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ANA  8
OAK  4
 MIL  8
@BAL  3
 BOS  4
TOR  3
 CHW  8
@KCR  4
 CLE  7
@MIN  6
 NYY  6
DET  2
 TEX  5
SEA  4
 ATL 10
NYM  2
 STL 12
@CHC  9
 MON  4
@CIN  1
 PHI  5
@FLA  2
 FLA  5
PHI  2
 HOU  8
@PIT  4
 SDP  5
COL  4
 SFG  2
LAD  1
Standings at end of play this day

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Attendance: 30,467

 Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 7:35
Time of Game: 2:56
Mariners
4
84-68
Lost 1
1st
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Mariners        1  0  0   0  0  2   0  1  0    4  8  1
Rangers         1  0  0   0  0  1   0  0  3    5 11  2
Winning Run scored with 2 outs
 Rangers
5
72-80
Won 2
3rd, 12 GB

Batting Stats

Seattle Mariners             AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
J Cora 2B                     4   0   0   0    0   1  .300  .803   16   11    1   3   GDP
R Kelly LF                    4   1   1   0    0   1  .279  .757   12    7    2   0   2B
K Griffey CF                  4   1   2   1    0   1  .305 1.028   16   10    4   0   2B
E Martinez DH                 4   1   1   0    0   1  .330 1.003   14    7    0   0   2B
A Rodriguez SS                4   1   1   0    0   0  .299  .847   11    8    0   1   2B
J Buhner RF                   4   0   1   2    0   1  .247  .881   19   12    3   0   
  R Ducey RF                  0   0   0   0    0   0  .282  .828              0   0   
P Sorrento 1B                 4   0   0   0    0   2  .270  .856   16   10    9   0   
D Wilson C                    4   0   1   0    0   0  .267  .742   16    9    6   0   
A Sheets 3B                   3   0   1   0    0   1  .293  .854   12    7    1   3   

J Fassero P                                                                   0   1
  B Ayala P                                                                   0   0
  M Timlin P                                                                  0   1
  H Slocumb P                                                                 0   0
  N Charlton P                                                                0   0
Totals                       35   4   8   0    0   8              132   81   26   9
Batting Events
2B: R Kelly (24, off J Burkett); E Martinez (34, off J Burkett); A Rodriguez (38, off J Burkett); K Griffey (34, off J Burkett).
TB: K Griffey 3; A Rodriguez 2; E Martinez 2; R Kelly 2; A Sheets; J Buhner; D Wilson.
GIDP: J Cora (6).
RBI: J Buhner 2 (102); K Griffey (140).
2-out RBI: J Buhner 2.
Team LOB: 4.
With RISP: 2 for 5.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. J Cora-P Sorrento.
E: P Sorrento (3).
Texas Rangers                AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
T Goodwin CF                  5   1   2   1    0   0  .260  .648   25   17    1   0   
D Cedeno SS-2B                5   1   1   0    0   0  .285  .743   21   13    2   2   
R Greer LF                    4   0   2   0    1   1  .324  .946   18   10    2   0   2B
J Gonzalez DH                 2   0   0   1    2   1  .298  .923   20    9    0   0   SF,GDP
  D Buford PR                 0   1   0   0    0   0  .221  .613              0   0   
I Rodriguez C                 3   1   1   1    2   0  .312  .845   15    6    8   0   IW
L Stevens 1B                  5   0   3   2    0   1  .292  .815   21   13    6   4   2·2B
F Tatis 3B                    4   0   0   0    0   1  .236  .673    9    9    1   2   
A Diaz RF                     4   1   1   0    0   1  .197  .468   19   14    1   1   
B Ripken 2B                   3   0   1   0    0   1  .276  .671    8    5    2   2   
  J Leyritz PH                1   0   0   0    0   0  .278  .774    6    3    0   0   
  H Frias SS                  0   0   0   0    0   0  .125  .375              0   0   

