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00:00:21from guaranteed rate field on the south side of Chicago we've got open air baseball for you
00:00:27on the show it's the New York Yankees going up against the Chicago White Sox alongside Chris
00:00:34Singleton I'm John Chomby saying it might be a launch angle home run heavy sport these days but
00:00:40we've got one of the very best back to ball contact hitters feature right here today I love the fact
00:00:46that he never gets too big with his swing and flies open tries to launch the ball he stays very
00:00:51compact he's looking at getting the barrel to the baseball doesn't care which part of the ballpark
00:00:56that he hits it to and I don't care if it's a lefty or a righty out there on the
00:00:59mound he looks
00:01:00extremely comfortable from either side
00:01:07so just about set now today's starting pitcher Ed Walsh what do you have on him Chris he touched
00:01:14the ninth inning his last time out really wanted the complete game didn't get it but he did get
00:01:18the W they'd love to see him pitch deep into this one again
00:01:26all right ready to get underway here's a speed threat Phil random leading off tonight for the
00:01:32Yankees the shortstop
00:01:37and he deals
00:01:41that one's in there and this one is off and running
00:01:48first pitch 7-10
00:01:52righty delivers
00:01:56that one fouled off
00:02:25this one lifted in the air left field
00:02:29and there's one away
00:02:35as we take a look now at the New York Yankees lineup
00:02:39they're dealing with a top level arm of the mound so this figures to be a tough matchup for
00:02:44what's the key to the offense today singing
00:02:47I think when you got a guy that's this talented on the mound you got to find ways to disrupt
00:02:52his
00:02:53rhythm make him uncomfortable a little bit the guys that can handle the bat and perhaps you know bunt
00:02:57bunt for a base hit get him moving off the mound
00:03:00if you're in the box and he seems to be just in a flow step out mess up his timing
00:03:05somehow try to get
00:03:06in his head a little bit and then when he does come in the zone
00:03:09you may only get one pitch you better not miss it
00:03:11Joe DiMaggio stands in now looks at that one inside
00:03:17well he's so great about hitting the ball the other way he gets those arms extended so right
00:03:22there just trying to straighten him up a little bit so he doesn't have as much outside plate coverage
00:03:28and a 1-0
00:03:32swing and a line drive caught and singing as a team you need to make the most of the very
00:03:38few
00:03:38opportunities he's going to give you right absolutely and and you know if you don't get
00:03:43to guys like this a lot of times early once they really settle in it's going to be the later
00:03:47innings
00:03:48that they hand that ball over to a reliever if they do at all
00:04:09and a foul ball
00:04:190-1 down
00:04:24ball one there way to lay off that fastball up right there you're looking for something you see
00:04:29well that you can handle but you also have to keep the discipline so that you're not popping up pitches
00:04:35that are just a little too high he's got it and that is out number three
00:04:42down in order go the yankees time for the white sox to go to work
00:04:46no score you're watching major league baseball exclusively on the show
00:04:56bottom of the first on the hill and coming off a great start jack crespo
00:05:02a really good outing for him last time scattered two runs was attacking hitters getting ahead in the
00:05:07count great performance we'll see if he can do it again in this one
00:05:16bottom of the first here's the center fielder shoeless joe jackson
00:05:21feels like it's less common today that you see a guy like this the speed component the contact
00:05:28component but lack of power strike one
00:05:40and he'll one
00:05:43foul ball there
00:05:56next offering misses it's a ball and two strikes
00:06:12left hand batter weights
00:06:15got him looking one away no that's not the best two strike fastball i've seen but certainly got
00:06:22away with the location there you'll sometimes as a hitter when you're down in the count you're so
00:06:27focused on a pitcher painting the black and you just get a little bit locked up on something down
00:06:32the heart of the plate not expecting it and it just kind of freezes you
00:06:36and now nelly fox
00:06:53next pitch misses inside and wanted one
00:07:09and the right hater deals
00:07:12and fires in a fastball at 95. they can live up in the zone all game if guys will chase
00:07:19it that's just
00:07:20too much velocity hitters got to look down in the zone
00:07:25and a foul ball third base side
00:07:34the pitch
00:07:38now a screamer into the outfield no trouble here puts it away for the out yeah there's two away
00:07:48now we take a look at the lineup put together by the hall of fame manager tony la russa and
00:07:54a big
00:07:55factor for them in recent games mini minoso his batting average is on the rise right now he's hitting
00:08:02over 350 over the last 10 ball games and you can see the confidence that he's carrying around just
00:08:07watching him walk to the plate frank thomas steps to the plate for the white sox
00:08:13he's not gonna get cheated up there no he's not he's looking to do damage with every swing he takes
00:08:23line drive base hit
00:08:30well his hot hitting continues he's been getting great results lately nice line drive to pull side
00:08:36met it out front but just stayed through it nice enough and ripped it into the outfield
00:08:43and now here is paul kanerko he was hitless in fourth bats yesterday
00:08:51first offering and it just misses
00:09:01thomas off of first with two away
00:09:10swing and a miss and he was fooled cold night tonight boog and that's a pretty firm fastball
00:09:15right there i tell you what memories of getting jammed they are creeping into my mind right now
00:09:36jackson sizing this one up great effort as he's able to haul it in and that's the third out
00:09:43the white socks leave one we've played an inning no score
00:09:56back at guaranteed rate field all set for the start of the inning stepping in the long ball threat
00:10:01lou garrick number four lou walsh back to work
00:10:11on the ground to the left and foul ball goes without saying one of the biggest legends of
