is?

2014
02:44:36,000 --> 02:44:41,000
There's no hits in there, wiped out with a double play.

2015
02:44:41,000 --> 02:44:49,000
So we go into the ninth inning and the Cubbies coming to back are still out in front of Seattle, 17-9.

2016
02:44:49,000 --> 02:44:52,000
There are over 60 general offices in Chicagoland.

2017
02:44:52,000 --> 02:45:07,000
Call friendly Bob Adams to borrow up to $10,000. Call that over 3-2-0-2-0.

2018
02:45:07,000 --> 02:45:16,000
Well, in the ninth inning, the Cubs are going to face a new pitcher, Roy Thomas.

2019
02:45:16,000 --> 02:45:26,000
Tall, and I mean tall, he's 6'5", lists him at 2'15", he looks even way less than that.

2020
02:45:26,000 --> 02:45:33,000
23 years old, born at Quantico, Virginia, just down a little ways from Washington, D.C.

2021
02:45:33,000 --> 02:45:41,000
and of course it's been the headquarters for the United States Marine Corps, as long as man can remember, Quantico.

2022
02:45:41,000 --> 02:45:45,000
Makes his home now on the other coast out of San Jose, California.

2023
02:45:45,000 --> 02:45:48,000
Fits last year in the minors in Iowa.

2024
02:45:48,000 --> 02:45:55,000
Roy Thomas, Bobby Mercer, the designated hitter today for the Cubs in the batter's box.

2025
02:45:55,000 --> 02:45:59,000
Montague did an excellent job.

2026
02:45:59,000 --> 02:46:03,000
Fits to four in the third inning.

2027
02:46:03,000 --> 02:46:11,000
He gave up no runs.

2028
02:46:11,000 --> 02:46:20,000
Thomas, big wind-up, and a swing and a miss by Mercer on the first pitch.

2029
02:46:20,000 --> 02:46:25,000
As a D.H. today, Mercer's batted in a run with a single in the fourth inning.

2030
02:46:25,000 --> 02:46:27,000
He's one for five.

2031
02:46:27,000 --> 02:46:31,000
Here's a pitch to Bobby. Swung on, ground ball to the third baseman, he should get it.

2032
02:46:31,000 --> 02:46:34,000
Up with the peg is Burdock, almost right away.

2033
02:46:34,000 --> 02:46:46,000
What a stab by Danny Meyer for up, number one in the top of the ninth inning. And Scott Thompson will be the hitter.

2034
02:46:46,000 --> 02:46:50,000
Remember opening day at Wrigley Field?

2035
02:46:50,000 --> 02:46:53,000
Thursday, April the 7th, against the New York Mets.

2036
02:46:53,000 --> 02:47:02,000
And they'll be there on Saturday and Sunday. And Sunday, the 10th of April, will be Monad Day for the ladies at Wrigley Field.

2037
02:47:02,000 --> 02:47:05,000
First there's several promotions the Cubs will have this year.

2038
02:47:05,000 --> 02:47:10,000
Thompson swings, the left-hander drives a five-ball into right-center field for a base hit, a single.

2039
02:47:10,000 --> 02:47:16,000
Oh, bubble, now picked up, thrown too late to second base. It'll be a single and an error.

2040
02:47:16,000 --> 02:47:23,000
Dumped it out into right-center field.

2041
02:47:23,000 --> 02:47:28,000
Five. With one out.

2042
02:47:28,000 --> 02:47:30,000
What are the nine errors today?

2043
02:47:30,000 --> 02:47:35,000
Close to it. There's been a few other middle errors, too, that we won't want to add to it.

2044
02:47:35,000 --> 02:47:37,000
You don't think this is the best ball game you ever saw?

2045
02:47:37,000 --> 02:47:47,000
Not yet. But we've got to, let's see, five more outs to go.

2046
02:47:47,000 --> 02:47:51,000
Aydin Wallace takes the fast ball and it does miss.

2047
02:47:51,000 --> 02:47:59,000
Let's see, Tars today, reached his first four times up with a pair of walks and a pair of singles, and he scored four runs.

2048
02:47:59,000 --> 02:48:03,000
And he finally rounded out in the seventh inning, the pitch.

