| AWESOME BIGLEY BASEBALL ASSOCIATION YOKOHAMA DODGERS AT MEMPHIS RED SOX 09/17/2005 | | | | | |
| AWESOME BIGLEY BASEBALL ASSOCIATION | YOKOHAMA DODGERS AT MEMPHIS RED SOX | GAME ID: 2923 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2005 - GAME LOG | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | Yokohama Dodgers (65-83) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Memphis Red Sox (92-55) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | X | 2 | 9 | 0 | | | | |
Dominant Performance by Branca in Memphis Win | The Memphis Red Sox got a stellar performance from pitcher Ralph Branca, who handcuffed the Yokohama offense en route to a win, 2-1, at Elvis Stadium. Carlos A Diaz recorded the save. In save chances, he's now 38 for 41. The first-place Red Sox have won 8 consecutive games.
Branca's performance can only be described as masterful. He notched 9 strikeouts in 8 innings while allowing 2 hits. Branca, who is tied for 2nd in the NL with a 19 wins, goes to 19-10 on the year with 199 strikeouts.
"We can always improve and get better, but we're feeling confident after that win," said Branca. | | | | |
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YOKOHAMA BATTING LINESCORE | | MEMPHIS BATTING LINESCORE | |
a - Y. Alonso pinch hit for G. Maddux in the 8th b - R. Kittle pinch hit for J. Howell in the 9th
BATTING Doubles: G. Maddux (3, 3rd Inning off R. Branca, 0 on, 2 outs) Home Runs: G. Foster (27, 4th Inning off R. Branca, 0 on, 1 out) Total Bases: G. Maddux 2 , G. Foster 4 Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: , H. Cruz 2 Hit by Pitch: J. Howell Team LOB: 3
FIELDING Errors: A. Jones (13) , M. Williams (12) Double Plays: 1 (Howell-Gaetti-Aikens) | | | a - M. Irvin substituted for R. Branca in the 9th
BATTING Doubles: C. Utley (27, 2nd Inning off G. Maddux, 0 on, 0 outs) Total Bases: G. Sisler 2 , K. Mench 2 , C. Utley 3 , Z. Bliss , F. Jones , J. Harris Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: G. Wright , F. Jones , J. Harris GIDP: G. Wright Team LOB: 8
BASERUNNING CS: F. Jones (4) | | |
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YOKOHAMA PITCHING LINESCORE | | MEMPHIS PITCHING LINESCORE | |
Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PI | PS | ERA | G. Maddux | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 85 | 55 | 3.01 | B. Brach L (3-9) | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 15 | 5.77 | | | Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PI | PS | ERA | R. Branca W (19-10) | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 107 | 68 | 3.22 | C. Diaz SV (38) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2.21 | | |
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GAME NOTES |
Player of the Game: Ralph Branca Ballpark: Elvis Stadium Weather: Rain (63 degrees), no wind Start Time: 6:05 PM CT Time: 2:33 Attendance: 39593 |
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