00:10:17the game here in garrick probably the greatest first baseman of all time
00:10:26garrick
00:10:27garrick checks his swing appeal down to third and he held up
00:10:33and a 1-1
00:10:37and that one fouled off in 1929 garrick slashed 300 431 584 not too bad right well that was maybe
00:10:47the
00:10:48worst season of the worst season of his career tells you about what kind of player he was
00:10:53the next pitch misses two and two
00:10:59righty to the plate
00:11:04and that one almost got him
00:11:14now a high fly ball out to left center jackson should have this one puts it away for the out
00:11:30and up next for new york mickey mantle singing you can't ask for anything more this guy checks
00:11:37all the boxes offensively he is the ultimate professional and it doesn't just start at game
00:11:42time it starts in the afternoon the way he prepares and gets ready for the ball game i tell you
00:11:47what his
00:11:47teammates feed off of the leadership that he shows on and off the field the pitch
00:11:57and there's a foul ball
00:12:04and a foul ball he stays alive
00:12:04no score here in the second
00:12:27and a foul ball he stays alive
00:12:40and now it's even up this guy's a fun guy to watch taking it bad he just battles up there
00:12:45he
00:12:46doesn't take a pitch off at all makes it so difficult on the pitchers out there you could
00:12:50tell they get frustrated with how long it takes to put him away
00:12:54swing and a miss struck him out two gone just beautiful placement of the splitter right there
00:13:00exactly where you want it with two strikes to get that swing and miss and he's worked very hard to
00:13:05be able to command that pitch it's a tough pitch to get a grip on but he's one of the
00:13:09best at throwing
00:13:10it where he wants to two out space is empty and next for new york reggie jackson
00:13:37next offering is fouled back
00:13:43second inning here no score
00:13:51tried to hold up on the 0-2 now a look down to third and yes he did joe mcdonald
00:13:57rings him up
00:13:58so the yanks go in order we'll go to the bottom of the second no score
00:14:05welcome back leading off harold baynes leading up for the white sox the right fielder harold
00:14:20the right hander back to work in for a strike that's strike one
00:14:30and a pitch
00:14:33and it's found away
00:14:42going to now
00:14:46swing and a miss the velocity blasted it right past him well when you commit to throwing
00:14:51an inside fastball to your glove side across the strike zone especially with two strikes
00:14:56if you're going to miss you want to miss off the plate in you do not want to leave it
00:15:00out over
00:15:00the heart of the plate so that was excellent execution on that pitch really tied him up
00:15:05and he couldn't get a piece at all so up next for chicago mini minoso
00:15:12first pitch just misses
00:15:26kicks and fires
00:15:28and downstairs he's been raking in recent games and a big reason why getting ahead and counts he's been
00:15:36able to do that consistently and you see the results
00:15:41next one misses and that's ball three
00:15:50nothing nothing here in the bottom of the second
00:15:56that one the other way
00:15:59sends it to first
00:16:01fine play in the hole for the out
00:16:03the third baseman
00:16:33Strike one.
00:16:37And the pitch.
00:16:40That misses.
00:16:42Ball one.
00:16:46And the righty deals.
00:16:49Slap the other way.
00:16:51Foul.
00:16:59Here's a one-two.
00:17:03Hard ground ball.
00:17:04Base knock.
00:17:12Just kept it simple.
00:17:14Played Pepper with the middle of the infield and took it back where it came from.
00:17:17And there was just no one there to knock it down.
00:17:25Now it's the shortstop.
00:17:27Number four.
00:17:32And that's in there for strike one.
00:17:42Number 23.
00:17:43The runner at first with two gone.
00:17:49And he's down 0-2 as he swings through it.
00:17:52Really consistent release point.
00:17:54He's been able to pitch up and down and have excellent command at both locations.
00:17:58Next one off the plate inside.
00:18:01Now one and two.
00:18:07And the pitch.
00:18:09Out to short.
00:18:11They get the force.
00:18:13Inning over.
00:18:14We play two full.
00:18:15We're tied.
00:18:17Nothing, nothing.
00:18:17Trying to reach the people.
00:18:20And welcome back.
00:18:22Here's the rookie third baseman.
00:18:23Alex Rodriguez.
00:18:28Walsh back to work.
00:18:33In for a strike.
00:18:34Going to want.
00:18:35That's excellent location on the fastball right there early in this game.
00:18:38If he can do that all game, should be a good outing for him.
00:18:42Next offering is in for a strike.
00:18:44I mean, that's perfect location right on the black.
00:18:48I mean, over and over again.
00:18:49This guy demonstrates the ability to hit those spots.
00:18:52They're so tough to do anything with as a hitter.
00:19:00And a one-two.
00:19:05That one is upstairs.
00:19:07Wow, that's a tough pitch to lay off.
00:19:33Swings and misses.
00:19:35One up, one down.
00:19:36It's been a pretty rough start to this series for him at the plate.
00:19:39Three strikeouts in the first game yesterday.
00:19:41Another one right there.
00:19:42They clearly got a great plan for how to deal with this guy right now.
00:19:53Here's the catcher.
00:19:54Number 31.
00:20:00And he swings and misses, and it's nothing you want.
00:20:10Top of the third.
00:20:11No score.
00:20:19On a line.
00:20:20Base hit.
00:20:25He needed out one.
00:20:26It's been a tough stretch at the plate lately.
00:20:28A lot of hitters tell themselves, line drive over the infielder's head.
00:20:31That's what I'm trying to do.
00:20:32Just keep that approach simple.
00:20:34And right there, it was perfectly executed.
00:20:37On time with everything.
00:20:38And pulled it into the gap nicely.
00:20:40One down.
00:20:42Number 30.
00:20:43Stepping in now for the Yankees.
00:20:47Next offering is down low.
00:20:49Ball one.
00:21:06And that's outside.
00:21:21The pitch.
00:21:24Swing and a miss.
00:21:25And that is strike one.
00:21:28One.
00:21:39At the belt and fires.
00:21:41Good eye right there.
00:21:44Good eye right there.
00:21:57Kicks and deals.
00:21:59Kicks and deals.
00:22:02Helpful.
00:22:11And a swing and a miss.
00:22:13Two away.
00:22:18Up next.
00:22:18So the lineup flips over.
00:22:20Phil Random.