2049
02:48:03,000 --> 02:48:09,000
That's the day that hit her, and he takes it low.

2050
02:48:09,000 --> 02:48:12,000
How about having your group out to Wrigley Field this year?

2051
02:48:12,000 --> 02:48:14,000
Maybe your employees, huh?

2052
02:48:14,000 --> 02:48:17,000
Low cost per person, group outing at Wrigley Field.

2053
02:48:17,000 --> 02:48:21,000
During the first home stand of the season would be a good time to do it against the Mets.

2054
02:48:21,000 --> 02:48:23,000
Distracts the pitch.

2055
02:48:23,000 --> 02:48:31,000
Boy, this kid rears back and he's got that ball way behind his right ear, and then he suddenly unleashes it.

2056
02:48:31,000 --> 02:48:39,000
Kind of a buggy with motion to that delivery of his.

2057
02:48:39,000 --> 02:48:42,000
Leonard at second base with one out in the ninth.

2058
02:48:42,000 --> 02:48:45,000
That's too high and tight, and that will put Joe Wallace on base.

2059
02:48:45,000 --> 02:48:50,000
He draws his third walk today.

2060
02:48:50,000 --> 02:48:55,000
Pines will be the hitter now. He started the ball game in Luckfield, and Genus moved over to play third base.

2061
02:48:55,000 --> 02:49:00,000
He has a couple of hits, a couple of runs scored, and a run batted in.

2062
02:49:00,000 --> 02:49:04,000
So your group outing at Wrigley Field.

2063
02:49:04,000 --> 02:49:10,000
Don't you worry at all about details. The guy to call is Ernie Banks, manager at group sales now at Wrigley Field.

2064
02:49:10,000 --> 02:49:13,000
You can get him at EB7-1919.

2065
02:49:13,000 --> 02:49:18,000
And that's for the Ernie Banks Special Group Package.

2066
02:49:18,000 --> 02:49:21,000
Curve ball thrown wide, ball one.

2067
02:49:21,000 --> 02:49:23,000
That group sales staff will arrange for charter bus service.

2068
02:49:23,000 --> 02:49:28,000
They'll see to it you all sit together at Wrigley Field in good, comfortable box seats.

2069
02:49:28,000 --> 02:49:31,000
And have yourself some fun.

2070
02:49:31,000 --> 02:49:33,000
There's a pitch swung on, ground ball right past the pitcher.

2071
02:49:33,000 --> 02:49:35,000
Spins off the dirt into center field.

2072
02:49:35,000 --> 02:49:37,000
Runner coming around third. He's going to score.

2073
02:49:37,000 --> 02:49:40,000
Shouldn't be a play on him.

2074
02:49:40,000 --> 02:49:44,000
Tried to cut it off at the mound, and the throw was off target.

2075
02:49:44,000 --> 02:49:48,000
Got away, first baseman, but the catcher's there to pick it up.

2076
02:49:48,000 --> 02:49:53,000
And Clines has himself another run batted in, his second today, and his third hit today.

2077
02:49:53,000 --> 02:49:59,000
That only makes it 18-9.

2078
02:49:59,000 --> 02:50:02,000
Runners at first and second.

2079
02:50:02,000 --> 02:50:06,000
Second hit of the inning off of the rookie, right-hander Roy Thomas.

2080
02:50:06,000 --> 02:50:15,000
And that brings up Ed Putman, struck out of the eighth inning against Montague.

2081
02:50:15,000 --> 02:50:19,000
That is now with 20 base hits for the day.

2082
02:50:19,000 --> 02:50:24,000
And an 18-9 lead.

2083
02:50:24,000 --> 02:50:30,000
Couldn't get a single extra point.

2084
02:50:30,000 --> 02:50:34,000
Up to now.

2085
02:50:34,000 --> 02:50:37,000
Better hurry it up, or the sun is going to be setting.

2086
02:50:37,000 --> 02:50:41,000
And they'll have to turn on the lights, which they have here.

2087
02:50:41,000 --> 02:50:51,000
And it's comforting to know that they can turn on the lights, in case they need them.

2088
02:50:51,000 --> 02:50:53,000
Roy Thomas delivers.

2089
02:50:53,000 --> 02:50:59,000
Strike in the outside corner, Ed Putman.

