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00:00:00Welcome, everyone, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and gorgeous PNC Park.
00:00:19We've got a perfect night for baseball on the show.
00:00:22It's the New York Mets going up against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
00:00:25Alongside Chris Singleton, I'm John Shomby.
00:00:28So the Pittsburgh Pirates have taken the first two games of this series,
00:00:32and today they'll go for the sweep.
00:00:34They played well, Chris, and they're looking for more of the same in this one.
00:00:38Yeah, they've been the side shaking hands on the field after each game so far.
00:00:42Played solid baseball to earn those wins, as you said,
00:00:46but every game offers up its own unique challenges, so we'll see what those are today.
00:00:51But there's always a little extra motivation when you have an opportunity to sweep a series.
00:00:55All right, we'll be back to get this one started after this.
00:01:01About to get started here.
00:01:03Today's starting pitcher, number 19.
00:01:06And Singe, he's one of the most dominant arms in all of baseball.
00:01:10He touched the ninth inning his last time out, really wanted the complete game, didn't get it,
00:01:14but he did get the W.
00:01:15They'd love to see him pitch deep into this one again.
00:01:18So just about set now, and stepping in for New York, Jose Reyes.
00:01:24Leading out tonight for the Mets.
00:01:26The shortstop.
00:01:29And a pitch.
00:01:32That misses the zone, and that's how this game gets started.
00:01:36First pitch, 6.35.
00:01:45And a pitch.
00:01:48And it's found away.
00:02:01That one ran inside, almost got him.
00:02:06Lifted in the air, out to left.
00:02:17Kiner makes the catch, and there's one away.
00:02:21Here's a Mets lineup now.
00:02:23Someone who makes things happen for them, in part with his legs.
00:02:27Howard Johnson.
00:02:29Well, Boog, you know I love guys that can run, and this guy has great speed.
00:02:32We'll see in this game if he gets a chance to use it, but if he does, I think even you
00:02:37are going to be really impressed, because he can really impact the game with his wheels,
00:02:41and you like guys that can score.
00:02:43He's definitely able to do that.
00:02:45So here's Murphy now.
00:02:47The M.O. for him is contact.
00:02:49The guy who's going to deliver average, not a ton of power.
00:02:53He's looking to hit a line drive somewhere.
00:02:55Y'all, that's why it's a team.
00:02:56And when you look at a lineup, he's a great two-hole hitter,
00:02:59or a guy that you could put at the bottom to help turn that lineup over
00:03:02to have some momentum for your top hitters coming up to the plate.
00:03:05The next pitch misses, and it's one and one.
00:03:09No score just getting started, top of the first.
00:03:16Makes the grab for the second out.
00:03:18That in third, the catcher, Mike Piazza.
00:03:30And now the catcher comes up to him.
00:03:32Mike Piazza.
00:03:33He might just be the best hitting catcher in the game today.
00:03:36Well, Boog, he's so valuable.
00:03:38Does a good job behind the plate, but offensively, he's a middle-of-the-order type of bat,
00:03:43especially when you talk about catchers.
00:03:45And their number one job is to handle the pitching staff and prevent runs.
00:03:49This guy is able to add runs by producing them.
00:03:53And there's the strike.
00:03:55He's looking pretty sharp to start the ball game.
00:03:57He's got that good fastball working early.
00:04:03Fly ball down the line.
00:04:05Clemente on the move towards the line.
00:04:07Pulls it in on the run.
00:04:09And that's the inning.
00:04:11And the Mets go down one, two, three.
00:04:12And now the Pirates will get their first opportunity, no score.
00:04:17You're watching Major League Baseball exclusively on the show.
00:04:25Bottom of the first.
00:04:26And starting this one is Tom Seaver.
00:04:29Singing he is one of the best to ever do it.
00:04:32Well, he comes in carrying a career ERA under three.
00:04:35He's been fantastic ever since he broke into the big leagues.
00:04:39Can't wait to watch him pitch today.
00:04:40Looking super clean.
00:04:42Tonight we gonna flex.
00:04:44I just gotta check.
00:04:45And now, Hannes Wagner.
00:04:47His home and away splits there.
00:04:49For the Pirates.
00:04:50The second baseman.
00:04:52Hannes.
00:04:54Wagner.
00:05:02But why to kick the pitch.
00:05:05And that's outside.
00:05:06Foul ball.
00:05:33Pitch misses there.
00:05:35Yeah, that's ball two.
00:05:36Righty delivers.
00:05:52That one fouled off.
00:05:54Two and two.
00:05:55Flew open a little bit with that front shoulder, but was able to slow his bat down just enough to make contact with that pitch.
00:06:01Keep the bat alive.
00:06:03Kicks and deals.
00:06:04Foul ball there.
00:06:15Kicks and fires.
00:06:19Ground ball up the middle.
00:06:22Fires over to Hernandez.
00:06:23One gone bottom half of the first.
00:06:27Let's take a look at our lineup.
00:06:29It features one of the sport's true superstars, Dave Parker.
00:06:34Boog.
00:06:34He has over 1,500 RBIs in his career.
00:06:37I mean, this is a guy that loves the opportunity to drive in runs.
00:06:41Some people shrink under that pressure with runners in scoring position.
00:06:45But he spent his entire career in the middle of the lineup, but he spent his entire career in the middle of the lineup.
00:06:48And everybody knows he can do some damage.
00:06:51Now the number two hitter, Arky Vaughn.
00:07:00Swings through that one.
00:07:020-1.
00:07:02Just a bit tardy there.
00:07:04Not sure if he had a hard time picking it up out of the hand or if he was sitting off speed.
00:07:09Next pitch misses way outside.
00:07:12One down.
00:07:16Base is empty.
00:07:19And fouled off.
00:07:31And a pop-up.
00:07:33Right side.
00:07:34Foul territory.
00:07:35And that lands in no man's land.
00:07:37A foul ball.
00:07:42Left-hand batter waits.
00:07:46And puts the squeeze on it.
00:07:49That's out number two.
00:07:54That is through.
00:07:55The right fielder.
00:07:57There it goes.
00:08:00Roberto Clemente will hit next.
00:08:04Singe, he's a guy that covers both sides of the plate about as well as anyone in the sport.
00:08:09How difficult is that to do?
00:08:10Oh, just look at the back of my bubblegum card.
00:08:12You'll see how hard it is.
00:08:14These guys are great, man.
00:08:16They have the ability to look out there, but also to be able to turn on the inside pitch.
00:08:20Those that can really sharpen things on the outer half, those are the ones that become elite.
00:08:291-1 now.
00:08:34Swing and a pop-up in foul ground.