00:22:22Stepping in now for the Yankees.
00:22:24Sing, you talk about a guy that has all the skills.
00:22:27The range is really good, but the arm just stands out.
00:22:30And he makes all the plays.
00:22:36Next pitch downstairs.
00:22:38And that's ball one.
00:22:40And because of that big power arm, he's able to play a little bit deeper.
00:22:43Make throws from the outfield grass all the way across the diamond and still get a pretty good runner.
00:22:49That's impressive.
00:22:55It's a one-to-one.
00:22:57That one drifts inside.
00:23:12Two-one pitch is in there and the count is even.
00:23:31That one the other way.
00:23:33That one the other way.
00:23:33Fox over to first.
00:23:35Third out.
00:23:36That ends the frame.
00:23:38One left for the Yankees.
00:23:40And we are still scoreless.
00:23:51Here on the south side.
00:23:53Now, here is number 12.
00:23:56This is a guy who is very highly regarded defensively.
00:23:59Fun to watch him control stuff behind the plate.
00:24:02Good game caller.
00:24:04Good at framing.
00:24:05But it's that big arm that really stands out.
00:24:24Next offering is in for a strike.
00:24:26Well, we call that key holy.
00:24:28Even though it's right there and looks pretty good.
00:24:30If he doesn't love it, he's not going to swing that early in the count.
00:24:410-2 now.
00:24:44Bounce to the right side.
00:24:47In time to Gehrig.
00:24:49One gone.
00:24:50Bottom of the third inning.
00:24:52Now batting.
00:24:53The center fielder.
00:24:55Shoeless Joe.
00:24:56Jackson.
00:24:58So up next.
00:25:00Shoeless Joe Jackson.
00:25:02Singy.
00:25:03He's a guy that covers both sides of the plate about as well as anyone in the sport.
00:25:07How difficult is that to do?
00:25:09Well, just look at the back of my bubblegum card.
00:25:11You'll see how hard it is.
00:25:12These guys are great, man.
00:25:14They have the ability to look out there,
00:25:16but also to be able to turn on the inside pitch.
00:25:19Those that can really sharpen things on the outer half,
00:25:22those are the ones that become elite.
00:25:24That one lifted to left.
00:25:26A little bloop single.
00:25:27So they get a man aboard with a one-out single.
00:25:32Come back.
00:25:34The second thing.
00:25:35Man at first with one gone.
00:25:36Nelly Fox.
00:25:38The MO for him is contact.
00:25:40The guy who's going to deliver average.
00:25:42Not a ton of power.
00:25:44He's looking to hit a line drive somewhere.
00:25:46Y'all, that's why it's a team.
00:25:47And when you look at a lineup, he's a great two-hole hitter
00:25:50or a guy that you could put at the bottom to help turn that lineup over
00:25:53to have some momentum for your top hitters coming up to the plate.
00:25:56Crespo checks over to first, and he's back.
00:26:09In there, and it's 0-1.
00:26:11Not sure if he was expected for the pitcher to come right at him,
00:26:14but he got a nice cookie there and just watched it the entire way.
00:26:22And a pitch.
00:26:24Good eye on that spot.
00:26:26Good speed on the base pass.
00:26:28He handles the bat very well.
00:26:30I wouldn't be surprised if the skipper puts on some type of hit-and-run or run-and-hit.
00:26:45Next offering is in for a strike.
00:26:48If he doesn't get a knock right here,
00:26:49that pitch he just took is going to eat at him for a while.
00:26:52You might not see another pitch like that from a top-level guy like this.
00:27:09Jackson, the runner at first, with one gone in the inning.
00:27:17Popped in the air.
00:27:19Left field.
00:27:20Calls it in for the out.
00:27:27Up next for the White Sox.
00:27:29The first baseman.
00:27:31Frank.
00:27:33Come in.
00:27:37Frank Thomas steps to the plate for the White Sox.
00:27:41This guy makes great contact.
00:27:43One of the best in the game at putting bat on ball.
00:27:46He's got such quick hands, and he's gaining pitch recognition.
00:27:49That keeps him square to the plate.
00:27:51There's a good chance that his bat stays in the zone a long time,
00:27:54and that produces solid contact consistently.
00:27:58If he's going to steal second, you want him to go early in the count.
00:28:02That way he's not a distraction to the hitter at the plate.
00:28:04Go ahead and get it out of the way so the hitter can focus on the pitch.
00:28:08The next offering misses.
00:28:10Now 2-0.
00:28:11Chris, with that distraction and the speedy guy at first,
00:28:15he's in a favorable hitter's count.
00:28:17Well, if nothing else, I mean, this is a great spot for a hitter to be in.
00:28:262-0.
00:28:28Sharp grounder.
00:28:30That's through for a base hit.
00:28:37Another multi-hit game for him.
00:28:38He's been really hot lately.
00:28:40Wasn't able to elevate that one, but he sure hit it hard enough to get through the infield.
00:28:44There's not a whole lot of time for the defenders to react and try to make a play when it's
00:28:48ripped like that.
00:28:49Runner in scoring position now and a good opportunity to push across the first run of the ball game.
00:28:53And now, Paul Kanerko.
00:28:56And he swings and misses at the initial offering.
00:29:10Right-hander kicks deals on the ground the first.
00:29:14Boots it.
00:29:16But they get the out at first, and that'll do it for the inning.
00:29:20White Sox strand a couple, and we're still knotted at zero.
00:29:33Back here on the south side, John Chomby with Chris Singleton, and set to lead off the fourth, Joe DiMaggio.
00:29:42Joe DiMaggio.
00:29:53DiMaggio.
00:29:55The pitch.
00:30:00There's the strike.
00:30:01Good pitch to hit on a tee up in the zone.
00:30:04I think he was looking for something else right there.
00:30:10Next offering is down low.
00:30:20And another ball.
00:30:30The 2-1.
00:30:35And a foul ball.
00:30:442-2.
