Final
Washington Senators
Washington Senators Senators Senators WAS
47-66 9 Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox Red Sox Red Sox BOS
63-51 7 Boston Red Sox
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Win Probability

WAS BOS
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Washington Senators Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Eddie Yost walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Herb Plews flies out to third baseman Billy Klaus.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Pete Runnels out to left fielder Ted Williams.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Roy Sievers walks. Eddie Yost to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jim Lemon walks. Eddie Yost to 3rd. Roy Sievers to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Lou Berberet out to right fielder Jackie Jensen.

Boston Red Sox Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Milt Bolling walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Billy Klaus singles on a ground ball to second baseman Herb Plews. Milt Bolling to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ted Williams out, pitcher Dean Stone to first baseman Pete Runnels. Milt Bolling to 3rd. Billy Klaus to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dick Gernert walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jackie Jensen grounds into a double play, third baseman Eddie Yost to second baseman Herb Plews to first baseman Pete Runnels. Dick Gernert out at 2nd. Jackie Jensen out at 1st.

Washington Senators Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Karl Olson reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Milt Bolling.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tony Roig grounds into a double play, pitcher George Susce to shortstop Milt Bolling to first baseman Dick Gernert. Karl Olson out at 2nd. Tony Roig out at 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dean Stone hit by pitch.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Eddie Yost strikes out swinging.

Boston Red Sox Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jim Piersall pops out to second baseman Herb Plews.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ted Lepcio walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Pete Daley grounds into a double play, shortstop Tony Roig to second baseman Herb Plews to first baseman Pete Runnels. Ted Lepcio out at 2nd. Pete Daley out at 1st.

Washington Senators Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Herb Plews singles on a to right fielder Jackie Jensen.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Pete Runnels singles on a fly ball to left fielder Ted Williams. Herb Plews to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Roy Sievers doubles (18) on a to center fielder Jim Piersall. Herb Plews scores. Pete Runnels scores.

    Washington Senators
    2
    Boston Red Sox
    0
  4. B
    S
    O

    Jim Lemon out to right fielder Jackie Jensen. Roy Sievers to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Lou Berberet walks.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Karl Olson reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by pitcher George Susce. Roy Sievers scores. Lou Berberet to 2nd.

    Washington Senators
    3
    Boston Red Sox
    0
  7. B
    S
    O

    Tony Roig lines into a double play, third baseman Billy Klaus to second baseman Ted Lepcio. Lou Berberet out at 3rd. Tony Roig out at 1st.

Boston Red Sox Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    George Susce walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Milt Bolling grounds into a double play, third baseman Eddie Yost to second baseman Herb Plews to first baseman Pete Runnels. George Susce out at 2nd. Milt Bolling out at 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Billy Klaus singles on a to center fielder Karl Olson.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ted Williams hits a home run (16). Billy Klaus scores.

    Washington Senators
    3
    Boston Red Sox
    2
  5. B
    S
    O

    Dick Gernert out to right fielder Jim Lemon.

Washington Senators Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dean Stone pops out to shortstop Milt Bolling.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Eddie Yost walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Herb Plews out to left fielder Ted Williams.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Pete Runnels out, second baseman Ted Lepcio to first baseman Dick Gernert.

Boston Red Sox Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jackie Jensen pops out to second baseman Herb Plews.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jim Piersall walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ted Lepcio singles on a to left fielder Roy Sievers. Jim Piersall to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Pete Daley flies out to third baseman Eddie Yost.

  5. B
    S
    O

    George Susce grounds into a force out, shortstop Tony Roig to second baseman Herb Plews. Ted Lepcio out at 2nd. George Susce to 1st.

Washington Senators Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Roy Sievers doubles (19) on a fly ball to center fielder Jim Piersall.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jim Lemon out, third baseman Billy Klaus to first baseman Dick Gernert.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lou Berberet singles on a to right fielder Jackie Jensen. Roy Sievers to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Karl Olson walks. Lou Berberet to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Clint Courtney singles on a to left fielder Ted Williams. Roy Sievers scores. Lou Berberet to 3rd. Karl Olson to 2nd.

    Washington Senators
    4
    Boston Red Sox
    2
  6. B
    S
    O

    Dean Stone strikes out swinging.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Eddie Yost singles on a to left fielder Ted Williams. Lou Berberet scores. Karl Olson scores. Clint Courtney out at 3rd on the throw, left fielder Ted Williams to second baseman Ted Lepcio.

    Washington Senators
    6
    Boston Red Sox
    2
Boston Red Sox Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Milt Bolling doubles (1) on a to center fielder Karl Olson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Billy Klaus out to center fielder Karl Olson. Milt Bolling to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ted Williams doubles (19) on a to left fielder Roy Sievers. Milt Bolling scores.