00:08:36Great catch.
00:08:40Foul ground up against the wall.
00:08:43And 1-2-3 go the Pirates.
00:08:46Scoreless after one.
00:08:48You ain't from where you say you're from.
00:08:50You ain't done what you say you're done.
00:08:51We don't believe that.
00:08:52You ain't from where you say you're from.
00:08:54Darryl Strawberry.
00:09:00Strawberry.
00:09:00A guy who's really opened up some eyes at his first Major League season.
00:09:04Hoping to finish strong in September, too.
00:09:08The pitch.
00:09:11That misses.
00:09:12Ball one.
00:09:13Oh, now this is blasted.
00:09:32Way back there.
00:09:33On its way.
00:09:35Gone.
00:09:35Gone.
00:09:35Is 23rd of the year, and the Mets on the board first.
00:09:43It's 1-0.
00:09:44Now, Blue, clearly some frustration out there on the mound right now.
00:09:59I mean, that ball was so close to going foul.
00:10:02Would have been a long strike.
00:10:03But instead, batter gets rewarded.
00:10:05Did a nice job of getting to the pitch and hitting it hard enough to get over the fence.
00:10:10Next to hit.
00:10:11Rusty.
00:10:12Stop.
00:10:12First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:10:15Okay, from here, he's got to treat this as a clean inning.
00:10:18Forget about the fact that his team is now down by a run.
00:10:30Some real good life going through the zone on that one.
00:10:38The pitch.
00:10:42Now a high fly ball out to left center.
00:10:45Kiner makes the play.
00:10:47What a way.
00:10:50That exists.
00:10:52The third baseman.
00:10:53David.
00:10:53So up next for New York.
00:10:55David, two for nine so far in the series.
00:10:58He's got pop, which is a little sneaky because he's so comfortable with taking his base hits
00:11:05to the opposite field.
00:11:06But he can jump you if you make a mistake.
00:11:08And that's a base hit.
00:11:10So they get a man aboard with a one-out single.
00:11:16One gone runner at first.
00:11:18Here's a speed threat.
00:11:20Howard Johnson.
00:11:21First pitch, and he just misses.
00:11:27Good speed on the base pass.
00:11:29He handles the bat very well.
00:11:31I wouldn't be surprised if the skipper puts on some type of hit and run or run and hit.
00:11:36Now move to first.
00:11:40Right.
00:11:40Back on a dive.
00:11:52Next offering is in for a strike.
00:11:55This is one of those situations defensively where you can't try to do too much.
00:11:59You've got to make sure that you feel the ball cleanly and get one out first.
00:12:03It's going to be tough to get two with this kind of speed in the batter's box.
00:12:11The one-one.
00:12:13And that's in for a strike.
00:12:22Right.
00:12:22At first, one gone.
00:12:25The next offering misses.
00:12:31And the count is two and two.
00:12:39The pitch.
00:12:42He swings and fouls one off.
00:12:55Swing and a miss.
00:12:58And he's down on strikes.
00:13:00Two away.
00:13:00Really good, hard bite to that breaking ball for the strikeout right there.
00:13:05I mean, he was able to bury it down below the zone.
00:13:07And that's throwing the pitch with conviction.
00:13:10Good thing for the pitcher.
00:13:11He's not going to miss in the zone.
00:13:12And that's where you get hurt.
00:13:13Excellent execution with two strikes.
00:13:16That could be a big weapon for him in this start.
00:13:17Man at first.
00:13:20And now the first baseman, Keith Hernandez.
00:13:23This guy, one of the best contact men in the sport as well.
00:13:27Outstanding on the defensive end.
00:13:29In there for a strike one.
00:13:42Left-hand hitter waits.
00:13:44Good eye right there.
00:13:46One-on-one.
00:13:53The one-one.
00:13:54And another ball.
00:14:10That's inside.
00:14:11Now three and one.
00:14:12Chris, with that distraction and a speedy guy at first,
00:14:16he's in a favorable hitter's count.
00:14:18Well, if nothing else, I mean, this is a great spot for a hitter to be in.
00:14:23And the right-hander deals.
00:14:25On the ground.
00:14:26Wagner picks it up.
00:14:28They get the force.
00:14:29Out number three.
00:14:31One scores in the inning coming on this solo home run.
00:14:35It's now one-nothing.
00:14:42Welcome back.
00:14:51Bottom of the second.
00:14:52At the plate for Pittsburgh, Ralph Kiner.
00:14:56Singing, you can't ask for anything more.
00:14:57This guy checks all the boxes offensively.
00:15:00He is the ultimate professional, and it doesn't just start at game time.
00:15:04It starts in the afternoon the way he prepares and gets ready for the ball game.
00:15:07I tell you what.
00:15:08His teammates feed off of the leadership that he shows on and off the field.
00:15:15You won.
00:15:16And that one fouled off.
00:15:35Stays alive.
00:15:36Stays alive.
00:15:36The 0-2.
00:15:50That one missed.
00:15:52I don't like to say he wasted a pitch.
00:15:54I think that was a purpose pitch.
00:15:55Change the eye level.
00:15:56Have him look up.
00:15:57Now go back exactly where you want to go.
00:16:06Next offering is fouled back.
00:16:11Next one off the plate inside.
00:16:37Ball two.
00:16:41Swing and a miss.
00:16:48Struck him out.
00:16:50One out.
00:16:51He came out of his mechanics there.
00:16:53Typically, he likes to shoot the ball the other way.
00:16:55But that time, a little anxious.
00:16:58Number seven.
00:17:06Number seven.
00:17:07The next pirate to hit.
00:17:11First pitch.
00:17:14Just misses.
00:17:29That's ripped to right.
00:17:30Down the line.
00:17:32Strawberry settles under it and makes the catch.
00:17:35And there's two away.
00:17:36The designated hitter.
00:17:39Digging in.
00:17:40Dave Parker.
00:17:42He's got the power, but great contact skills.
00:17:45One of the best contact hitters in the game.
00:17:52And he swings and misses.
00:17:54And it's nothing you want.
00:17:55And a good eye there.
00:18:14Next offering is fouled back.
00:18:16Swings and misses.
00:18:27Third out.
00:18:29That ends the frame.
00:18:30Down and order go the Pirates.
00:18:32Still behind by a count of one to nothing.
00:18:34New inning getting started.
00:18:40Digging in is the switch-inning outfielder, Wilson.
00:18:43The center fielder.
00:18:45Number one.
00:18:46The right-hander back to work.
00:18:49And there's a ball.
00:18:51That's where you want it.
00:18:51It's a good miss.
