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rink23 · 06-13-2021, 05:41 AM

Record: 66-47, 7th, 17 GB Springfield
Trailing 5-2, St. Louis busted loose for five runs in the top of the fifth inning and the River Walkers rolled on for an 11-6 win over Indianapolis at the Astrodome (1995).
The Racers had taken the lead with a five-run inning of their own in the bottom of the fourth.
St. Louis starter Jerry Tate had rolled through the first three innings, but could not get any one out when it came to the fourth.
Beginning with a hit by pitch of Danny Patino, he allowed four straight batters to reach base to open the inning.
Jake Parker drove in a run with a single, and CJ Abrams followed with a two-run double to put Indy ahead 3-2.
Tate got a ground out for the second out of the inning, before issuing an intentional walk to Jonathan Vaughns to load the bases.
Pitcher Vince Loyd spoiled that strategy with an RBI single which put the Racers up 4-2.
Joel Pal capped the outburst with the Racers fourth hit of the inning, a single which scored Vaughns.
The Walkers wasted no time responding, beginning with a lead-off homer in the top of the fifth from Wes Cohen off Loyd.
Like Tate, Loyd just could not seem to get anyone out.
Jose Ramirez and Jared Thomas sandwiched singles around a Nick Shaw double as the Walkers pulled to within 5-4.
Jose Segura then put St. Louis in front with his 25th homer of the season, a three-run shot which made it 7-5.
Indy cut its deficit to a run in the bottom of the eighth when Jake Parker led of with a homer off Chris Easton.
The Walkers, however, busted it open with a four-run top of the ninth.
Jae-hong Chang drove in the first run with single off Eric Watkins.
Hector Tavarez did the rest with a three-run home run.
Tate lasted just 3.1 innings, allowing five runs on fie hits.
Oscar Martinez (1-3) followed with two scoreless innings.
He would earn the win.
John Good got the final two outs of the sixth and the first out of the seventh
Nick Ruffalo wrapped up the seventh.
Chris Eason pitched two innings, allowing the one homer, to earn his first save.
St. Louis suffered two more what are probably season-ending injuries.
First baseman Nick Shaw injured his back and is expected to miss three weeks.
Center fielder Jose Segura also injured his back and will be sidelined for two weeks.

06-13-2021, 05:41 AM	#277
rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 22,157	Walkers news: Sept. 22 -- St. Louis 11, Indianapolis 6 Record: 66-47, 7th, 17 GB Springfield Trailing 5-2, St. Louis busted loose for five runs in the top of the fifth inning and the River Walkers rolled on for an 11-6 win over Indianapolis at the Astrodome (1995). The Racers had taken the lead with a five-run inning of their own in the bottom of the fourth. St. Louis starter Jerry Tate had rolled through the first three innings, but could not get any one out when it came to the fourth. Beginning with a hit by pitch of Danny Patino, he allowed four straight batters to reach base to open the inning. Jake Parker drove in a run with a single, and CJ Abrams followed with a two-run double to put Indy ahead 3-2. Tate got a ground out for the second out of the inning, before issuing an intentional walk to Jonathan Vaughns to load the bases. Pitcher Vince Loyd spoiled that strategy with an RBI single which put the Racers up 4-2. Joel Pal capped the outburst with the Racers fourth hit of the inning, a single which scored Vaughns. The Walkers wasted no time responding, beginning with a lead-off homer in the top of the fifth from Wes Cohen off Loyd. Like Tate, Loyd just could not seem to get anyone out. Jose Ramirez and Jared Thomas sandwiched singles around a Nick Shaw double as the Walkers pulled to within 5-4. Jose Segura then put St. Louis in front with his 25th homer of the season, a three-run shot which made it 7-5. Indy cut its deficit to a run in the bottom of the eighth when Jake Parker led of with a homer off Chris Easton. The Walkers, however, busted it open with a four-run top of the ninth. Jae-hong Chang drove in the first run with single off Eric Watkins. Hector Tavarez did the rest with a three-run home run. Tate lasted just 3.1 innings, allowing five runs on fie hits. Oscar Martinez (1-3) followed with two scoreless innings. He would earn the win. John Good got the final two outs of the sixth and the first out of the seventh Nick Ruffalo wrapped up the seventh. Chris Eason pitched two innings, allowing the one homer, to earn his first save. St. Louis suffered two more what are probably season-ending injuries. First baseman Nick Shaw injured his back and is expected to miss three weeks. Center fielder Jose Segura also injured his back and will be sidelined for two weeks. Attached Images Last edited by rink23; 06-13-2021 at 05:57 AM.