00:30:49On the ground.
00:30:52Throw over to Thomas.
00:30:53And one gone in the fourth as they get the lead off, man.
00:30:57Well, he's doing a nice job of keeping the ball out of the air.
00:31:00Let's the defense work behind him with another ground ball.
00:31:03Good execution.
00:31:04Now it's the D.H., Babe Ruth.
00:31:08This is a guy you've got to keep an eye on when he digs in.
00:31:11Definitely been known to drop a drag bunt from time to time, and he's pretty good at it, Chris.
00:31:16Yeah, and he creates a sense of urgency for the defense because of the speed, because of the ability to
00:31:22put down that bunt.
00:31:23And here it comes.
00:31:28And fouled off.
00:31:29Now you see even sluggers from time to time try and use the bunt really as a way to beat
00:31:36the shift.
00:31:41Next offering is fouled back.
00:31:55Bounce to the left side.
00:31:57And that's just fouled.
00:32:09Stays alive.
00:32:18One down.
00:32:19Base is empty.
00:32:22And now the count is even.
00:32:26I got to count two and two.
00:32:31The wind of the pitch.
00:32:35Swing and a tapper that rolls foul.
00:32:42Eighth pitch of the at-back coming up.
00:33:04Out to short.
00:33:06Throw over to Thomas.
00:33:08Two quick outs here in the top of the fourth.
00:33:11The first baseman, number four, Lou Gehrig.
00:33:16Lou Gehrig stepping in now for the Yankees.
00:33:20When he steps into the batter's box, the comfort level looks so high.
00:33:24It doesn't matter what kind of delivery that pitcher has, what kind of velocity, what kind of secondary stuff.
00:33:30He is so settled in there, he owns the home plate area.
00:33:35And Gehrig hit clean up for that famed murderer's row lineup as the Yankees were rolling off one World Series
00:33:42title after another.
00:33:44Next pitch misses.
00:33:46Ball two.
00:33:49Righty delivers.
00:33:54Swings here and blasts one left field.
00:33:57That one on its way.
00:33:58And that is gone.
00:34:22That's the exact definition of hitting the ball where it's pitched.
00:34:26Taking that outside fastball and driving it the opposite way out of the ballpark.
00:34:31You want to bottle that type of approach.
00:34:33So two away with nobody on.
00:34:35And stepping in for the Yankees, Mickey Mantle.
00:34:39First pitch and he just misses.
00:34:42Gehrig hit behind Babe Ruth in those murderer's row days.
00:34:45They both have tons of power, but their home runs had much different trajectories.
00:34:57Next pitch inside and out 2-1-0.
00:35:15Out there to center.
00:35:20Jackson makes the catch, and that'll do it.
00:35:24Another look at the long ball for the Yankees.
00:35:27It's now a 1-0 ball game.
00:35:36Bottom of the fourth, and now the right fielder, Harold Baines.
00:35:41While Ruth hit these high-towering fly balls out of the park,
00:35:45Gehrig just crushes line drives into the stands.
00:35:48I mean, he hit absolute bullets.
00:35:51The wind of the pitch.
00:35:55He swings and fouls one off.
00:36:03The 0-1.
00:36:06And that one fouled off.
00:36:20This to center field.
00:36:24And there's one down.
00:36:31Now batting.
00:36:33Left fielder.
00:36:34Mini.
00:36:36Monoso.
00:36:38And up next for Chicago, Mini Monoso.
00:36:41Kind of a throwback.
00:36:42No batting gloves.
00:36:51That one's in there, 0-1.
00:36:53That was just paint on the first pitch fastball.
00:36:59Next one is off the plate.
00:37:01And now it's even, 1-1.
00:37:08And he deals.
00:37:14Hammered on a line to the left.
00:37:15Base hit.
00:37:16So a man aboard now with one away.
00:37:21Everything came together perfectly for him right there.
00:37:23That pretty much split the zone down the middle,
00:37:25and those are the ones where you've got to make them pay.
00:37:28And now they've got some speed on first,
00:37:30so we'll see if they try to get him into motion.
00:37:32Here's the third baseman, number 23.
00:37:38Check on the runner.
00:37:39Minoso, back in on a dive.
00:37:52First pitch, and that's in for a strike.
00:38:01Minoso, the baserunner at first with one out.
00:38:08Next offering is downstairs.
00:38:21The pitch.
00:38:23The pitch.
00:38:24Nope.
00:38:24Nope, same.