00:18:54The 1-0.
00:18:55And that one wrapped foul.
00:19:10Puts it in the air out towards left center.
00:19:13And that will fall.
00:19:16Carey.
00:19:17Throws to second.
00:19:18Not in time.
00:19:20He's got a double.
00:19:21He quickly went from hitter to base runner.
00:19:23Love when guys make that transition.
00:19:26And he's got speed to put on a show.
00:19:42Back to the top of the Mets order.
00:19:44And next for the Mets.
00:19:45Jose Reyes.
00:19:47This guy has turned into a beast.
00:19:50First pitch.
00:19:51And that's in for a strike.
00:19:52If you're going to be a champion,
00:19:53a championship type of ball club,
00:19:54you've got to hit with runners in scoring position.
00:19:57And after last night's struggles,
00:19:58I'm sure these guys are chomping at the bit
00:20:00to have this kind of opportunity here early in this game.
00:20:16No outs.
00:20:17Runner on second.
00:20:18Up the middle.
00:20:27Off-balance throw in time.
00:20:32And one away at the top of the third.
00:20:33Now batting.
00:20:34Now batting.
00:20:39Second baseman.
00:20:40Daniel Murphy.
00:20:42Now it's the second baseman.
00:20:49Daniel.
00:20:51And this is a big opportunity for him to pick up his teammate right here.
00:20:54Check swing.
00:21:01Went around.
00:21:02Going to one.
00:21:10The pitch.
00:21:13Strike two.
00:21:14Tried to hold up on the 0-2.
00:21:28Now a look down to third.
00:21:29And that's going to be ruled the swing.
00:21:31Mike Piazza up now for the Mets.
00:21:36This guy makes great contact.
00:21:38One of the best in the game at putting bat on ball.
00:21:41He's got such quick hands.
00:21:43And he's gaining pitch recognition.
00:21:44That keeps him square to the plate.
00:21:46And there's a good chance that his bat stays in the zone a long time.
00:21:49And that produces solid contact consistently.
00:21:52Two outs.
00:22:00Started to swing.
00:22:01Held up.
00:22:11Next pitch is outside.
00:22:12Appears they're working around him with the base open.
00:22:15Singy.
00:22:15Well, you know these 2-0 counts, Boo.
00:22:17They're just not what they used to be.
00:22:19And we sound like old guys when I say that.
00:22:21But, ultimately, this is a strategic game.
00:22:24And you expect to see this type of approach by the pitcher in this situation.
00:22:28Next pitch in for a strike.
00:22:30Three and one.
00:22:38At the belt and fires.
00:22:40Swings and misses.
00:22:42That strike two.
00:22:43And the righty deals.
00:22:53Swing on.
00:22:53Belted.
00:22:54Back there.
00:22:56Makes the catch up against the wall.
00:22:59Mets leave one.
00:23:00But they still lead it 1-0.
00:23:02When I come out.
00:23:12Jason Kendall getting ready to hit.
00:23:15Here you go.
00:23:15Kendall hitting better against right-handers this year.
00:23:19So, some reverse splits there.
00:23:21Kendall.
00:23:22In my blue sky.
00:23:31Seaver back to work.
00:23:34That's off the mark.
00:23:35And that is ball one.
00:23:44Popped up.
00:23:45Foul territory behind the plate.
00:23:47And there's one down.
00:23:48Batting it.
00:23:52The third baseman.
00:23:54Pye Traynor.
00:24:01And now, it's going to be Pye Traynor.
00:24:04Good defender.
00:24:06He's been inconsistent offensively.
00:24:13Lifted in the air right center field.
00:24:15Pulls up and it drops for a hit.
00:24:18Well, clearly, he was ready to hit right there.
00:24:22Just a cookie down the middle.
00:24:23I mean, those are the ones you dream about.
00:24:25Ones in the cage you're just hoping you get in the ball game.
00:24:28Right down the middle.
00:24:28Not a whole lot of velocity.
00:24:30Right on top of it.
00:24:31And now, they've got some speed on first.
00:24:33So, we'll see if they try to get him into motion.
00:24:35One down.
00:24:37Now, it's going to be Max Carey.
00:24:42First offering.
00:24:43And it just misses.
00:24:44Trainer leads off first with one away.
00:25:02Next offering is in for a strike.
00:25:04Siever throws the first.
00:25:16And he dives back in safely.
00:25:18The one-to-one.
00:25:30Good miss with that change-up away.
00:25:32He needs a ball on the ground for a double play.
00:25:34Minimize the potential threat right here.
00:25:37On the hitter side, nice job of laying off that pitch.
00:25:40Two and one now.
00:25:42Rudder takes off.
00:25:43Pitch is low.
00:25:58With two strikes.
00:25:59May see some movement over there at first base.
00:26:01Trying to stay out of a double play here.
00:26:03Pay off pitch.
00:26:13And a swing and a miss.
00:26:15And there's two away.
00:26:17Now, it can be so tough as a hitter to pull yourself out of an extended slump.
00:26:21One that lasts for several games, even a week or more.
00:26:24You know, right now, he's really in one.
00:26:26So, I'm sure his mind is all over the place.
00:26:28Racing, having a hard time sleeping.
00:26:30Trying to figure out what can get him back on track.
00:26:33Back to feeling more comfortable and settled in in the box.
00:26:37Now, Hannes Wagner.
00:26:39And the first pitch misses for ball one.
00:26:55And here it comes.
00:26:57And a strike in there.
00:26:58The 1-1.
00:27:13And that one fouled off.
00:27:16A little tardy on that fastball.
00:27:17It's going to have to get it going a little quicker.
00:27:19Get that front foot down.
00:27:20Wanted two here.
00:27:27And that's outside.
00:27:282-2.
00:27:28And that's outside.
00:27:412-2 down.
00:27:42And there he goes.
00:27:44And a foul ball.
00:27:45He stays alive.
00:27:46And down on strikes he goes.
00:28:01And that'll do it.
00:28:02Pirates leave one.
00:28:04They trail here.
00:28:051-0.
00:28:05All set for the start of the inning.
00:28:16And here is Darryl Strawberry.
00:28:19Pretty amazing athlete this guy is.
00:28:22Power and speed.
00:28:23Quite a threat.
00:28:25I mean, you're talking about someone that could steal your bag and go deep.
00:28:28Bo Jackson, anyone?
00:28:30And a 1-0.
00:28:36When you have a real athletic player and who's able to do the baseball mechanical things really well,
00:28:44look out because the sky's the limit on that potential.
00:28:47The 2-0 is in for a strike.
00:28:53The pitch.
00:28:54And now the count filled up 3-2.
