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1972 World Sim

Indianapolis Racers vs. Seattle Cascades

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Game 1

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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen—what a thrilling start to the 1972 World Sim! On October 19th, under the lights at Emerald Field in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the stage was set for an intense showdown as the Eastern pennant winning Indianapolis Racers clashed with the Western pennant securing Seattle Cascades in Game 1. Championship baseball was on full display as both teams battled for an early edge in the series.

Top of the 1st – A Tough Start Against Busby’s Precision
Facing Seattle’s right-hander Steve Busby, the Racers begin their offensive approach. Tony Perez steps into the box and sees the first pitch—a ball. The next two pitches are called strikes, and on the fourth pitch, Perez is retired on a strikeout looking. Dusty Baker follows; he puts the ball in play on a ground ball that is fielded smoothly by the shortstop and thrown to first for a 6–3 putout on a high throw. Next, Billy Williams comes to bat; he takes a ball, then swings hard and misses on the following pitch, fouls one off down the left–field line, and ultimately strikes out swinging. The top of the first concludes with no runners on base.

Bottom of the 1st – Holtzman Sets the Tone with a Clean First
Now on the mound for the Racers is left-hander Ken Holtzman. Leading off for the Cascades, Wes Parker steps to the plate. He gets a called strike on his first pitch, then takes two balls; on his next pitch, Parker pops out to short—an out that is crisp and decisive. Joe Torre follows, collecting three straight balls before two called strikes to bring the count full, then a ground ball is put into play for a 5–3 putout. Finally, Al Bumbry comes to bat and, on his very first pitch, pops out to the third baseman. The bottom of the first ends with both teams still scoreless.

Top of the 2nd – A Walk, a Steal, but No Payoff for the Racers
In the top of the second, Buddy Bell leads off for Indianapolis. After starting with two called strikes, he then draws two balls and fouls off a pitch down left–midfield before drawing his walk on a 3–2 count. Up next, Tito Fuentes comes to bat. He receives a ball; Bell promptly steals second. Fuentes then takes another ball, followed by a called strike and later another ball, but ultimately is retired on a strikeout looking on a full count. Ellie Rodriguez follows; he takes a ball, fouls off a pitch, and grounds out on a play from the catcher to first for a 2–3 putout. Eric Soderholm then appears; after receiving a ball and a called strike and fouling off a pitch down left–midfield, he flies out on a pitch to center field. The top of the second ends with one runner left on base, but no runs score.

Bottom of the 2nd – Holtzman Keeps Seattle in Check
Down in the bottom of the second, facing Indianapolis’s left-hander Ken Holtzman, Seattle’s Frank Robinson leads off; he takes a ball, then a called strike, adds another ball, and finally flies out on a pitch to right field. Dave Duncan follows; after two called strikes, he is retired on a strikeout looking. Glenn Beckert appears next and flies out on a pitch to short. The frame ends with the score still 0–0.

Top of the 3rd – Seattle Silences the Racers’ Bats
Returning to the plate, the Racers’ Juan Beniquez opens the third inning by grounding out on a ball hit to shortstop that is thrown to first. Then Ken Holtzman comes up again; he fouls off a pitch, swings and misses on the next pitch for a called strike, collects two balls to go to a 2–2 count, fouls off another pitch, and finally is retired on a strikeout swinging on a 3–2 count. Tony Perez returns; he starts with a called strike, fouls off a pitch, collects two balls to move to a 2–2 count, but ultimately strikes out looking. The top of the third ends without a hit.

Bottom of the 3rd – A Spark from the Cascades
In the bottom of the third, Seattle’s Sonny Jackson leads off; he takes a ball, then fouls off several pitches, then collects enough balls to complete his count at 3–2—and then pops out to the catcher. Mike Anderson then comes to bat and, after fouling off a pitch in the infield and taking a ball, launches a solo home run—a fly ball to left–center that carries 362 feet—giving the Cascades a 1–0 lead. Steve Busby, now at bat, sees a called strike, then two balls, then another ball before lining out to left–center. Finally, Wes Parker appears; after fouling off a pitch, he flies out on a popup to shortstop. The bottom of the third closes with Seattle leading 1–0.