00:38:40now one fouled off two and two with two strikes may see some movement over there at first base
00:38:48try to stay out of a double play here the pitch and a foul ball he stays alive
00:39:08to tune down and a swing and a miss now two out he came out of his mechanics there typically
00:39:16likes
00:39:16to shoot the ball the other way but that time a little anxious
00:39:30number four steps to the plate for the White Sox
00:39:38in there for strike one
00:39:52two outs now one missed
00:40:01one one now and there's something you don't see very much in today's game the pitch out
00:40:18two and one now fought off foul
00:40:32righty to the play swing get a ball popped up and a foul ball and see how the catcher wanted
00:40:39that pitch
00:40:40up and in want to try to tie him up that's the one thing we're seeing that high fastball you
00:40:44have to
00:40:44get it up there because of how hitters have changed their swings two two down here's the pitch runner
00:40:51goes swaying and a ball popped up and that is the inning so a man left for the White Sox
00:41:01still behind by a
00:41:02count of a count of one to nothing
00:41:12new inning getting started and now Reggie Jackson leading off with the Yankees the right fielder number nine Reggie
00:41:23the line to kick the pitch
00:41:28called strike right there it's pitching well but not throwing a ton of first pitch strikes usually doesn't work out
00:41:35for success but you can never predict baseball
00:41:37next offering misses and it's a ball to strike
00:41:43left-hand batter waits
00:41:48and there's a ball
00:42:02and the right-hander deals
00:42:07fouls
00:42:08fouls one off two and two
00:42:22tried to check his swing there appealed a third and no swing says Joe McDonald
00:42:26fouls
00:42:28here comes a pitch
00:42:33and there's ball four
00:42:36I don't think he really wanted to pitch to him right there anyhow
00:42:41now the third baseman Alex Rodriguez
00:42:44he is quite an athlete
00:42:46I mean you look around the other sports basketball football you feel like he could thrive in one of those
00:42:52sports too
00:42:57and that's in there for strike one
00:43:06nobody out runner at first
00:43:14next offering is in for a strike
00:43:16don't play situation here he's been working up in the zone typically you look for guys to get that ground
00:43:21ball see if he adjusts on this next pitch
00:43:30the 0-2
00:43:32good eye right there
00:43:34good eye right there
00:43:43and the pitch
00:43:45got him looking
00:43:46and there's one down
00:43:48simply said this guy's flailing at the plate right now
00:43:52just disconnected from head to toes in terms of the sink of his body
00:43:57that's his fifth strike out of the series and we're just two games in so
00:44:01hoping to see some kind of adjustment out of him his at bats are just a little tough to watch
00:44:05right now
00:44:05over to first and he saved
00:44:17and here is number 31
00:44:20that one's in their own one
00:44:36the pitch
00:44:38that's in there
00:44:39that strike two
00:44:41love how vocal the umpire is today
00:44:43no doubt
00:44:45in the hitter's mind
00:44:46catcher's mind
00:44:47and even the pitcher's mind
00:44:48as to the conviction in the call
00:44:54next pitch way upstairs
00:44:56pretty standard
00:44:58high 0-2 fastball right there
00:45:00if you're smart
00:45:01you'll look for something down in the zone
00:45:03but not too far
00:45:04don't want to chase that breaking ball in the dirt
00:45:06ground ball could be two
00:45:07two
00:45:08to second there's one
00:45:09and it's a double plate
00:45:10and the inning
00:45:12home half of the fifth
00:45:13coming up
00:45:14Yankees one
00:45:15and the White Sox nothing
00:45:28back here at the ballpark
00:45:30and here's the catcher
00:45:31number 12
00:45:32all these fans definitely want to get
00:45:34involved in the game
00:45:36all it's going to take
00:45:37is to get the leadoff man
00:45:38or even a base runner on
00:45:42and first offering is fouled off
00:45:55swings through that one for strike two
00:46:10left hand hitter waits
00:46:13foul ball
00:46:26got him
00:46:27and there's one down
00:46:33shoeless Joe Jackson
00:46:35steps to the plate for the White Sox
00:46:38Chris his skill set straight out of the mid 80s
00:46:41good contact
00:46:41not much power
00:46:43and he could run
00:46:44he always uses the wheels
00:46:45to his advantage
00:46:46his biggest challenge in this day and age
00:46:49is to not get caught up in trying to hit home runs
00:46:52because so many people are
00:46:55to the right side
00:46:58steps out first for the out
00:47:02the batter
00:47:03number two
00:47:04second baseman
00:47:05nearly
00:47:09two outs
00:47:10base is empty
00:47:11and next to him for the Sox
00:47:12Nellie Fox
00:47:14good contact guy
00:47:15good defender
00:47:21this one in the air right field
00:47:23Jackson
00:47:24as this one sized up
00:47:25makes the grab
00:47:27and that's the inning
00:47:27down in order go the White Sox
00:47:29six
00:47:29and it remains
00:47:31one nothing
00:47:40all set for the top of the sixth
00:47:42and the batter down
00:47:43number 30
00:47:45the second baseman
00:47:47number 30
00:47:48the right hander back to work
00:47:53and that one is lifted in the air
00:47:55Baines
00:47:56drifts towards it
00:47:57and makes the grab
00:47:59and there's one away
00:48:02the batter
00:48:03number 10
00:48:04shortstop
00:48:05Phil
00:48:07so digging in
00:48:08Phil
00:48:09you talk about elite defensive players
00:48:11especially in the middle of the diamond
00:48:13and this guy is at the top of the list
00:48:20in there and its own one
00:48:21and you played behind guys
00:48:23and they loved having your speed out there defensively
00:48:26one of the things that we talk about is
00:48:28how much pitchers enjoy having those elite defenders behind them
00:48:32oh and two as he waves at that one
00:48:36the wind of the pitch
00:48:41stays alive
00:49:03and the righty deals
00:49:09this one popped up foul ground first base side
00:49:12pulls it down and he makes the catch
00:49:15and a couple of quick outs
00:49:19the left fielder number five
00:49:21Joe
00:49:23two outs base is empty
00:49:25Joe DiMaggio stepping in now for the Yankees
00:49:35Boogan
00:49:36Boogan the one thing about that is speed never goes in a slump
00:49:39and defense shouldn't either
00:49:41hitting wise you can struggle you can lose your mechanics
00:49:44but the thing that you can do consistently every single game
00:49:47is play great defense if you're talented in that way
00:49:50and this is what this guy does
00:50:02is a 1-1
00:50:06and that one upstairs
00:50:08count is two and one
00:50:32next one just misses and it's three and two
00:50:48center field
00:50:50Jackson sizes this one up
00:50:52makes the play and it's out number three
00:50:55part of the order 3-4-5 coming up
00:50:58Yankees one here the White Sox nothing
00:51:07back at guaranteed rate field now it's going to be Frank Thomas
00:51:11for the White Sox
00:51:13the first baseman
00:51:14right
00:51:17Thomas
00:51:23Crespo back to work
00:51:26and he swings and lifts one to deep center field
00:51:29that's back there
00:51:31pulls it in on the warning track
00:51:38now that's a designated hitter
00:51:41Paul
00:51:43Conerco
00:51:44Paul Conerco steps to the plate for the White Sox
00:51:50well on the mound very efficient able to produce an outcome
00:51:53it seems like within the third or fourth pitch of just about every at bat
00:51:57and that's in there for strike one
00:51:59I'm impressed by the number of first pitch strikes
00:52:02he's not afraid of contact some guys
00:52:05they'll nibble just because they don't want to get hit hard
00:52:08that's not what we're seeing here
00:52:15swing and a miss struck him out
00:52:17and that quickly two away
00:52:19that's about as nasty of a splitter as you'll come across
00:52:22especially in terms of movement
00:52:24that thing tumbles out of his hand and just drops off the table at the last moment
00:52:28he keeps it down
00:52:29it's just so tough to put wood on
00:52:33so two down now
00:52:35and here is Harold Baines
00:52:41and the first pitch misses for ball one
00:52:55and there's a strike
00:52:57he's got to be pretty proud of this outing so far
00:53:00sometimes guys cower coming into a ballpark like this
00:53:03but he is attacked hitters
00:53:04pitching on the road like this is very impressive
00:53:07this has been a treat to watch
00:53:12and the pitch
00:53:16just missed
00:53:22kicks and fires
00:53:25slapped foul
00:53:35kicks and deals
00:53:38swings through that one it's a strikeout
00:53:40and that will end the inning
00:53:42nothing doing for the White Sox
00:53:44they still trail 1-0
00:53:46nothing
00:53:54we go to the top of the seventh
00:53:56here's a big power threat
00:53:57Babe Ruth
00:53:58the designated hitter
00:54:01the pitch
00:54:07a little bit low
00:54:14the pitch
00:54:15a little bit low
00:54:16the pitch
00:54:18that one called a strike and it's one and one
00:54:29and that's down it away
00:54:30and that's down it away
00:54:50and that's down it away
00:54:51Mind of the pitch.
