Thursday, October 6, 2011

Game 6


Game 6
R
H
E
Oakland
5
9
0
Montreal
7
9
1
WP: S. Cross (3-4)



LP: L. Wells (3-1)



SV: J. Kent (1)



Summary:
Montreal drew first blood in this game 6 battle, marking the first time this series that they scored first. A 3-run homer by K. Hamill put the Expos ahead 3-0 after 1. Shigetoshi added a 4th run in the 2nd with an RBI single. Oakland got on the board behind Everett’s RBI fielder’s choice in the 3rd. Oliver hit a solo shot to lead off Montreal’s half of the 3rd, and then after a pitching change, Martin hit a 2-run shot to RF to provide the Expos with a 7-1 lead after 3. Oakland chips away at the lead with Rhodes hitting a 2-run homer in the 5th, and Root hitting a 2-run home run in the 8th to make the score 7-5. Despite allowing 2 baserunners, Kent was able to slam the door shut to secure the win, and the championship for the Expos.
Montreal wins, 4-2.

WORLD SERIES MVP:
Philip Priddy (2-0, 1.20 ERA, 12 H, 11 K, 3 BB)

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