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rink23 · 04-13-2022, 05:32 AM

Record: 58-44, 2nd, 2.5 GB Springfield
Chicago roared back from an 8-0 deficit to tie it 8-8 after six runs in the top of the eighth inning -- the G-Men later won it after scoring a run in the top of the 10th as they defeated St. Louis 9-8 at Busch Stadium (2006).
The win was the second in a row for Chicago to complete the three-game series.
The River Walkers cruised through the early portion of the game.
Mark Waterson hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning off Chicago starting pitcher Juan Gomez to highlight a three-run inning.
The bottom of the fifth was even bigger with a Danny Diaz grand slam highlighting a five-run outburst which pushed the advantage to 8-0.
But the G-Men got things going with a pair of runs off River Walkers starting pitcher Brad Monroe in the top of the sixth.
Then came the top of the eighth when the Walkers bullpen fell apart.
Jesse Gaither allowed the first two batters of the inning to reach bases.
That set the stage for a three-run homer from Nate Carey.
Kyle Smarr then took over for St. Louis, but the hits continued to come with Alfredo Cano and George Phelps both connecting for singles.
Smarr finally did get an out, but it came on an Art McKee sacrifice bunt which moved the runners to second and third.
Brett McVey then got the call.
He promptly surrendered a double to pinch-hitter Jim Carr, which scored two and make it 8-7.
Tony Nolasco was next.
He continued the onslaught with a single to tie the game.
When the carnage was over, the G-Men had scored six runs on eight hits.
Two innings later, it was over, as Walkers closer Craig Fritzler could no keep Chicago from scoring.
Ken Turner doubled with one out.
He scored two batters later on a Jessie Willoughby double.
Gomez lasted four innings, allowing four runs on six hits for the G-Men.
He was followed by six relievers -- Devin Eyre, Joel Wisniewski, Keith Kirby, Lenyn Crisp, Nick Wilson and Adam Olmstead -- who all pitched an inning apiece.
Wilson (1-0) earned his first win of the season.
Olmstead notched his 21st save.

04-13-2022, 05:32 AM	#2140
rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 20,942	Walkers news: August 1 -- Chicago 9, St. Louis 8 Record: 58-44, 2nd, 2.5 GB Springfield Chicago roared back from an 8-0 deficit to tie it 8-8 after six runs in the top of the eighth inning -- the G-Men later won it after scoring a run in the top of the 10th as they defeated St. Louis 9-8 at Busch Stadium (2006). The win was the second in a row for Chicago to complete the three-game series. The River Walkers cruised through the early portion of the game. Mark Waterson hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning off Chicago starting pitcher Juan Gomez to highlight a three-run inning. The bottom of the fifth was even bigger with a Danny Diaz grand slam highlighting a five-run outburst which pushed the advantage to 8-0. But the G-Men got things going with a pair of runs off River Walkers starting pitcher Brad Monroe in the top of the sixth. Then came the top of the eighth when the Walkers bullpen fell apart. Jesse Gaither allowed the first two batters of the inning to reach bases. That set the stage for a three-run homer from Nate Carey. Kyle Smarr then took over for St. Louis, but the hits continued to come with Alfredo Cano and George Phelps both connecting for singles. Smarr finally did get an out, but it came on an Art McKee sacrifice bunt which moved the runners to second and third. Brett McVey then got the call. He promptly surrendered a double to pinch-hitter Jim Carr, which scored two and make it 8-7. Tony Nolasco was next. He continued the onslaught with a single to tie the game. When the carnage was over, the G-Men had scored six runs on eight hits. Two innings later, it was over, as Walkers closer Craig Fritzler could no keep Chicago from scoring. Ken Turner doubled with one out. He scored two batters later on a Jessie Willoughby double. Gomez lasted four innings, allowing four runs on six hits for the G-Men. He was followed by six relievers -- Devin Eyre, Joel Wisniewski, Keith Kirby, Lenyn Crisp, Nick Wilson and Adam Olmstead -- who all pitched an inning apiece. Wilson (1-0) earned his first win of the season. Olmstead notched his 21st save. Attached Images