00:29:16And now the count filled up 3-2.
00:29:24The wind of the pitch.
00:29:29In the air.
00:29:30Left field.
00:29:31Down the line.
00:29:33Kiner racing over to make the catch.
00:29:38Now battered.
00:29:39Left fielder.
00:29:40Rusty Stobb.
00:29:43Rusty Stobb.
00:29:45The next to hit.
00:29:45Slapped foul.
00:30:07Next offering is in for a strike.
00:30:10Well, this guy is so comfortable hitting with two strikes.
00:30:12Even a good pitch early in the at-bat.
00:30:14If he's not ready to pull the trigger, he's not worried if he gets to an 0-2 count.
00:30:23And he deals.
00:30:26That one not close.
00:30:28And the count, 1-2.
00:30:31The wind and the pitch.
00:30:35And a swing and a miss.
00:30:37Two up, two down.
00:30:38Stood absolutely no chance on that slider right there.
00:30:41And I don't mean to laugh, but that's a tough one.
00:30:44I mean, pretty much a perfect strikeout pitch.
00:30:46I mean, it looks like a fastball middle in.
00:30:48Kind of has putter action.
00:30:50And it just bunches you up to where you can't get your hands through and the barrel to it.
00:30:54And not much you can do unless you recognize the spin early and you spin on it.
00:30:59Two outs.
00:31:00Space is empty.
00:31:01David Wright.
00:31:01Up now for the Mets.
00:31:05First offering.
00:31:06Misses the mark.
00:31:18Right-hander kicks deals.
00:31:21There's the strike.
00:31:22The wind to the pitch.
00:31:32That one in there across the letters.
00:31:35Love how vocal the umpire is today.
00:31:38No doubt.
00:31:38And the hitter's mind, catcher's mind, and even the pitcher's mind as to the conviction in the call.
00:31:51Two down, nobody on.
00:31:54And a swing and a miss.
00:31:55And that's that.
00:31:58Nothing doing for the Mets.
00:32:00But they hold a 1-0 lead.
00:32:01And welcome back.
00:32:17Bottom four.
00:32:18And the batter will be the shortstop.
00:32:20Arky gone.
00:32:21For the Pirate.
00:32:23That's shortstop.
00:32:24And a pitch.
00:32:25Arky.
00:32:26Vaughn.
00:32:29Lined, and that's a base hit.
00:32:31Just so sound in his mechanics.
00:32:37Hits against a firm front side.
00:32:40And the hands just continue to carry through the middle of the field.
00:32:49Roberto Clemente.
00:32:51The next Pirate to hit.
00:32:52Goal for one.
00:32:53Popped out foul to the catcher his first time off.
00:32:58And he swings and misses at the initial offering.
00:33:02Well, here's a good opportunity in this inning to get on the scoreboard after that leadoff hit.
00:33:06And Hartley-Order coming up right behind him.
00:33:08This is where they need to get going.
00:33:13Here comes the pitch.
00:33:15Swing and a miss.
00:33:16And it's nothing in two.
00:33:17Grutter at first with no outs here.
00:33:35Swing and a miss.
00:33:36The velocity blasted it right past him.
00:33:39Just blown away in that at-bat.
00:33:41Three fastballs.
00:33:42All strikes.
00:33:43He wasn't even able to foul one off.
00:33:45There's not much you can take away from an at-bat like that as a hitter.
00:33:48Other than maybe there's something wrong with your eyes.
00:33:50Got to have better timing on the fastball next time.
00:33:53Up next for the Pirates, Ralph Kiner.
00:34:00First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:34:02Righty to the plate.
00:34:17That's ball two.
00:34:192-0 count.
00:34:20You really don't want to give in here.
00:34:22You've got to work the edges.
00:34:23Really execute a pitch.
00:34:25Hopefully you can get back into this count.
00:34:30Righty delivers.
00:34:31Looked like it was a little bit up.
00:34:34A rare three-ball count here.
00:34:36He's been throwing strikes all day.
00:34:38Got to be ready to hit if you're in the box.
00:34:543-0 down.
00:34:58Ripped into left center.
00:34:59Base hit.
00:35:01Headed for the plate.
00:35:05Reyes with a relay throw.
00:35:07He beats it safe.
00:35:09It's 1-1.
00:35:12But when you fall behind in the count, you've got to come into the zone.
00:35:15And then guys have a better chance of hitting the ball hard like you did right there.
00:35:19Next is the speedy first baseman, number seven.
00:35:29The bat.
00:35:30Number seven.
00:35:31Next pitch downstairs.
00:35:36And it's 1-0.
00:35:45Kiner over at second.
00:35:46One down.
00:35:47Swing and a miss.
00:35:50Swing and a miss.
00:35:54Slider right there.
00:35:56Oh, and now a wild pitch.
00:36:06And the runner holds.
00:36:07And the runner holds.
00:36:16And the pitch.
00:36:18And that just misses.
00:36:20Really good take, especially with two strikes.
00:36:22Kicks and deals.
00:36:27Got him.
00:36:28Yeah, there's two away.
00:36:31Boog gets talked about a lot, but a good high fastball in a two-strike situation, it's just
00:36:36become such a problem for hitters in more recent years.
00:36:40With all of the emphasis by pitchers on developing that spin rate, having a good grip on the
00:36:45baseball, those high fastballs, they kind of look like to the hitter that they're rising,
00:36:50even though they're not, but they're not decreasing in velocity and spin rate.
00:36:54So very difficult to get the barrel on it.
00:36:57And now, Dave Parker in there and it's 0-1.
00:37:10And delivers outside.
00:37:17Seaver, one of the best strikeout pitchers in the game, and that certainly is a benefit
00:37:22to him when he's in a spot like this.
00:37:30Man on second, two down.
00:37:32So, a foul ball makes it one and two.
00:37:40Runner leads away at second.
00:37:47Stays alive.
00:37:57The one-two.
00:38:01Meanwhile, this pitch gets away.
00:38:03Nice job behind the plate there.
00:38:05And a pitch.
00:38:11Next offering is outside.
00:38:13Yeah, if you're going to be in the game in high leverage situations, you've got to be
00:38:18able to get the swing and miss and put hitters away.
00:38:28And a swing and a miss.
00:38:30Good job at damage control right there.
00:38:32But the Pirates strike on this run-scoring double.
00:38:36All even at one apiece.
00:38:38Going, going, yeah, we in goal mode.
00:38:42Going, going, yeah, we in goal mode.
00:38:45Going, going, yeah, we in goal mode.
00:38:50Ready now for the fifth inning.
00:38:52Now, here is Howard Johnson.