2090
02:50:59,000 --> 02:51:04,000
Lewis, maybe you should call Ernie Banks and see if he can get a special for your bowling group.

2091
02:51:04,000 --> 02:51:06,000
They'd love to come out, I know.

2092
02:51:06,000 --> 02:51:09,000
Would they let them all in the park the same day?

2093
02:51:09,000 --> 02:51:16,000
Well, they wouldn't be sober. That'd be the only trouble, I think.

2094
02:51:16,000 --> 02:51:20,000
I know that it's necessary for them to bowl at their peak efficiency.

2095
02:51:20,000 --> 02:51:25,000
They have a little bit in them, but you know, to go to the ballgame, they could go without that.

2096
02:51:25,000 --> 02:51:27,000
They could, but they wouldn't.

2097
02:51:27,000 --> 02:51:30,000
That's strange, I know that.

2098
02:51:30,000 --> 02:51:32,000
There's a swing and a miss.

2099
02:51:32,000 --> 02:51:41,000
I know they'd bring their bowling balls to the ballgame.

2100
02:51:41,000 --> 02:51:44,000
Out on Putman is Tillam Two.

2101
02:51:44,000 --> 02:51:48,000
And they're two men on, with one away tonight.

2102
02:51:48,000 --> 02:51:51,000
An historic battle, 18-9.

2103
02:51:51,000 --> 02:51:54,000
Curve very high.

2104
02:51:54,000 --> 02:52:02,000
He started about three feet over Putman's head, and it broke and was still over his head.

2105
02:52:02,000 --> 02:52:05,000
So a full count.

2106
02:52:05,000 --> 02:52:09,000
And cover hunters at first and second.

2107
02:52:09,000 --> 02:52:13,000
Let's see if they might go with this.

2108
02:52:13,000 --> 02:52:15,000
A look at second base.

2109
02:52:15,000 --> 02:52:20,000
Right handers pitch, they don't go, and a swing and a miss.

2110
02:52:20,000 --> 02:52:26,000
So that is strike three, and they're two gone in the ninth.

2111
02:52:26,000 --> 02:52:30,000
And stepping into the batter's box now for the Cubs is Mick Keller.

2112
02:52:30,000 --> 02:52:33,000
Mick reached down an error in the eighth inning.

2113
02:52:33,000 --> 02:52:39,000
His only time up so far today.

2114
02:52:39,000 --> 02:52:42,000
Kentucky got knocked out of that NCAA tournament.

2115
02:52:42,000 --> 02:52:48,000
Michigan knocked out of their wake force.

2116
02:52:48,000 --> 02:52:54,000
North Carolina winner, North Carolina Charlotte a winner over Michigan.

2117
02:52:54,000 --> 02:52:58,000
And a swing and a very high foul ball that's going to be out of play to the right side.

2118
02:52:58,000 --> 02:53:00,000
Now we have to pull for Marquette to go all the way.

2119
02:53:00,000 --> 02:53:01,000
That'll be something.

2120
02:53:01,000 --> 02:53:02,000
It'll be great.

2121
02:53:02,000 --> 02:53:05,000
Al McGuire has always had tough tournament teams.

2122
02:53:05,000 --> 02:53:16,000
And in this, his last year as head coach for the Warriors, it would be quite a way to go on.

2123
02:53:16,000 --> 02:53:22,000
We saw the story out here a few days ago that Bobby Orr, or not Bobby Orr, Johnny Orr,

2124
02:53:22,000 --> 02:53:27,000
the coach of the Michigan Wolverines were knocked out of that tournament.

2125
02:53:27,000 --> 02:53:32,000
Upset by North Carolina Charlotte.

2126
02:53:32,000 --> 02:53:37,000
Johnny's thinking that he may have to give up the coaching job for Michigan.

2127
02:53:37,000 --> 02:53:42,000
Ulcers and pressure and everything else getting to him.

2128
02:53:42,000 --> 02:53:51,000
That's too high. Ball one.

2129
02:53:51,000 --> 02:53:52,000
There are runners at first and second.

2130
02:53:52,000 --> 02:53:56,000
We're in the ninth inning with two up.

2131
02:53:56,000 --> 02:53:57,000
Here's a pitch.