J Burkett P                                                                   3   0
  D Patterson P                                                               1   0
Totals                       36   5  11   0    5   6              162   99   27  11
Batting Events
2B: R Greer (39, off J Fassero); L Stevens 2 (23, 1 off N Charlton, 1 off B Ayala).
SF: J Gonzalez (8, off J Fassero).
IBB: I Rodriguez (6, by J Fassero).
TB: L Stevens 5; R Greer 3; T Goodwin 2; B Ripken; I Rodriguez; D Cedeno; A Diaz.
GIDP: J Gonzalez (12).
RBI: L Stevens 2 (63); T Goodwin (38); J Gonzalez (118); I Rodriguez (71).
2-out RBI: L Stevens 2; T Goodwin; I Rodriguez.
Team LOB: 11.
With RISP: 4 for 13.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. B Ripken-D Cedeno-L Stevens.
E: D Cedeno (17); B Ripken (4).

Pitching Stats

Seattle Mariners              IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
J Fassero                      6     7   2   1    4   5   0   3.67   30  115-73   44·13·16   10·11· 5· 0     53    -     1.31   0.09
B Ayala, H (13)                1     1   0   0    0   0   0   4.15    3   10-7     4· 3· 0    1· 2· 1· 0          1-0    1.91   0.08
M Timlin, H (9)                1     0   0   0    0   0   0   3.39    3    8-5     4· 0· 1    2· 1· 0· 0          1-0    2.25   0.21
H Slocumb, H (3), L (0-9)      0.2   2   3   3    1   1   0   5.61    5   24-12    6· 1· 5    3· 0· 0· 0          0-0    2.88  -0.08
N Charlton, BS (10)            0     1   0   0    0   0   0   7.06    1    1-1     1· 0· 0    0· 1· 0· 0          2-2    6.80  -0.81
Totals                         8.2  11   5   4    5   6   0          42  158-98   59·17·22   16·15· 6· 0          4-2
J Fassero faced 1 batter in the 7th inning.
B Ayala faced 1 batter in the 8th inning.
Texas Rangers                 IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
J Burkett                      8     8   4   3    0   7   0   4.78   32  118-72   37·14·20   13·12· 6· 0     59    -     1.02  -0.03
D Patterson, W (10-6)          1     0   0   0    0   1   0   3.56    3   14-9     6· 3· 0    1· 1· 0· 0          0-0    0.27   0.02
Totals                         9     8   4   3    0   8   0          35  132-81   43·17·20   14·13· 6· 0           -
Balks: J Fassero (2).
WP: None.
HBP: None.
IBB: J Fassero (6; I Rodriguez).
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Rocky Roe, 1B - Durwood Merrill, 2B - Dale Scott, 3B - Dave Phillips.
Time of Game: 2:56.
Attendance: 30,467.
Field Condition: Dry.
Start Time Weather: 92° F, Wind 21mph in from Rightfield, Cloudy, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   Seattle Mariners                          Texas Rangers                                
1. Joey Cora                    2B       1. Tom Goodwin                  CF
2. Roberto Kelly                LF       2. Domingo Cedeno               SS
3. Ken Griffey                  CF       3. Rusty Greer                  LF
4. Edgar Martinez               DH       4. Juan Gonzalez                DH
5. Alex Rodriguez               SS       5. Ivan Rodriguez                C
6. Jay Buhner                   RF       6. Lee Stevens                  1B
7. Paul Sorrento                1B       7. Fernando Tatis               3B
8. Dan Wilson                    C       8. Alex Diaz                    RF
9. Andy Sheets                  3B       9. Billy Ripken                 2B

   Jeff Fassero                  P          John Burkett                  P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
b9 2 12- RR 1,(0-0)  81% 100% 3-4 TEX L. Stevens N. Charlton Double to LF (Fly Ball to Deep LF-CF); Buford Scores; Rodriguez Scores
t6 2 -23 RR 4,(1-2)  -23% 26% 1-1 SEA J. Buhner J. Burkett Single to LF (Line Drive to Short LF); Griffey Scores; Rodriguez Scores
b7 0 1-- OO 4,(1-2)  -16% 30% 2-3 TEX J. Gonzalez B. Ayala Ground Ball Double Play: 2B-1B (SS-2B)
b6 2 12- R 2,(0-1)  16% 43% 1-3 TEX T. Goodwin J. Fassero Single to CF (Line Drive); Diaz Scores; Ripken to 3B/Adv on throw; Goodwin to 2B
b8 0 --- 4,(1-2)  11% 30% 2-4 TEX L. Stevens B. Ayala Double to RF (Line Drive)

