[Nick Soulis]

A 16 inning classic in game seven ended this group of play as the 1962 Orioles and the 1946 refused to give in to one another. Billy Zientara won it with an RBI single and Eppa Rixey truly was brilliant walking one and allowing one in 17 innings of work. The 103 loss Washington Nationals toppled to the 90 win 1980 Expos in five games as they won four in a row after Bill Gullickson shut them out in game one. Just as impressive was another 103 loss club, the 1980 Seattle Mariners who defeated the 2020 Astros in seven games proving once again that the COVID ravaged teams are really at a disadvantage as the 2020 season is now 1-4.

Wander Franco of all people showed off his immense talent as the 2023 Rays had no trouble with the 1947 Phillies. Franco hit .435 with 3 steals reminding everyone what a complete wasted talent he was. We will see him again in the Field of Dreams. John McGraw continues to roll out winners and is now 15-10 as a manger leading his 1916 Giants in a four game sweep of the 2021 Marlins who looked uninterested. Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder were out of their mind killing the baseball as the 2009 Crew made the 1939 Senators look like little leaguers. Trevor Hoffman saved all four Brewer wins in fine fashion.

In the battle of St. Louis is was the class of the 1956 Cardinals that prevailed as all games were played at Sportsmans. Red Schoendienst proved the clutch hitter the Cards needed. The 2006 Padres lead by Jake Peavy and his hard stuff sailed past the 1955 Pirates in four straight games. Jake had two of the wins while Adrian Gonzalez and Mike Cameron lead the way. The 1986 Expos turned alot of heads as they upset the 1978 'We are Family" Bucs in five games. It was a proud moment for the lost franchise as Andre Dawson hit two home runs and drove in 5 in the clincher. Atmosphere at Olympic Stadium should also be noted.

Finally Buck Showalter and the 1994 Yankees made some amends for a lost strike shortened season as the took care of the 1999 White Sox in six games. Chicago lead the series 2 games to 1 but the Yankees won three straight as Melido Perez won twice and Mike Stanley of all players had a big series. New York remains the most dominant club in the 180 series of the Field of Dreams, going 17-3 in series to this point.