2132
02:53:57,000 --> 02:53:58,000
Swung on foul.

2133
02:53:58,000 --> 02:54:00,000
Back out of play against the backstop.

2134
02:54:00,000 --> 02:54:07,000
And this crowd is so silent here you begin to wonder whether or not you're attending a funeral service.

2135
02:54:07,000 --> 02:54:13,000
Of course it's 18 to 9.

2136
02:54:13,000 --> 02:54:17,000
A lot of them are Seattle fans and they really don't have all that much to cheer about.

2137
02:54:17,000 --> 02:54:20,000
There's a Dodger fan.

2138
02:54:20,000 --> 02:54:23,000
I thought they were down in Florida.

2139
02:54:23,000 --> 02:54:24,000
Here's a pitch.

2140
02:54:24,000 --> 02:54:26,000
Goes after the fastball.

2141
02:54:26,000 --> 02:54:28,000
Got it off the end of the bat and fouled it.

2142
02:54:28,000 --> 02:54:33,000
Back up out of play.

2143
02:54:33,000 --> 02:54:39,000
I got a hunch Lewis at this ballpark along about the middle of July when it gets a little warm shot here.

2144
02:54:39,000 --> 02:54:42,000
Those seats could be just a little bit hot couldn't they?

2145
02:54:42,000 --> 02:54:44,000
Won't be too many in the stands.

2146
02:54:44,000 --> 02:54:50,000
They play mostly at night under these fine lights.

2147
02:54:50,000 --> 02:54:54,000
One of the problems the Phoenix Giants have even though they've had some good teams,

2148
02:54:54,000 --> 02:54:57,000
is after that next pitch it's high and he hits a foul ball.

2149
02:54:57,000 --> 02:55:00,000
That's going to be back into the seats over near the cup.

2150
02:55:00,000 --> 02:55:05,000
One of the problems they have is in that real heat of the midsummer here,

2151
02:55:05,000 --> 02:55:09,000
even at night where they play all of their ball games over at the Phoenix park at Dandy,

2152
02:55:09,000 --> 02:55:11,000
it still is too high.

2153
02:55:11,000 --> 02:55:17,000
John Mickelson, our engineer, like most engineers, is the kind that you really can't rely on.

2154
02:55:17,000 --> 02:55:22,000
He says, oh no, no, it's never too hot.

2155
02:55:22,000 --> 02:55:28,000
He's working for the Chamber of Commerce.

2156
02:55:28,000 --> 02:55:32,000
Now the pitch and a flat ball going out to the left fielder.

2157
02:55:32,000 --> 02:55:33,000
He's coming in for it.

2158
02:55:33,000 --> 02:55:37,000
Tommy Smith is under it, makes the catch and shallow left.

2159
02:55:37,000 --> 02:55:41,000
Keva Herr is retired and the Cubbies in the ninth inning come up with one run.

2160
02:55:41,000 --> 02:55:46,000
Couple of hits in the inning, a walk and an error, nearly two men on.

2161
02:55:46,000 --> 02:55:48,000
And we are now going into the bottom of the ninth.

2162
02:55:48,000 --> 02:55:54,000
Here at Tempe, Arizona it is the Cubs 18, Seattle 9.

2163
02:55:54,000 --> 02:55:56,000
The first pitch, the bottom of the ninth is a ball, low and inside.

2164
02:55:56,000 --> 02:56:00,000
Left-handed hitter, Danny Meyer, swings and misses.

2165
02:56:00,000 --> 02:56:04,000
Ball one, strike one on him.

2166
02:56:04,000 --> 02:56:08,000
Fuzzy Bavesi, top man of the San Diego Padres.

2167
02:56:08,000 --> 02:56:15,000
Right under Ray Kroc, the chairman of the board of the ball club, is here taking in the game again today.

2168
02:56:15,000 --> 02:56:19,000
There's a strike, ball one, strike two.

2169
02:56:19,000 --> 02:56:24,000
You know, you can charge your tickets on MasterCharge or Bank of Maricarg

2170
02:56:24,000 --> 02:56:27,000
for Cub games this year, first time ever.

2171
02:56:27,000 --> 02:56:34,000
Here's the pitch, Jimmy Todd fires one and it's tap foul over by the Cub dugout.