Play By Play

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
Top of the 1st, Mariners Batting, Tied 0-0, Rangers' John Burkett facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  2% 52% 0-0 SEA J. Cora J. Burkett Strikeout Looking
t1 1 --- 4,(2-1)  -4% 49% 0-0 SEA R. Kelly J. Burkett Double to LF (Line Drive to Short LF Line)
t1 1 -2- R 2,(0-1)  -9% 40% 0-0 SEA K. Griffey J. Burkett Double to RF (Line Drive); Kelly Scores
t1 1 -2- O 2,(1-0)  3% 43% 1-0 SEA E. Martinez J. Burkett Groundout: SS-1B
t1 2 -2- O 3,(2-0)  3% 46% 1-0 SEA A. Rodriguez J. Burkett Groundout: 1B-P (Weak 1B)
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mariners 1, Rangers 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Rangers Batting, Behind 0-1, Mariners' Jeff Fassero facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  -3% 43% 0-1 TEX T. Goodwin J. Fassero Groundout: P-1B (P's Left)
b1 1 --- 3,(0-2)  3% 46% 0-1 TEX D. Cedeno J. Fassero Single to CF (Line Drive)
b1 1 1-- 1,(0-0)  8% 54% 0-1 TEX R. Greer J. Fassero Reached on E3 (Ground Ball); Cedeno to 3B; Greer to 2B
b1 1 -23 RO 3,(2-0)  -1% 53% 0-1 TEX J. Gonzalez J. Fassero Lineout: LF/Sacrifice Fly (Deep LF Line); Cedeno Scores/unER
b1 2 -2- 7,(3-2)  1% 54% 1-1 TEX I. Rodriguez J. Fassero Walk
b1 2 12- 4,(2-1)  3% 57% 1-1 TEX L. Stevens J. Fassero Single to 2B (Ground Ball to Deep SS-2B); Greer to 3B; Rodriguez to 2B
b1 2 123 O 3,(0-2)  -7% 50% 1-1 TEX F. Tatis J. Fassero Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 3 LOB. Mariners 1, Rangers 1.
Top of the 2nd, Mariners Batting, Tied 1-1, Rangers' John Burkett facing 6-7-8
t2 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  2% 52% 1-1 SEA J. Buhner J. Burkett Strikeout Swinging
t2 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  2% 54% 1-1 SEA P. Sorrento J. Burkett Strikeout Swinging
t2 2 --- 3,(0-2)  -1% 53% 1-1 SEA D. Wilson J. Burkett Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
t2 2 1-- O 3,(1-1)  3% 55% 1-1 SEA A. Sheets J. Burkett Popfly: 3B (P's Right)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mariners 1, Rangers 1.
Bottom of the 2nd, Rangers Batting, Tied 1-1, Mariners' Jeff Fassero facing 8-9-1
b2 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -2% 53% 1-1 TEX A. Diaz J. Fassero Strikeout Swinging
b2 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -2% 51% 1-1 TEX B. Ripken J. Fassero Flyball: CF
b2 2 --- O 5,(1-2)  -1% 50% 1-1 TEX T. Goodwin J. Fassero Groundout: 1B unassisted
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mariners 1, Rangers 1.
Top of the 3rd, Mariners Batting, Tied 1-1, Rangers' John Burkett facing 1-2-3
t3 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  3% 53% 1-1 SEA J. Cora J. Burkett Groundout: 1B unassisted
t3 1 --- O 3,(2-0)  2% 55% 1-1 SEA R. Kelly J. Burkett Flyball: LF (Deep LF)
t3 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  1% 56% 1-1 SEA K. Griffey J. Burkett Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mariners 1, Rangers 1.
Bottom of the 3rd, Rangers Batting, Tied 1-1, Mariners' Jeff Fassero facing 2-3-4
b3 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -3% 53% 1-1 TEX D. Cedeno J. Fassero Flyball: RF
b3 1 --- 3,(1-1)  4% 58% 1-1 TEX R. Greer J. Fassero Double to RF (Ground Ball)
b3 1 -2- O 3,(0-2)  -4% 54% 1-1 TEX J. Gonzalez J. Fassero Strikeout Swinging
b3 2 -2- 4,(3-0)  1% 55% 1-1 TEX I. Rodriguez J. Fassero Intentional Walk
b3 2 12- 2,(0-1)  2% 57% 1-1 TEX L. Stevens J. Fassero Balk; Greer to 3B; Rodriguez to 2B
b3 2 -23 O 4,(2-1)  -7% 50% 1-1 TEX L. Stevens J. Fassero Groundout: 2B-1B (2B-1B)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Mariners 1, Rangers 1.
