1955 Strat replay

BALTIMORE AT CHICAGO

Orioles......... 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 7 0

White Sox....... 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 - 3 9 1

Win:Consuegra(5-2) Loss:Brown(0-1)

Homeruns- N.Fox(5th), G.Kell(3rd)

George Kell hit a walk off home run as the Chicago White Sox defeated theBaltimore Orioles in 10 innings by the score of 3 to 2 at Comiskey Park. The score was tied at 2 after nine. Chicago won the hard fought contest in the 10th inning. After two outs Kell delivered a solo blast (his 3rd of the season) giving Chicago the victory as 33,773 happy fans celebrated wildly. Chicago had 9 hits for the afternoon. The win was credited to Sandy Consuegra(5-2) who went 1 inning allowing no runs. Hal Brown(0-1) was the loser in relief. He gave up 1 run and 1 hit in 2/3 of an inning. Chicago continued their winning ways, with their streak now at 6 games and counting. 'We've really come alive lately,' Marty Marion said. 'We won some tough games and I feel real good about this ballclub right now, and hopefully we'll continue the roll we're on.'

BOSTON AT CLEVELAND

Red Sox......... 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 7 1

Indians......... 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 - 3 6 0

Win:Houtteman(2-5) Loss:Sullivan(9-7)

Homeruns- N.Zauchin(18th), L.Doby(25th), A.Rosen(20th)

Al Rosen followed up a Larry Doby homer with one of his own providing the final margin as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Boston Red Sox 3 to 2 at Municipal Stadium. Art Houtteman(2-5) earned his pay with a solid performance for Cleveland. He surrendered 7 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings. The Boston batters went down meekly in the 9th. Frank Sullivan(9-7) was the loser. He gave up 3 runs and 6 hits in 8 innings.

NEW YORK AT DETROIT

Yankees......... 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 - 5 7 0

Tigers.......... 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 10 0

Win:Kucks(7-3) Loss:Garver(9-5)

Homeruns- M.Mantle-2(27th), Y.Berra(19th)

Mickey Mantle slammed 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI and Johnny Kucks allowed CaseyStengel to rest his bullpen, tossing a complete game as the impressive New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers by a score of 5 to 2. Mantle had a big day at the plate. He cleared the fences for a two-run homerun in the 6th inning and cracked a two-run shot (his 27th of the season) in the 8th inning. Detroit proved to be no trouble in the bottom of the 9th. The winning pitcher was Kucks(7-3) who allowed 2 runs for the game. Ned Garver(9-5) took the loss. He was touched for 3 homeruns in his 7 and 1/3innings of work.

NEW YORK AT DETROIT

Yankees......... 2 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 1 0 1 - 12 15 2

Tigers.......... 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 3 - 14 19 0

Win:Lary(6-11) Loss:Turley(10-4)

Homeruns- B.Skowron(7th), M.Mantle(28th), H.Bauer(15th), A.Kaline-2(22nd)

Right fielder Al Kaline rocketed 2 homeruns, including a walkoff 3 run shot, and had 7 RBI as the Detroit Tigers defeated the New York Yankees in 11 innings by a score of 14 to 12 at Briggs Stadium. The score was tied at 11 after nine. Detroit ended up winning it in the 11th inning. After an out was recorded, Charlie Maxwell keyed the rally when he banged out a single. Harvey Kuenn next to the plate and he drew a walk. Bill Tuttle got his chance to keep things going, but he went down on strikes. Kaline came up and he lofted a three-run 'big-fly' (his 22nd of the season) giving Detroit the win and sending the home town fans into a frenzy. A wild and woolly affair, this game saw the lead change 6 times. Frank Lary(6-11) went 1 inning allowing 1 run for the victory. BobTurley(10-4) absorbed the loss in relief. He was knocked around, surrendering 3 runs in 2 and 2/3 innings.

WASHINGTON AT KANSAS CITY

Nationals....... 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 - 8 12 0

Athletics....... 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 9 2

Win:Stone(8-6) Loss:Kellner(4-8)

Homeruns- J.Valdivielso(2nd), J.Groth(1st), C.Paula(1st), R.Sievers(12th)

Dean Stone was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game at Municipal Stadium as the Washington Nationals beat the Kansas City Athletics 8 to 2. Stone(8-6) gave a fine effort for Washington. He allowed 9 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings lowering his ERA from 4.27 to 4.06. Washington totaled 12 on the night. Alex Kellner(4-8) took the loss. The Washington ballclub's record now stands at 34-51. With the loss, Kansas City has a record of 4-6 lately, 29-57overall.