00:54:56Upstairs.
00:54:57This is a really good feeling for a hitter.
00:54:59At this point in the ball game, you know that they don't want to walk you,
00:55:02so you're going to get a pitch to hit.
00:55:04You just better not miss it.
00:55:12Out towards right center field, Jackson settles under it.
00:55:17Puts the squeeze on it, and there's one away.
00:55:23The first baseman, number four, Lou Gehrig.
00:55:30Here's some real power at the plate.
00:55:33Lou Gehrig, he's produced the only run of the game with his solo shot earlier.
00:55:37Yeah, the pitching's been outstanding in this one,
00:55:39so that home run has really been the only big sign of life from either offense.
00:55:54Swings through that one, 0-1.
00:55:57He got away with one there, but he knows he can't go into that spot very often against a guy
00:56:02like this.
00:56:04And a pitch.
00:56:09Swing and a foul back.
00:56:11That's out of play.
00:56:11Swing and a foul back.
00:56:18The wind to the pitch.
00:56:22That's a ball.
00:56:33That one ran inside, almost got him.
00:56:3599 pitches, about to throw his 100th here in the seventh inning.
00:56:39This is where you really start looking for any signs of fatigue.
00:56:47Next pitch just misses, and the count is filled up.
00:56:57Riding to the plate.
00:57:02Out to short.
00:57:05Slings it across, and two away to start the seventh.
00:57:11The center fielder, number seven, Mickey Mantle.
00:57:17And up next for New York, Mickey Mantle.
00:57:20You talk about the power and the speed together.
00:57:24Well, we knew he was going to be a stud just coming up,
00:57:27making his way through the minor leagues,
00:57:29and quickly at this level, an impact player.
00:57:34First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:57:39Right-hander kicks, steals.
00:57:44That's inside.
00:57:49And here it comes.
00:57:54Out to center.
00:58:00Jackson makes the catch, and that'll do it.
00:58:04One, two, three, go the Yankees.
00:58:05But they lead it one to nothing.
00:58:16And welcome back.
00:58:17Bottom of the seventh at the plate.
00:58:19Minnie Minoso.
00:58:21Singy, you've got to appreciate a guy who's this good defensively.
00:58:24I mean, watching him track balls in the outfield,
00:58:27it is beautiful.
00:58:29And a good fastball to start him off.
00:58:31That's strike one.
00:58:42The tying run at the plate.
00:58:46Fouled off.
00:58:47He was late.
00:59:08The pitch.
00:59:11And a foul ball.
00:59:13He stays alive.
00:59:21The 0-2.
00:59:24Had a good eye there.
00:59:25You know this guy's great speed is in the back of that pitcher's mind.
00:59:28If he can get on, it's going to give him one more thing he's got to think about.
00:59:43Got him swinging.
00:59:45Picks up strikeout number seven.
00:59:48A big first out here in the seventh via the punch out.
00:59:51Yeah, it just does so much to change the outlook of an important inning like this.
00:59:55When you've got the leadoff hitter so critical in setting the table
00:59:59when you've got a tight game like this.
01:00:01So a strikeout really puts him on their heels.
01:00:09Number 23 up for the third time here.
01:00:12Watches that one miss.
01:00:16Righty delivers.
01:00:19Right through there for a strike.
01:00:21Well, I'm impressed with that challenge pitch right there.
01:00:23Even with this slim lead,
01:00:25this guy's not afraid to go right after these hitters.
01:00:33Ground ball left side and it goes just fouled.
01:00:46That one down the line and foul ball.
01:00:56The pitch.
01:00:59Got him.
01:01:01And he's down on strikes.
01:01:03For the second time today.
01:01:05Really love the pitch sequence right there.
01:01:07I'm telling you what.
01:01:07Pitcher and catcher on the same page right now.
01:01:16So up next for Chicago.
01:01:18Number four.
01:01:22Next offering is down low.
01:01:25And it's 1-0.
01:01:271-0.
01:01:38And misses inside.
01:01:40And misses inside.
01:01:47Next pitch downstairs.
01:01:49And that's ball three.
01:02:03Two outs.
01:02:06There's a strike.
01:02:12The 3-1.
01:02:16Late on that fastball.
01:02:18So impressive how the velo is still there.
01:02:21Even this deep into the outing.