Top of the 4th, Mariners Batting, Tied 1-1, Rangers' John Burkett facing 4-5-6
t4 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  3% 53% 1-1 SEA E. Martinez J. Burkett Strikeout Swinging
t4 1 --- 1,(0-0)  -3% 50% 1-1 SEA A. Rodriguez J. Burkett Reached on E6 (Ground Ball)
t4 1 1-- O 5,(2-2)  4% 53% 1-1 SEA J. Buhner J. Burkett Groundout: 3B-2B/Forceout at 2B; Buhner to 1B
t4 2 1-- O 5,(3-1)  3% 56% 1-1 SEA P. Sorrento J. Burkett Groundout: 1B-P (Weak 2B-1B)
0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB. Mariners 1, Rangers 1.
Bottom of the 4th, Rangers Batting, Tied 1-1, Mariners' Jeff Fassero facing 7-8-9
b4 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  -3% 54% 1-1 TEX F. Tatis J. Fassero Groundout: 3B-1B
b4 1 --- O 10,(3-2)  -2% 51% 1-1 TEX A. Diaz J. Fassero Flyball: RF
b4 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  -1% 50% 1-1 TEX B. Ripken J. Fassero Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mariners 1, Rangers 1.
Top of the 5th, Mariners Batting, Tied 1-1, Rangers' John Burkett facing 8-9-1
t5 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  3% 53% 1-1 SEA D. Wilson J. Burkett Lineout: 2B
t5 1 --- 4,(2-1)  -3% 50% 1-1 SEA A. Sheets J. Burkett Single to CF (Ground Ball thru Deep SS)
t5 1 1-- OO 6,(2-2)  7% 57% 1-1 SEA J. Cora J. Burkett Ground Ball Double Play: 2B-SS-1B (Deep 2B)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mariners 1, Rangers 1.
Bottom of the 5th, Rangers Batting, Tied 1-1, Mariners' Jeff Fassero facing 1-2-3
b5 0 --- O 6,(2-2)  -3% 54% 1-1 TEX T. Goodwin J. Fassero Flyball: CF
b5 1 --- O 3,(1-1)  -2% 52% 1-1 TEX D. Cedeno J. Fassero Flyball: CF
b5 2 --- 3,(1-1)  2% 53% 1-1 TEX R. Greer J. Fassero Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
b5 2 1-- 5,(3-1)  3% 56% 1-1 TEX J. Gonzalez J. Fassero Walk; Greer to 2B
b5 2 12- O 1,(0-0)  -6% 50% 1-1 TEX I. Rodriguez J. Fassero Flyball: RF
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Mariners 1, Rangers 1.
Top of the 6th, Mariners Batting, Tied 1-1, Rangers' John Burkett facing 2-3-4
t6 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  4% 54% 1-1 SEA R. Kelly J. Burkett Strikeout Swinging
t6 1 --- 2,(1-0)  -4% 50% 1-1 SEA K. Griffey J. Burkett Single to RF (Fly Ball)
t6 1 1-- O 4,(2-1)  4% 54% 1-1 SEA E. Martinez J. Burkett Flyball: LF (Deep LF)
t6 2 1-- 5,(1-2)  -5% 49% 1-1 SEA A. Rodriguez J. Burkett Double to LF (Line Drive); Griffey to 3B
t6 2 -23 RR 4,(1-2)  -23% 26% 1-1 SEA J. Buhner J. Burkett Single to LF (Line Drive to Short LF); Griffey Scores; Rodriguez Scores
t6 2 1-- O 2,(1-0)  2% 28% 3-1 SEA P. Sorrento J. Burkett Groundout: 1B-P
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mariners 3, Rangers 1.
Bottom of the 6th, Rangers Batting, Behind 1-3, Mariners' Jeff Fassero facing 6-7-8
b6 0 --- O 6,(2-2)  -4% 25% 1-3 TEX L. Stevens J. Fassero Strikeout Swinging
b6 1 --- O 2,(0-1)  -3% 22% 1-3 TEX F. Tatis J. Fassero Groundout: 3B-1B
b6 2 --- 4,(1-2)  2% 24% 1-3 TEX A. Diaz J. Fassero Single to RF (Line Drive)
b6 2 1-- 1,(0-0)  3% 27% 1-3 TEX B. Ripken J. Fassero Single to CF (Line Drive); Diaz to 2B
b6 2 12- R 2,(0-1)  16% 43% 1-3 TEX T. Goodwin J. Fassero Single to CF (Line Drive); Diaz Scores; Ripken to 3B/Adv on throw; Goodwin to 2B
b6 2 -23 O 3,(1-1)  -11% 32% 2-3 TEX D. Cedeno J. Fassero Groundout: 2B-1B
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Mariners 3, Rangers 2.
Top of the 7th, Mariners Batting, Ahead 3-2, Rangers' John Burkett facing 8-9-1
t7 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  3% 35% 3-2 SEA D. Wilson J. Burkett Groundout: 3B-1B