00:38:55He is quite an athlete.
00:38:57I mean, you look around the other sports.
00:38:58Basketball, football.
00:39:00You feel like he could thrive in one of those sports, too.
00:39:03There's the strike.
00:39:05No ball.
00:39:06One strike.
00:39:20Deal one is outside.
00:39:22And it's a ball and a strike.
00:39:23And a pitch.
00:39:30And a count one and two.
00:39:42That one missing inside.
00:39:44It's good speed at the top of the order here.
00:39:46You want to get it on.
00:39:47See if you can get a stolen base.
00:39:48Maybe get around the bases and pick up a run.
00:39:53And a foul ball.
00:39:54He stays alive.
00:40:06Next offering is foul back.
00:40:07Here's the 2-2.
00:40:18Three balls.
00:40:20Two strikes.
00:40:25The 3-2 is off the outside edge.
00:40:28And that is ball four.
00:40:30Man, that's a tough one to take on the full count.
00:40:32But I guess he saw it really well.
00:40:34It's a really nice plate appearance.
00:40:37Keith Hernandez.
00:40:38Up now for the Mets.
00:40:40Good contact guy.
00:40:41Good defender.
00:40:42And that's in there for strike one.
00:40:53There was a high-velocity fastball in the zone.
00:40:56I think a little frustration from walking the previous hitter.
00:40:59He's got good stuff.
00:41:00Pitch inside the zone and trust it.
00:41:03Nobody out.
00:41:04Runner at first.
00:41:08Next offering is in for a strike.
00:41:10Quickly down 0-2 in the count.
00:41:13I think you've got to choke up a little bit.
00:41:15Spread out the feet.
00:41:15You don't know what the velocity or the location of this next pitch is going to be.
00:41:22Kicks and fires.
00:41:24On the ground to third.
00:41:25Oh, great stop.
00:41:27Quick feed to second for one.
00:41:28Plenty of time at first.
00:41:30That's a double play.
00:41:35The bat.
00:41:37Number one.
00:41:38Wilson up now for the Mets.
00:41:56And the first pitch misses in the dirt.
00:41:58One more.
00:41:59No strength.
00:41:59And here it comes.
00:42:12That misses.
00:42:13And that's ball two.
00:42:15Looks like he's being a little cautious with him in this at bat after doubling the first time up.
00:42:19Doesn't want to make another mistake.
00:42:21Center field.
00:42:29A little bloop single.
00:42:31So now back to the top of the order.
00:42:35Wasting no time.
00:42:37He's two for two now on the night.
00:42:39And just a triple and home run away from the cycle.
00:42:43Seriously, we're starting with this already.
00:42:46So digging in, Jose Reyes.
00:42:48He's turned into one of the best shortstops in the game.
00:42:54First offering and it just misses.
00:42:56And that's through there for a strike.
00:43:14One and one.
00:43:20Next pitch is downstairs.
00:43:25And the right-hander deals.
00:43:38That's ball three.
00:43:41I got three and one.
00:43:42Three balls, one strike.
00:43:43And there's ball four.
00:43:56So first and second with two outs.
00:44:07Daniel Murphy up now for the Mets.
00:44:10Trying to keep that hitting streak alive.
00:44:13Ten-game hitting streak for the young man.
00:44:15And first offering is fouled off.
00:44:23The pitch.
00:44:34That's down and in.
00:44:35You know, Boog, if you're that base runner at second base, you want to be quiet out there.
00:44:39Not bouncing around.
00:44:40Not distracting your teammate, the hitter.
00:44:43Make sure that he can clearly focus on that pitcher and that release point.
00:44:47Tough spot right here.
00:44:49A couple runners on.
00:44:50Two ball count.
00:44:52You can't nibble, but you have to execute and finish your pitch.
00:44:56If you leave something out over the plate, it's going to bring in some runs.
00:44:59Next offering upstairs.
00:45:17Left-hand hitter waits.
00:45:20Fouled off.
00:45:21He was late.
00:45:29Now this one's crushed down the line.
00:45:37Hooking.
00:45:37Fouled ball.
00:45:41Wilson over at second.
00:45:43Reyes on at first with two down.
00:45:50And that chance handled.
00:45:53Tosses the first.
00:45:54Third out.
00:45:55Two left for the Mets.
00:45:59Score remains tied.
00:46:011-1.
00:46:11Back here at PNC Park, John Chalby with my buddy Chris Singleton.
00:46:15It's set to get us started.
00:46:17Bottom five.
00:46:18Jason Kendall.
00:46:19Jason.
00:46:21Kendall.
00:46:25Come on home and say it's due to now.
00:46:28Days are wrong and nights are wrong.
00:46:31About two.
00:46:32The pitch.
00:46:35They say it went.
00:46:48And the next pitch is way outside.
00:46:51And he deals.
00:46:59Just missed.
00:47:05The pitch.
00:47:08That's in there.
00:47:10Two and two now.
00:47:11Swing and a miss.
00:47:20Struck him out.
00:47:21And that's the first out.
00:47:26So next to the plate for Pittsburgh.
00:47:28High trainer.
00:47:30Really good piece of hitting last time.
00:47:32Going to the opposite field.
00:47:33And the first pitch misses for ball one.
00:47:43And the righty deals.
00:47:47That misses the zone.
00:47:48Now two and oh.
00:47:49Two and oh.
00:47:57Good eye right there.
00:47:59In for a strike.
00:48:15Now three and a one.
00:48:16The pitch.
00:48:28In the air.
00:48:29Out towards right center.
00:48:31Strawberry.
00:48:31On the move.
00:48:32No trouble here.
00:48:33Puts it away for the out.
00:48:35Two down.
00:48:39Now batting.
00:48:40The center fielder.
00:48:42Max.
00:48:43Max carries.
00:48:44They say the people that you love.
00:48:46Cause the most pain.
00:48:47They say the world's riding up.
00:48:49Like the first man.
00:48:50They're not around.
00:48:52When you get a good man.
00:48:53They're not around.
00:48:55That one's in there.
00:48:560 and 1.
00:48:57I'm impressed that he went right after him on that first pitch.
00:49:00That's the key.
00:49:00Try to get ahead in the count.
00:49:02And you can play around a little bit more.
00:49:04As it bat expands.
00:49:070 and 1 now.
00:49:110 and 1.
00:49:110 and 1.
00:49:12Right side.
00:49:28Fires over to Hernandez.
00:49:30And that's the third out.
00:49:32Nothing doing here for Pittsburgh.
00:49:34Score remains deadlocked.