01:02:36Fouled off again.
01:02:38And it remains three and two.
01:02:48The punch out there.
01:02:50Down on strikes.
01:02:51And he knew it.
01:02:54Impeccable command in that one.
01:02:56Three batters.
01:02:57Three strikeouts.
01:02:58That's electric stuff out there on the mound.
01:03:15Now on the bump.
01:03:17Doc White.
01:03:17And his job is to collect quick outs and keep his team within striking distance.
01:03:30Here on the south side.
01:03:31We go to the eighth.
01:03:33And stepping in for the Yankees.
01:03:34Reggie Jackson.
01:03:41And the pitch.
01:03:45There's the strike.
01:03:46Some guys are just more confident.
01:03:47If they can track that first pitch out of the hand of the pitcher.
01:03:49They don't care if they fall behind 0-1.
01:03:59Next offering upstairs.
01:04:01Movement for the White Sox in their bullpen.
01:04:03A right-hander is up and throwing.
01:04:12The 1-1.
01:04:15On the ground.
01:04:17Right side.
01:04:18And that's just foul.
01:04:26The Y to kick the pitch.
01:04:29And it's even up.
01:04:38Out towards left center.
01:04:39Mendoza on his way over.
01:04:42Racing makes the catch.
01:04:44What a way.
01:04:46The batter.
01:04:47The third baseman.
01:04:48Alex.
01:04:49Now here is Alex Rodriguez.
01:04:52A guy who makes an impact not just at the plate but also in the field.
01:05:00First offering.
01:05:01Misses the mark.
01:05:09Good eye right there.
01:05:11Struggled a little bit in this one.
01:05:13Couple of strikeouts earlier.
01:05:14But doing a much better job in this at bat to get ahead and find a good hitter's count at
01:05:192-0.
01:05:22Next offering is fouled back.
01:05:35That misses the zone.
01:05:373-1 now.
01:05:48And a foul ball.
01:05:58And he deals.
01:06:01Stays alive.
01:06:103-2 on the way.
01:06:13And a foul ball.
01:06:15He stays alive.
01:06:23Here comes the pitch.
01:06:26Swing and a miss.
01:06:27And he is down on strikes for the third straight at bat.
01:06:31They've had a great plan of attack for him tonight.
01:06:33I mean, finding all the holes in his swing and his approach.
01:06:36Just frustrating for him up there.
01:06:38You strike out a guy three times in a game.
01:06:40I think that guy's got to go back and really study some video with his hitting coach.
01:06:44Figure out how they're beating him.
01:06:46Make this adjustment really quick.
01:06:48Because word will get around the league in a hurry.
01:06:50And first offering is fouled off.
01:07:07Hit weakly on the ground.
01:07:09Fox picks it up in plenty of time.
01:07:12To first, third out.
01:07:15Yanks held in check.
01:07:17But they still lead it 1-0.
01:07:19Yeah, I do.
01:07:20I do it all.
01:07:22We ain't talking money.
01:07:23We ain't talking.
01:07:25It's the game.
01:07:29Welcome back.
01:07:30Out of the bottom of the eighth.
01:07:31Now it's the White Sox catcher.
01:07:33Number 12.
01:07:35Good catcher.
01:07:36Number 12.
01:07:39The wind in the pitch.
01:07:42That clips the inside corner for a strike.
01:07:45Activity in the bullpen for the Yankees.
01:07:47Mariano Rivera.
01:07:48The closer is getting ready and perhaps looking at a long save opportunity here.
01:07:55All in one now.
01:07:58Next offering is outside.
01:08:04Left-hand batter waits.
01:08:08Ripped towards third.
01:08:10That's a base hit.
01:08:11And the leadoff man aboard.
01:08:16Well, a big swing of the bat right there.
01:08:18Just a simple ground ball the other way.
01:08:20They had eyes on it, man.
01:08:21Sometimes that's all you need to do.
01:08:23Just let the ball travel.
01:08:24Put the ball in the play and just hope it finds a hole.
01:08:26Now a huge at-bat in this game coming up.
01:08:28Looks like we've got a substitution at first.
01:08:31And on the pinch run for the White Sox.
01:08:33Luis Aparicio.
01:08:35Shoeless Joe Jackson.
01:08:37Steps to the plate for the White Sox.
01:08:40First pitch and that's in for a strike.
01:08:42If you're a base runner, you've got to stay dialed in here.
01:08:45Look for anything in the dirt.
01:08:46Try your best to get in the scoring position.
01:08:50Runner at first with no outs here.
01:08:54Pick-off throw and he's back in there.
01:08:57Man, this has been impressive.
01:08:59Just now getting to 100 pitches as we start this eighth inning.
01:09:03He's given them a lot of length and we'll see just how much longer they'll let him go.
01:09:09Bunting for a hit.
01:09:12Goes to second.
01:09:14Safe there.
01:09:15And that's a bunt single.
01:09:16That was placed perfectly.
01:09:18Sometimes you can get a little too aggressive trying to cut off that lead.
01:09:21Run and try to make something happen that really isn't there.
01:09:24Got to take that shirt out at first base.
01:09:27Not sure what happened right there in terms of communication.
01:09:30Here comes the manager out of the dugout and he'll make a move for the bullpen.
01:09:34Jack Crespo.
01:09:36Done for the night.
01:09:37And he leaves in a one-run game.
01:09:39New pitcher coming up.
01:09:40We'll be back in a minute.
01:09:50Out of the bullpen for the Yankees.
01:09:52Goose Gossage trying to protect this lead.
01:10:06And up next for Chicago, Nellie Fox for the fourth time tonight.
01:10:11Number two, second baseman, Nellie Fox.
01:10:34Gossage deals.
01:10:37Squares, pushes at it, misses it.
01:10:39It's a strike.
01:10:40And that's strike two.
01:10:42The possible tying and go-ahead runs on base.
01:10:46Nobody out.