t7 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  2% 37% 3-2 SEA A. Sheets J. Burkett Strikeout Looking
t7 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  1% 39% 3-2 SEA J. Cora J. Burkett Flyball: CF (Short CF-RF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mariners 3, Rangers 2.
Bottom of the 7th, Rangers Batting, Behind 2-3, Mariners' Jeff Fassero facing 3-4-5
b7 0 --- 6,(3-2)  7% 46% 2-3 TEX R. Greer J. Fassero Walk
Bobby Ayala replaces Jeff Fassero pitching
b7 0 1-- OO 4,(1-2)  -16% 30% 2-3 TEX J. Gonzalez B. Ayala Ground Ball Double Play: 2B-1B (SS-2B)
b7 2 --- O 2,(1-0)  -3% 27% 2-3 TEX I. Rodriguez B. Ayala Flyball: CF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mariners 3, Rangers 2.
Top of the 8th, Mariners Batting, Ahead 3-2, Rangers' John Burkett facing 2-3-4
t8 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  3% 30% 3-2 SEA R. Kelly J. Burkett Groundout: 1B unassisted
t8 1 --- O 7,(3-2)  2% 32% 3-2 SEA K. Griffey J. Burkett Groundout: 2B-1B
t8 2 --- 2,(1-0)  -3% 29% 3-2 SEA E. Martinez J. Burkett Double to LF (Line Drive to Deep LF-CF)
t8 2 -2- RO 2,(0-1)  -10% 19% 3-2 SEA A. Rodriguez J. Burkett Reached on E4 (Pop Fly to Deep 2B-1B); Martinez Scores/unER; Rodriguez out at 2B/RF-SS
1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 0 LOB. Mariners 4, Rangers 2.
Bottom of the 8th, Rangers Batting, Behind 2-4, Mariners' Bobby Ayala facing 6-7-8
b8 0 --- 4,(1-2)  11% 30% 2-4 TEX L. Stevens B. Ayala Double to RF (Line Drive)
Mike Timlin replaces Bobby Ayala pitching
b8 0 -2- O 1,(0-0)  -8% 22% 2-4 TEX F. Tatis M. Timlin Flyball: LF
b8 1 -2- O 1,(0-0)  -8% 13% 2-4 TEX A. Diaz M. Timlin Fielder's Choice ; Stevens out at 3B/P-SS-3B; Diaz to 1B
Jim Leyritz pinch hits for Billy Ripken (2B) batting 9th
b8 2 1-- O 6,(3-2)  -5% 9% 2-4 TEX J. Leyritz M. Timlin Groundout: 3B-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mariners 4, Rangers 2.
Top of the 9th, Mariners Batting, Ahead 4-2, Rangers' Danny Patterson facing 6-7-8
Danny Patterson replaces John Burkett pitching; Domingo Cedeno moves from SS to 2B; Hanley Frias replaces Jim Leyritz (PH) playing SS batting 9th
t9 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  1% 10% 4-2 SEA J. Buhner D. Patterson Flyball: RF
t9 1 --- O 5,(1-2)  1% 10% 4-2 SEA P. Sorrento D. Patterson Strikeout Swinging
t9 2 --- O 5,(3-1)  1% 11% 4-2 SEA D. Wilson D. Patterson Groundout: 1B-P
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Mariners 4, Rangers 2.
Bottom of the 9th, Rangers Batting, Behind 2-4, Mariners' Heathcliff Slocumb facing 1-2-3
Heathcliff Slocumb replaces Mike Timlin pitching; Rob Ducey replaces Jay Buhner playing RF batting 6th
b9 0 --- 7,(3-2)  10% 21% 2-4 TEX T. Goodwin H. Slocumb Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
b9 0 1-- 2,(1-0)  2% 22% 2-4 TEX D. Cedeno H. Slocumb Defensive Indifference; Goodwin to 2B
b9 0 -2- O 6,(3-2)  -9% 14% 2-4 TEX D. Cedeno H. Slocumb Groundout: 1B unassisted; Goodwin to 3B
b9 1 --3 O 5,(2-2)  -8% 5% 2-4 TEX R. Greer H. Slocumb Strikeout Swinging
b9 2 --3 5,(3-1)  5% 11% 2-4 TEX J. Gonzalez H. Slocumb Walk
Damon Buford pinch runs for Juan Gonzalez (DH) batting 4th
b9 2 1-3 R 1,(0-0)  8% 19% 2-4 TEX I. Rodriguez H. Slocumb Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B); Goodwin Scores; Buford to 2B
Norm Charlton replaces Heathcliff Slocumb pitching
b9 2 12- RR 1,(0-0)  81% 100% 3-4 TEX L. Stevens N. Charlton Double to LF (Fly Ball to Deep LF-CF); Buford Scores; Rodriguez Scores
3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Mariners 4, Rangers 5.