2172
02:56:34,000 --> 02:56:36,000
Thursday, April 7th is the opener.

2173
02:56:36,000 --> 02:56:40,000
Then Cubs and the Mets are scheduled to play again on Saturday, the 9th of April,

2174
02:56:40,000 --> 02:56:44,000
and Sunday, the 10th of April, with the 10th being Ladies' Botted Day.

2175
02:56:44,000 --> 02:56:51,000
Swing and an inside delivery, pulled foul down the third base side, or first base side.

2176
02:56:51,000 --> 02:56:54,000
But tickets go on sale, of course, at the ballpark the morning of each game,

2177
02:56:54,000 --> 02:56:58,000
and advance sales now at the box office.

2178
02:56:58,000 --> 02:57:04,000
And remember, you can charge it if you have MasterCharge or Bank of Maricarg.

2179
02:57:04,000 --> 02:57:08,000
The number to call for tickets at Wrigley Field is 281-5050.

2180
02:57:08,000 --> 02:57:11,000
Give them a call, Bundy, huh?

2181
02:57:11,000 --> 02:57:15,000
Here's the windup, one-two delivery, swung on, a shot down the first base side.

2182
02:57:15,000 --> 02:57:18,000
It is inside the line, going down into the corner.

2183
02:57:18,000 --> 02:57:20,000
And here's the runner, Danny Meyer, rounding second.

2184
02:57:20,000 --> 02:57:24,000
He is going to go into third, and there will be no play on him, a standup dribble.

2185
02:57:24,000 --> 02:57:33,000
A blistering shot right past the colorful first base up fire, big run, there's the anto.

2186
02:57:33,000 --> 02:57:35,000
Well, he's having himself quite a day.

2187
02:57:35,000 --> 02:57:37,000
Two singles, a double, and a triple.

2188
02:57:37,000 --> 02:57:43,000
A couple of runs batted in, two runs scored, with a chance to make a three.

2189
02:57:43,000 --> 02:57:47,000
Danny Meyer, who started today, hitting 267 in spring training,

2190
02:57:47,000 --> 02:57:50,000
has put umpteen points on his batting average.

2191
02:57:50,000 --> 02:57:52,000
He started today with four hits.

2192
02:57:52,000 --> 02:57:57,000
This spring he now has eight.

2193
02:57:57,000 --> 02:58:03,000
And he's four for five.

2194
02:58:03,000 --> 02:58:09,000
Now the batter's box is Joe List, who hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning off Joe Decker.

2195
02:58:09,000 --> 02:58:13,000
He's now facing Jimmy Todd, and he looks, hits the ball a little low.

2196
02:58:13,000 --> 02:58:16,000
Jimmy from the windup, here's the delivery.

2197
02:58:16,000 --> 02:58:22,000
Whoa, good curve, taken for a strike.

2198
02:58:22,000 --> 02:58:25,000
Throws a fast curve ball.

2199
02:58:25,000 --> 02:58:28,000
Ball one, strike one.

2200
02:58:28,000 --> 02:58:34,000
Windup by the big guy, and the curve this time is way off the mark, low and outside, ball two, strike one.

2201
02:58:34,000 --> 02:58:41,000
Jimmy was really surprised when he got the news the other night that he had been traded to the Cubs from Oakland.

2202
02:58:41,000 --> 02:58:45,000
He thought he would never again get a chance to wear a Cub uniform.

2203
02:58:45,000 --> 02:58:47,000
Swing and a high foul, it's back out of play.

2204
02:58:47,000 --> 02:58:52,000
Changed speeds on that curve a little bit.

2205
02:58:52,000 --> 02:58:56,000
He was sent to Oakland a couple of years ago for champ summers.

2206
02:58:56,000 --> 02:59:03,000
Now back with the Cubbies.

2207
02:59:03,000 --> 02:59:05,000
Rudder at third base.

2208
02:59:05,000 --> 02:59:13,000
The windup in the pitch lists swings and foul tips that it hit, but one's meant for a strikeout.

2209
02:59:13,000 --> 02:59:16,000
One away here in the ninth.

2210
02:59:16,000 --> 02:59:22,000
We have had 33 hits in this game, 20 by the Cubbies.