01:10:51Swing and a miss.
01:10:52And he struck him out.
01:10:54And that's the first out.
01:10:56So far, just one of those days for this lineup.
01:10:58You get a couple of runners on and you're looking at having a big inning.
01:11:02And that strikeout right there just pours water on the fire.
01:11:06Look for the next hitter to step up and try to do something.
01:11:09Pick up his teammate and his club.
01:11:12Two on, one out.
01:11:13And now the first baseman, Frank Thomas.
01:11:16He's been such a good hitter with runners in scoring position.
01:11:19Some guys just take it to another level.
01:11:21For him right now at the plate, it's like everyone else is in slow motion.
01:11:26And he's in full speed.
01:11:30Hard ground ball, base knock.
01:11:32Runner around third on his way to the plate.
01:11:35He will score.
01:11:36The White Sox tie it up.
01:11:38It's 1-1 to third, not in time.
01:11:41And it's runners at the corners with one gone.
01:11:57And the batter now, Paul Canerco.
01:11:59Got to be careful with this guy.
01:12:00He's got power.
01:12:02He can untie it with one swing.
01:12:04Good.
01:12:05That one's in there on one.
01:12:07He's looking for a ground ball to get a double play and out of this jam.
01:12:23Gossage ready.
01:12:24And ball one.
01:12:26I think ultimately you want to tie him up, get the ball in on the plate so that he can't
01:12:31get the barrel to it and hit it to the outfield.
01:12:33At the belt and fires.
01:12:36Swing and a miss.
01:12:37Nice changeup.
01:12:38Nice changeup.
01:12:53And a pinch.
01:12:55And that one in the air center field.
01:12:58Mantle drifts towards it.
01:13:00Brings it in.
01:13:02Runner tagging from third.
01:13:04He scores on the sack fly.
01:13:06It's 2-1.
01:13:07So many times that one gets out of here and into the seats.
01:13:11But he'll take the sack fly RBI.
01:13:13Good job to get that run in from third.
01:13:21Harold Baines steps to the plate for the White Sox.
01:13:33And the first pitch misses for ball one.
01:13:37Thomas leads off first with two down to the inning.
01:13:46Next offering is in for a strike.
01:13:48That was absolute gas.
01:13:50Triple digits on the gun.
01:13:51It's just a different experience as a hitter watching that go by.
01:13:56Here's a 1-1.
01:14:09Swing and a miss.
01:14:10And that's strike two.
01:14:21And down on strikes he goes.
01:14:23Good job at damage control right there.
01:14:27Through eight full.
01:14:28It's the White Sox two and the Yankees one.
01:14:40We're back.
01:14:40It's the top of the ninth.
01:14:42And there's a new pitcher on the mound.
01:14:43Roberto Hernandez.
01:14:45This guy can bring it velocity-wise.
01:14:48Number 15.
01:14:49The new catcher now.
01:14:54Back here at the ballpark.
01:14:56All set to start the ninth in this one.
01:14:58Now it's the second baseman.
01:15:00Number 30.
01:15:02It's good speed at the top of the order here.
01:15:04You want to get it on.
01:15:05See if you can get a stolen base.
01:15:06Maybe get around the bases.
01:15:08And pick up a run.
01:15:09And a pitch.
01:15:11Check swing.
01:15:12But he went too far.
01:15:13That's strike one.
01:15:26The pitch.
01:15:28Strike two.
01:15:30Strike two.
01:15:48Right-handed reliever.
01:15:50And a swing and a miss.
01:15:52And they get the leadoff man in the ninth.
01:15:54Phil, I definitely say that's a statement strikeout right there.
01:15:57You come out of the bullpen.
01:15:59Go right after the hitters.
01:16:00And three pitches later, you got one out.
01:16:02Tell you what.
01:16:03If you're in the dugout, you're looking at each other and saying,
01:16:05he's going to be tough to get to today.
01:16:08And now the shortstop, Phil Random.
01:16:15And there's the strike.
01:16:25Crowd locked in right now.
01:16:27One run game here in the ninth.
01:16:36Comes up empty on the swing.
01:16:380-2 now.
01:16:38Just a really nice slider down and in there.
01:16:41He wants to get the hitter to thinking fastball.
01:16:43Speed him up and just subtract some velocity and add a little movement.
01:16:57And the righty deals.
01:16:59Stays alive.
01:17:14Cut on and miss.
01:17:16Struck him out.
01:17:17That's out number two.
01:17:20Very strong coming out of the pen so far as he punches out the first two batters he's faced
01:17:24in this one.
01:17:25Getting straight to work.
01:17:27Man, it's talked about a lot, but relievers are just so electric these days.
01:17:30These aren't fun at bats if you're a hitter.
01:17:32I'm so glad I'm retired.
01:17:43Demagio at the plate with two away.
01:17:46Swings through that one.
01:17:53The pitch.
01:17:55And it's one and one.
01:18:05Kicks and deals.
01:18:11One run game here at the top of the ninth.
01:18:21Yeah, the 2-1 hammered, but foul.
01:18:35Just one strike away.
01:18:38And a foul ball.
01:18:40He stays alive.
01:18:54And a pop-up.
01:18:55Right side.
01:18:56Foul territory.
01:18:58And he's got it.
01:19:00Ball game.
01:19:00And the White Sox.
01:19:02These guys were able to take the lead in the bottom of the eighth and just cruise to this
01:19:06win.
01:19:06Getting those final three outs at the top of the ninth.
01:19:09Excellent job of securing your home field and keeping the fans in the ball game all the
01:19:14way to the end.
01:19:14Nice W all the way around.
01:19:16And your final score here today, 2-1.
01:19:19They hang on to win it by a run.
01:19:22For Chris Singleton and our entire outstanding crew here at MLB The Show, I'm John Chamby saying
01:19:27so long.
01:19:28Thanks.
01:19:37Feel free and see you next time.
01:20:13They left six men on base.
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