Top 1

• Reds, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bridges vs. Surkont
  
  Bridges strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adams vs. Surkont
  
  Adams hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Cooper fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bell vs. Surkont
  
  Bell hits a ball on the ground towards first. Adcock scoops it up and throws to first, with Surkont covering, for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Reds, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bruton vs. Perkowski
  
  Bruton hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Logan vs. Perkowski
  
  Logan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Bruton moves to second. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Mathews vs. Perkowski
  
  Mathews hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gordon vs. Perkowski
  
  Gordon hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Bell. Gordon reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Pafko vs. Perkowski
  
  Pafko takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Adcock vs. Perkowski
  
  Adcock hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Bell who is chasing the ball. Adcock reaches third base with a triple. Gordon scores. Pafko goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 5
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Dittmer vs. Wehmeier
  
  Herm Wehmeier now pitching.
  
  Dittmer strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 5
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Cooper vs. Wehmeier
  
  Cooper hits a fly ball into left field. Borkowski settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Adcock scores. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Surkont vs. Wehmeier
  
  Surkont hits a ball on the ground towards third. Adams fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Reds, 0 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Marshall vs. Surkont
  
  Marshall hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Borkowski vs. Surkont
  
  Borkowski hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Bruton. Borkowski reaches second base with a double. Marshall moves to third. View Play 
• Reds, 0 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Hatton vs. Surkont
  
  Hatton hits a ball on the ground towards first. Adcock scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Hatton for the out. Marshall scores. Borkowski moves to third. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Landrith vs. Surkont
  
  Landrith takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  McMillan vs. Surkont
  
  McMillan hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Dittmer settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Wehmeier vs. Surkont
  
  Wehmeier strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bruton vs. Wehmeier
  
  Bruton hits a fly ball into center field. Bell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Logan vs. Wehmeier
  
  Logan hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wehmeier fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mathews vs. Wehmeier
  
  Mathews hits a popup towards third. Adams settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bridges vs. Surkont
  
  Bridges is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adams vs. Surkont
  
  Adams strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bell vs. Surkont
  
  Bell is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gordon vs. Wehmeier
  
  Andy Seminick now catching.
  
  Gordon hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Bell who is chasing the ball. Gordon reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Pafko vs. Wehmeier
  
  Pafko hits a fly ball into center field. Bell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Gordon scores. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adcock vs. Wehmeier
  
  Adcock hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Bell. Adcock reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Dittmer vs. Wehmeier
  
  Dittmer hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Bridges scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Adcock moves to third. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Cooper vs. Wehmeier
  
  Cooper hits a fly ball into center field. Bell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Marshall vs. Surkont
  
  Marshall strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Borkowski vs. Surkont
  
  Borkowski strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hatton vs. Surkont
  
  Hatton strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Surkont vs. Wehmeier
  
  Surkont strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bruton vs. Wehmeier
  
  Bruton hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Bell. Bruton reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 7
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Logan vs. Wehmeier
  
  Logan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Bruton scores. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 8
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Mathews vs. Wehmeier
  
  Mathews hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gordon vs. Nevel
  
  Ernie Nevel now pitching.
  
  Gordon hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pafko vs. Nevel
  
  There goes Gordon. The throw from Seminick and he is out, Bridges applying the tag. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pafko vs. Nevel
  
  Pafko hits a ball on the ground towards third. Adams fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Seminick vs. Surkont
  
  Seminick is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McMillan vs. Surkont
  
  McMillan hits a popup towards short. Logan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Marquis vs. Surkont
  
  Bob Marquis pinch hits for Ernie Nevel.
  
  Marquis hits a ball on the ground towards first. Adcock scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Marquis for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adcock vs. Smith
  
  Frank Smith now pitching.
  