00:49:36one back here in pittsburgh all set for the top of the sixth and now mike piazza the catcher and
00:49:52this is a guy that doesn't just impact the game defensively they count on him to deliver offense
00:49:58he's the first guy at the ballpark he's got to study opposing hitters he's got to get familiar
00:50:04with his starting pitcher for that night and he's getting in the cage to take his swings that's a
00:50:10whole lot and so many times goes unnoticed hit on the ground to the right side steps out first for
00:50:25the out the right fielder number 18 daryl strawberry daryl strawberry
00:50:36first offering way inside almost got him follow a mistake right here could untie this ball game if
00:50:53you're the pitcher out there you just want to be a little more cautious the 1-0
00:50:58and that's doubted away when you get ahead in the count there's no doubt that the success rate goes
00:51:05up and that's what he's been doing it's made a big impact for him in recent games
00:51:09next offering is downstairs
00:51:14the wide that kicked the pitch and a four-pitch walk
00:51:29well he tried to nibble right there and just missed his spot hitter didn't offer at it now he has somebody
00:51:36to worry about over at first rusty stop up now for the Mets
00:51:53in there for strike one it's pitching well but not throwing a ton of first pitch strikes usually doesn't
00:52:00work out for success but you can never predict baseball
00:52:08and now the 0-1 that one blasted deep to right that's back there pulls it in on the warning track
00:52:17well i think the wind ended up being a factor right there it's
00:52:20whipping in from right field right now so otherwise i think that falls out of here right at the play david wright
00:52:30first offering misses the mark strawberry leads off first with two down to the inning
00:52:48next pitch is outside
00:53:09that's through there for a strike
00:53:16two balls and a strike there it comes and there's a foul ball
00:53:30and now two and two line drive and that's just foul
00:53:46swing and a miss and that is that top of the order due up in the home half of the six all tied
00:54:04one one and a caper apron so i ain't saving you will clean the house do you think that's just a statement
00:54:09then you ludicrous like it's word
00:54:12welcome back at the batter now hannes wagner
00:54:16leading up for the pirates the second baseman
00:54:21siever back to work
00:54:22Wagner all one there
00:54:39and a 1-0
00:54:43there's a strike and it really looks like these hitters have been in between with their timing
00:54:47today good fastball excellent slider but they've not been able to commit to one velocity and stay there
00:54:54next offering is in for a strike
00:54:56ripped but it curls foul
00:55:15swing and a ball lifted in the air left field pretty well struck
00:55:20pulls it in on the warning track
00:55:26now about it shortstop
00:55:32at the plate for pittsburgh
00:55:33arkey
00:55:44here's a high fly ball out to center murphy on the move two way down
00:55:49yeah that's a tough play for the infielder ranging back into the outfield there's part of him that's
00:55:55saying hey where you at outfielder call me off but he stayed focused and made a nice catch right there
00:56:02two outs base is empty up next for the pirates roberto clemente and what a two-way player not just
00:56:09offensively but as good a defensive outfielder as there is in the game that hits the dirt and that's ball one
00:56:19the pitch
00:56:26hit pretty well in the air out to center wilson drips towards it squeezes it that is the inning and one
00:56:34two three go the pirates still tied one one
00:56:37back here at the ballpark now it's the dh howard johnson the designated hitter howard
00:56:51the wind of the pitch trying to keep good speed off the bases bullpen activity starting up now verne
00:57:00law getting ready to go cole getting loose as well
00:57:12down and in moved his feet man he's been really good about to hit that 100 pitch mark
00:57:18here in the seventh man we'll see how far they're gonna ride him but it's been pretty good so far
00:57:21ground ball left side knocks it down to the hole not in time great effort but it's an infield hit
00:57:32well he waited until the seventh but that's the knock that'll extend his hitting streak singe how
00:57:37much does it weigh on your mind when you're coming to the plate in the late innings with a streak going
00:57:41yeah quite a bit and a hitter supposed to say he's only focused on the current at bat but man honestly
00:57:47it's hard not to know that if you don't come up with the hit your streak's over so it's there
00:57:52at least in the back of your mind check on the runner johnson back in on a dive
00:57:57stepping in keith hernandez that one fouled off
00:58:20the go-ahead run aboard at first nobody out
00:58:27next offering is in for a strike if you're a base runner you've got to stay dialed in here look for
00:58:35anything in the dirt try your best to get in the scoring position left hand batter waits
00:58:42line drive base hit
00:58:50well he found himself behind in the count right there but he didn't give in that was a thing of
00:58:54beauty he may have been a little behind the pitch but by getting that barrel into the hitting zone
00:58:59early on in his swing he was able to meet it and still shoot a line drive down the line and left
00:59:04now a huge hit bat in this game coming up and the pirates manager making his way to the mound now
00:59:09as he will make the move number 19 is done and it's a tie ball game as he heads for the dugout
00:59:16back with a new arm after a quick break
00:59:18pirates with a new arm of the mound verne law the offense will need to be ready for the breaking
00:59:28stuff he's got a great curveball
00:59:38first and second no outs and now here is wilson and boog i'd say he's due
00:59:46bunting but that's a foul ball
01:00:05right-handed reliever in the dirt and an excellent job keeping it right there
01:00:15at the belt and fires way outside and it's two and one really been able to slow down the game
01:00:22tonight with his at-bats and the biggest one he's had so far he doesn't look anxious at all
01:00:27that misses the zone three and one
01:00:41on the ground right side dives and keeps it on the infield fires to second for one
01:01:02so the lineup flips over jose reyes digs in down
01:01:17that's out to center field carrie settles underneath it pulls it down and he makes the catch
01:01:27here comes the runner from third throw home not in time to run scores it's 2-1
01:01:34sometimes all you got to do is your job and don't over complicate things keep it simple runner third
01:01:39less than two outs put the ball in play and a nice job with the sack fly
01:01:44daniel murphy for the fourth time tonight and still looking for that hit to keep this streak going
01:01:51and this might be his last shot at it boot first pitch just misses now if he's going to steal second
01:02:00you want him to go early in the count that way he's not a distraction to the hitter at the plate
01:02:04go ahead and get it out of the way so the hitter can focus on the pitch
01:02:11this to third trainer collects they take the force out and that is that
01:02:16so they pick up a run on two hits no errors and a man left midway in inning number seven
01:02:23and it's time to stretch it's the mets two and the pirates one