2211
02:59:22,000 --> 02:59:29,000
I have 13, yeah, or 13 by them.

2212
02:59:29,000 --> 02:59:31,000
The Vauqua has one of them at triple.

2213
02:59:31,000 --> 02:59:32,000
He's stepping in now.

2214
02:59:32,000 --> 02:59:36,000
He's been on errors too, scored a run, batted in one.

2215
02:59:36,000 --> 02:59:42,000
Right hander takes, Todd misses outside.

2216
02:59:42,000 --> 02:59:48,000
And the score, the Chicago Cubs, 19 Seattle, 8.

2217
02:59:48,000 --> 02:59:49,000
Here's the windup.

2218
02:59:49,000 --> 02:59:51,000
There's a swing and a tap past the pitcher.

2219
02:59:51,000 --> 02:59:53,000
Shortstop charging in and he fumbles the ball.

2220
02:59:53,000 --> 02:59:57,000
Holy mackerel.

2221
02:59:57,000 --> 03:00:02,000
Well, Cember just couldn't make the pick up on that slow ball.

2222
03:00:02,000 --> 03:00:05,000
Top pass to pitcher Jimmy Todd.

2223
03:00:05,000 --> 03:00:11,000
It is now 18 to 10.

2224
03:00:11,000 --> 03:00:17,000
Credit to Vauqua with a run batted in on it because they would not have been able to get the runner from third.

2225
03:00:17,000 --> 03:00:26,000
And that is error number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, would you believe, 7 by the Cubs today.

2226
03:00:26,000 --> 03:00:27,000
Jimmy Sexton steps in.

2227
03:00:27,000 --> 03:00:31,000
Fouls, one back out of play.

2228
03:00:31,000 --> 03:00:37,000
Manager Frank Robinson of the Cleveland Indians has been very upset with his ball clubs miscues in the field.

2229
03:00:37,000 --> 03:00:41,000
5 errors, 6 errors, 5 errors, 4 errors.

2230
03:00:41,000 --> 03:00:46,000
But he still thinks they've got a real good shot at the Yankees this year in that American League Eastern Division.

2231
03:00:46,000 --> 03:00:52,000
If they can forget their fumble-itis.

2232
03:00:52,000 --> 03:00:57,000
On paper, of course, the Yankees look so loaded that it could be a shoe-in.

2233
03:00:57,000 --> 03:00:59,000
But you don't play them on paper.

2234
03:00:59,000 --> 03:01:00,000
There's a swing.

2235
03:01:00,000 --> 03:01:01,000
He slaps the ground ball to the shortstop.

2236
03:01:01,000 --> 03:01:03,000
Up to second for one, the relay.

2237
03:01:03,000 --> 03:01:04,000
Whoops.

2238
03:01:04,000 --> 03:01:06,000
Don't get the double play.

2239
03:01:06,000 --> 03:01:08,000
The Seattle, perfect position to call it.

2240
03:01:08,000 --> 03:01:12,000
Fielder's choice, keeps the inning alive.

2241
03:01:12,000 --> 03:01:15,000
The Backwell forced at second base.

2242
03:01:15,000 --> 03:01:22,000
And they're 2-gon to the ninth.

2243
03:01:22,000 --> 03:01:28,000
Seattle has been charged with 3 errors today, so we've had a total of 10 in the ballgame.

2244
03:01:28,000 --> 03:01:32,000
Here's Skip Jutzi, hitting in the ninth spot of the batting order.

2245
03:01:32,000 --> 03:01:33,000
Here's a swing and a ground ball to the shortstop.

2246
03:01:33,000 --> 03:01:34,000
He's got it.

2247
03:01:34,000 --> 03:01:35,000
Nice going.

2248
03:01:35,000 --> 03:01:38,000
Mike Simber feeds Kelleher perfectly.

2249
03:01:38,000 --> 03:01:40,000
And to the ninth.

2250
03:01:40,000 --> 03:01:42,000
One run, leadoff triple.

2251
03:01:42,000 --> 03:01:44,000
One error, one man left down.

2252
03:01:44,000 --> 03:01:50,000
And the Cubbies beat Seattle in this one at Tempe, Arizona.

2253
03:01:50,000 --> 03:02:05,000
The final score of the Cubs, 18, and Seattle, 10.