Top of the 4th – A Spark, Then a Sudden Halt for Indianapolis
In the top of the fourth, the Racers return. Dusty Baker steps to the plate and fouls off a pitch down the left–field line, then takes a called strike, fouls off another pitch down the left sideline, and ultimately strikes out swinging. Billy Williams follows; he fouls a pitch, takes a called strike, fouls off a pitch to left field, then receives a ball, fouls off yet another pitch, and finally drives a line–drive single to center field. Buddy Bell then comes to bat, and after drawing three balls and a called strike, he lines out to first baseman Wes Parker and the runner on first is doubled off on an unassited double play! The top of the fourth ends with the Racers still scoreless.

Bottom of the 4th – Torre’s Double, but No Further Damage for Seattle
Now the Cascades respond. Joe Torre leads off; after fouling off a pitch down near the 5–foot marker and taking a ball, he launches a line–drive double to left–center at about 107.5 MPH. Al Bumbry follows and draws four straight balls for a walk. Frank Robinson appears next; he takes two balls, then a called strike, fouls off a pitch, and finally flies out on a line drive to left field. Dave Duncan then comes up; after taking a ball and fouling off a pitch, he strikes out looking on a 1–2 count. Glenn Beckert follows; after fouling off several pitches (to keep the count at 2–2), he finally grounds out. The bottom of the fourth ends with the Cascades holding a 1–0 lead and leaving two runners on base.

Top of the 5th – Busby Continues to Stifle the Racers
In the top of the fifth, Tito Fuentes comes to bat for the Racers. He starts with a called strike, then swings hard and is retired on a strikeout swinging on a 0–2 count. Ellie Rodriguez follows; he takes two balls, then swings and misses on the third pitch to go to a 2–1 count, receives another ball to move to 3–1, and finally flies out on a popup to shallow right field. Eric Soderholm is up next; after a called strike and a swinging strike, he collects two balls to reach a 2–2 count, fouls off a pitch, and then grounds out on a line drive to shortstop. The top of the fifth concludes with no additional hits.

Bottom of the 5th – Seattle Threatens, but Indianapolis Holds Firm
In the bottom of the fifth, the Cascades’ offense begins to roll. Sonny Jackson leads off with a line–drive single to left field. Mike Anderson comes to the plate next; a pickoff attempt to first yields no movement, but during his at-bat, Sonny Jackson is caught stealing second. Anderson then receives two balls, fouls off a pitch down the 25–foot line, and finally hits an infield ground ball and beats out the throw to first by the pitcher Holtzman. Steve Busby then executes a sacrifice bunt toward first base that results in an out (recorded as a 5–3 play) that advances Anderson to second. Finally, Wes Parker appears; after a called strike, a ball, another called strike, then a ball and yet another ball, he fouls off a pitch down left field and ultimately grounds out on a ball hit to the shortstop. The bottom of the fifth ends with the Cascades still leading 1–0 and one runner left on base.

Top of the 6th – Busby Remains in Control as Racers Struggle
Returning in the top of the sixth with Busby on the mound, Juan Beniquez leads off; he takes a ball, then a called strike, swings and misses on the next pitch, collects two more balls to fill the count, and finally grounds out on a ball hit to shortstop. Ken Holtzman comes up next; he receives two balls, then a called strike to get to a 2–0 count, fouls off several pitches, and ultimately strikes out looking on a 3–2 count. Tony Perez then appears; after fouling off a pitch and collecting two balls to bring the count to 2–1, he swings and misses on the next pitch to move to 2–2, and finally grounds out on a ball hit to third. The top of the sixth concludes with no runs or hits.

Bottom of the 6th – Holtzman Keeps It Close as Seattle Stays Steady
In the bottom of the sixth, the Cascades continue their steady play. Joe Torre leads off; he takes a ball, fouls off a pitch collects two additional balls, and then flies out on a popup to the first baseman. Al Bumbry then comes to bat; after receiving two balls, he hits a ground ball that is fielded for a 4–3 putout. Frank Robinson appears next; after fouling off several pitches and taking a ball to reach a 1–2 count, he ultimately strikes out swinging. The bottom of the sixth ends with the Cascades maintaining their 1–0 advantage.