01:02:32and welcome back set for the last half of the seventh at the plate for pittsburgh ralph kiner
01:02:38he's not gonna get cheated up there no he's not he's looking to do damage with every swing he takes
01:02:46and a pitch
01:02:51and ball one well it's been a very impressive outing so far his command has been a big part of it even
01:02:58when he misses he misses outside the strike zone which is exactly what a pitcher wants
01:03:09the 1-0
01:03:10activity in the bullpen armando benitez the hard-throwing righty is up and loosening number 47
01:03:22warming up as well
01:03:27here comes the pitch
01:03:30and that's outside they get to this part of the order yeah there's some pop there but more likely
01:03:36there are some base hits so very important to be patient let the pitcher walk you if he will
01:03:42yeah the 2-1 hammered but foul
01:03:51the wind of the pitch
01:03:54the punch out there and he's down on strikes for the second time today a big first out here in the
01:04:01seventh via the punch out yeah it just does so much to change the outlook of an important inning
01:04:06like this but you got the leadoff hitter so critical in setting the table when you've got
01:04:11a tight game like this so a strikeout really puts them on their heels
01:04:14number seven now in the box comes up empty with a swing there
01:04:38the wind of the pitch
01:04:39strike two well i'm impressed with that challenge pitch right there even with this slim lead
01:04:46this guy's not afraid to go right after these hitters
01:04:49swings through that one it's a strikeout that's his second strikeout gosh here it is hit it three
01:04:56pitch strikeout all fastballs man he's got a lot of confidence in that pitch right now
01:05:00parker dave parker the next pirate to hit who's 0 for 2 with a pair of strikeouts
01:05:13in there and it's 0-1
01:05:15good eye right there
01:05:38the tying run at the plate and now two and one after that missed inside
01:05:45it's 0-1
01:05:56now he breaks his bat right gloves it on to first and the inning is over
01:06:03bucks go down quietly and they trail it here two to one
01:06:20back here at pnc park here's the power hitting catcher mike piazza well he's always a threat even
01:06:27if this guy is 0 for 3 for the night with three strikeouts he can come up that fourth time and do
01:06:32damage because he's that good
01:06:38the right hander back to work
01:06:39the right hander back there's the strike
01:06:42fell in at bat can be a little bit of a dance strike one here but
01:06:46a few more pitches we'll see how it turns out
01:06:48out towards left center carried under it
01:07:02calls it in for the out
01:07:09now batting right fielder
01:07:11daryl strawberry now here is daryl strawberry he launched this solo shot back in the second
01:07:20inning of this one yeah that was big for these guys early on definitely helped him get off onto the
01:07:24right foot
01:07:42next offering is down low and that's ball one
01:07:45bullpen action for the pirates a right hander appears to be getting loose
01:07:54next offering misses and it's 2-0
01:08:07that one drifts inside
01:08:18here's a 3-0
01:08:19good plate appearance there able to take the walk maybe a little loss of focus on the mound right
01:08:27there pretty much gifted in first base with a quick free pass
01:08:31run around at first with one gone rusty stop up now for the mets
01:08:43pickoff throw back standing he's in there safely
01:08:49first pitch doesn't find the zone
01:09:11and that one clips the corner is there a little wrinkle to that i think there was
01:09:15yeah a little slider action
01:09:24and a pitch and a foul ball
01:09:32one run game one out one on
01:09:45next one misses two and two well this is a guy that can be frustrating for pitchers because he
01:09:58fouls off so many pitches and grinds out the at bat i'm sure there's some times where pitchers rather
01:10:02just give up a first pitch single than have to waste six or seven pitches on one hitter
01:10:17three two now and that's ball four
01:10:19one hitter derr
01:10:22five
01:10:33wearing who takes off score five he hasn't
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01:10:51first pitch and he just misses it's getting squeezed a little bit here late
01:10:58and the 1-0 rips one to right dives and makes the catch
01:11:15and wow what a great diving tag Ziggy StatCast says that was a near-perfect route
01:11:22and it had to be but that's just a big part of his game and then this guy's
01:11:26instincts just seemed to always put him in a position to make special plays and
01:11:31right there he's done it again and stepping in is the speedy Howard Johnson
01:11:37he's a guy who does it all
01:11:41two outs
01:11:54liner picked on the hop at first he steps on the bag and that is that two left for
01:12:02the Mets but they still lead it two to one
01:12:05one
01:12:15ready for the bottom of the eighth here's the Pirates catcher now Jason Kendall
01:12:19here's the right hitter back to work
01:12:25that one the other way gets down base hit
01:12:30solo runner aboard to start the inning
01:12:32well that at bat had a lot of pressure riding on it so really great job coming
01:12:38through right there it's got to feel good nice job of driving that pitch the other
01:12:42way on the line you know hitters they take so many reps in the cages working on
01:12:46going to the opposite field and it doesn't always translate into the game but
01:12:49right there it did and he did it perfectly and here comes the Mets manager to the
01:12:53mound pitching change coming Tom Seaver out of the game and he leaves in a one-run game
01:12:59new pitcher coming up we'll be back in a minute the Mets with a new arm on the mound Armando Benitez
01:13:06trying to protect this league
01:13:20no outs runner at first here's the third baseman pie trainer
01:13:24laid-off man is on you got to be looking for the bunt here trying to get him in the scoring position
01:13:38and a sack bunt here
01:13:40Hernandez flips it behind his back
01:13:43as the pitcher brings it in for the out and the runner advances to second
01:13:47max carry the next pirate to hit well both sides equally as strong
01:14:03so not a good time to try to turn him around with a relief pitcher and put him on
01:14:08the other side of the plate
01:14:19first offering misses badly for ball one
01:14:38and it's found away
01:14:45Kendall the runner at second with one away
01:14:54and it is two and one
01:14:56home plate umpires trying to tighten things up a little bit
01:14:59and it's even up
01:15:07then he really sells the change up with that arm action
01:15:17popped up to the left into foul ground
01:15:20hauls it in to away
01:15:22that was a good hard fastball with some nice ride up in the zone right there
01:15:29hitter looked like he was on it but I think that velocity at the end
01:15:33just beat him instead of a line drive or something hit deep
01:15:36it's a pop-up and an easy out for the defense
01:15:39Wagner in the box now take strike one
01:15:57very solid ending on the mound so far here in the eighth
01:16:00holding on to this narrow lead this is exactly what they were looking for
01:16:03and it's second stays alive
01:16:13well he knows they don't want to give him anything to hit
01:16:16but when you've got opportunities to drive in runs
01:16:19you've got to expand the zone
01:16:20he's capable of going out there and doing damage with it
01:16:24and the 0-2
01:16:26and a swing and a miss down on strikes