  Adcock hits a fly ball into center field. Bell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dittmer vs. Smith
  
  Dittmer hits a fly ball into right field. Marshall settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cooper vs. Smith
  
  Cooper hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Surkont vs. Smith
  
  Surkont hits a ball on the ground towards third. Adams fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bridges vs. Surkont
  
  Bridges is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adams vs. Surkont
  
  Adams takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bell vs. Surkont
  
  Bell hits a fly ball into right field. Pafko settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Marshall vs. Surkont
  
  Marshall hits a fly ball into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bruton vs. Smith
  
  Bruton is hit by the pitch. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Logan vs. Smith
  
  Logan hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Smith fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mathews vs. Smith
  
  Mathews is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 7

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Borkowski vs. Surkont
  
  Borkowski hits a popup, foul, towards third. Mathews settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hatton vs. Surkont
  
  Hatton strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Seminick vs. Surkont
  
  Seminick hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Dittmer settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Gordon vs. Smith
  
  Gordon hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Bridges settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pafko vs. Smith
  
  Pafko hits a ball on the ground towards short. McMillan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adcock vs. Smith
  
  Adcock hits a popup towards first. Hatton settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McMillan vs. Surkont
  
  McMillan strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Surkont
  
  Smith strikes out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bridges vs. Surkont
  
  Bridges hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Dittmer scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dittmer vs. Smith
  
  Dittmer hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cooper vs. Smith
  
  Cooper hits a ball on the ground towards short. McMillan fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Surkont vs. Smith
  
  Surkont strikes out. View Play 

Top 9

• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Adams vs. Surkont
  
  Adams hits a ball on the ground towards short. Logan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bell vs. Surkont
  
  Bell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Marshall vs. Surkont
  
  Marshall hits a fly ball into right field. Pafko settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Reds, 1 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Borkowski vs. Surkont
  
  Borkowski hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Reds, 3 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hatton vs. Surkont
  
  Hatton hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Reds, 3 - Braves, 10
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Seminick vs. Surkont
  
  Seminick hits a fly ball into center field. Bruton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 5/25/1953, game 2 -- Cincinnati at Milwaukee (N)

  Cincinnati         AB  R  H RBI    Milwaukee          AB  R  H RBI
Bridges R, 2b         4  0  0  0   Bruton B, cf          3  2  2  0   
Adams B, 3b           3  0  0  0   Logan J, ss           4  2  2  1   
Bell G, cf            4  1  1  0   Mathews E, 3b         4  2  2  5   
Marshall W, rf        4  1  1  0   Gordon S, lf          4  2  3  0   
Borkowski B, lf       4  1  2  2   Pafko A, rf           3  1  0  1   
Hatton G, 1b          4  0  1  1   Adcock J, 1b          4  1  2  2   
Landrith H, c         0  0  0  0   Dittmer J, 2b         4  0  1  0   
Seminick A, c         3  0  0  0   Cooper W, c           4  0  1  1   
McMillan R, ss        3  0  0  0   Surkont M, p          4  0  0  0   
Perkowski H, p        0  0  0  0                                      
Wehmeier H, p         1  0  0  0                                      
Nevel E, p            0  0  0  0                                      
Marquis B, ph         1  0  0  0                                      
Smith F, p            1  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     32  3  5  3                        34 10 13 10

Cincinnati       010 000 002 --  3
Milwaukee        601 300 00x -- 10

  Cincinnati           IP  H  R ER BB SO
Perkowski H (L)*      0.0  5  6  6  1  0
Wehmeier H            3.1  5  4  4  0  2
Nevel E               0.2  1  0  0  0  0
Smith F               4.0  2  0  0  0  2

  Milwaukee            IP  H  R ER BB SO
Surkont M (W)         9.0  5  3  3  2 13
  * Pitched to 6 batters in 1st

DP -- Cincinnati 2
LOB -- Cincinnati 4, Milwaukee 2
2B -- Gordon S, Borkowski B, Adcock J, Bruton B
3B -- Adcock J, Gordon S
HR -- Mathews E 2, Borkowski B
CS -- Gordon S
HBP -- by Smith F (Bruton B)
T -- 2:06
A -- 24445

    

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