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  • R/O- This has a "O" for every out on the play and an "R" for every run that scored on the play. Some plays will have both in no particular order.
  • Pit- When available, the number of pitches in this plate appearance. Clicking on this number will show the sequence of pitches thrown including, when available, things like runner going, ball blocked, attempted pickoffs and the like. We believe this data to be as accurate as humanly possible, but there are going to be some errors in the data, so please take it with a grain of salt. Clicking on this will show the defensive players and baserunners on the field for this play.
  • wWPA- Winning Team's Win Probability Added. The amount that this play increased or decreased the eventual winning team's probability of winning the game. More About Win Probability Added
  • wWE- Winning Team's Win Expectancy. The probability of the eventual winning team winning the game prior to this play given two average teams playing each other. More About Win Probability Added
  • Score- The score from the perspective of the batting team.
  • Batter- The batter at the plate when this play occurred. If the play is a baserunning event, then the batter's name will be repeated as indicated by quotes.
  • Pitcher- The pitcher on the mound when this play occurred.
  • Play Detail- This is an explanation of the play that occurred. In some cases, batted ball location and type will be indicated within parentheses. Again, these are best efforts to the record the game as it happened. Also, plays made on the baserunners (including the batter as a baserunner) will be indicated in parentheses after the baserunner's name. Advancement of baserunners is given in cases where the advancement is not easily deduced or obvious from the play. For example, advancement for a walk will not be given, but for a single or double it will be given.

Please report any issues or strangeness you see with the description of plays given above. We have tested several hundred different types of plays, but, in all likelihood, there are still some errors or misinterpretations of the play-by-play data.

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In some cases, the results from play-by-play data will contradict results in the official record. The official record has many, many errors, but we have not undertaken to reconcile those errors. Pitch-by-pitch data should not be taken as completely accurate, though we believe it to be as accurate as is currently possible.

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