Top 1

• Tigers, 0 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kuenn vs. Kellner
  
  Kuenn hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Tigers, 0 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Priddy vs. Kellner
  
  Priddy bunts towards the mound. Kellner fields it and throws to first for the out. Kuenn moves to second. View Play 
• Tigers, 0 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Boone vs. Kellner
  
  Boone hits a ball on the ground towards short. DeMaestri scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Kuenn moves to third. View Play 
• Tigers, 0 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Dropo vs. Kellner
  
  Dropo hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Kuenn scores. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Nieman vs. Kellner
  
  Nieman hits a popup towards first. Robinson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  DeMaestri vs. Branca
  
  DeMaestri hits a popup towards first. Dropo settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Philley vs. Branca
  
  Philley hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Branca fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Babe vs. Branca
  
  Babe hits a popup, foul, towards third. Boone settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Delsing vs. Kellner
  
  Delsing hits a ball on the ground towards short. DeMaestri scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Souchock vs. Kellner
  
  Souchock hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bucha vs. Kellner
  
  Bucha hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Michaels scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Souchock moves to second. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Branca vs. Kellner
  
  Branca strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Zernial vs. Branca
  
  Zernial strikes out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Michaels vs. Branca
  
  Michaels hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Robinson vs. Branca
  
  Robinson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Dropo fields it, throws to second for one, and back over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 3

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kuenn vs. Kellner
  
  Kuenn hits a fly ball into center field. McGhee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Priddy vs. Kellner
  
  Priddy hits a line drive into right center field, beyond the reach of McGhee who is chasing the ball. Priddy reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Boone vs. Kellner
  
  Boone strikes out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Dropo vs. Kellner
  
  Dropo hits a fly ball into center field. McGhee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McGhee vs. Branca
  
  McGhee hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Murray vs. Branca
  
  Murray hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Delsing who is chasing the ball. Murray reaches third base with a triple. McGhee goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Kellner vs. Branca
  
  Kellner hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Priddy settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  DeMaestri vs. Branca
  
  DeMaestri hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Murray scores. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Philley vs. Branca
  
  Philley hits a fly ball into right field. Souchock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Babe vs. Branca
  
  Babe hits a fly ball into center field. Delsing settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Nieman vs. Kellner
  
  Nieman hits a ball on the ground towards short. DeMaestri scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Delsing vs. Kellner
  
  Delsing hits a ball on the ground towards first. Robinson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Delsing for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Souchock vs. Kellner
  
  Souchock hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Zernial. Souchock reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bucha vs. Kellner
  
  Bucha hits a ball on the ground towards third. Babe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Zernial vs. Branca
  
  Zernial hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Michaels vs. Branca
  
  Michaels hits a fly ball into right field. Souchock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Robinson vs. Branca
  
  Robinson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Boone fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  McGhee vs. Branca
  
  McGhee hits a ball on the ground towards third. Boone fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 5

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Branca vs. Kellner
  
  Branca hits a ball on the ground towards third. Babe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kuenn vs. Kellner
  
  Kuenn hits a ball on the ground towards short. DeMaestri scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Priddy vs. Kellner
  
  Priddy strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murray vs. Branca
  
  Murray hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kellner vs. Branca
  
  Kellner bunts towards the mound. Branca fields it and throws to first for the out. Murray moves to second. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  DeMaestri vs. Branca
  
  DeMaestri hits a ball on the ground towards first. Dropo scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats DeMaestri for the out. Murray moves to third. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Philley vs. Branca
  
  Philley hits a fly ball into left field. Nieman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Boone vs. Kellner
  
  Boone hits a popup towards short. DeMaestri settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dropo vs. Kellner
  
  Dropo hits a fly ball into left field. Zernial settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Nieman vs. Kellner
  
  Nieman strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Babe vs. Branca
  
  Babe is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Zernial vs. Branca
  
  Zernial hits a popup, foul, towards third. Boone settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Michaels vs. Branca
  
  Michaels hits a ball on the ground towards short. Kuenn scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Delsing vs. Kellner
  
  Delsing hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Souchock vs. Kellner
  
  Souchock hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Delsing moves to second. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Bucha vs. Kellner
  
  Bucha hits a fly ball into right field. Philley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Branca vs. Kellner
  
  Branca hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Kellner fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Robinson vs. Branca
  
  Robinson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Priddy scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McGhee vs. Branca
  
  McGhee hits a popup towards short. Kuenn settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murray vs. Branca
  
  Murray hits a fly ball into left field. Nieman settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kuenn vs. Kellner
  
  Kuenn hits a popup towards short. DeMaestri settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Priddy vs. Kellner
  
  Priddy strikes out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Boone vs. Kellner
  
  Boone hits a fly ball into center field. McGhee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kellner vs. Branca
  
  Kellner hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  DeMaestri vs. Branca
  
  DeMaestri bunts towards first. Dropo scoops it up and throws to first, with Priddy covering, for the out. Kellner moves to second. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Philley vs. Branca
  
  Philley hits a fly ball into right field. Souchock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Babe vs. Branca
  
  Babe hits a popup towards third. Boone settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dropo vs. Kellner
  
  Dropo strikes out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Nieman vs. Kellner
  
  Nieman hits a fly ball into center field. McGhee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Tigers, 1 - Athletics, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Batts vs. Kellner
  
  Matt Batts pinch hits for Jim Delsing.
  
  Batts strikes out. View Play 

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         Game of 8/7/1953 -- Detroit at Philadelphia (N)

  Detroit            AB  R  H RBI    Philadelphia       AB  R  H RBI
Kuenn H, ss           4  1  1  0   DeMaestri J, ss       3  0  1  1   
Priddy J, 2b          3  0  1  0   Philley D, rf         4  0  0  0   
Boone R, 3b           4  0  0  0   Babe L, 3b            4  0  0  0   
Dropo W, 1b           4  0  1  1   Zernial G, lf         3  1  1  1   
Nieman B, lf          4  0  0  0   Michaels C, 2b        3  0  1  0   
Delsing J, cf         3  0  1  0   Robinson E, 1b        3  0  1  0   
Batts M, ph           1  0  0  0   McGhee E, cf          3  1  1  0   
Souchock B, rf        3  0  3  0   Murray R, c           3  1  2  1   
Bucha J, c            3  0  0  0   Kellner A, p          2  0  1  0   
Branca R, p           3  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     32  1  7  1                        28  3  8  3

Detroit          100 000 000 --  1
Philadelphia     002 100 00x --  3

  Detroit              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Branca R (L)          8.0  8  3  3  0  2

  Philadelphia         IP  H  R ER BB SO
Kellner A (W)         9.0  7  1  1  0  7

DP -- Detroit 2, Philadelphia 1
LOB -- Detroit 5, Philadelphia 3
2B -- Souchock B
3B -- Priddy J, Murray R
HR -- Zernial G
SH -- Priddy J, Kellner A, DeMaestri J
T -- 1:42
A -- 2708

    

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