01:16:28inning over
01:16:29sometimes he wears the emotion on the sleeve
01:16:35but that's okay as long as he's getting results
01:16:37and right there thrilled with the punch out to get out of a jam
01:16:41welcome back and here's the first baseman
01:16:54Keith Hernandez
01:16:55leading off for the Mets
01:16:57the first baseman number 17
01:16:59Law back to work
01:17:02and immediately pumps in a strike to the left-handed hitter
01:17:05right-hander kick steals
01:17:15and a foul ball
01:17:18and a pitch
01:17:22and one and two
01:17:23well he missed badly with that 0-2 fastball hitter has to understand
01:17:35probably wants to try to put him away with that pitch
01:17:37so got to stay ready for it
01:17:38swing and a miss and a change up in the dirt
01:17:50Kendall gathers throws
01:17:52got him
01:17:53one away on the strikeout
01:17:54the batter
01:17:55number one
01:17:56number one
01:17:57so up next for New York
01:18:02Wilson
01:18:03first offering and it just misses
01:18:16on the ground right side Wagner over to pick it up to first he's out
01:18:24Jose Reyes
01:18:38stepping in is the switch hitting shortstop Jose Reyes
01:18:49not looking like they'll be adding any insurance runs heading to the bottom of the ninth
01:18:52so it's going to be on the bullpen to hold this lead
01:18:55righty delivers
01:18:59swing and a ball popped up
01:19:01and now maybe extra bases
01:19:03around first heading for two
01:19:05the throw in
01:19:06he's in there
01:19:08didn't exactly square that one up
01:19:10but sometimes you don't have to
01:19:11just a blue pit behind third right there
01:19:13and that's a really tough play for a third baseman or shortstop to get to
01:19:17and the same for the left fielder
01:19:19so he just found a perfect place to drop that one in right there
01:19:25Daniel Murphy
01:19:26now at the plate
01:19:31and the first pitch misses for ball one
01:19:33one ball
01:19:36and downstairs
01:19:40no need to go right at this guy first base is open he can hurt you so make him expand his zone if he doesn't give him a walk
01:19:56the 2-0 is in for a strike
01:20:09crowd locked in right now one run game here in the ninth
01:20:13rip to first caught
01:20:162-3-4 set to hit in the bottom of the ninth
01:20:20it's the Mets 2 and the Pirates 1
01:20:23it's the Mets 2 and the Pirates 1
01:20:26trust me when I tell you no exceptions to the rule
01:20:29bringing blessings when I move
01:20:30especially
01:20:32back now as they hand the ball to a fresh arm to start the bottom of the ninth
01:20:36John Franco
01:20:37he last pitched four days ago so he should feel pretty fresh
01:20:41well I think that what makes him so tough against left-handers is he hides the ball for a long time
01:20:46and from that same side harder for you to determine which part of the plate it's going to end up on
01:20:52back here in Pittsburgh
01:20:53so bottom of the ninth at the plate for Pittsburgh
01:20:56Archie Vaughn
01:20:59first pitch just misses
01:21:01you know this guy's great speed is in the back of that pitcher's mind
01:21:04if he can get on it's going to give him one more thing he's got to think about
01:21:08next offering is in for a strike
01:21:10getting a little frustrated with the strike zone
01:21:12swings through that one
01:21:25line drive that's a base hit
01:21:30hitting is really easy for some guys one thing that I can see already his bat stays in the zone on plane for an extended period of time
01:21:38and guys like that they have a high contact rate and they have more barrels because of that bat being on plane and even when you don't get it great it's still hit hard enough to dunk something in like that in front of the center fielder
01:21:53clemente in the box now take strike one
01:22:01tying run at first the winning run at the plate
01:22:09next pitch misses one ball one strike
01:22:11one ball one strike
01:22:20throw to first and he's back safely
01:22:22and a one-to-one
01:22:35bow back our way and that's out of play
01:22:37the one two swing and a miss struck him out one away
01:22:51here's a big power threat
01:22:54here's a big power threat ralph kiner this guy with light tower power
01:22:58and there's no doubt that they'll feed off the energy from this crowd right
01:23:04i mean yeah i'd say the intensity level has gone up a few notches for sure
01:23:09all season long he's racked up a number of saves and sometimes the adrenaline doesn't get high enough until there's a runner or two on base
01:23:21and that's in there for strike one
01:23:23late in the game everyone gets a little tighter way to get ahead on a really good hitter right there
01:23:34kicks and fires
01:23:36and strike two
01:23:37try to keep the game alive here in the bottom of the ninth
01:23:50next pitch is popped up right drifts towards it makes the grab that's out number two
01:24:04now
01:24:07number seven
01:24:09big spot here bottom of the ninth down to their final out number seven the next pirate to hit
01:24:15first pitch doesn't find the zone big situation right here you've got some speed over there at first base he represents the tying or on question is do you send them and get them in the scoring position or do you let that batter swing and maybe put you ahead
01:24:33kick sandials and there's something you don't see very much in today's game the pitch out
01:24:43on the runner at first with two gone
01:24:50next offering is fouled back
01:25:01how challenging was it for you trying to steal against the left-handed pitcher
01:25:05very difficult you've got to make him throw over that way you get a good look at his move if he doesn't throw over and just holds the ball you're very vulnerable to be picked off sneaks through base hit they stop the lead runner at second now two on with two outs
01:25:22well here we go winning run is on base with two away this one of those seen high base hits through the infield we just kind of rolled over on it a little bit but sometimes those can find a hole and get you enough a chance now to even the score and maybe extend this game
01:25:36with the tying run and scoring position at the bottom of the ninth next to hit dave parker
01:25:43swaying and a ground ball out to short that's a hit so that's two straight two out hits
01:25:49lay at the plate and they cut him down out to end it and they strand the tying and go-ahead runs to earn the win
01:25:56sometimes games come down to this you've got to press the issue try to get that run across and tie it up but an excellent throw nice job of concentration putting the tag on the runner exciting finish to this game today
01:26:10finish to this game today
01:26:17yeah
01:26:20that's getting much harder to live the only thing that i've been dodging this garden a bitch
01:26:32It is getting much harder to live.
01:26:43The only thing that I've been dodging is God in a bit.
01:26:46Collect calls to my mama, my father, his kids.
01:26:49Cause that kind of time to do is much harder to give.
01:26:52Seen a fatherless kid, his eyes wider than mine.
01:26:55By the look of his drawings, he was barely getting by.
01:26:58I asked, where you want to be when you turn 25?
01:27:00He turned around, looked up at me, and told me alive.
01:27:04Resonated at the time, it had me in doubt.
01:27:07I must have seen was all I had when taking this right.
01:27:09The final line score for our ball game tonight for the victorious New York Mets.
01:27:15Two runs, seven hits, no errors.