Top 1

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  DeMaestri vs. Score
  
  DeMaestri hits a popup, foul, towards first. Wertz settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Renna vs. Score
  
  Renna strikes out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Finigan vs. Score
  
  Finigan hits a popup towards short. Strickland settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Kellner
  
  Smith hits a fly ball into right field. Renna settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Avila vs. Kellner
  
  Avila hits a popup, foul, towards first. Kryhoski settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wertz vs. Kellner
  
  Wertz hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Zernial vs. Score
  
  Zernial hits a popup towards short. Strickland settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Score
  
  Wilson strikes out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Suder vs. Score
  
  Suder hits a fly ball into right field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kiner vs. Kellner
  
  Kiner hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pope vs. Kellner
  
  Pope hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Majeski vs. Kellner
  
  Majeski hits a popup towards third. Finigan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Strickland vs. Kellner
  
  Strickland hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Foiles vs. Kellner
  
  Foiles hits a ball on the ground towards third. Finigan fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Strickland moves to second. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Score vs. Kellner
  
  Score bunts towards the mound. Kellner fields it and throws to first for the out. Strickland moves to third. Foiles moves to second. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Smith vs. Kellner
  
  Smith hits a popup, foul, towards first. Kryhoski settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Astroth vs. Score
  
  Astroth hits a fly ball into right field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kryhoski vs. Score
  
  Kryhoski takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kellner vs. Score
  
  Kellner hits a ball on the ground towards third. Majeski fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Kryhoski moves to second. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  DeMaestri vs. Score
  
  DeMaestri hits a fly ball into center field. Pope settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Renna vs. Score
  
  Renna hits a ball on the ground towards first. Wertz scoops it up and throws to first, with Score covering, for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Avila vs. Kellner
  
  Avila hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wertz vs. Kellner
  
  Wertz strikes out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kiner vs. Kellner
  
  Kiner hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pope vs. Kellner
  
  Pope hits a ball on the ground towards short. DeMaestri fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Finigan vs. Score
  
  Finigan hits a ball on the ground towards first. Wertz scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Finigan for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Zernial vs. Score
  
  Zernial strikes out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Score
  
  Wilson strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Majeski vs. Kellner
  
  Majeski hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Strickland vs. Kellner
  
  Strickland hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Foiles vs. Kellner
  
  Foiles hits a popup towards third. Finigan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Score vs. Kellner
  
  Score strikes out. View Play 

Top 5

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Suder vs. Score
  
  Suder strikes out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Astroth vs. Score
  
  Astroth strikes out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kryhoski vs. Score
  
  Kryhoski takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kellner vs. Score
  
  Kellner strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Kellner
  
  Smith hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Zernial. Smith reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Avila vs. Kellner
  
  Avila hits a popup towards short. DeMaestri settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Wertz vs. Kellner
  
  Wertz hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Smith moves to third. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Kiner vs. Kellner
  
  There's a wild pitch. Smith scores. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kiner vs. Kellner
  
  Kiner strikes out. View Play 

Top 6

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  DeMaestri vs. Score
  
  DeMaestri takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Renna vs. Score
  
  Renna hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Score fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Finigan vs. Score
  
  Finigan hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Avila settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pope vs. Kellner
  
  Pope strikes out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Majeski vs. Kellner
  
  Majeski takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Strickland vs. Kellner
  
  Sam Dente pinch runs for Hank Majeski.
  
  Strickland hits a popup towards third. Finigan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Foiles vs. Kellner
  
  Foiles is walked intentionally. Dente moves to second. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Score vs. Kellner
  
  Score strikes out. View Play 

Top 7

• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Zernial vs. Score
  
  Sam Dente now playing third base.
  
  Zernial takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Wilson vs. Score
  
  Wilson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Zernial moves to second. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Suder vs. Score
  
  Suder hits a popup towards short. Strickland settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 0 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Astroth vs. Score
  
  Astroth hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Zernial scores. Wilson moves to third. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Robertson vs. Score
  
  Jim Robertson pinch hits for Dick Kryhoski.
  
  Robertson strikes out. There goes Astroth. The throw from Foiles to second, and Astroth is out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Kellner
  
  Don Bollweg now playing first base.
  
  Smith hits a fly ball into right field. Renna settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Avila vs. Kellner
  
  Avila hits a popup towards short. DeMaestri settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wertz vs. Kellner
  
  Wertz hits a popup towards first. Bollweg settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jacobs vs. Score
  
  Joe Altobelli now playing first base. Spook Jacobs pinch hits for Alex Kellner.
  
  Jacobs takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  DeMaestri vs. Score
  
  DeMaestri hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Avila settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Renna vs. Score
  
  Renna takes first base on ball four. Jacobs moves to second. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Finigan vs. Score
  
  Finigan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Dente fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Zernial vs. Score
  
  Zernial hits a fly ball into right field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kiner vs. Ditmar
  
  Art Ditmar now pitching.
  
  Kiner strikes out. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pope vs. Ditmar
  
  Pope hits a fly ball into right field. Renna settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dente vs. Ditmar
  
  Dente takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Strickland vs. Ditmar
  
  Strickland hits a fly ball into left field. Zernial settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Score
  
  Wilson strikes out. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Suder vs. Score
  
  Suder hits a fly ball into center field. Pope settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Athletics, 1 - Indians, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Astroth vs. Score
  
  Astroth strikes out. View Play 

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         Game of 5/6/1955 -- Kansas City at Cleveland (N)

  Kansas City        AB  R  H RBI    Cleveland          AB  R  H RBI
DeMaestri J, ss       3  0  0  0   Smith A, rf           4  1  1  0   
Renna B, rf           3  0  0  0   Avila B, 2b           4  0  0  0   
Finigan J, 3b         4  0  0  0   Wertz V, 1b           4  0  0  0   
Zernial G, lf         3  1  0  0   Altobelli J, 1b       0  0  0  0   
Wilson B, cf          4  0  1  0   Kiner R, lf           4  1  2  0   
Suder P, 2b           4  0  0  0   Pope D, cf            4  1  1  2   
Astroth J, c          4  0  1  1   Majeski H, 3b         2  1  1  1   
Kryhoski D, 1b        0  0  0  0   Dente S, pr-3b        0  0  0  0   
Robertson J, ph       1  0  0  0   Strickland G, ss      4  0  1  0   
Bollweg D, 1b         0  0  0  0   Foiles H, c           2  0  1  0   
Kellner A, p          2  0  1  0   Score H, p            2  0  0  0   
Jacobs S, ph          0  0  0  0                                      
Ditmar A, p           0  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     28  1  3  1                        30  4  7  3

Kansas City      000 000 100 --  1
Cleveland        020 110 00x --  4

  Kansas City          IP  H  R ER BB SO
Kellner A (L)         7.0  7  4  4  2  5
Ditmar A              1.0  0  0  0  1  1

  Cleveland            IP  H  R ER BB SO
Score H (W)           9.0  3  1  1  6 10

DP -- Cleveland 2
LOB -- Kansas City 6, Cleveland 6
2B -- Smith A
HR -- Pope D, Majeski H
CS -- Astroth J
SH -- Score H
WP -- Kellner A
T -- 2:20
A -- 11861

    

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