Final/12
Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics Athletics Athletics OAK
54-86 6 Oakland Athletics
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
57-80 7 Kansas City Royals
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Win Probability

OAK KC
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Oakland Athletics Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Magadan doubles (8) on a line drive to right fielder Jermaine Dye. Jason McDonald scores.

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

    Ben Grieve doubles (4) on a line drive to center fielder Rod Myers. Dave Magadan scores.

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

    Matt Stairs grounds out, third baseman Scott Cooper to first baseman Larry Sutton. Ben Grieve to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi grounds out to first baseman Larry Sutton.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rod Myers grounds out, pitcher Jimmy Haynes to first baseman Jason Giambi.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Shane Halter walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Chili Davis flies out to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Yamil Benitez strikes out swinging.

Oakland Athletics Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio singles on a line drive to center fielder Rod Myers.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius grounds out to first baseman Larry Sutton. Scott Spiezio to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Tejada called out on strikes.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald flies out to center fielder Rod Myers.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Cooper grounds out, shortstop Miguel Tejada to first baseman Jason Giambi.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jermaine Dye strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Larry Sutton strikes out swinging.

Oakland Athletics Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Magadan walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ben Grieve flies out to left fielder Yamil Benitez.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs walks. Dave Magadan to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi hits a home run (17). Dave Magadan scores. Matt Stairs scores.

    Oakland Athletics
    6
    Kansas City Royals
    0
  5. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne called out on strikes.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mike Macfarlane grounds out, third baseman Scott Brosius to first baseman Jason Giambi.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Felix Martinez strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rod Myers grounds out, first baseman Jason Giambi to pitcher Jimmy Haynes.

Oakland Athletics Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius flies out to left fielder Yamil Benitez.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Tejada flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald singles on a line drive to left fielder Yamil Benitez.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dave Magadan grounds out, shortstop Felix Martinez to first baseman Larry Sutton.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Shane Halter lines out to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Chili Davis grounds out to first baseman Jason Giambi.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Yamil Benitez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ben Grieve.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Scott Cooper grounds out, second baseman Scott Spiezio to first baseman Jason Giambi.

Oakland Athletics Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ben Grieve singles on a ground ball to first baseman Larry Sutton.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs grounds into a double play, second baseman Shane Halter to shortstop Felix Martinez to first baseman Larry Sutton. Ben Grieve out at 2nd. Matt Stairs out at 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi flies out to center fielder Rod Myers.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jermaine Dye flies out to right fielder Ben Grieve.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Larry Sutton strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Macfarlane singles on a ground ball to third baseman Scott Brosius.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Felix Martinez strikes out swinging, catcher Brent Mayne to first baseman Jason Giambi.

Oakland Athletics Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne doubles (10) on a ground ball to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio flies out to center fielder Rod Myers. Brent Mayne to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius grounds out, second baseman Shane Halter to first baseman Larry Sutton.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Tejada grounds out, pitcher Tim Belcher to first baseman Larry Sutton.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rod Myers grounds out, second baseman Scott Spiezio to first baseman Jason Giambi.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Shane Halter grounds out, second baseman Scott Spiezio to first baseman Jason Giambi.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Chili Davis walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Yamil Benitez called out on strikes.

Oakland Athletics Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald grounds out, second baseman Shane Halter to first baseman Larry Sutton.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Magadan walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ben Grieve lines out to left fielder Yamil Benitez.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs doubles (18) on a line drive to right fielder Jermaine Dye. Dave Magadan to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi called out on strikes.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Cooper hits a home run (3).

    Oakland Athletics
    6
    Kansas City Royals
    1
  2. B
    S
    O

    Jermaine Dye walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Larry Sutton singles on a line drive to right fielder Ben Grieve. Jermaine Dye scores.

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

    Mike Macfarlane singles on a line drive to center fielder Jason McDonald, deflected by pitcher Billy Taylor. Larry Sutton to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Felix Martinez doubles (1) on a ground ball to right fielder Ben Grieve. Larry Sutton scores. Mike Macfarlane to 3rd.

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

    Rod Myers strikes out swinging.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Shane Halter grounds out, shortstop Miguel Tejada to first baseman Jason Giambi. Mike Macfarlane scores.

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

    Chili Davis lines out, third baseman Scott Brosius to first baseman Jason Giambi.