Top of the 7th – Missed Opportunities Keep Racers Off the Board
In the top of the seventh, the Racers look for a breakthrough. Dusty Baker comes to the plate; after receiving two balls followed by a called strike and another ball to reach a 3–1 count, he drives a ground–ball single to the middle infield. Billy Williams then steps up; after a called strike, a ball, and fouling off a pitch down left field and later after receiving a 2-2 pitch that misses, Dusty Baker is caught stealing second. He draws a walk on the payoff pitch. Buddy Bell appears next but is retired on a fly out to right field. Finally, Tito Fuentes comes up; after receiving a called strike and facing a pickoff attempt with no movement, he gets another called strike, endures several foul balls, and ultimately flies out on a pitch to center field. The top of the seventh concludes with the Racers unable to score and leaving one runner on base.

Bottom of the 7th – Seattle Stays Patient, but the Lead Remains Slim
In the bottom of the seventh, the Cascades continue their measured play. Dave Duncan comes to the plate and grounds out to first for a 3–1 putout. Glenn Beckert follows, flying out on a line drive to right field at roughly 93.1 MPH. Then Sonny Jackson steps up; after a called strike, he singles on a ground ball to the middle infield. Mike Anderson appears next; after a called strike and a pickoff attempt that yields no movement, he fouls off two pitches—one toward left field and one near the 9–foot marker—before ultimately striking out swinging. The bottom of the seventh ends with the Cascades recording one hit and leaving one runner on base, keeping the score 1–0.

Top of the 8th – Racers Can’t Capitalize as Seattle Holds Firm
A pitching change brings in left–hander Darold Knowles, with Bob Heise now at second in the double switch, as the Racers return in the top of the eighth. Ellie Rodriguez leads off with a line–drive single to right field. Eric Soderholm follows; after a called strike, he bunts foul and then flies out on a popup to the first baseman. Juan Beniquez comes up next; following a pickoff attempt that yields no movement, he attempts a bunt but pops out to the pitcher. Pinch–hitter Garry Maddox then enters and flies out on a line drive to initiate the new second baseman Heise. The top of the eighth concludes with the Racers recording one hit and leaving one runner on base.

Bottom of the 8th – Torre Delivers as Cascades Pad Their Lead
Now, with RHP Ray Bare on the mound for the Racers, the Cascades look to add some insurance to their slim one-run lead in the bottom of the eighth. Bob Heise comes to the plate; fresh off his inning ending play. After taking two called strikes followed by two balls and fouling off a pitch, he draws a walk on a full count. Wes Parker follows; he drives a ground–ball single to the middle infield, advancing Heise to second, he makes the turn and he's safe on a throw to third base. Parker advances to second on the throw to third. Joe Torre then comes to bat; after taking a ball and a called strike, he smashes a ground–ball single up the middle. That hit drives in Bob Heise and Wes Parker attempting to score from second is called safe on a well–executed throw from center field. Next, Al Bumbry appears; after swinging and missing on the first pitch and then taking a ball, he grounds out on a ball hit to short, allowing Joe Torre to advance to second. Frank Robinson is then intentionally walked, and Dave Duncan follows; after fouling off a pitch down right and taking two balls, he flies out on a popup to right field. Finally, Darold Knowles comes to bat; he receives a ball, fouls off a pitch, and then pops out to short. The bottom of the eighth ends with the Cascades adding two runs, making the score 3–0.

Top of the 9th – Knowles Seals the Win as Seattle Prevails
In the top of the ninth, with LHP Darold Knowles still on the mound—the Racers mount their final attempt. Tony Perez comes to the plate; after a called strike, he flies out on a popup to the shortstop. Dusty Baker follows; he fouls off a pitch and then flies out on a fly ball to right field. Billy Williams then appears; after a called strike, he flies out on a line drive to right field. The game draws to a close.

Game 1 of the 1972 World Sim Championship belongs to the Seattle Cascades, as they ride a masterful performance from Steve Busby and clutch late-inning insurance to secure a 3–0 victory over the Indianapolis Racers. Busby’s precision on the mound stifled the Racers’ offense, while Mike Anderson’s third-inning homer proved to be the only run Seattle needed. The Cascades’ bats remained patient, finally breaking through in the eighth with Joe Torre’s two-run single providing breathing room. Darold Knowles took care of the rest, shutting the door in the ninth to preserve the shutout. With a 1–0 series lead, Seattle sets the tone, but Indianapolis will look to answer back in Game 2 as they aim to even the championship battle.

