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Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
9-11 6 Kansas City Royals
Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics Athletics Athletics OAK
12-11 7 Oakland Athletics
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Win Probability

KC OAK
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Kansas City Royals Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bip Roberts grounds out, shortstop Tony Batista to first baseman Mark McGwire.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tom Goodwin strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jay Bell singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ernie Young.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jeff King strikes out swinging.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Damon Mashore pops out to first baseman Jeff King.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tony Batista pops out to second baseman David Howard.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark McGwire walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Chili Davis strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Craig Paquette strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Tim Spehr called out on strikes.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius lines out to right fielder Johnny Damon.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi singles on a line drive to right fielder Johnny Damon. Scott Spiezio to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Young strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Izzy Molina strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    David Howard pops out to third baseman Scott Brosius.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Damon strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bip Roberts singles on a ground ball to center fielder Damon Mashore.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Tom Goodwin strikes out swinging.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Damon Mashore hits a home run (1).

    Kansas City Royals
    0
    Oakland Athletics
    1
  2. B
    S
    O

    Tony Batista grounds out, shortstop Jay Bell to first baseman Jeff King.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark McGwire hits a home run (9).

    Kansas City Royals
    0
    Oakland Athletics
    2
  4. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio singles on a ground ball to right fielder Johnny Damon.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius flies out to right fielder Johnny Damon.

Kansas City Royals Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jay Bell singles on a line drive to center fielder Damon Mashore.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jeff King singles on a line drive to left fielder Jason Giambi. Jay Bell to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Chili Davis grounds into a double play, second baseman Scott Spiezio to shortstop Tony Batista to first baseman Mark McGwire. Jay Bell to 3rd. Jeff King out at 2nd. Chili Davis out at 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Craig Paquette singles on a line drive to left fielder Jason Giambi. Jay Bell scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    1
    Oakland Athletics
    2
  5. B
    S
    O

    Tim Spehr strikes out swinging.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi grounds out to first baseman Jeff King.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Young walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Izzy Molina flies out to right fielder Johnny Damon.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Damon Mashore singles on a line drive to center fielder Tom Goodwin. Ernie Young to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Tony Batista pops out to first baseman Jeff King.

Kansas City Royals Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    David Howard called out on strikes.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Damon strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bip Roberts doubles (4) on a line drive to center fielder Damon Mashore.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Tom Goodwin grounds out, shortstop Tony Batista to first baseman Mark McGwire.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark McGwire doubles (8) on a pop up to second baseman David Howard.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco pops out to right fielder Johnny Damon.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio grounds out, third baseman Craig Paquette to first baseman Jeff King.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius grounds out, third baseman Craig Paquette to first baseman Jeff King.

Kansas City Royals Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jay Bell grounds out, third baseman Scott Brosius to first baseman Mark McGwire.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jeff King walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Chili Davis singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ernie Young. Jeff King to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Craig Paquette strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Scott Cooper walks. Jeff King to 3rd. Chili Davis to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    David Howard strikes out swinging.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Young grounds out, first baseman Jeff King to pitcher Jose Rosado.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Izzy Molina singles on a line drive to right fielder Johnny Damon.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Damon Mashore lines out to center fielder Tom Goodwin.

Kansas City Royals Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Damon singles on a line drive to left fielder Jason Giambi.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bip Roberts singles on a ground ball to second baseman Scott Spiezio. Johnny Damon to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Joe Vitiello pops out to center fielder Damon Mashore.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jay Bell out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Ernie Young. Johnny Damon scores. Bip Roberts to 2nd.

    Kansas City Royals
    2
    Oakland Athletics
    2
  5. B
    S
    O

    Jeff King singles on a line drive to left fielder Jason Giambi. Bip Roberts scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    3
    Oakland Athletics
    2
  6. B
    S
    O

    Chili Davis flies out to left fielder Jason Giambi.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Magadan singles on a line drive to right fielder Shane Halter.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark McGwire walks. Rafael Bournigal to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco pops out to shortstop Jay Bell.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio doubles (9) on a ground ball to right fielder Shane Halter. Rafael Bournigal scores. Mark McGwire to 3rd.

    Kansas City Royals
    3
    Oakland Athletics
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Brian Bevil intentionally walks Scott Brosius.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi strikes out swinging.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Young reaches on a fielder's choice out, shortstop Jay Bell to second baseman David Howard. Scott Brosius out at 2nd.

Kansas City Royals Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Craig Paquette flies out to center fielder Damon Mashore.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mike Sweeney strikes out swinging, catcher Izzy Molina to first baseman Mark McGwire.

