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Washington200000010374
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August 1, 1954

at Cleveland Stadium

Top of the 1st, Washington Batting, Tied 0-0, Mike Garcia facing 1-2-3
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Eddie YostGroundout: 3B-1B
O---Wayne TerwilligerGroundout: P-1B
---Mickey VernonSingle
1--Pete RunnelsSingle. Vernon to 2B
12-Jim BusbySingle. Vernon to 3B; Runnels to 2B
RR123Roy SieversSingle. Vernon Scores; Runnels Scores; Busby to 3B
O1-3Tom UmphlettFlyout: LF
2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 0
 
Bottom of the 1st, Cleveland Batting, Behind 0-2, Bob Porterfield facing 1-2-3
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Dave PopeStrikeout
O---Bobby AvilaFlyout: RF
O---Larry DobyFlyout: CF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 0
 
Top of the 2nd, Washington Batting, Ahead 2-0, Mike Garcia facing 8-9-1
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Ed Fitz GeraldStrikeout
O---Bob PorterfieldStrikeout
---Eddie YostWalk
1--Wayne TerwilligerYost steals 2B
O-2-Wayne TerwilligerGroundout: 1B unassisted
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 0
 
Bottom of the 2nd, Cleveland Batting, Behind 0-2, Bob Porterfield facing 4-5-6
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
---Al RosenSingle
1--Vic WertzRosen steals 2B. E2. Rosen to 3B
--3Vic WertzWalk
O1-3Dave PhilleyWertz caught stealing 2B (C-SS)
O--3Dave PhilleyStrikeout
O--3Sam DenteLineout: 2B
0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 0
 
Top of the 3rd, Washington Batting, Ahead 2-0, Mike Garcia facing 3-4-5
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Mickey VernonLineout: RF
O---Pete RunnelsStrikeout
O---Jim BusbyGroundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 0
 
Bottom of the 3rd, Cleveland Batting, Behind 0-2, Bob Porterfield facing 8-9-1
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Hal NaragonGroundout: 3B-1B
O---Mike GarciaFlyout: LF
R---Dave PopeHome Run
---Bobby AvilaSingle
O1--Larry DobyGroundout: 1B unassisted
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 1
 
Top of the 4th, Washington Batting, Ahead 2-1, Mike Garcia facing 6-7-8
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Roy SieversGroundout: SS-1B
O---Tom UmphlettGroundout: 2B-1B
O---Ed Fitz GeraldGroundout: 1B-P
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 1
 
Bottom of the 4th, Cleveland Batting, Behind 1-2, Bob Porterfield facing 4-5-6
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Al RosenGroundout: 2B-1B
O---Vic WertzFlyout: CF
O---Dave PhilleyFlyout: RF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 1
 
Top of the 5th, Washington Batting, Ahead 2-1, Mike Garcia facing 9-1-2
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Bob PorterfieldGroundout: SS-1B
O---Eddie YostGroundout: 2B-1B
O---Wayne TerwilligerFlyout: RF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 1
 
Bottom of the 5th, Cleveland Batting, Behind 1-2, Bob Porterfield facing 7-8-9
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
---Sam DenteWalk
O1--Hal NaragonBunt: Groundout: 1B-SS. Dente out at 2B; Naragon to 1B
O1--Mike GarciaBunt: Popout: P
O1--Dave PopeStrikeout
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 1
 
Top of the 6th, Washington Batting, Ahead 2-1, Mike Garcia facing 3-4-5
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Mickey VernonPopout: 2B
O---Pete RunnelsPopout: 2B
---Jim BusbySingle
1--Roy SieversWalk. Busby to 2B
O12-Tom UmphlettFlyout: LF
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 1
 
Bottom of the 6th, Cleveland Batting, Behind 1-2, Bob Porterfield facing 2-3-4
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Bobby AvilaLineout: 2B
R---Larry DobyHome Run
O---Al RosenFlyout: RF
O---Vic WertzFlyout: RF
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 2
 
Top of the 7th, Washington Batting, Tied 2-2, Mike Garcia facing 8-9-1
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Ed Fitz GeraldFlyout: CF
O---Bob PorterfieldFlyout: LF
---Eddie YostError by RF. Yost to 2B
O-2-Wayne TerwilligerGroundout: 1B unassisted
0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 2
 
Bottom of the 7th, Cleveland Batting, Tied 2-2, Bob Porterfield facing 6-7-8
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
---Dave PhilleySingle
Smith batting for Dente
1--Al SmithBunt: Error by P - Sacrifice Hit. Philley to 2B; Smith to 1B
12-Hal NaragonBunt: Error by 1B - Sacrifice Hit. Philley to 3B; Smith to 2B; Naragon to 1B
Mitchell batting for Garcia
RR123Dale MitchellSingle. Philley Scores; Smith Scores; Naragon to 3B
OR1-3Dave PopeGroundout: P-1B. Naragon Scores; Mitchell to 2B
-2-Bobby AvilaError by SS. Mitchell to 3B; Avila to 1B
R1-3Larry DobySingle. Mitchell Scores; Avila to 3B
Gus Keriazakos replaces Bob Porterfield pitching
OR1-3Al RosenFlyout: CF - Sacrifice Fly. Avila Scores
O1--Vic WertzFlyout: RF
5 runs, 3 hits, 3 errors, 1 LOB. Washington 2, Cleveland 7
 
Top of the 8th, Washington Batting, Behind 2-7, Hal Newhouser facing 3-4-5
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
Hal Newhouser replaces Mike Garcia pitching
Smith playing shortstop
---Mickey VernonWalk
1--Pete RunnelsDouble. Vernon to 3B
O-23Jim BusbyFlyout: CF
OR-23Roy SieversFlyout: RF - Sacrifice Fly. Vernon Scores; Runnels to 3B
O--3Tom UmphlettGroundout: SS-1B
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Washington 3, Cleveland 7
 
Bottom of the 8th, Cleveland Batting, Ahead 7-3, Gus Keriazakos facing 6-7-8
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
O---Dave PhilleyFlyout: CF
O---Al SmithLineout: RF
O---Hal NaragonStrikeout
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Washington 3, Cleveland 7
 
Top of the 9th, Washington Batting, Behind 3-7, Hal Newhouser facing 8-9-1
O/RRoBBatterPlay Detail
---Ed Fitz GeraldWalk
Tipton batting for Keriazakos
O1--Joe TiptonPopout: 1B
1--Eddie YostSingle. Fitz Gerald to 2B
O12-Wayne TerwilligerGroundout: SS-2B. Fitz Gerald to 3B; Yost out at 2B; Terwilliger to 1B
O1-3Mickey VernonLineout: CF
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Washington 3, Cleveland 7