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ZapMast Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 462	MSB - 1972 World Sim - Game 1 ] 1972 World Sim Indianapolis Racers vs. Seattle Cascades vs. Game 1 See it live or recorded on ... Good evening, ladies and gentlemen—what a thrilling start to the 1972 World Sim! On October 19th, under the lights at Emerald Field in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the stage was set for an intense showdown as the Eastern pennant winning Indianapolis Racers clashed with the Western pennant securing Seattle Cascades in Game 1. Championship baseball was on full display as both teams battled for an early edge in the series. Top of the 1st – A Tough Start Against Busby’s Precision Facing Seattle’s right-hander Steve Busby, the Racers begin their offensive approach. Tony Perez steps into the box and sees the first pitch—a ball. The next two pitches are called strikes, and on the fourth pitch, Perez is retired on a strikeout looking. Dusty Baker follows; he puts the ball in play on a ground ball that is fielded smoothly by the shortstop and thrown to first for a 6–3 putout on a high throw. Next, Billy Williams comes to bat; he takes a ball, then swings hard and misses on the following pitch, fouls one off down the left–field line, and ultimately strikes out swinging. The top of the first concludes with no runners on base. Bottom of the 1st – Holtzman Sets the Tone with a Clean First Now on the mound for the Racers is left-hander Ken Holtzman. Leading off for the Cascades, Wes Parker steps to the plate. He gets a called strike on his first pitch, then takes two balls; on his next pitch, Parker pops out to short—an out that is crisp and decisive. Joe Torre follows, collecting three straight balls before two called strikes to bring the count full, then a ground ball is put into play for a 5–3 putout. Finally, Al Bumbry comes to bat and, on his very first pitch, pops out to the third baseman. The bottom of the first ends with both teams still scoreless. Top of the 2nd – A Walk, a Steal, but No Payoff for the Racers In the top of the second, Buddy Bell leads off for Indianapolis. After starting with two called strikes, he then draws two balls and fouls off a pitch down left–midfield before drawing his walk on a 3–2 count. Up next, Tito Fuentes comes to bat. He receives a ball; Bell promptly steals second. Fuentes then takes another ball, followed by a called strike and later another ball, but ultimately is retired on a strikeout looking on a full count. Ellie Rodriguez follows; he takes a ball, fouls off a pitch, and grounds out on a play from the catcher to first for a 2–3 putout. Eric Soderholm then appears; after receiving a ball and a called strike and fouling off a pitch down left–midfield, he flies out on a pitch to center field. The top of the second ends with one runner left on base, but no runs score. Bottom of the 2nd – Holtzman Keeps Seattle in Check Down in the bottom of the second, facing Indianapolis’s left-hander Ken Holtzman, Seattle’s Frank Robinson leads off; he takes a ball, then a called strike, adds another ball, and finally flies out on a pitch to right field. Dave Duncan follows; after two called strikes, he is retired on a strikeout looking. Glenn Beckert appears next and flies out on a pitch to short. The frame ends with the score still 0–0. Top of the 3rd – Seattle Silences the Racers’ Bats Returning to the plate, the Racers’ Juan Beniquez opens the third inning by grounding out on a ball hit to shortstop that is thrown to first. Then Ken Holtzman comes up again; he fouls off a pitch, swings and misses on the next pitch for a called strike, collects two balls to go to a 2–2 count, fouls off another pitch, and finally is retired on a strikeout swinging on a 3–2 count. Tony Perez returns; he starts with a called strike, fouls off a pitch, collects two balls to move to a 2–2 count, but ultimately strikes out looking. The top of the third ends without a hit. Bottom of the 3rd – A Spark from the Cascades In the bottom of the third, Seattle’s Sonny Jackson leads off; he takes a ball, then fouls off several pitches, then collects enough balls to complete his count at 3–2—and then pops out to the catcher. Mike Anderson then comes to bat and, after fouling off a pitch in the infield and taking a ball, launches a solo home run—a fly ball to left–center that carries 362 feet—giving the Cascades a 1–0 lead. Steve Busby, now at bat, sees a called strike, then two balls, then another ball before lining out to left–center. Finally, Wes Parker appears; after fouling off a pitch, he flies out on a popup to shortstop. The bottom of the third closes with Seattle leading 1–0. Top of the 4th – A Spark, Then a Sudden Halt for Indianapolis In the top of the fourth, the Racers return. Dusty Baker steps to the plate and