  3. B
    S
    O

    David Howard singles on a ground ball to shortstop Rafael Bournigal.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Damon grounds out, pitcher Aaron Small to first baseman Mark McGwire.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Izzy Molina reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Craig Paquette.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Damon Mashore out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Jamie Walker to second baseman David Howard. Mike Mohler to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rafael Bournigal lines out to shortstop Jay Bell.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jamie Walker intentionally walks Mark McGwire.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco lines out to third baseman Craig Paquette.

Kansas City Royals Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Bip Roberts flies out to right fielder Ernie Young.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Shane Halter flies out to center fielder Damon Mashore.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jay Bell walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jeff King lines out to third baseman Scott Brosius.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius flies out to right fielder Shane Halter.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi grounds out, second baseman David Howard to first baseman Jeff King.

Kansas City Royals Top 10th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Chili Davis strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Craig Paquette lines out to center fielder Damon Mashore.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Sweeney grounds out, second baseman Scott Spiezio to first baseman Mark McGwire.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 10th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs grounds out, first baseman Jeff King to pitcher Jason Jacome.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne doubles (1) on a line drive to center fielder Johnny Damon.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Damon Mashore singles on a line drive to right fielder Shane Halter. Brent Mayne to 3rd. Damon Mashore to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rafael Bournigal grounds out, pitcher Jason Jacome to first baseman Jeff King.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jason Jacome intentionally walks Mark McGwire.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Jose Canseco reaches on a fielder's choice out, third baseman Craig Paquette unassisted. Damon Mashore out at 3rd. Mark McGwire to 2nd.

Kansas City Royals Top 11th
  1. B
    S
    O

    David Howard singles on a ground ball to center fielder Damon Mashore.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Damon reaches on a fielder's choice out, first baseman Mark McGwire to shortstop Rafael Bournigal. David Howard out at 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bip Roberts doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Jason Giambi. Johnny Damon scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    4
    Oakland Athletics
    3
  4. B
    S
    O

    Shane Halter grounds out, second baseman Scott Spiezio to first baseman Mark McGwire. Bip Roberts to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jay Bell hits a home run (6). Bip Roberts scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    6
    Oakland Athletics
    3
  6. B
    S
    O

    Jeff King walks.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Chili Davis walks. Jeff King to 2nd.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Craig Paquette lines out to pitcher Aaron Small.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 11th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio singles on a line drive to left fielder Bip Roberts.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius flies out to right fielder Shane Halter.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi hits a home run (3). Scott Spiezio scores.

    Kansas City Royals
    6
    Oakland Athletics
    5
  4. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs hits a home run (3).

    Kansas City Royals
    6
    Oakland Athletics
    6
  5. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne grounds out, second baseman David Howard to first baseman Jeff King.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Damon Mashore walks.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Rafael Bournigal singles on a ground ball to third baseman Craig Paquette. Damon Mashore to 3rd.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Mitch Williams intentionally walks Mark McGwire. Rafael Bournigal to 2nd.

  9. B
    S
    O

    Wild pitch by pitcher Mitch Williams. Damon Mashore scores. Rafael Bournigal to 3rd. Mark McGwire to 2nd.

    Kansas City Royals
    6
    Oakland Athletics
    7
Date
April 26, 1997 (Sat) @ 10:33 AM
Series
2 of 3
Venue
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Attendance
21,097
First Pitch
8:05 PM
Duration
4h 15m
Weather
Sunny / 68°F / Wind: 10 mph, Out To RF mph

    • Decisions

    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Roberts LF64210000.398.913
    		 Goodwin CF30000020.132.366
    		 Vitiello PH10000000.353.900
    Halter RF20000000.200.400
    Bell SS43231100.325.910
    King 1B42010210.3171.099
    Davis DH51000120.297.854
    Paquette 3B61010020.256.755
    		 Spehr C20000020.111.644
    		 Cooper PH00000100.222.762
    Sweeney, M C20000010.240.696
    Howard 2B52000020.319.820
    Damon CF51200021.273.818
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Rosado P6.010872223502.59
    Bevil P0.114211020013.50
    Walker P1.11600001107.94
    Pichardo P1.11700000100.00
    Jacome P1.13453321009.45
    Williams P0.119111020013.50
    Oakland Athletics
    Oakland Athletics Athletics Athletics OAK
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Mashore CF53211101.371.966
    		 Batista SS30000000.148.429
    		 Magadan PH11000000.316.954
    Bournigal SS31100000.281.738
    McGwire 1B22111500.3241.277
    Canseco DH60000020.242.673
    Spiezio 2B53110110.303.873
    Brosius 3B50000100.165.458
    Giambi LF62121020.259.751
    		 Young, E RF30000110.158.510
    Stairs RF21111000.3181.196
    		 Molina C41000010.167.372
    		 Mohler PR00000000.000.000
    Mayne C21000000.308.972
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Karsay P6.0117711021203.30
    Groom P0.0922200009.53
    Acre P1.01510000001.74
    Small P4.06643313203.24