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luckymann · 11-25-2022, 06:27 AM

April 18, 1985: Boston Red Sox (5-3) @ Kansas City Royals (5-2)

The final game in this road series at KC sees Oil Can Boyd back on for us against Bud Black, against whom I’ve little experience – just 1-for-4 in a 6-1 loss to them last year. Far from overwhelming stuff on the menu tonight, but he sure can paint those corners. It has been raining most of the day, so we’re gonna have our work cut out for us on defence tonight – not exactly a tantalising thought for yours truly. That said, the legs have been feeling pretty good so far. Let’s hope that continues.

Bill Buckner YTD stats entering the game

Game Recap

We put one in the frame early when Dewey Evans whacks a solo jack in the 1st and another in the next when backup catcher Marc Sullivan singles in his first AB for the season. I open the game by whiffing, not too auspicious.

They get to Can big time in the third, with four straight singles and five hits in all that allow them to pass us with a 3-spot, but we get things back on even terms in the 4th when I lead off with a single and eventually come in on another hit by Sullivan with two out. He’s making himself right at home.

The tie holds until the 6th, when – after Tony Armas and myself go down quietly – we put together a two-out rally and score one on a Gutierrez double. But then Can flags in the bottom half and they chase him with another 3-run inning, with a 2-run bomb by Buddy Biancalana making the most noise.

In the 8th, I knock Black out of the game with my second single of the night, and Boggsy scores me with a single after Sullivan walks. We fill em up but Jim Rice just can’t get the big hit we need and we strand all three.

Still, this group’s got no give in em and we manage to somehow get it to 6-6 with a run in the top 9th on three singles wrapped around a flyout by me, with Marty Barrett knocking in the run. For a second straight game, spares are necessary.

We waste no time blowing it wide open with 5 in the 10th. Steve Lyons singles one in, I get myself a ribbie with a sac fly, and then Geds comes off the bench and smokes a 3-run downtowner to make it 11-6. Mark Clear gives up 2 but in the end it’s a bridge too far and we get one of those wins that can really put the wind in your sails. What a fantastic series between two evenly-matched sides.

Best Performances, News & Highlights of the Day

The Real Deal

MLB Debuts: Vince Coleman
Daily Notes: On this day in 1981, the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings of the International League start what will become the longest game in baseball history - a 33-inning beast that the Red Sox eventually win in June after it is suspended after 32. All up, the game time exceeds 8 hours. Both Marty Barrett and Wade Boggs play in the game, as does Cal Ripken jr.

11-25-2022, 06:27 AM	#29
luckymann Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 14,021	Anatomy Volume 1: Game 9 of 162 April 18, 1985: Boston Red Sox (5-3) @ Kansas City Royals (5-2) The final game in this road series at KC sees Oil Can Boyd back on for us against Bud Black, against whom I’ve little experience – just 1-for-4 in a 6-1 loss to them last year. Far from overwhelming stuff on the menu tonight, but he sure can paint those corners. It has been raining most of the day, so we’re gonna have our work cut out for us on defence tonight – not exactly a tantalising thought for yours truly. That said, the legs have been feeling pretty good so far. Let’s hope that continues. Bill Buckner YTD stats entering the game Game Recap We put one in the frame early when Dewey Evans whacks a solo jack in the 1st and another in the next when backup catcher Marc Sullivan singles in his first AB for the season. I open the game by whiffing, not too auspicious. They get to Can big time in the third, with four straight singles and five hits in all that allow them to pass us with a 3-spot, but we get things back on even terms in the 4th when I lead off with a single and eventually come in on another hit by Sullivan with two out. He’s making himself right at home. The tie holds until the 6th, when – after Tony Armas and myself go down quietly – we put together a two-out rally and score one on a Gutierrez double. But then Can flags in the bottom half and they chase him with another 3-run inning, with a 2-run bomb by Buddy Biancalana making the most noise. In the 8th, I knock Black out of the game with my second single of the night, and Boggsy scores me with a single after Sullivan walks. We fill em up but Jim Rice just can’t get the big hit we need and we strand all three. Still, this group’s got no give in em and we manage to somehow get it to 6-6 with a run in the top 9th on three singles wrapped around a flyout by me, with Marty Barrett knocking in the run. For a second straight game, spares are necessary. We waste no time blowing it wide open with 5 in the 10th. Steve Lyons singles one in, I get myself a ribbie with a sac fly, and then Geds comes off the bench and smokes a 3-run downtowner to make it 11-6. Mark Clear gives up 2 but in the end it’s a bridge too far and we get one of those wins that can really put the wind in your sails. What a fantastic series between two evenly-matched sides. Best Performances, News & Highlights of the Day The Real Deal MLB Debuts: Vince Coleman Daily Notes: On this day in 1981, the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings of the International League start what will become the longest game in baseball history - a 33-inning beast that the Red Sox eventually win in June after it is suspended after 32. All up, the game time exceeds 8 hours. Both Marty Barrett and Wade Boggs play in the game, as does Cal Ripken jr. __________________ HISTORICAL DO-OVERS A'S RED SOX DODGERS PIRATES MARINERS CUSTOM SAVES LGB NEXUS Last edited by luckymann; 11-25-2022 at 06:29 AM.