fouls off a pitch down the left–field line, then takes a called strike, fouls off another pitch down the left sideline, and ultimately strikes out swinging. Billy Williams follows; he fouls a pitch, takes a called strike, fouls off a pitch to left field, then receives a ball, fouls off yet another pitch, and finally drives a line–drive single to center field. Buddy Bell then comes to bat, and after drawing three balls and a called strike, he lines out to first baseman Wes Parker and the runner on first is doubled off on an unassited double play! The top of the fourth ends with the Racers still scoreless. Bottom of the 4th – Torre’s Double, but No Further Damage for Seattle Now the Cascades respond. Joe Torre leads off; after fouling off a pitch down near the 5–foot marker and taking a ball, he launches a line–drive double to left–center at about 107.5 MPH. Al Bumbry follows and draws four straight balls for a walk. Frank Robinson appears next; he takes two balls, then a called strike, fouls off a pitch, and finally flies out on a line drive to left field. Dave Duncan then comes up; after taking a ball and fouling off a pitch, he strikes out looking on a 1–2 count. Glenn Beckert follows; after fouling off several pitches (to keep the count at 2–2), he finally grounds out. The bottom of the fourth ends with the Cascades holding a 1–0 lead and leaving two runners on base. Top of the 5th – Busby Continues to Stifle the Racers In the top of the fifth, Tito Fuentes comes to bat for the Racers. He starts with a called strike, then swings hard and is retired on a strikeout swinging on a 0–2 count. Ellie Rodriguez follows; he takes two balls, then swings and misses on the third pitch to go to a 2–1 count, receives another ball to move to 3–1, and finally flies out on a popup to shallow right field. Eric Soderholm is up next; after a called strike and a swinging strike, he collects two balls to reach a 2–2 count, fouls off a pitch, and then grounds out on a line drive to shortstop. The top of the fifth concludes with no additional hits. Bottom of the 5th – Seattle Threatens, but Indianapolis Holds Firm In the bottom of the fifth, the Cascades’ offense begins to roll. Sonny Jackson leads off with a line–drive single to left field. Mike Anderson comes to the plate next; a pickoff attempt to first yields no movement, but during his at-bat, Sonny Jackson is caught stealing second. Anderson then receives two balls, fouls off a pitch down the 25–foot line, and finally hits an infield ground ball and beats out the throw to first by the pitcher Holtzman. Steve Busby then executes a sacrifice bunt toward first base that results in an out (recorded as a 5–3 play) that advances Anderson to second. Finally, Wes Parker appears; after a called strike, a ball, another called strike, then a ball and yet another ball, he fouls off a pitch down left field and ultimately grounds out on a ball hit to the shortstop. The bottom of the fifth ends with the Cascades still leading 1–0 and one runner left on base. Top of the 6th – Busby Remains in Control as Racers Struggle Returning in the top of the sixth with Busby on the mound, Juan Beniquez leads off; he takes a ball, then a called strike, swings and misses on the next pitch, collects two more balls to fill the count, and finally grounds out on a ball hit to shortstop. Ken Holtzman comes up next; he receives two balls, then a called strike to get to a 2–0 count, fouls off several pitches, and ultimately strikes out looking on a 3–2 count. Tony Perez then appears; after fouling off a pitch and collecting two balls to bring the count to 2–1, he swings and misses on the next pitch to move to 2–2, and finally grounds out on a ball hit to third. The top of the sixth concludes with no runs or hits. Bottom of the 6th – Holtzman Keeps It Close as Seattle Stays Steady In the bottom of the sixth, the Cascades continue their steady play. Joe Torre leads off; he takes a ball, fouls off a pitch collects two additional balls, and then flies out on a popup to the first baseman. Al Bumbry then comes to bat; after receiving two balls, he hits a ground ball that is fielded for a 4–3 putout. Frank Robinson appears next; after fouling off several pitches and taking a ball to reach a 1–2 count, he ultimately strikes out swinging. The bottom of the sixth ends with the Cascades maintaining their 1–0 advantage. Top of the 7th – Missed Opportunities Keep Racers Off the Board In the top of the seventh, the Racers look for a breakthrough. Dusty Baker comes to the plate; after receiving two balls followed by a called strike and another ball to reach a 3–1 count, he drives a ground–ball single to the middle infield. Billy Williams then steps up; after a called strike, a ball, and fouling off a pitch down left field and later after receiving a 2-2 pitch that misses, Dusty Baker is caught