    Washington Senators
    6
    Boston Red Sox
    3
  4. B
    S
    O

    Dick Gernert out to left fielder Roy Sievers.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jackie Jensen out to right fielder Jim Lemon.

Washington Senators Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Herb Plews doubles (7) on a to left fielder Ted Williams.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Pete Runnels out, first baseman Dick Gernert to pitcher Bob Porterfield. Herb Plews to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Roy Sievers reaches on a fielder's choice out, shortstop Milt Bolling to catcher Pete Daley. Herb Plews out at home. Roy Sievers to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jim Lemon singles on a to center fielder Jim Piersall. Roy Sievers scores.

    Washington Senators
    7
    Boston Red Sox
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Lou Berberet out, second baseman Ted Lepcio to first baseman Dick Gernert.

Boston Red Sox Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jim Piersall singles on a to left fielder Roy Sievers.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ted Lepcio hits a home run (6). Jim Piersall scores.

    Washington Senators
    7
    Boston Red Sox
    5
  3. B
    S
    O

    Pete Daley lines out to third baseman Eddie Yost.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Don Buddin strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Milt Bolling walks.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Billy Klaus out to center fielder Karl Olson.

Washington Senators Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Karl Olson singles on a to center fielder Jim Piersall.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jose Valdivielso flies out to catcher Pete Daley.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bunky Stewart out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Harry Dorish to second baseman Ted Lepcio. Karl Olson to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Eddie Yost walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Herb Plews out, first baseman Dick Gernert to pitcher Harry Dorish.

Boston Red Sox Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ted Williams out to center fielder Karl Olson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dick Gernert out, shortstop Jose Valdivielso to first baseman Pete Runnels.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jackie Jensen pops out to shortstop Jose Valdivielso.

Washington Senators Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Pete Runnels out, shortstop Milt Bolling to first baseman Dick Gernert.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Roy Sievers doubles (20) on a fly ball to left fielder Ted Williams.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jim Lemon strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Lou Berberet pops out to second baseman Ted Lepcio.

Boston Red Sox Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jim Piersall out, third baseman Eddie Yost to first baseman Pete Runnels.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ted Lepcio hits a home run (7).

    Washington Senators
    7
    Boston Red Sox
    6
  3. B
    S
    O

    Pete Daley singles on a to left fielder Roy Sievers.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Vernon strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Milt Bolling singles on a to center fielder Karl Olson. Billy Consolo to 3rd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Billy Klaus out to center fielder Karl Olson.

Washington Senators Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Karl Olson walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jose Valdivielso singles on a to right fielder Jackie Jensen. Karl Olson to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bud Byerly grounds into a force out, pitcher Ike Delock to third baseman Billy Klaus. Karl Olson out at 3rd. Jose Valdivielso to 2nd. Bud Byerly to 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Eddie Yost reaches on a throwing error by pitcher Ike Delock. Jose Valdivielso to 3rd. Bud Byerly to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Herb Plews singles on a ground ball to first baseman Dick Gernert. Jose Valdivielso scores. Bud Byerly to 3rd. Eddie Yost to 2nd.

    Washington Senators
    8
    Boston Red Sox
    6
  6. B
    S
    O

    Pete Runnels walks. Bud Byerly scores. Eddie Yost to 3rd. Herb Plews to 2nd.

    Washington Senators
    9
    Boston Red Sox
    6
  7. B
    S
    O

    Roy Sievers pops out to third baseman Billy Klaus.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Jim Lemon strikes out swinging.

Boston Red Sox Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ted Williams hits a home run (17).

    Washington Senators
    9
    Boston Red Sox
    7
  2. B
    S
    O

    Dick Gernert pops out to second baseman Herb Plews.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jackie Jensen doubles (14) on a fly ball to center fielder Karl Olson.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jim Piersall lines out to first baseman Pete Runnels.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Ted Lepcio out, shortstop Jose Valdivielso to first baseman Pete Runnels.

Date
August 18, 1956 (Sat) @ 7:33 AM
Series
2 of 4
Venue
Fenway Park
Attendance
9,762
First Pitch
4:00 PM
Duration
2h 52m
Weather
Unknown

    • Decisions

    Boston Red Sox
    Boston Red Sox Red Sox Red Sox BOS
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Bolling SS32100200.250.796
    Klaus 3B52100000.263.736
    Williams LF53242000.3471.090
    Gernert 1B40000100.290.909
    Jensen RF51000000.309.881
    Piersall CF41100100.293.821
    Lepcio 2B43232100.267.792
    		 Daley C41000000.279.792
    		 Consolo PR00000000.000.143
    White C00000000.255.674
    		 Buddin PH10000010.231.671
    		 Zauchin PH00000000.219.625
    		 Vernon PH10000010.331.974
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Susce P4.14556606116.32
    Porterfield P1.21041100105.15
    Dorish P2.01420001104.29
    Delock P1.01622102104.50