Oakland Athletics Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio flies out to center fielder Rod Myers.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Yamil Benitez strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Scott Cooper hit by pitch.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jermaine Dye walks. Jed Hansen to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Larry Sutton flies out to center fielder Jason McDonald. Jed Hansen to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Mike Macfarlane flies out to right fielder Ben Grieve.

Oakland Athletics Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Tejada flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Hipolito Pichardo intentionally walks Dave Magadan.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ben Grieve grounds into a double play, shortstop Felix Martinez to second baseman Jed Hansen to first baseman Larry Sutton. Dave Magadan out at 2nd. Ben Grieve out at 1st.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Felix Martinez walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rod Myers doubles (2) on a line drive to center fielder Jason McDonald. Felix Martinez scores.

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

    Jay Bell strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Chili Davis singles on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Stairs. Rod Myers scores.

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

    Yamil Benitez grounds into a force out, third baseman Scott Brosius to second baseman Scott Spiezio. Ricky Bones out at 2nd. Yamil Benitez to 1st.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Jed Hansen strikes out swinging.

Oakland Athletics Top 10th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs grounds out to first baseman Larry Sutton.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi singles on a line drive to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne pops out to second baseman Jed Hansen.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 10th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jermaine Dye flies out to right fielder Ben Grieve.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Larry Sutton walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Macfarlane walks. Larry Sutton to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Felix Martinez grounds out to first baseman Matt Stairs. Larry Sutton to 3rd. Mike Macfarlane to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Rod Myers flies out to left fielder Brian Lesher.

Oakland Athletics Top 11th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Brosius lines out to left fielder Yamil Benitez.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Bellhorn lines out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald called out on strikes.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 11th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jay Bell flies out to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dean Palmer walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Yamil Benitez flies out to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jed Hansen strikes out swinging, catcher Brent Mayne to first baseman Matt Stairs.

Oakland Athletics Top 12th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Magadan grounds out, third baseman Jay Bell to first baseman Larry Sutton.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ben Grieve called out on strikes.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs called out on strikes.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 12th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jermaine Dye singles on a ground ball to shortstop Scott Brosius, deflected by third baseman Mark Bellhorn.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Larry Sutton singles on a ground ball to shortstop Scott Brosius. Jermaine Dye to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Macfarlane out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Don Wengert to second baseman Scott Spiezio. Jermaine Dye to 3rd. Larry Sutton to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Felix Martinez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ben Grieve, deflected by pitcher Don Wengert. Johnny Damon scores. Larry Sutton to 3rd.

    Oakland Athletics
    6
    Kansas City Royals
    7
Date
September 5, 1997 (Fri) @ 12:05 AM
Series
1 of 4
Venue
Kauffman Stadium
Attendance
13,891
First Pitch
12:05 AM
Duration
4h 9m
Weather
Unknown / 71°F / Wind: 12 mph, R To L mph

    • Decisions

    Oakland Athletics
    Oakland Athletics Athletics Athletics OAK
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    McDonald CF52100111.239.720
    Magadan DH31210300.317.847
    Grieve RF62110010.5001.445
    Stairs 1B51100110.3221.066
    		 Giambi 1B52131010.284.849
    Lesher LF00000000.186.568
    Mayne C51000030.273.728
    Spiezio 2B51000000.230.636
    Brosius SS50000010.202.573
    		 Tejada, M SS40000010.182.562
    Bellhorn 3B10000000.227.690
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Haynes P6.010343313704.70
    Taylor P0.0221100004.55
    Mohler P1.11800000215.48
    Mathews P1.02812202103.03
    Groom P0.0810000004.63
    Witasick P2.25300003200.00
    Wengert P0.11231100006.13
    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Myers CF61110010.200.590
    		 Halter 3B30010100.278.743
    Bell 3B20000010.284.816
    		 Davis DH41010100.297.944
    		 Bones PR00000000.000.000
    Palmer PH00000100.256.739
    Benitez LF61000030.271.765
    		 Cooper 3B31111000.211.598
    Hansen 2B20000020.262.755
    		 Dye RF41100210.221.639
    Damon PR00100000.277.738
    Sutton 1B52110120.313.884
    Macfarlane C42100100.222.693
    Martinez, F SS52120120.333.929
    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Belcher P6.010576613305.22
    Walker P1.22910001204.89
    Pichardo P1.12010001104.85
    Montgomery P2.03010000103.93
    Olson P1.01600000206.21