stealing second. He draws a walk on the payoff pitch. Buddy Bell appears next but is retired on a fly out to right field. Finally, Tito Fuentes comes up; after receiving a called strike and facing a pickoff attempt with no movement, he gets another called strike, endures several foul balls, and ultimately flies out on a pitch to center field. The top of the seventh concludes with the Racers unable to score and leaving one runner on base. Bottom of the 7th – Seattle Stays Patient, but the Lead Remains Slim In the bottom of the seventh, the Cascades continue their measured play. Dave Duncan comes to the plate and grounds out to first for a 3–1 putout. Glenn Beckert follows, flying out on a line drive to right field at roughly 93.1 MPH. Then Sonny Jackson steps up; after a called strike, he singles on a ground ball to the middle infield. Mike Anderson appears next; after a called strike and a pickoff attempt that yields no movement, he fouls off two pitches—one toward left field and one near the 9–foot marker—before ultimately striking out swinging. The bottom of the seventh ends with the Cascades recording one hit and leaving one runner on base, keeping the score 1–0. Top of the 8th – Racers Can’t Capitalize as Seattle Holds Firm A pitching change brings in left–hander Darold Knowles, with Bob Heise now at second in the double switch, as the Racers return in the top of the eighth. Ellie Rodriguez leads off with a line–drive single to right field. Eric Soderholm follows; after a called strike, he bunts foul and then flies out on a popup to the first baseman. Juan Beniquez comes up next; following a pickoff attempt that yields no movement, he attempts a bunt but pops out to the pitcher. Pinch–hitter Garry Maddox then enters and flies out on a line drive to initiate the new second baseman Heise. The top of the eighth concludes with the Racers recording one hit and leaving one runner on base. Bottom of the 8th – Torre Delivers as Cascades Pad Their Lead Now, with RHP Ray Bare on the mound for the Racers, the Cascades look to add some insurance to their slim one-run lead in the bottom of the eighth. Bob Heise comes to the plate; fresh off his inning ending play. After taking two called strikes followed by two balls and fouling off a pitch, he draws a walk on a full count. Wes Parker follows; he drives a ground–ball single to the middle infield, advancing Heise to second, he makes the turn and he's safe on a throw to third base. Parker advances to second on the throw to third. Joe Torre then comes to bat; after taking a ball and a called strike, he smashes a ground–ball single up the middle. That hit drives in Bob Heise and Wes Parker attempting to score from second is called safe on a well–executed throw from center field. Next, Al Bumbry appears; after swinging and missing on the first pitch and then taking a ball, he grounds out on a ball hit to short, allowing Joe Torre to advance to second. Frank Robinson is then intentionally walked, and Dave Duncan follows; after fouling off a pitch down right and taking two balls, he flies out on a popup to right field. Finally, Darold Knowles comes to bat; he receives a ball, fouls off a pitch, and then pops out to short. The bottom of the eighth ends with the Cascades adding two runs, making the score 3–0. Top of the 9th – Knowles Seals the Win as Seattle Prevails In the top of the ninth, with LHP Darold Knowles still on the mound—the Racers mount their final attempt. Tony Perez comes to the plate; after a called strike, he flies out on a popup to the shortstop. Dusty Baker follows; he fouls off a pitch and then flies out on a fly ball to right field. Billy Williams then appears; after a called strike, he flies out on a line drive to right field. The game draws to a close. Game 1 of the 1972 World Sim Championship belongs to the Seattle Cascades, as they ride a masterful performance from Steve Busby and clutch late-inning insurance to secure a 3–0 victory over the Indianapolis Racers. Busby’s precision on the mound stifled the Racers’ offense, while Mike Anderson’s third-inning homer proved to be the only run Seattle needed. The Cascades’ bats remained patient, finally breaking through in the eighth with Joe Torre’s two-run single providing breathing room. Darold Knowles took care of the rest, shutting the door in the ninth to preserve the shutout. With a 1–0 series lead, Seattle sets the tone, but Indianapolis will look to answer back in Game 2 as they aim to even the championship battle. ⚾Play the NimBLe way! ================================================== ================================================== ========================= MSB on StatsPlus \| MSB on OOTP \| MSB Quick Start \| MSB Stat of the day \| Sim Baseball Vision \| MSB Real Time Sim \| Action Baseball League Attached Images Last edited by ZapMast; 09-01-2025 at 02:34 PM.